Oxford’s friendly, independent and
professional English language school
BOCARDO HOUSE, 24B ST MICHAEL’S ST , OXFORD OX1 2EB
INFO@CIE-OXFORD.COM
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OUR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS COURSES E-LEARNING 4
6~7
8 ~ 15
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ACCOMMODATION 17
OXFORD 18 ~ 19
TEACHERS & STAFF 20
PREMISES 21
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Left: Luke Murgatroyd, Director of Studies;
Right: John Hudson, Co‑Principal
A message from the Principals
It gives me great pleasure
to introduce the College of
International Education (CIE).
We are a small college, located
in the centre of Oxford. We offer
English Language, Academic,
Foundation Year, and PreBoarding courses. The tuition
is in small classes, given by
dedicated and qualified teachers.
We also arrange an interesting
programme of social activities,
including visits to London,
Stratford and Stonehenge. CIE
is known for its friendly and
happy atmosphere. During your
stay with us, you will have the
opportunity to visit our beautiful
city. Medieval buildings dating
from the 11th century — together
with the world-renowned Oxford
University colleges — will provide
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you with an inspirational architectural experience. In Oxford,
you will be living in a multicultural
society which attracts people
from all over the world: a truly
CIE is known
for its friendly
and happy
atmosphere
cosmopolitan experience which
may be appreciated both during
the day and in the evenings.
We beliveve that a stay with us
will prove to be a happy and
unforgettable experience.
Luke Murgatroyd and
John Hudson, Co-principals
Our promise
We aim to provide
a safe, caring, positive,
and stimulating
environment.
The management at CIE takes seriously its responsibility to safeguard and
promote the welfare of children; to work together with other agencies to ensure
adequate arrangements exist within our setting to identify, and support those
children who are suffering harm or are likely to suffer harm. We recognise
that all staff have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from
harm, and that the child’s welfare is our paramount concern. Our school should
provide a safe, caring, positive and stimulating environment that promotes
the social, physical and moral development of the individual child free from
discrimination or bullying where children can learn and develop happily.
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Our School
The College of International Education (CIE) is a friendly, independent and
professional language school located in the centre of Oxford. Our small class
sizes, dedicated teachers and personal support will help you to improve your
English quickly.
We’re one of the oldest
language schools in Oxford
Why Choose CIE?
Small classes with
personal support.
The number of During the academic
students in the year, our classes usually
class is perfect. contain no more than
8 students. CIE’s close
TURKI
family atmosphere
Saudi Arabia helps to make intensive
study easier and much
more pleasant.
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Study in the city
centre. CIE’s
Amazing Bocardo House is in
teachers and the centre of Oxford,
unique people opposite the worldfrom around famous Oxford Union.
Our busy summer
the world. school is also held in the
ENZO University of Oxford’s
Italy Lady Margaret Hall, near
the University Parks.
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success of our students,
and the friendly and
supportive atmosphere
at the school.
Access to Oxford’s
academic and city
history. Many students
will have lessons in
Oxford University
buildings such as Lady
Margaret Hall, the Oxford
Union, and Jesus College,
which we use to give
our students a taste of
Oxford’s academia.
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Left to right: the main building, Bocardo
House; the Summer School campus, Lady
Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
Accreditation &
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Membership. CIE is
accredited by the British
CIE e-learning.
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Council, The British
Students (over 14s)
who enrol at CIE can
CIE was established Accreditation Council
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and the Independent
log in to a personalised
in 1974. Since that
Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
online programme which time, We have been
We are a Highly Trusted
provides extra options
building up an excellent
to study before, during,
reputation for the quality Sponsor and are also
members of English UK.
and after your course.
of our courses, the
Key Facts
1974 THE YEAR CIE WAS FOUNDED
35 NATIONALITIES
ENROL EVERY YEAR, ON AVERAGE
6 STUDENTS PER CLASS, ON AVERAGE
15 YEARS OLD THE MINIMUM AGE OF OUR STUDENTS
100% OF STUDENTS WOULD RETURN TO OR RECOMMEND CIE
1 WEEK THE MINIMUM COURSE LENGTH
2 MINUTES FROM THE CITY CENTRE, ON FOOT
*An average of ten students per class
in Summer.
*Ten years old during Summer (July
and August)
*Based on all online feedback at time
of printing (11/2014 ~ 06/2015)
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Activities &
Excursions
CIE’s Activities and Excursion
programme allows students
to explore British culture and
practice their English outside the
classroom.
Weekday
Activities
Weekend
Excursions
September ~ June
During the academic year, we
are pleased to offer an optional
programme of social, sporting,
and cultural activities. The
programme is customised to
meet the desires of current
students and two activities will be
offered each week including one
free activity and one paid acivity,
such as ice skating*.
September ~ June
Throughout the year, you can
choose to take part in a variety
of exciting weekend excursions.
These are organised by a travel
company who we work closely
with – UK Study Tours. Our office
staff will be happy to book these
trips for you. Please note that if
you are under the age of 16 and
you would like to take part in an
excursion during the academic
year (September to June) then
you must be accompanied by a
responsible adult.
July ~ August
Our activities and excursions
programme is at its busiest in
the summer. Weekday social
activities are offered every
afternoon for students who wish
to participate in them.
From top to bottom: Windsor Castle; Brighton, the Cotswolds; The Natural
History Museum. Opposite page: University Parks; Punting in Oxford
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Activities
»» The university museums
»» Sightseeing
»» Football and other sports
»» CIE cinema
»» Punting on the rivers*
»» Ice skating*
»» Ten-pin bowling*
»» Cream teas*
»» Picnics*
upon Avon, had the opportunity
to see London from the world
famous London Eye as well
as numerous other places of
historical and cultural interest.
Our attentive and
friendly activity
leaders supervise
every activity.
Our attentive and friendly
activity leaders supervise every
activity, making sure everything
runs safely and smoothly, and
are there to help whenever the
student requires it.
Afternoon
activities are
In the Summer
always something
weekday social
interesting or funny.
activities are offered It’s a great way to
every afternoon.
make friends from
July ~ August
different countries.
CIE organise Saturday day trips
to Britain’s great attractions
visiting historic houses and
castles, towns and cities or a
day at the seaside. Over the
years, our students have seen
Shakespeare’s home in Stratford
DARYA
Russia
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ENGLISH COURSES
General English
Intensive English
GROUP COURSES
CLIL
Cultural Programme
ACADEMIC COURSES SUMMER COURSES
Business Foundation Teenagers & Adults
High School English
English for Juniors
IELTS
English Language
Courses
GENERAL ENGLISH AND INTENSIVE ENGLISH
Our lessons are interactive,
focused, and with an emphasis
on communication. Due to
the small size of the classes,
teachers can personalise the
classes to suit your individual
needs.
Interactive,
focused, and with
an emphasis on
communication.
For the first 2 hours we work
with a course book to enable
you to improve the 4 main
skills: speaking, listening,
reading and writing as well as
grammar and vocabulary. The
third hour focuses on practical
English and study skills to help
you use the English you have
learnt.
In the afternoon classes will be
multi-skills and topic-based,
which may also include videos,
project work, conversation, etc.
Students will have homework
most nights and a test at the
end of each week so they can
monitor their progress. At the
end of the course, students
receive a certificate stating their
level according to the Common
European Framework.
Teachers can
personalise the
classes to suit your
individual needs.
I recommend
this course for
people who
want to improve
their English
more quickly.
Two activities will be offered
each week including one free
activity and one paid activity.
SANDRA
France
Courses
We design our courses to take care of your learning, your safety, and your enjoyment.
All courses include the following:
✏✏Small class sizes focusing on your
individual student needs
Intensive English; General English
9:00 ~ 10:00
Coursebook based
lessons working on
all skills (reading,
writing, listening,
speaking, grammar,
and vocabulary)
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10:15 ~ 11:15
Coursebook based
lessons
Intensive English
11:30 ~ 12:30
Practical English;
writing and study skills
13:30 ~ 14:30
Multi-skills and topicbased classes, which in
addition to the above
may include videos,
project work and
presentations.
14:45 ~ 15:45
Multi-skills and topicbased classes
✏✏Study materials and certificates
✏✏Placement tests and progress tests
✏✏Qualified and experienced teachers
✏✏Access to CIE e-Learning
(individualised online learning)
❤❤ 24 hour Emergency Contact number
❤❤ Excellent welfare and support before
and during your stay
❤❤ Help registering with doctors, getting
a British phone, local bus passes etc.
❤❤ A personal advice tutor for long-term
students
☻☻Optional airport pick-up
social activities during
☻☻Optional
the week
☻☻Excursions at the weekend
to a kitchen to make drinks
☻☻Access
and food
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ENGLISH COURSES
General English
Intensive English
ACADEMIC COURSES SUMMER COURSES
Business Foundation Teenagers & Adults
High School English
English for Juniors
IELTS
Summer Courses
ENGLISH COURSES
General English
Intensive English
GROUP COURSES
CLIL
Cultural Programme
Summer Courses
ENGLISH FOR TEENAGERS (AGE 14 & 15) / ENGLISH FOR ADULTS (AGE 16+)
ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS (AGE 10-13)
You will study in a
group of no more
than twelve students.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., you will
have three hours of General
English lessons in a group of no
more than ten students. The
first two hours will focus on the
4 main skills: speaking, listening,
reading and writing as well as
grammar and vocabulary. In the
third hour students will be doing
project work such as preparing a
presentation or play.
Classes are divided into students
aged 14 & 15 and students aged
16+. Both age groups have the
following schedule:
In the morning General English
lessons are taught with a greater
emphasis on communication and
students have the opportunity
to study in the world famous
Oxford University.
Students have the
opportunity to study
in the world famous
Oxford University.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., you will
have three hours of General
English lessons in a group of no
more than twelve students.
For the first 2 hours we work
with a course book to enable
you to improve the 4 main skills:
speaking, listening, reading
and writing as well as grammar
and vocabulary. The third hour
focuses on practical English and
study skills to help you use the
English you have learnt.
In the afternoons we have a
variety of options available for
students:
• Social Activities
• Group English Lessons
• Private English Lessons
When you come
to CIE you have
lots of activities
and beautiful
places to stay in.
ALEX
Poland
In the afternoon most students
join our social activities for an
enjoyable local outing, such
as visiting the Oxford Castle,
games and picnics in the park,
and ice skating. Social activities
generally run from 1:30pm and
are finished by 4:00pm.
Students will be
doing project work
such as preparing a
presentation or play
GROUP COURSES
CLIL
Cultural Programme
ACADEMIC COURSES SUMMER COURSES
Business Foundation Teenagers & Adults
High School English
English for Juniors
IELTS
Located in the centre of Oxford,
the students will find it is
easily accessible from all bus
routes however we can arrange
transport to and from school, if
required
We specially select teachers for
the younger students; they make
learning English fun and exciting.
Our teachers make
learning English fun
and exciting
Please note that all students
under the age of 18 are strongly
advised to attend a full-time
programme (15 hours of morning
lessons + afternoon lessons/
activities). Any student under the
age of 18 choosing not to attend
afternoon activities/lessons
must obtain written permission
from the parents or guardians
because CIE offer no alternative
arrangements in the afternoon.
Studying at CIE was
amazing because I
met people from all
over the world like
Chinese, Russian,
and Italian people.
CAMILLA
Brazil
As our summer classes take place in Lady Margaret Hall, the students will have
access to many of the facilities including:
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Tennis Court Football Pitch BBQ Computer Room Large Gardens Common
Room with Pool Table and Table Football
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ENGLISH COURSES
General English
Intensive English
Academic Courses
GROUP COURSES
CLIL
Cultural Programme
ACADEMIC COURSES SUMMER COURSES
Business Foundation Teenagers & Adults
High School English
English for Juniors
IELTS
BUSINESS FOUNDATION COURSE
Business Studies modules which
will provide students with the
academic background to follow a
degree course in a similar area.
There are 2 starting dates:
Students in the
past have gone
on to a variety of
Universities
The course is designed to offer:
• English Language tuition to
enable students to reach IELTS
level 6 or higher
• Study skills and computer
skills which should prepare the
students for university study
English Language
tuition to enable
students to reach
IELTS level 6 or
higher
GROUP COURSES
CLIL
Cultural Programme
ACADEMIC COURSES SUMMER COURSES
Business Foundation Teenagers & Adults
High School English
English for Juniors
IELTS
Academic Courses
HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH
This is a 7 month programme
preparing students to study
Business or Business related
topics at University
• October – if students need to
improve their English level
• January – if their IELTS level is
already at a high standard e.g.
IELTS 5 and above
ENGLISH COURSES
General English
Intensive English
Oxford Brookes University
moderates the student’s work
and recognises the Foundation
Course.
Students in the past have gone
on to a variety of Universities
including:
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SOAS, University of London
Surrey University
Sheffield University
Glasgow University
Oxford Brookes University
The High School English
Programme is a course which
allows students to study school
subjects in English. This is a
great opportunity for high school
students to progress in their
studies.
for high school
students to progress
in their studies
The business
foundation course
at CIE really helped
shape how I am
going to tackle my
academic goals.
It gives students an introduction
to IB, GCSE and AS Level subjects
for international students
Academic subjects are taught
in English e.g. Maths, Science,
Business and Economics, Drama,
Art etc.
We offer students advice and
introductions to Boarding
Schools as well as lectures on
how to prepare for Boarding
Schools
We offer students
advice and
introductions to
Boarding Schools
ESSA
Lebanon
In class we always
have group
discussions. I like
this. It really suits me.
MALONG
China
We have partnership agreements with many boarding schools in the UK,
including:
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Ashford School Bredon School Bromsgrove School Burgess Hill School Cambridge
Tutors College Clifton College Cobham Hall Dauntsey’s School Harrogate Ladies
School Ipswich school Oxford Tutorial College Rendcomb College Roedean
School Royal Russell School St Edmund’s School St Felix School St Francis
College Trinity School United Church Schools Trust Queen Ethelburga’s College
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ENGLISH COURSES
General English
Intensive English
ACADEMIC COURSES SUMMER COURSES
Business Foundation Teenagers & Adults
High School English
English for Juniors
IELTS
Academic Courses
CONTENT AND LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING / ENGLISH & CULTURAL PROGRAMME
Qualified teachers
who will prioritise
your needs to help
ensure you are able
to meet your goals.
We believe that it is important
that students are studying at
their correct level so we carry
out progress tests throughout
the course to check students’
development.
In this College
students do not
feel sad or bored
during class time.
Teachers are well
trained for IELTS and
English learning.
EHTIBAR
Azerbaijian
This chart shows how much our students
improved during their time on the IELTS
course.
3 months
4 months
4 months
4 months
10 months
9 months
A1
A2
Basic user
5
5.5
B1
6
B2
Proficient user
6.5
7
7.5
C1
8
9
IELTS*
C2
CEFR*
Independent user
We can develop
a variety of
customised
programmes
We are able to develop a variety
of customised programmes to
Here are some more examples
of our most popular group
courses:
Morning classes
Afternoon classes
Evening
What?
Progress tests
throughout
the course to
check students’
development.
CIE organises both integrated
and customised group
programmes throughout the
year. These programmes always
receive excellent feedback
from the students and the tour
leaders.
CLIL / Topic–based
lessons
Presentation Work
Activities
Description
We prepare students who are
studying for their IELTS exams
using practice tests, IELTS course
books, and useful language
input.
suit the needs of the students.
Please contact us and tell us
exactly what you are looking for
and we will be happy to prepare
a programme and send you a
quotation.
Topics may include
politics, business, history,
Oxford architecture and
anything else which is
relevant to the students.
Students prepare a
presentation which they
will deliver at the end of
the course.
A range of activities
around Oxford such as
visits to Oxford Castle,
world-famous museums, Oxford University
Colleges, bowling, ice
skating and many more.
What?
• want to study at an English
speaking University
• want to study for an
internationally recognised
exam in English
CIE organises both
integrated and
customised group
programmes
English lessons
Cultural Programme,
Project and Field Work
Activities
Description
You will be taught by qualified
teachers who will prioritise
your needs to help ensure you
are able to meet your goals.
The class sizes are usually no
morethan 8, meaning students
will have more attention from
teachers and fully take part in the
lessons.
CLIL
The IELTS Exam Preparation
Course is ideal for students who:
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GROUP COURSES
CLIL
Cultural Programme
ACADEMIC COURSES SUMMER COURSES
Business Foundation Teenagers & Adults
High School English
English for Juniors
IELTS
Group Courses
English & Cultural Programme
IELTS CLASSES & GENERAL ENGLISH
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ENGLISH COURSES
General English
Intensive English
GROUP COURSES
CLIL
Cultural Programme
The 4 main skills: speaking, listening, reading
and writing as well as
grammar and vocabulary.
Also practical English and
study skills.
Projects may include:
Drama
Charity and Event organisation
Life in Oxford
A range of activities
around Oxford such as
visits to Oxford Castle,
world-famous museums, Oxford University
Colleges, bowling, ice
skating and many more.
As a group leader
of some students
from my school, I
have been extremely
impressed by CIE
for its friendly
atmosphere, the
efficiency of the
teachers’ lessons
and the attention
paid to the
accommodation.
Hope to come
back soon!!!
TIZIANA
Italy
*IELTS is the International English Language Testing System; *CEFR is the Common European Framework of Reference
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e-Learning
Accommodation
❶
You will have free access to CIE e-Learning if you
enrol on any of our courses. This virtual learning tool
will give you extra support with your studies before,
during and after your course at CIE. It is designed
to assist you with your individual learning needs in
speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and
vocabulary.
We consider your accommodation to be a very important part of your stay and we will make
every effort to ensure that you are happy and comfortable throughout your time in Oxford.
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Your Host Family
Most CIE students stay in host family accommodation. This provides
you with the opportunity to share the daily life of a British family. All
our families are British and speak English in the home and will help
you practise your English outside of the classroom.
During your stay
Before you arrive
You’ll have:
Information about CIE and advice
about living in the UK to ensure
you make the most of your stay
in the UK.
Level test
Five ‘taster’ lessons at your level
After you leave
You’ll have:
Three months free access to CIE
online after you leave to help
you maintain your English level
including:
You will have breakfast and
dinner with the host family
during the week and at the
weekend all meals (breakfast,
lunch and dinner) will be
provided.
During your studies
Students of the same nationality
will not be placed in the same
host family unless you request to
stay with a friend.
You’ll have:
Individual Learner Plans
designed to help you with your
specific learning needs.
Help and guidance on how to
reach your own personal goals
Access to your reports and
progress tests
A calendar of social programme
so you know what events are
happening and when.
Before you arrive
Before you arrive at CIE you
will receive a profile of the host
family who you will be staying
with. We are always happy to
help you with any questions
regarding your host family
accommodation.
As CIE is situated in the centre of
Oxford, an excellent bus service
is available to and from the
homes of all our host families.
CIE’s accommodation officer
inspects the homes of all host
families regularly to ensure that
they meet our standards as well
as those of the British Council.
Our families
The United Kingdom is a
multicultural nation with a
diverse population, and our host
families represent a variety of
ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Our families mirror the United
Kingdom as a whole and the
various kinds of families that
are found here. Some of our
host families have two parents,
and some are single-parent
families. Some families have
children living in the home, and
others have no children. Some
of our families are fairly young,
and some are older and more
mature.
A personalised post-departure
study plan
Unlimited access to the
archive of weekly news
lessons
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Other Accommodation Choices
For students wishing to have greater independence, CIE can offer advice on accommodation in a guesthouse or hotel, or for
long-term students, renting a flat or a private room. During University holidays, CIE is occasionally able to arrange residential
accommodation in a University college for groups upon request (and for a higher fee than host family accommodation),
See www.oxfordrooms.co.uk for more details
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1 PRIVATE STUDY
After lessons, you are free to
study on your own.
CIE’s Bocardo House is a 5-minute
walk from the Oxford City library,
which is open seven days a week
and offers free internet access as
well as many other services for
students. If you are in Oxford for
3 months or more, CIE can help
you sign up for a library card,
so you can borrow books and
materials from the library.
At CIE we have computers with
internet which you can use any
time outside of lesson time.
We also have a small library with
books and texts written in English.
You are welcome to borrow these
books while you are a student at
CIE by writing your name in the
lending booklet.
2 SIGHTSEEING
Oxford is full of beautiful places
to visit, allowing you and your
classmates to take in the history
and architectural beauty of this
medieval city. Visitors come from
all over the world to experience
the world famous Oxford University buildings, walks through
the beautiful parks or even go
punting on the River Thames.
3 EATING
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4 SHOPPING
In Oxford there are shops for all
different types of fashion; highstreet stores, boutiques, delicatessens, craft shops and even
antiques stalls. On Wednesdays
and Thursdays you can visit the
market. This is a favourite of our
students and is only a 2 minute
walk from CIE! At the weekend
you can visit Bicester Village, just
a 25 minute bus ride from us
where you can find many famous
fashion brands. If you want to
stay within the city centre, you
will find lots of shopping to do in
Cornmarket Street, Queen Street,
or the lovely Covered Market.
5 AREA TRANSPORT
The Oxford Bus Company offers
local buses, and also regular
buses to London, home to some
of the world’s greatest shopping
and dining! The convenient Oxford rail station is in the centre
ovf town, near Oxford University’s
Said Business School.
Getting to and from London is
very easy, as there are direct
fast trains very regularly which
take approximately 1 hour and
numerous coaches running every
5-10 minutes which take around 1
hour and 30 minutes.
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This ancient city is full of beautiful places to visit
and CIE is located in the heart of it all, allowing
you and your classmates to take in the history and
architectural beauty of this medieval city.
Oxford is a multi-cultural city
which is reflected in the local
cuisine. Why not try some
Mexican food at Mission Burrito
or go to Itsu for some Japanese?
Alternatively try some traditional
British pub food at one of the
many pubs all around the city. If
you’re in a hurry, you can always
grab something quick to take
away from the many kebab vans
or fish-and-chip shops!
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If you’ve had enough of the sights,
you can relax with a cup of tea
or coffee and a pastry in a local
café. Café culture is alive and well
in Oxford, and in the city centre,
a café is never more than a few
minutes away.
Stagecoach buses depart every
half-hour to take you to fantastic
brand-name outlet shopping at
nearby Bicester Village.
6 PUBS & CLUBS
In the evenings, it is an English
tradition for young people to
enjoy an hour (or more!) in their
local pub. Oxford has many “public houses” where you can enjoy
a pint of beer and a chat with
friends. After dark, the Oxford
club scene comes to life. The city
offers a range of nightclubs and
music venues where you and
your new friends can listen to live
music being performed, or dance
the night away.
7 SPORTS & THE OUTDOORS
No matter what the weather,
most English people love to play
sport and be outdoors. Perhaps
you’d like to play a game of football in University Parks, or take
a long countryside walk through
Port Meadow to the Perch Pub in
Binsey. You can find many outdoors and sports opportunities in
and around the city.
8 MUSEUMS, THEATRE,
& MUSIC
Of course, you cannot visit Oxford
without experiencing some of the
cultural buildings in the city.
You can pass time in the
Ashmolean Museum on a rainy
afternoon, watch an exciting
matinee performance at the
Oxford Playhouse, or spend a
Sunday morning listening to
live music at one of the Coffee
Concerts. You will have countless
chances to enjoy the stimulating
environment in the city.
Clockwise from top left:
CIE 1 The public library 2 The Radcliffe Camera 3 Mission Burrito 4 The
Covered Market 5 The bus
station 6 The King’s Arms 7 Christchurch Meadow 8 The Ashmolean Museum
Teachers & Staff
Premises
All of our staff are supportive and are happy to help with any issues you may have.
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Lady Margaret Hall (summer only)
At LMH we use between 15-25 classrooms, computer room,
tennis courts, football pitches and large gardens. It is one of the
most beautiful campuses of all the Oxford colleges. It is situated
in the northern part of the city surrounded by the University
Parks, the River Cherwell, and nature areas.
All of our academic
subject teachers are
qualified, experienced,
and professional. Our
academic programmes are
accredited by the British
Accreditation Council
(BAC), which requires
that our teachers have
appropriate teaching
qualified,
experienced,
and
professional
qualifications, such as
a Bachelors or Masters
Degree and/or a PGCE
in the subject they are
teaching.
Our English language
courses are accredited by
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the British Council, which
requires that our teachers
have certificate-level
teaching qualifications
such as the Cambridge
CELTA (Certificate of
English Language Teaching
to Adults) or Trinity TESOL
(Teachers of English to
Speakers of Other
Languages). Many of our
permanent staff also have
the DELTA (Diploma in
Teaching English Speakers
of Other Languages)
certificate or are studying
towards this qualification.
If you register to study at CIE for more than 4 weeks,
you will be assigned a personal tutor who meets with
you regularly and makes sure you are happy with your
classes and your host family.
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FINANCE
Hisashi Chida | hisashi@cie-oxford.com
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GENERAL & COURSE ENQUIRIES
Luke Murgatroyd | enquiries@cie-oxford.com
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ACCOMMODATION & AGENT ENQUIRIES
Max Mohammed | max@cie-oxford.com
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E-LEARNING & GROUPS
Amy Williams | amy@cie-oxford.com
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ACTIVITIES
Cassandra Gomez | cassandra@cie-oxford.com
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LESSONS & TEACHING
Irma Baynte Kelly | irma@cie-oxford.com
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MARKETING
Marlies Wutte | marlies@cie-oxford.com
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CO-PRINCIPAL
John Hudson | principal@cie-oxford.com
Wesley Methodist Church
We regularly use a number of
rooms at the Wesley Memorial
Methodist Church, situated
just one minute away from
Bocardo House. The church
offers both larger rooms,
which are suitable for testing
in the summer, certificate
ceremonies, and junior classes,
as well as smaller rooms used
for classes during busy periods
throughout the academic year.
CIE
CIE’s main campus is
located in the centre of
Oxford. It consists of 5
classrooms, a computer
room, a library and
a kitchen. This small
environment creates a
nice atmosphere where
students get to know each
other, and the teachers,
very well.
Oxford Students’ Union
During the academic year we
also hire two large rooms at
the Oxford Union, just opposite
Bocardo House. They can be
used for small or large groups
and demonstrate the tradition
of this Oxford institution. Many
famous people come and
talk in the debating rooms.
Past speakers have included
Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp,
and Mother Theresa.
Jesus College
When we need extra
classrooms we sometimes use
rooms at Jesus College which is
a 2 minute walk from Bocardo
House. As well as the historic
buildings, Jesus College also
has more modern classrooms
with large TV screens and a
lecture theatre.
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