STEP INTO YOUR ENGLISH EXAM
WITH CONFIDENCE
Key Facts
| Age | 18+ years old |
|---|---|
| English Level | B1 – C2 |
| Start Dates | 5 & 26 July; 16 August 2026 |
| Length | 3 weeks |
| Class Size | English for Life (mornings): 15 students max. English for Exams (afternoons): 6 students max. |
| Lessons | English for Life (mornings): 15 (13.75 hours) English for Exams (afternoons): 6 (5.5 hours) |
| package fee | From £2,391 |
| package inclusions | Tuition, accommodation, lunch (Monday-Friday), activities programme, 1 excursion per week, travel insurance |
| optional extras | Airport Transfers |
Course Benefits
| Prepare for Key Exams |
| Get ready for internationally recognised qualifications - IELTS and the Cambridge exams – essential for university entry and career progression. |
| Focused Exam Strategies |
| Learn and improve exams strategy for each area of the test: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Gain strategies to manage time, understand question types, and maximise your score. |
| Personalised Feedback |
| Receive individual feedback from practice tests and mock exams, with tailored feedback to help you improve your scores. |
| Small International Classes |
| Progress faster in small groups with students from around the world, ensuring plenty of speaking practice and individual attention. |
| Build Exam Confidence |
| Enhance your English fluency and accuracy while practising presentations, discussions, and writing tasks in a supportive environment. |
| Flexible Study Options |
| Choose the right course length for your goals - whether a short 3-week intensive or a full academic year of preparation. |
| Accredited Quality Teaching |
| Study with experienced exam teachers at a school accredited by the British Council, with over 70 years of English teaching experience. |
| Learn in Oxford |
| Live and study in a world-famous academic city of Oxford, just one hour from London, with opportunities to join cultural activities and excursions while preparing for your exam. |
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GERMANY, ENGLISH FOR EXAMS 2023
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Learn exam tips, practise exam techniques, improve your test-day strategies and develop study skills for IELTS or Cambridge exams. Receive individual feedback from practice exams and gain confidence through discussions and presentations.
- IELTS Exam: IELTS is a popular English Language exam and can be taken every month in Oxford. It tests your language ability in the 4 key skills reading, writing, listening and speaking and is widely used by universities as an entrance requirement.
- Cambridge Exams: FCE and CAE (two of the Cambridge Examinations) language exams are well known and highly regarded. These exams may be available in your home country.
Study Visits and Guest Speakers
Being based in the academic city of Oxford gives students access to an exciting programme of Guest Speakers and Study Visits. Recent speakers include Ricky Needham, Ian Polychronakis and James Nugee. Study visits have taken students to the Ashmolean Museum, Natural History Museum and Modern Art Oxford, offering rich learning beyond the classroom.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Sample Timetable
English for Exams
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|---|
Week 1: | Exam Navigator Unlock the format and structure of your exam - what's expected, what's assessed, and how to get ahead from Day 1. | Tune in, Listen up Train your ears to listen for gist, detail, and speaker opinion. Get familiar with the listening test format. | Say it with Style Get to know the speaking test: the format, timing, and what examiners want to hear. |
Project Launchpad Start this week's self-study project. | Read Between the Lines Explore key reading strategies like skimming, scanning and matching headings using real exam texts. | Write to Inform Discover how to describe visuals, data or personal viewpoints clearly. | |
Week 2: | Reading under Pressure Try a timed reading section with instant feedback. Learn from mistakes and beat the clock next time. | Listen like an Expert Work through exam-style listening tasks. Predict, check, and fine-tune your answers like a pro. | Talk it Out Practise speaking under exam conditions. Get real-time feedback on fluency and coherence. |
Present and Prepare Present your project from last week and start on this week's project. | Power Paragraphs Dive into Writing Task 2/Part 2. Build strong introductions and well-organised arguments in time conditions. | Debate it! Set up for a team debate. Take a stance, support your ideas, and handle counterpoints like a future leader. | |
| Week 3: Finetune the Exam 14:00-16:00 | Final Reading Boost Master your final set of reading tasks. Analyse question types and use last-minute techniques to gain an edge. | Pinpoint Listening Train your ear for accents, detail, and tricky distractors. Sharpen your skills ahead of the real thing. | Speak like you Mean it Boost pronunciation and delivery. Practise the latter parts of the speaking test with structure and confidence. |
Compare and Contrast Present last week's project and start to prepare for your debate. | Presentation Skills Share the relevant presentation skills that you have learnt during the course. | Final Debate and Wrap-Up Close the course with one last high-energy debate and group reflection. Celebrate how far you've come! |
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