Oxford International Study Centre

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Website | 01865 201009
7 St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1BS, UK

Opening Hours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed


Area Served:
Within 4 miles (6.4km) of 7 St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1BS, UK
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Oxford International Study Centre is a private tutorial college and language school in the centre of Oxford, with a reputation for excellence in delivering a range of language, academic, and corporate training programmes at all academic levels.

OISC is located on St Aldates, in the very centre of Oxford, between Christ Church and the Town Hall. The Study Centre occupies a beautiful and prestigious building which is over four hundred years old, and retains its beamed ceilings and many other original features. It houses 12 classrooms, as well as office space, common rooms, and private study areas. In fact, it’s the lovely red building you can see in the beautiful watercolour painting of St Aldates below, by our friend, local artist Katherine Shock.

In summer Oxford International Study Centre also teaches many older students in a College of the University.

OISC has a grade one inspection report (“exceeds expectations” ) of the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which is an approved educational oversight body authorised by the UKVI. OISC is also an accredited member of COBIS (the Council for British International Schools), a member of the European Council of International Schools, the European Association for International Education and of the Swiss Group of International Schools. The Principal is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants and of the Society of Educational Consultants. For more information about our accreditations and memberships, click here.

Google Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars (12 total ratings)

Asun Ferrandis
1 Star
I would never recommend this school to any teacher. The school fails to have the professional media required for teacher training. None of the teachers that did a course here met his/her expectations because they don't even respect the schedule they send you before starting. If they can't offer a good course, they should stop offering it as people often feel really disappointed with the lessons given, at least with the teachers' training programme.
Wednesday 30th August 2017
Susan Wang
5 Star
Wonderful experience at a brilliant school in the centre of Oxford. We can't wait to come back next year!
Friday 23rd September 2022
Tobia Fait
4 Star
Hello. Our 5 yo daughter was there last year. 7 weeks. She liked going there and the staff made her feel comfortable. Bare in mind that dealing with a 5yo child without English knowledge is difficult, they dealt it quite well. Some troubles at the beginning, but we solved them. All the staff is OK, but a special THANK YOU to Heather, her teacher. I am sure you can find better schools around but if you are looking for some small school were you can leave your child without troubles, worries etc, go to OISC! We trusted them. a plus: LGBT friendly,
Wednesday 29th March 2017
Pilar Ferrero
1 Star
After a one-month course on Teacher Training programme, utter disaster and complete waste of time and money. No new methodology, no gamification, no project work, no IT, no apps, no OHP, no C2 activities, just gap filling for Penny Lane and a little bell to keep us silent, useless teachers and staff. Erasmus+ students and CLIL, go somewhere else!!!
Wednesday 30th August 2017
Kim Scroxton
5 Star
Great tutors who care about their students to ensure a positive learning experience
Thursday 27th August 2020