City life
King Henry II founded Britain’s first university in 1167 as Britain's alternative to study in Paris. Today, students flock to Oxford to learn English while soaking up the academic atmosphere - in fact one in five people in Oxford are students! When class is done for the day, join your friends in the neighboring park for a friendly game of football.
Explore
When you study English in Oxford you can join your friends to explore the university's medieval quads and mysterious baroque chapels, or discover the hidden delights in the Ashmolean Museum. On a lazy day take a relaxing punt down the picturesque banks of Oxford's rivers and canals.
Enjoy
Practice your English when you go shopping at the typical street fairs and local outdoor markets - a thrifty student favorite! When the sun sets, experience the city’s rich cultural variety and soak up true Oxford nightlife in the traditional student pubs and clubs.