Target Language Oxford

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Learn English in Oxford

+ Quality Learning Experience

+ Small Group Guarantee

+ Exam Specialists

+ Quality Teaching

+ Central Oxford Location

www.targetlanguageoxford.co.uk

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Welcome to Target Language School

We offer quality language lessons to small groups of English language learners. We also specialise in

preparing students for internationally recognised English exams, including IELTS, First Certificate, CAE and

CPE, as well as courses in business English and legal English. We are accredited by the British Council. We

also run summer and winter short programmes for students aged under18.

► ► ► quality teaching

We understand which skills

and techniques help our

students in their studies,

and we provide interesting

and stimulating lessons to

ensure you make good

progress. Our teachers are

passionate about teaching

and committed to giving

you the best possible

tuition. The British Council

inspection awarded us

‘good’ for the quality of our

teaching and our academic

management.

► ► ► small class sizes

We have a maximum of

eight students per class.

That means you make

faster progress and have

more attention from the

teacher

► ► ► every student is an

individual

We help you achieve your

maximum potential, and

each student has regular

meetings with the Director

of Studies to ensure you

are working towards your

learning aims effectively

► ► ► value for money

We offer quality lessons in

small groups for a good

price – our courses

represent excellent value

for money

► ► ► friendly school

Students love the

friendliness of the school -

we are a small and very

friendly school and we want

you to be happy here

► ► ► exam specialists

We are an official

Cambridge exam

preparation centre,

preparing students for First

Certificate, CAE, CPE and

IELTS.

► ► ► highly structured

courses

Classes include a balance of

skills work and tuition,

► ► ► accredited by the

British Council

To ensure we are meeting

the highest standards in

our industry, we are

inspected on a regular basis

by the British Council.

They look at all aspects of

our school, including the

teaching, administration,

welfare and management.

► ► ► flexibility

We are small and

independent which means

we can offer you different

study options if you prefer

to do something different.

If you do have any special

requests for your studying,

then please do let us know-

we always try our best to

accommodate you.

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Our students say

“I love studying at

Target. I really

improved my level. The

teachers are excellent

and they helped me a

lot.” Mariko

“I loved being part of

the school – it really is a

different and

independent school. I

am inspired to study

English more and

more.” Jong

Our Principal says

“Here at Target

Language School we

are a very friendly

school with high

standards – we want all

our students to enjoy

studying with us, love

being in the school, and

experience all that

Oxford has to offer.”


cultural and life skills.

Welcome to Oxford

Why study at Oxford? It is a city which has

inspired students for hundreds of years, a

city full of history, full of life.

The famous university…

Oxford is home to the world-famous

university, with its many individual colleges.

Most international students do not realise

that Oxford university is a collection of 38

separate colleges, each with its own

character. Additionally we have the libraries,

churches, theatres and other facilities

associated with the university.

In your free time…

Oxford has lovely parks to enjoy – there is so

much open space here, and it is lovely to

take time out from the city to relax in a quiet

place. Oxford is home to a range of museums,

including the world-famous Ashmolean museum and

the quirky Pitt Rivers museum. You can take a boat

out on the river, or a stroll next to the canal. Or

take a break in one of the many cafes or restaurants

where you can have a full meal, or just afternoon

tea. In short, you will never be bored here in Oxford.

Modern shopping…

There is so much history here, but Oxford is a

modern city too – shopping malls with modern

fashions, independent shops where you can buy

souvenirs, and of course, Oxford’s famous covered market.

Living in Oxford…

Oxford is a city and of course has everything you need, including swimming pools and gyms,

medical facilities and hospitals, and places of worship (mosques, churches, etc). There are also

international shops too – so if you are missing a particular food from home, you can probably

get it here. There are carnivals and festivals throughout the year to enjoy, and people from

many different nationalities live here in Oxford.

And at the weekend…

Oxford is in the centre of England – London,

Bath, Stratford (where Shakespeare lived) and

Stonehenge are all close by. The beautiful

Cotwolds, a beautiful rural area, is forty minutes

by road. We are just a short bus ride from

beautiful Blenheim Palace where you can enjoy

the gardens, take a tour of the house, or picnic

on the lawn while watching a game of cricket.

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The view from South Park

Radcliffe Camera, Oxford

A Cotwolds village


Studying at Target

Learning English at Target Language School is a rewarding experience to help you achieve your

learning aims. We know how important it is to have a tranquil study environment and we work hard to

make sure we provide just that.

Your progress

We work hard to ensure you are making

good progress. Before you begin your

course we assess your abilities and

discuss your learning aims with you. We

give you advice on which exams are

suitable for your level and personal goals.

Our Director of Studies will meet with you

individually on a regular basis to talk to

you about your progress.

The school

Our school is small and friendly. We have

just four classrooms but we make sure

everyone feels right at home here. There

is a kitchen where we always provide tea,

coffee and biscuits for our students free of

charge. There is a hall too, where you

can sit and chat with other students after

class. We have a book exchange where

you can try reading some literature in

English.

We want to make your experience here

‘more than just another school’ so you will

also find our unusual but traditionally

English decorations too – teapots, plants

and bunting all add to our individual

flavour.

Your teachers

All of our teachers are selected because

they are dedicated to our students. Our

teachers are passionate about teaching

English and helping our students to

achieve their potential. They are here to

help, and work hard to provide dynamic,

interesting, goal-oriented lessons to help

guide you to achieving your best.

Your lessons We work on a variety of English learning

areas in each lesson, and tailor our

classes efficiently to take account of the

needs of every student in our small

classes. Each week you will study

grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation,

listening, speaking, reading and writing,

as well as looking at aspects of culture

and life here in the UK.

Our classrooms

Our classrooms are comfortable and

bright. Some classrooms are furnished

with seminar chairs and others with tables

and chairs to allow for flexibility of layout.

Each room comfortable sits 8 students

and each classroom has natural light.

Our location

Our school is

conveniently

located in the

centre of

Oxford, one

minute’s walk

from the

main

shopping

areas and

tourist sights. We are around a minute’s

walk from most of the bus stops, and

around five minutes’ walk from the train

station and main bus station.

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Our Courses

Students can start studying with us on any Monday. General English classes are in the mornings, and

extra skills or exam preparation classes are after lunch. Our teachers provide motivating and

interesting lessons to keep you enjoying your studies as well as working towards your personal

learning goals.

General English +

Each morning, you study in the general English class for three hours in a small group. You

learn and practise grammar and vocabulary, pronunciation, everyday English, and improve

reading, writing, listening and speaking.

+ Options

After the lunch break, you will study EITHER “Skills” or “Exam preparation”.

+ Skills You will work on your English language skills –

we focus on listening and speaking, but also help

you with your reading and writing too – to

maximise your ability to communicate in English.

The aim is to give you the confidence to speak to

others outside the classroom and help you

understand while you are here in Oxford.

+ Exam Preparation You study one hour each day on your

chosen exam - IELTS, First Certificate or

Advanced exams. These classes give you

all the skills you need to prepare for the

exam. We are recognised as an official

Cambridge exam preparation centre, and

we pride ourselves in providing thorough

exam preparation for our students. We

hold practice exam days every 8 weeks

where students sit all parts of the exam –

find out where you still need to improve.

Our teachers are experienced at exam

preparation and know the tips and

techniques which will help you to succeed.

Executive English Course

You study with a General English group during the morning, but after lunch you have one-to-

one time with your teacher. You work on the areas you need and can develop your knowledge

and skills to the maximum – an excellent way to make the very best progress possible.

Private Lessons

You can have private lessons (one student and one

teacher) during the week. For these lessons the teacher

draws up an individual learning programme. You can

choose how many private lessons you need or want –

the Director of Studies can advise you. These are very

intensive to help you work on specific areas or to help

you catch up on your learning.

Saturday Workshops

You can attend Saturday workshops while you are here

too – on subjects such as Accent Reduction,

Pronunciation, IELTS writing, Getting a Job, Business

English. These workshops are self-contained, and all

materials are provided. You need to book and pay for

these workshops when you are here in Oxford.

Fact File 3 hours each morning 1 or 2 hours after

lunch All materials included Free exam practice

day every 8 weeks Regular progress

meetings with our Director of Studies

Certificate at leaving

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Accommodation

We want you to be happy here in Oxford and we take

great care in selecting homestay hosts who will

provide a warm welcome for our students.

‘Homestay’ is where you stay with a local family in

their home. Our homestays are chosen for their

friendliness and take time to chat with our students

and share their evening meals. You have your own

bedroom with a desk, and the hosts provide breakfast

and dinner for you every day, and all meals at the

weekend. Homestays can provide special meals, for

example, halal meals, but please let us know before

you arrive.

Social programme We organise events for you to enjoy and make the most of your time here, and can provide

advice about places you can visit too. For the weekend we can book you trips out of town, and

give you advice on the best places to visit.

Things to do after class…

- Oxford walk

- Visit the colleges

- Trip to the museums

- Cinema trip

- Walk by the river/canal

- Picnic in the park

- Climb Carfax Tower

- Punting on the river

- Enjoy a cream tea

… and many more

Places to visit at the weekend…

- London

- Bath + Stonehenge

- Stratford on Avon

- Cambridge

- Brighton

- Windsor + Eton

- Portsmouth + Arundel Castle

- Cardiff

- Theme Parks

… and many more

Airport transfers We can arrange airport transfers with our reliable

and friendly taxi partner. You will be met at the

airport arrivals area and taken to your homestay

accommodation. Please ask for more details.

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Enjoying a cream

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Study bedroom in

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Ready to book or have more questions? If you made a decision and are ready to make a booking, then please complete the

booking form on the next page. We are always here and ready to help new students

– please do contact us with any questions, special requests or anxieties – we can

answer your questions and are used to helping students prior to arrival with many,

many different issues and queries. We are very flexible and can make special study

arrangements too – so if you course you want is not shown, then please do ask. We

want to make your stay with us a real success and we always work very hard to

provide the very best service we can to our students. We look forward to welcoming

you to Target Language Oxford.


BOOKING FORM – TARGET LANGUAGE OXFORD Please complete in CAPITAL letters and tick () the boxes Student details

First Name

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Family Name

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Male □

Female □

Date of Birth

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Age on first day of study

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Nationality

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First language

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Level of English

Beginner □ Elementary □ Pre-Intermediate □

Intermediate □ Upper Intermediate □ Advanced □

How long have you been studying English? ………………………………………….months/years

Course details

How many hours a week do you want to study?

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Do you want to study for any of the following:

IELTS □ FCE □ CAE □ CPE □

Do you want group or private lessons?

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Other exam □

Emergency contact details

Name

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Mobile/Telephone number (24 hours)

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Relationship to student

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Level of English

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Arrival and departure information for airport transfers

Date of arrival

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Time of arrival

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Arrival location

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Arrival flight number

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Date of departure

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Time of departure

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Departure location

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Departure flight number

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Supplementary Information for homestay accommodation

Does the student have any allergies (including pet allergies) or medical conditions that the school and homestay hosts should know about?

Yes □ No □

If yes, please give details ……………………………………………………………………………………

Does the student require a special diet? e.g. vegetarian, halal

Yes □ No □

If yes, please give details ……………………………………………………………………………………

Declaration

Declaration: I would like to enrol onto this English language course with Target Language School in Oxford. I understand that I will

receive a copy of the terms and conditions of Target Language School in Oxford within the next 72 hours.

Signature of student (or parent/guardian if aged under 18): …………………………………………..

Name: ……………………………………… Date: …………………………………………

Return the form:

By email: [email protected] By post: 10B Littlegate Street, Oxford, UK OX1 1QT

Or contact your local Target Language Oxford agent

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Website: www.targetlanguageoxford.co.uk

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