LAKE SCHOOL of ENGLISH OXFORD 14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ Tel (44) 1865 724312 • Fax (44) 1865 251360 E-mail bctt@englishinoxford.com • Website www.englishinoxford.com

The Lake School of English Oxford
Committed to excellence in English language teaching

We welcome students of all ages, levels and nationalities, who have many different reasons for studying English. Our students enjoy personal attention, great teaching, inclusive social activities, carefully chosen accommodation and self-study facilities with free Internet access. They consistently recommend the Lake School to their families, friends and colleagues.

“I had an absolutely fantastic experience. The lessons were interesting, enjoyable, memorable and enriching. The teachers are brilliant and all the staff are friendly and helpful. The social activities were well organised and a good opportunity to visit many beautiful historical places. My host family made me feel really at home and I’ll miss them. Thank you to everyone!
Laura Dolcetta from Italy. November 2002

THE CITY

We are situated in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, close to shops, cafes, theatres, bus and train stations, as well as the famous Oxford University colleges. Being a student in this lively cosmopolitan city is a great way to make friends and contacts from all over the world.

THE COURSES

The Lake School offers a range of short courses and long stay programmes all year round, during the academic year and summer vacation. The minimum age for adult courses is 16. The minimum age for juniors on Family Programmes is 11. The maximum class size is 12

Academic Year
Between October and June students can follow short courses or long stay programmes depending on how much time they have available. The minimum enrolment is 2 weeks.

Students can start every Monday. The price per week is between £160 and £230.

Short Courses (2 – 9 weeks)
 Semi-Intensive General English (15 hours)
 Intensive General English (21 hours)
 General English and IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC or Cambridge exam preparation (21 hours)
 Individual Tuition

Long Stay Programmes (10 – 35 weeks)
 Semi-Intensive General English (15 hours)
 Intensive General English (21 hours)
 Pre-University Programme (21 hours)
 English and Business Studies at an Oxford media and business college (21 hours)
 English and IT at an Oxford media and business college (21 hours)
 English and British Studies at Oxford University (21 hours)

Summer Vacation
From July to September, students can register for one course or combine courses to create study programmes of 2-12 weeks.

Summer Intensive General English Courses start July 7, August 4 and September 1. All other summer courses start July 7, July 21 and Aug 4. The price per week is between £210 and £260.

 Summer Intensive General English (21 hours)
 Intensive General English for over 25s (21 hours)
 Teacher Refresher Course for Primary Teachers (23 hours)
 Teacher Refresher Course for Secondary Teachers (23 hours)
 Family programmes (Juniors study with Atlas English in Oxford University)

School features
 Well-qualified and experienced teachers
 Lively and dynamic classes at all levels
 Friendly, hardworking atmosphere
 Flexible start dates
 A wide range of nationalities
 Inclusive weekly afternoon and evening social activities
 Exciting weekend excursions
 University placement service
 Self-study facilities including free email and Internet access
 Modern, well-equipped classrooms and pleasant student lounges
 

THE ACCOMMODATION

We provide comfortable, friendly homestay accommodation in Oxford. Students have a single study bedroom and all meals, except lunch, Monday to Friday. Our homestays are experienced at looking after students of all ages and nationalities and help their guests to feel truly “at home” in Oxford. The price per week is £105 or £160 for a room with a private bathroom. Guest house and hotel accommodation is also available if preferred.
English in Britain Accreditation Scheme publishable statement
The British Council inspected and accredited the Lake School of English, Oxford in October 2001. The Accreditation Scheme assesses the standards of management, resources and premises, teaching and welfare and accredits schools that meet the overall standard in each area inspected.
The Lake School of English offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults. Points of excellence were noted in aspects of student administration, teaching, pastoral care and the organisation of homestay accommodation.
The inspection report stated that the Lake School of English met the standards of the Scheme.