School Presentation Oxford 2012

EF Oxford Pullens Lane, Oxford OX3 0DT +44 (0)1865 759660 +44 (0)1865 759661 +44 (0)1865 680430

EF OXFORD UK’s only campus school 2 academic buildings including state of the art new/refurbished classrooms 8 on site residential blocks Located in quiet residential district just 10 mins by bus from city centre Extensive campus facilities include cafeteria & coffee bar, recreational areas, fitness room etc Minimum age 16 Total capacity at peak 1500

EF Oxford – City Beautiful historic city Centre of academic excellence Comfortable & safe student lifestyle Proximity to London – just 1 hour by train Medium sized city with population of 165,000 Mild climate with no extremes Vibrant student culture – theatres, music, art, film & comedy everywhere

EF Oxford – Staff Experienced Executive Director – Ruth Chambers Responsible for 10-15 admin staff Director of Studies – Steve Wheeler Responsible for up to 40 teaching staff UPP Manager – Anna Balchan, responsible for up to 10+ teaching staff Minimum 8 residential assistants living on campus

EF Oxford – Location Located in a pleasant residential district of the city surrounded by parks 10 minute bus/cycle journey from the historic city centre 15 min walk to centre 1 hour from nearest London aiport (LHR) Bus services from all airports to Oxford with stops near the campus Oxford to central London 1hr by train 24 hour bus service to central London takes 1.5hrs with cheap student reductions with EF card

EF Oxford – Location • Well served by local facilities shops, choice of supermarket, post office, banks, pharmacy etc all available within easy reach • Great independent local cafes as well as international chains like Starbucks • Bars & traditional pubs • EF student access to neighbouring Oxford Brookes • University campus facilities, including gym, library & student bar • Excellent medical services in local area including EF friendly local medical centre, several world class public & private hospitals

EF Oxford – School Facilities Activities Office Accommodation office University Placement Service Wireless WiFi Cafeteria & Coffee Bar Student lounge with Wii & karaoke Games area Gardens with BBQ Fitness Room Table tennis Laundry

EF Oxford – Academic Facilities Academic office iLabs Range of Efekta materials Library Registered Cambridge ESOL exam centre

EF Oxford –Academic info.

Popular SPIN classes: Communication, Academic Skills, Pronunciation, IELTS,TOEFL, Grammar Non-English SPIN classes (subject to demand & level): Business, Drama, Literature, Culture, Social Media, Film Studies Diploma in International Affairs UP programmes offered Volunteer work Exams

EF Oxford – Internships What we offer in Oxford: Internships available to ILS, AY & MEIA students Standard internship for 3 weeks Internship Plus Programme (12+12) What is included: Placement Visits Lectures EF Internship Certificate Requirements: Minimum 18 years old Upper-Intermediate level English (B2) Tier 4 visa for non-EU students

Typical Internship placements

Oxford Citizens Advice Bureau: Legal Advice The Oxford Nursery: Nursery for Young Children The In Oxford Group: Magazine Blackwell Book and Music Shop: Book retailer Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel: Hotel & Restaurant Jenner's Pharmacy: Pharmacy A1 Contracting Ltd: Electronic Engineers Oxfam: Charity Retail Shop Jack FM: Radio Station Mint Web Design: Web Design Creation Theatre Company: Theatre production

Yuanxi Zhuang January 2010 Blackwell Book Shop ‘I was working in the science department at the beginning.

They thought me everything very kindly. Every department is like a family, they are very happy to work together. That's very good for me to communicate with them. I enjoyed my internship very much.’

EF Oxford – Accommodation Single and twin rooms in local homestay Residential districts throughout Oxford including large area within walking distance 40 minute average travel time to school 60 minute maximum travel time to school Local bus is the most popular method of getting to school £20 average cost per week for bus

EF Oxford – Campus Walk through the school grounds to your class Half board meals provided in school cafeteria – prepared on the premises using locally sourced quality ingredients Variety of shared and single bedrooms Shared or ensuite bathrooms Free evening activities WiFi access in all rooms Residential staff living in buildings Professional security staff outside school hours

EF Oxford – Activities FREE LOCAL ACTIVITIES Museums & art galleries Pool & table tennis competitions Karaoke & Wii nights Yoga Local museums DVD nights Dance classes Law Courts OPTIONAL LOCAL ACTIVITIES Oxford Castle £6.20 Ice Skating £4.60 Botanical Garden £2.50 Bowling £4.90 Oxford Sightseeing £7.50 Punting £4.50 Magdalen College £4.00

EF Oxford – Activities cont.

Day trips:

approx. £20-30 London Salisbury & Stonehenge Stratford upon Avon Bath Brighton Cambridge Warwick Castle Blenheim Palace

Weekend trips: approx. £100 - £200 Dublin Edinburgh Paris Berlin Amsterdam Manchester & Liverpool York

EF Oxford – Essential info Average weekly bus travel is £20 Some access to Oxford Brookes University facilities for EF Oxford Budget approx £5 per day for hot lunch and drinks in school cafeteria Registered Cambridge exam centre Highly Trusted Sponsor with UK Border Agency so able to sponsor all course types