Welcome to Oxford International Study Centre
About OISC
OISC’s main office, and English Language Centre, is located on St Aldates, in the very centre of Oxford, between Christ Church and the Town Hall. The Study Centre occupies a beautiful and prestigious building which is over four hundred years old, and retains its beamed ceilings and many other original features. It houses 12 classrooms, as well as office space, common rooms, and private study areas.
In 2023, we opened our dedicated Academic Centre, which is now on King Edward Street. More information about the centre is available here.
OISC has a grade one inspection report (“exceeds expectations” ) from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which is an approved educational oversight body authorised by the UKVI. OISC is also an accredited member of COBIS (the Council for British International Schools), a member of the European Council of International Schools, the European Association for International Education and of the Swiss Group of International Schools. The Principal is a member of the Staff and Educational Development Association, the Association of University Administrators, and the Society of Educational Consultants. For more information about our accreditations and memberships, click here.
Student Feedback
Student Feedback
“I had the opportunity to take three-hour morning classes at this organisation for three months. I am very happy with the courses offered. They are very comprehensive and each teacher brings something different to the learning experience, whether it be pronunciation, listening, conversation, grammar or spelling. Thanks to OISC, I have really improved. I recommend this institution.”
“My two sons, aged 13 and 10, have really enjoyed the Intensive English program at OISC.
They completed four weeks of lessons so far, and I am amazed at the progress they have made. I highly recommend this school, with excellent teachers, supportive staff, and excellent facilities.”
“My 16-yr-old niece has really enjoyed her Intensive English program at OISC. She has completed five weeks of lessons so far, and I can’t believe how much progress she has made. She can now understand and speak English quite well! Years of inefficient English learning in her home country have finally paid off, as she was able to build on her existing grammar and vocabulary knowledge.”
“I was really happy to participate to this courses. Stephen lessons were very interactive and very engaging. The subjects were including a lot of inside about other cultures. But with an improve of my english culture and language. I want to come back next year to join again this school. Big shoutout to my teacher Mr. Stephen, I wish my high school teachers were teaching like him.”
“I have attended the the OISC twice so far as a coordinator of a langauge trip programme. I am thrilled to share my overwhelming experience. The English classes are nothing short of exceptional, always multicultural, and the lessons were challenging and highly communicative. I must say that accomodation is another aspect where the OISC excels. every single child was given satisfactory care,”
OISC provides high quality year-round and short programmes which offer:
- Flexibility: we offer flexible start dates, with students able to begin on any Monday, and tailor-made programmes to suit the precise needs of each student.
- Experienced and well-qualified tutors and visiting speakers from academia, business, and cultural sectors.
- A range of over thirty different academic subject areas, enabling, for example, a student to combine academic English with a University preparation programme;
- Strong links with a large number of British and European Schools, enabling younger students to prepare for entry to some of the best Boarding Schools;
- Good links with Oxford, Cambridge and other leading universities, and provision of individual educational counselling for students who wish to apply to a British University;
- A high level of pastoral care for students, including personal tutors, the Enrichment Programme, and regular reports.
- Two spacious and well-equipped teaching centres right in the heart of Oxford, allowing for convenient access to Oxford’s cultural and historical sites