Why choose Oxford House?
When you decide to come to the UK to study English, you are making an important decision. Courses in Britain are not cheap. Prices can vary a lot between one school and another. Therefore it is very important to know exactly what you will get for your money so that you are sure that you will get good value for money when you arrive.
Below is a checklist of things that we at Oxford House think are important in order to make your stay both effective in terms of improving your English skills and at the same time an enjoyable experience.
Why not print this checklist out so you can compare the facilities offered by different schools?
| CHECKLIST | OXFORD HOUSE | OTHER SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum class size = 8 (10 during Summer Courses) | Yes | ? |
| 23 hours per week of lessons (1 hour = 60 minutes) | Yes | ? |
| Course book (which you keep) included in fees | Yes | ? |
| Weekly one-to-one tutorials | Yes | ? |
| Full personal end-of-course report | Yes | ? |
| Modern Language Laboratory | Yes | ? |
| Multi-media room with computers and video | Yes | ? |
| Free broadband internet and e-mail, including wireless connection for students’ own laptops | Yes | ? |
| Free 1 year subscription (usually £75) to major internet English learning site (own username & password) | Yes | ? |
| School open until 11 p.m. | Yes | ? |
| School open at weekends | Yes | ? |
| Students have their own kitchens | Yes | ? |
| Students have their own lounge (with TV, DVD, video & pool table) | Yes | ? |
| Free coffee and tea | Yes | ? |
| Gardens (with outdoor table-tennis) | Yes | ? |
| All accommodation within walking distance of school (no extra bus fares etc) | Yes | ? |
| Free use of school minibuses for social outings | Yes | ? |
| Regular parties and social / sports activities | Yes | ? |
| Modern sports centre within walking distance | Yes | ? |
| Away from the tourist crowds | Yes | ? |
| Easy access to London | Yes | ? |
| Excursions offered every weekend | Yes | ? |
| Large monolingual groups accepted | No | ? |