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Welcome to the Lake School of English

A professional, dynamic approach to teaching English in a well-established, independent school in the centre of Oxford.

Quality English Language Courses

Oxford

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This lively university city with its exciting academic and leisure facilities is an ideal place to study English.

Personal attention from experienced and well-qualified staff, supported by excellent resources.

Flexible start dates all year round and a range of English language courses to suit each individual student.

Comfortable, carefully selected accommodation so you feel at home in Oxford.

Bodleian Library, Oxford

The University

The historical Oxford University college buildings and the beautiful parks and gardens of the city are all an enjoyable short walk from the school.

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School Facilities

School Facilities

Wireless broadband and free subscription to online learning materials are just some of the free benefits you receive as a student in a centre of excellence.

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Teachers Courses

EU Funding

The Comenius-Grundtvig LLP deadline for teachers wanting to attend a Professional Development Course between January 2014 and April 2014, is 17th September 2013. You'll need to make your application in good time, so contact us for a Pre-Enrolment document.

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Homestay accommodation

Accommodation

Personally arranged by the school, our homestays and private homes offer a great chance to practise your English and learn about British culture.

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Latest News

Janet @ The Consultants-E

Janet is a teacher trainer who is passionate about web 2.0 tools. 

She regularly runs courses for teachers of English at the Lake School and presents at conferences. She has just published her first e-book with colleagues @  The Consultants-E. How exciting!

New Accommodation and Welfare Manager

Jayne Chivers is our new Accommodation and Welfare Manager, she arranges our student's accommodation in Oxford.You'll meet her in the main reception office when you arrive. She's also a qualified English language teacher and ran her own language school in Rome, so her Italian is fluent, she speaks French and German and is learning Portuguese now too. She's enjoying being part of our team, making every student's stay in Oxford and at the Lake School, as comfortable, enjoyable and beneficial as possible!

Our entrance re-design is complete!

A new year and a new look. Thanks to all the students who now adorn the walls of our new entrance. You might see some  familiar faces when you arrive! Or have a look at some of the photos on our facebook page.

The NEW Lake School of English e-Learning Centre

Thousands of exercises to help you improve your English!

As a Lake School student you will receive a unique username and password on your first day. This is valid for one year, so you can continue improving your English when you return home!

This e-Learning Centre was designed and is continuously developed by a very experienced Lake School teacher, Angus Savory. If you have any questions, you can ask Angus face-to- face here in school, or you can email him when you return home!

Lake School is announced Centre of Excellence!

Based on their British Council accreditation result; the Lake School of English is featured in the EL Gazette April 2012 issue as a centre of excellence; the Lake School scored a total of six points of excellence, one of only a few British Council accredited centres in the UK to do so!

 

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