Language Camps

OISC Summer Programmes: English Courses in the Historic Heart of Oxford

Oxford, United KingdomOxford International Study Centre

Dates: Jul 13 – Sep 13, 2026
Duration: 1–9 weeks
Ages: 10–17

Price from

$589

Course price for 1 week

English Language & Culture (20 lessons/week)

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OISC Summer Programmes at Oxford International Study Centre place students in the historic heart of Oxford, at 6-7 St Aldates opposite Christ Church. Courses run from mid-June to mid-September: students can start any Monday and stay from one week to eight weeks or longer, joining an international mix with classes arranged by age and English level. Juniors under 14 are welcome, making this a flexible option for families who want a serious city-centre English programme rather than a fixed-camp format. Key facts: Ages: juniors under 14 welcome through to teens (minimum age not published — confirm with the school; unaccompanied under-12s must book escorted daily transfers). Location: 6-7 St Aldates, central Oxford, UK. Programmes: English Language & Culture (20 lessons / 15 hours per week) £450 per week, or English Language, Culture & Academic Enrichment (30 lessons, including 10 academic lessons for A-Level/IB/GCSE preparation in groups of 3–4 or one-to-one) £900 per week — both include 2 hours of daily social activities and a full-day weekend excursion. Dates: any Monday start, mid-June to mid-September 2026. Accommodation (extra, half-board): host family £280–300 per week or student residence single en-suite from £460 per week (residence available for unaccompanied students 14+). Airport: Heathrow transfer £140 each way, mandatory for unaccompanied students aged 16 and under. Best for: families looking for a flexible, city-centre Oxford English programme with Monday starts all summer, an optional academic subject track, and homestay or residence accommodation instead of a fixed residential camp. Parents should check: final dates and current prices (fees listed are from the school's 2025-26 fee sheet), availability, minimum age for unaccompanied juniors, accommodation availability, airport transfer booking, visa requirements, insurance, medical arrangements and supervision outside class hours. Information checked against official provider sources on 11 July 2026. Dates, prices and availability may change and should be confirmed directly with the camp provider.

Age

10–17 yrs

Language

English

Program type

Language Camps

Accommodation

Homestay

About

About the Course

Two summer courses, both with any-Monday starts from mid-June to mid-September: English Language & Culture (20 lessons / 15 hours per week, £450/week) and English Language, Culture & Academic Enrichment (30 lessons per week: 20 English + 10 academic lessons preparing A-Level, IB or GCSE subjects in groups of 3–4 or one-to-one, £900/week). International classes are arranged by age and English level; juniors under 14 are welcome.

What’s Included

Tuition £450 or £900 per week including daily activities and a weekly full-day excursion. Payable extras (2025-26 fee sheet — confirm current): registration £100, accommodation & visa service fee £80, accommodation from £280/week, Heathrow transfer £140 each way (mandatory for unaccompanied students 16 and under), escorted daily transfers £150/week (mandatory for unaccompanied under-12s), refundable coursebook deposit £30.

Accommodation

Accommodation is booked separately through the school (2025-26 fee sheet, half-board unless stated): host family £300/week (ages 12–15) or £280/week (16+), private bathroom supplement £100/week where available; student residence 2 minutes from the school in single en-suite rooms — £600/week half-board or £460/week self-catering (residence accepts unaccompanied students 14+); college rooms for 16+ and university accommodation available in summer on quotation.

Meal Plan

Half-board (breakfast and dinner) with host families and in the half-board residence option; self-catering available in the student residence. Lunch is taken independently in central Oxford. Dietary requirements should be discussed with the school when booking.

Activities & Excursions

The summer course fee includes 2 hours of social activities every day plus one full-day weekend excursion each week, alongside the cultural side of the programme built around Oxford itself.

Facilities

The school occupies a historic building at 6-7 St Aldates in the very centre of Oxford, opposite Christ Church, with an additional academic centre on King Edward Street. The student residence is a 2-minute walk from the school.

Camp Experience

OISC is a year-round independent study centre whose listed accreditations and memberships include AEGIS, COBIS, the Independent Schools Council, the Tutors Association, PFE and ECIS. Summer students join an international mix with flexible durations from one week to eight weeks or longer.

Language Camp prices

English Language, Culture & Academic Enrichment (30 lessons/week)

30 Lessons · 10–17 yrs · All levels

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Combined programme: 20 lessons of English per week plus 10 lessons of academic enrichment — preparation in A-Level, IB or GCSE subjects taught in small groups of 3–4 students or one-to-one. Includes 2 hours of daily social activities and one full-day weekend excursion. Any Monday start, from 1 to 8+ weeks. £900 per week. Suited to students preparing for British or international schools.

30 lessons per week: 20 English + 10 academic enrichment (groups of 3–4 or individual) + daily social activities + full-day weekend excursion.

English plus academic subject preparation (A-Level / IB / GCSE) in very small groups or one-to-one, alongside the cultural and social programme.

Daily Schedule

Breakfast
07:00–08:00
Classes
08:30–12:30
Lunch
12:30–13:30
Dinner
18:30–19:30
Evening activities
20:00–22:00
Lights out
22:30

Included items

International students
Small groups

Excursions

Residence accommodation

Optional Extras

Top recommendation

Recommended for most families

Smooth arrival and fewer surprises.

Heathrow airport transfer (each way)

Mandatory for unaccompanied students aged 16 and under; other airports quoted on demand (2025-26 fee sheet).

Registration fee

One-time enrolment fee (2025-26 fee sheet — confirm current).

Accommodation5

Other3

Transfer2

School

Oxford International Study Centre

Oxford International Study Centre (OISC) is an independent international study centre at 6-7 St Aldates in the historic heart of Oxford, opposite Christ Church. Founded as a year-round school, OISC runs English language programmes, full-time GCSE and A-Level study, Easter revision courses, pre-sessional programmes, professional training and summer programmes for juniors and adults, with classes arranged by age and level. Its listed accreditations and memberships include AEGIS, COBIS, the Independent Schools Council, the Tutors Association, PFE and ECIS. Accommodation is offered in host families, a student residence 2 minutes from the school, and college rooms in summer.

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www.oxintstudycentre.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

The weekly fee (£450 or £900 depending on the course) covers tuition, 2 hours of daily social activities and one full-day weekend excursion per week. Accommodation, meals outside half-board, registration (£100), the accommodation & visa service fee (£80) and airport transfers are charged separately.

OISC lists AEGIS membership (the UK safeguarding accreditation body for international students) among its accreditations, alongside COBIS and the Independent Schools Council. Classes are arranged by age; unaccompanied students aged 16 and under must book airport transfers, and unaccompanied under-12s must also book escorted daily transfers to and from school. Confirm current supervision arrangements directly with the school.

More about this camp

OISC Summer Programmes are run by the Oxford International Study Centre in the historic centre of Oxford, at 6-7 St Aldates opposite Christ Church. The programme accepts students aged 10 to 17. Programme and activities. The courses are English programmes in one of Oxford's most central and historic locations — directly opposite Christ Church, one of the university's landmark colleges. The setting puts the university city on the doorstep for the activity and excursion side. Accommodation — booked separately. This is the point to read carefully. Unlike most listings in this catalogue, accommodation here is not bundled into the course: it is booked separately through the school, and the fee sheet indicates half-board unless otherwise arranged. Families should therefore treat accommodation as a distinct booking to confirm — and confirm the meal arrangement and cost — rather than assuming it is included in the headline price. Ages, dates and duration. The programme accepts students aged 10 to 17. A large number of arrival dates is listed from mid-July, giving strong flexibility over timing. Families of the youngest children should ask how age groups are separated. Location and travel. St Aldates is in the heart of Oxford, opposite Christ Church. Oxford is around an hour from London and Heathrow by coach. Transfer arrangements are not published. Who the programme may suit. This programme may suit families wanting an English course in the most central part of Oxford, and who are comfortable arranging accommodation as a separate booking rather than an all-in package. The wide age range and generous calendar add flexibility. Families wanting a single all-inclusive price should note the separate-accommodation model here, and settle the accommodation and meal arrangements before committing.

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