Student House
Available all year round, student houses are ideal for students who wish to live in independent accommodation and are an excellent way to make friends with other students.
Important Notes
- Please note that rooms will be available from 2:00pm on the day of arrival. Rooms must be vacated by 11:00am on the day of departure.
- Student houses are only available for students who are over 18 years old.
- All student houses are shared by male and female students.
| Type | Description | Price per week | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Student House | Single room, self-catering | See Fees & Dates | |
| Standard Student House | Single room, self-catering |
Superior Student House
Superior student houses are located in city centre and have large comfortable well-furnished bedrooms. Houses are newly renovated with large well-appointed common areas and kitchens. Features include attractive gardens and conservatories, flat screen TVs and free Wi-Fi internet access.
Superior student house bedroom
Superior student house dining room
Superior student house kitchen
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Locations are within the most fashionable districts of Oxford, Jericho and Cowley, surrounded by upmarket cafes, restaurants and bars. |
| Travel time | Average journey time to/from school is 15-25 minute walk or a short bus ride. |
| Booking options | Single room. |
| Room | A basic and simply furnished room contains a desk and storage space for clothes. Bed linen (duvet, duvet cover, pillows and pillow cases) is provided on arrival and it is students' responsibility to launder it. |
| Cleaning | The houses are visited once a week by a cleaner but students are responsible for cleaning and keeping their own rooms tidy. |
| Meal plans | Self-catering: no meals provided, full use of kitchen facilities. Kitchens are modern and equipped with fridge, cookers, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. |
| Laundry | All student houses are equipped with a washing machine, clothes airers, an iron and ironing board. |
| Baths and showers | Each house has at least 2 bathrooms/shower rooms with toilets and washbasins. Always leave baths, showers, washbasins and toilets clean after use. Please note that toilet rolls and towels are not provided. |
| Telephone | In the student house, the telephone accepts incoming calls only. To make outgoing calls you must either use a phone box or a mobile phone. |
| Internet access | As the houses are a particularly new addition, we are in the process of arranging wireless internet connection. In the mean time, we are happy to provide you with wireless internet USB modems for your use. Please return the modem to Reception at the school on your last day of study. |
| Deposit | You will be required to pay a £150 deposit, by providing credit/card details. You are asked to complete the form with your welcome letter and bring it to school on the first day of your course. This is a guarantee in case of any damage caused to the property. The cost of charges is also given on the form, otherwise a full refund is made. |
| Keys | You will be given a set of keys on arrival. If you lose your keys you will be charged the cost of replacement. Keys must be left with the Student House Coordinator when you leave. |
Standard Student House
Student houses are suitable for students who want more independence. In the student house you share kitchen, living room and bathroom facilities.
Student house bedroom
Student house kitchen
Student house living room
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | All student houses are within reasonable and safe walking distance from a bus stop. |
| Travel time | Average journey time to/from school is within 20 minutes walking distance or a short bus ride. |
| Booking options | Single room. |
| Room | A comfortable and simply furnished room contains a desk and storage space for your clothes. Bed linen (pillowcase, duvet cover, mattress, duvet pillow) is provided. |
| Cleaning | The houses are visited once a week by a cleaner but students are responsible for cleaning and keeping their own rooms tidy. |
| Meal plans | Self-catering: no meals provided, full use of kitchen facilities. Kitchens are modern and equipped with cookers, cutlery, cooking utensils. |
| Laundry | All student houses are equipped with a washing machine and ironing board. |
| Baths and showers | Everyone in the house needs to use the bathroom and there is often only one or two bathrooms in the Student House. Always leave baths, washbasins and toilets clean after use. Please note that towels are not provided. |
| Telephone | In the student house, the telephone accepts incoming calls only. To make outgoing calls you must either use a phone box or a mobile phone. |
| Internet access | Wireless internet is available in our year-round student houses. You can also enjoy free Internet and wireless connection in our school premises Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00. |
| Deposit | A deposit is not required. However, on the first day at school students are required to provide credit card details as a guarantee in case of any damage caused to the property. |
| Keys | You will be given a set of keys on arrival. If you lose your keys you may be charged up to £80. |
Communal Living
If you have not had the experience of living with strangers before, it is worth remembering the following:
- You are individually responsible for cleaning your bedroom and the communal areas.
- You must leave areas as you find them - especially the kitchen. It is a good idea to have a cleaning rota with other students in the house. Cleaning equipment (a vacuum cleaner, floor mop and cleaning cloths) are provided. Please report anything that is missing or damaged.
- Remember that everyone has to use the bathroom in the house, so be aware of others' timetables and work schedules and try not to spend extended times in the bathroom.
- On your final day, please leave your room clean and tidy ready for the next student. Please wash all bed linen and make sure that it is dry and ready for the next person to use. Any damage done to the room or the furniture will have to be paid for.
- Please remember to leave our keys in your room on your final day in the student house/flat. You may be charged up to £80 for lost or unreturned keys.
- Note that communal products, e.g. washing powder, cleaning aid, toiletries etc. are not provided.
- You should not expect to practise your English in the student house as much as you would do in a homestay, and there may well be students of the same mother tongue living there who choose to speak their language to each other. If you main priority for coming to England is to improve your English and you want to do this as quickly as possible, we recommend living with a homestay.