Frequently asked questions ... and some honest answers!

• Will my host family live near school?

All students would like to live only a few hundred metres from the school, but in reality this is impossible to arrange. You should be prepared to travel to school each day by bus. A weekly bus ticket costs about 14 - 15 pounds. Your host family will help you and provide regarding the local bus routes and how to get to school.

• I am a teenager; will my host family have children of the same age?

We are not able to guarantee this, because many host families with teenage children do not have a spare bedroom. Your family will more likely have younger children or no longer have children living at home. What we try to ensure, is that they will give you a warm welcome, are friendly, and help you to enjoy your stay in England.

• I am an adult; will I be comfortable staying in a host family? Will I have my own bathroom?

We always do our best to match a student with their host family, and we fully appreciate that adult students often have different requirements to younger students. We think you will be comfortable and made to feel very welcome. many of our adult students form lasting friendships with their host families. In most instances, host families do not have a separate bathroom for students and we would certainly recommend you bring a ‘dressing gown’. If you want to guarantee your own bathroom, please ask your local representative for a quotation, for accommodation, in a Bed & Breakfast hotel.

• What happens if i find the lessons too difficult or too easy?

All students take an assessment test on the first morning at the school. This assists us in making sure you are placed in the correct group. With group lessons there are always going to be some students who are slightly above or below the average level. Your teacher will adjust the tuition to take into account different ability levels. If qou find the lessons are too difficult or easy, please speak to your group leader, or in the case of our courses in Oxford, The Director of Studies. The situation will be discussed with the teacher and the Director of Studies and your level reassessed. Our aim is always to ensure you go home with improved English Skills and that you enjoy the course.

• Will I be given an emergency contact phone number in England?

Yes, all students and parents are provided with emergency contact numbers in England, including, the UK mobile phone numbers of the main German-speaking group leaders.

• Will I get a certificate?

Yes, all students are given an Oxford College of English certificate upon successful completion of a course. You will be expected, unless you are sick, to attend school each day, on time. The teacher will also write a report, detailing the progress you have made.

• Why should I choose a language course with Oxford College of English?

We are a long established school with 31 years experience of organising language courses, for young people and adults, in England. We are not the cheapest school and certainly not the most expensive! What we do offer is a high level of quality, commitment, supervision, and a genuine desire to help students improve their English. We are a family run language school and we take a keen interest in the welfare, happiness and academic progress of all our students. We believe our level of service is simply the best!

Let our students have the last word!