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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

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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

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.

Welcome to our new staff member

In September 2012 a new staff member joined our team. Luke is a 4th year International Business & Languages student from the Hanze University in Groningen, The Netherlands. He will work at The Lake School of English in Oxford until the 8th of February as a Marketing Assistant. He loves making new friends, playing snooker, travelling and of course Dutch syrup waffles! If you have any questions or if you need anything, Luke would love to help you! Don't hesitate to ask him! He speaks Dutch, German, English and some Japanese, French and Spanish.

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!

Oxford Fun Run winners; this time 4 trophies!

For fastest runner and fastest international student, with a race record, we congratulate Hibiku Maruoka. Lake School teams also proudly received the Quality English trophy and the SEA Oxford trophy. Everyone looked great, the sun was shining and the support crew did a fantasic job. Thank you for such a memorable day!

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!


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's just started online tutoring for  The Consultants-E. How exciting!

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