Oxford and Cherwell Valley College is located on three major campus sites. The main campus is conveniently situated on an attractive riverside location very close to Oxford City Centre. Most of the courses designed for international students are based there.

English Language Programme
This programme is offered at all levels, from elementary to proficiency. Beginners can take one to one tuition until they reach elementary standard. Courses of 15, 18 and 21 hours of tuition per week are available from four weeks to a full year. Part-time day and part-time evening courses are also offered.

Access to University Foundation Courses
The College offers traditional two-year GCSE ‘A’ Levels in over 30 subjects. Alternatively, there is a one-year International Study Programme which combines academic study and English Language training. The College also offers an International Foundation Programme, a one-year programme in Art & Design or Business Studies. All these programmes offer progression to a full degree.

Degree Courses
The College offers a range of Honours Degrees in Creative Arts: Graphic Design & Illustration; Design Crafts; Fine Art; Fashion Design; and Media, Photography & Video. There are also two-year Foundation Degrees in: Business Studies and IT; Classroom Support; Furniture Design; Beauty Therapy; Performing Arts; Parenting, Family & the Community, and Interactive Media & Graphic Design.

Postgraduate Professional Development
One-year courses for graduates who wish to acquire a professional qualification whilst improving their English. The qualifications available include Diplomas in Marketing; Management; Accountancy, and Hospitality Management & Tourism.

Vocational Qualifications
Over 200 vocational qualifications are available at numerous levels in a vast array of subject areas. These include Art, Design and Furniture; Business; Care, Health & Childcare; Catering & Hospitality; Construction; Engineering & Motorsports; Hair, Beauty & Therapies; IT & Computing; Motor Vehicle; Performing Arts, Media & Music; Public Services; Science; Sport, and Travel, Tourism & Leisure.

English Language Summer School
The College offers an English Language Summer School held for four weeks in July and again in August. It is possible to attend for four or eight weeks. On the full-time programme, there are 15 hours of General English each week day morning and the option of extra hours in the afternoon.

Teacher Training
The College is also a provider of training courses for English Language teachers. The Cambridge ESOL CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) and the Certificate in Further Education Teaching Stage 3 with Level 4 Certificate ESOL for Subject Specialists (Module 2) are available in both full-time intensive and part-time day and evening modes.

• Competitive fees & excellent standard of teaching
• Attractive locations for study including the Oxford city centre riverside campus
• Very wide range of courses available at all levels

Oxford & Cherwell Valley College is one of the largest state colleges in Oxfordshire. A wide range of full time and part time programmes are available at the central campus in the city centre of Oxford. The range of courses includes English Language. This may be at 15, 18 or 21 hours per week. The programme consists of a core English programme of 15 hours to which the student can add extra hours by selecting from a list of complementary studies courses. The range of complementary studies courses is wide and consists of specialist English courses, examination preparation programmes, plus courses that combine vocational qualifications with language training and general interest subjects.

The College provides not only English programmes all year round but also foundation programmes for those seeking entry to British universities. These are available in the sciences, humanities or creative studies. Art and Design, Business Studies and Foundation programmes are available. Postgraduate professional qualifications for those who want to prepare for entry to MBA and MSc programmes are also available. The College is also a provider of training courses for English language teachers (CELTA and DELTA) in several modes of provision both full time intensive and part time.

As a large Further and Higher Education College, Oxford & Cherwell Valley College also has a very comprehensive range of courses in technology, business and others at sub degree (NVQ) levels. These include GCSEs and A levels. Oxford & Cherwell Valley College offers a range of three year Honours degrees (BA/BSc), two year Foundation degrees and awards in the creative arts.

Do contact us for further information – There are now over 2000 courses on offer at all levels of academic ability.