Why is Special Oxford Homestay so special?
Personal service, flexibility, high quality teaching and competitive rates are indeed the hallmarks of Special Oxford Homestay with so many benefits for the discerning student
Perfect for everyone! – Courses for school and university students, tourists, visiting academics and business professionals
You can choose from a variety of courses and decide if you wish to study intensively or at a relaxed pace, if you are on vacation. Short break or weekend courses are available which are ideal for those wanting an intensive revision course for IELTS or any other examination or for those wanting a short break combining learning English with sightseeing or simply for those short of time !
The homestay is also special in that it also allows your sibling, parent or partner to stay at the homestay, whether or not they are studying English with you. In addition, there is an option to combine studying private lessons at Special Oxford Homestay with group courses in any Oxford language course.
As well as General, Business and Academic English, Heather also offers a special course for those at Intermediate level who wish to study British culture. In addition, there is an option to book Bespoke lessons which are for specific needs – for example, you may want to focus on a presentation you are making as a Business professional in English and want help in its formulation and delivery. Alternately, you may want help in preparation for a special interview.
There is also an option for you to ‘pick and mix’ lessons from different courses – which makes your time in Oxford even more interesting and beneficial!
Competitive fees, cater for yourself and convenience
The fees are indeed very competitive, particularly as the homestay service is so personalised and exclusive. However, there is limited availability to a maximum of 3 students so booking early is a definite must !
However, if you are budget conscious, there is an opportunity to cater for yourself at the homestay as there is a well-equipped kitchenette/diner for our use. Alternately, you could easily travel by local bus or taxi to dine out in Oxford, which offers a superb range of restaurants to suit all tastes.
A one week General English course for 7 days (without any social programme) would be £735, read more:
A weekend intensive IELTS course for 3 nights/4 days (without any social programme) would be £510, read more:
Instruction from a professional, experienced and fully qualified teacher
Heather creates lessons for you to enjoy and succeed! She takes pride in being innovative and extremely creative in her teaching, seeking out a wonderful variety of resources including talks, magazines, even games to make the lessons as enjoyable and effective as possible. On some courses, lessons are even taken both in and outside the classroom for a more effective and realistic learning experience but all teaching is personalised to the needs and aspirations of the student – and students can even decide whether the pace of study is relaxed or intense!
Heather’s teaching experience spans almost 10 years with substantial experience gained from working overseas (Freiburg, Germany) and in Oxford. She has worked for a variety of schools and organisations including International House, Oxford University, Oxford International Study Centre and UKEDA in Oxford. Heather has become specialised in teaching IELTS and her students have been extremely successful. Other examinations taught are Cambridge, IGCSE English Language and Common Entrance.
With regards to Business English, since Heather’s previous career was in Corporate Marketing and Public Relations and she did graduate in Business studies, she can very much relate to business professionals and naturally offers added value to these lessons. See details of Business course.
A range of flexible packages tailored to suit your needs.
There are many advantages to Special Oxford Homestay which are not available with most homestays. For example, it is possible for you to be accompanied by your sibling, parent, partner or a friend who may or may not like to attend lessons. In addition, you may stay at the homestay and do your own catering in a small but well equipped kitchen/diner.
Students can also take intensive courses which are ideal for examination or business work and combine their stay with group lessons at a local English language school. There are also some very special programmes at Christmas and Easter which offer a wonderful mixture of social activities and visits to some of the most splendid attractions in England.
All students can also choose not to stay at the homestay but choose alternative accommodation (for example, a city hotel, guest house, airbnb or Oxford university accommodation) and simply take English lessons and/or the Excursion and cultural activity programme with Heather.
Live and study close to the historical city of Oxford
As well as being home to numerous museums, gardens, film locations, pubs and restaurants, Oxford is, of course, best known as a city of learning. The ‘dreaming spires’ of Oxford include the oldest university in the English-speaking world, having over nine centuries’ continuous existence. Leaders the world over, have studied here, making it a particularly fitting place for those who want to continue that tradition of study.
