The school
Why CIE?
Accreditations
Highly Trusted Sponsor
The College of International Education is already accredited by both the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education and the British Council for our English Language Courses. It was most recently inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in August 2012.
ISI's inspectors reported that the College exceeded expectations in ‘Teaching and Learning’ stating that “The quality of education is excellent because of the depth and breadth of course planning and high quality of teaching and learning … The courses are rigorously and broadly planned to fulfil the college’s aim to balance academic success with personal and cultural development. The extra-curricular provision is a particular strength. Teaching is of a high quality because of a well-qualified teaching force, well supported by effective observation, guidance and staff development”.
Students themselves were very positive about their experience; “Students responding to the pre-inspection survey almost without exception expressed approval and often strong approval of the education and care provided by the college, in tune with the judgements made by inspectors”.
The inspectors wrote that “Rigorous attention is paid to health and safety … The quality of pastoral care exceeds expectations. Excellent relationships prevail amongst students and between students and staff”. The inspectors also noted that “Governance and management are good overall and have some excellent aspects … Broad and intelligent aims and objectives, effectively implemented, establish a clear sense of educational direction for all staff and students”.
Campuses
CIE’s Bocardo HouseLocated in the centre of Oxford
Academic Year Campus
Other campuses …
Oxford Union John Wesley Memorial Church
Group Programmes
All programmes include:
• 24 hour Emergency Contact number
• Help registering with doctors, getting British sim card, local bus passes etc.
• Excellent welfare and support before and during your stay
• Qualified and experienced teachers
•Small class sizes which are focussed on the individual needs of the students
• Optional social activities during the week and excursions at the weekend including visits to different parts of the UK
• All materials and certificates are included in the price
CIE organises both integrated and customised group programmes throughout the year. These programmes always receive excellent feedback from the students and the tour leaders.
We are able to develop a variety of customised programmes to 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.
“I loved the teachers, lessons and students! Just everything! Studying here gave me new experience living on your own abroad. Furthermore, teachers in CIE helped me a lot with … Thank you all very much for this holiday, it was amazing! I’ll return back soon, it’s my goal for the nearest future.”
Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Morning
Arrival Welcome Reception Transfer to host families / Residential
09:00-12:30 General English
09:00-12:30 General English
09:00-12:30 General English
09:00-12:30 General English
09:00-12:30 General English
8:30-19:00
London sights,
shops & museums
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Afternoon
13:30-16:00 Oxford Walking Tour & St Mary’s tower
13:30-16:00 Ice Skating
13:30-16:00 Christ church, Harry Potter sites
13:30-16:00 Oxford Castle and Dungeons
13:30-16:00 Bowling and Arcade visit
Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Morning
Free time / time to spend with host family
09:00-12:30 General English
09:00-12:30 General English
09:00-12:30 General English
09:00-12:30 General English
09:00-12:30 General English
8:30-19:00
Bath and Stonehenge Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
Afternoon
13:30-16:00 Sports
13:30-16:00 Photo Competition
13:30-16:00 Fish and Chips
13:30- 16:00 Cinema
13:30- 16:00 Pizza Making Competition
Example 2 week programme:
Activities and
Excursions
Example Activities at CIEPizza making competition
Riverside Walks
Botanical Gardens
Ice skating
Bowling
PuntingTreasure Hunt
Museums
Christchurch College
Example Weekend Excursions
Bath Stratford
StonehengeWindsor EdinburghCotswolds
Bath
LiverpoolLondon
Accommodation
Host families
• Most students stay in host family accommodation
• This provides the opportunity to share the daily life of a British family
• Family offers support during student’s stay in Oxford
• A chance to practise your English with native speakers outside of lessons
• Students often keep in touch with their host families long after they leave the UK
• All host families are regularly inspected by the Accommodation Officer to ensure they meet our standards and the standards of the British Council and other inspecting bodies
• All host families are less than half an hour bus ride from the school
Other options:
• We have some larger host families if you would prefer accommodation similar to a residency
• We can offer help if you are interested in other types of accommodation e.g. hotels, guesthouses, private rented accommodation etc.
Oxford
• Small and safe city – it’s easy to access the city centre,
the school and activities
• Excellent transport links
• Located close to London – Oxford is one hour from
London by train and 1.5 hours by bus
• Beautiful architecture and famous buildings
• Many parks, rivers and beautiful surrounding countryside
• World famous University
• Punting
• Traditional pubs, excellent restaurants and shopping