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1 Because quality matters Page 1

2 Welcome to Target Language School I would like to welcome you to Target Language School here in Oxford. Here we work hard to make sure our students have a great experience in a great city. One key important factor for me is to ensure that each student achieves the best result they can, making great progress, and what I really enjoy about working at Target Language School is that we have small groups combined with dedicated teachers. The result is an optimal learning experience for our students. Jackie Cook, Director of Studies Page 2

3 Index Welcome to Oxford - p. 5 Welcome to Target Language School - p. 7 Our Courses - p. 9 Accommodation & Social Programme - p. 12 Where We Are - p. 13 Page 3

4 Learn English in Oxford Page 4

5 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. info@targetlanguage.net Page 5

6 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, a n d p e o p l e f r o m m a n y d i ff e r e n t nationalities live. 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. info@targetlanguage.net Page 6

7 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. info@targetlanguage.net Page 7

8 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. There is free WiFi available to all students 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. 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 s t u d y g r a m m a r, v o c a b u l a r y, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as looking at aspects of culture and life here in the UK. throughout the school 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. 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 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 info@targetlanguage.net Page 8

9 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. We provide full time and part time classes, exam preparation and one-to-one tuition. Our teachers provide motivating and interesting lessons to keep you enjoying your studies as well as working towards your personal learning goals. exam preparation Page 9

10 Our Courses General English You can study in general English classes where you will learn and practise grammar and vocabulary, pronunciation, everyday English, and improve reading, writing, listening and speaking. General English Classes - 15 hours each week Intensive General English Classes - 20 hours each week (3 hours general English + 1 hour skills or exam preparation each day) Executive Semi-Intensive English 20 hours each week (3 hours general English + 1 hour private tuition each) Working here in Oxford? Study in the evenings with Target Language School. We have evening English classes at Target Language Oxford where we can help you increase your level of English, improve your speaking ability, or prepare for an exam. As with all our classes, you will still benefit from General English - (3 hours each week) Exam preparation (First Certificate, CAE (Advanced), IELTS) - (3 hours each week) Conversation Class - (2 hours each week) info@targetlanguage.net Page 10

11 Exam Preparation 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. Private Classes 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. info@targetlanguage.net Page 11

12 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 Places to visit at the weekend - 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 - 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. info@targetlanguage.net Page 12

13 Where We Are 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. How to get here from London (or other) We can organise airport transfers for you to collect and return you to the airport. We have worked hard to select an extremely reliable and economical taxi company as our partner, and we have secured good prices for our students. The taxis are comfortable and large, and the drivers are extremely friendly and chatty. The following prices are guides for transfers between the stated airports and Oxford; if you are staying outside Oxford, please contact us and we can get an accurate quote for you, as it might be slightly different. Target Language Schools 10B Littlegate Street Oxford UK OX1 1QT Company Reg. No Contact By phone: +44 (0) By mobile: +44 (0) Agents agents@targetlanguage.net By bookings@targetlanguage.net By Skype: targetlanguage.oxford bookings@targetlanguage.net Page 13

14 Target Language Schools 10B Littlegate Street Oxford UK OX1 1QT Company Reg. No By phone: +44 (0) By mobile: +44 (0) Agents By By Skype: targetlanguage.oxford Page 14