OSI X Greyfriars

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

OSI X Greyfriars

Greyfriars Catholic School stands proud as a centre of education for all.

With strong values and ethos that champions every student to shine, we are thrilled to have Greyfriars as our brand new state school, offering you an on-campus learning experience in the heart of Oxford.

Greyfriars is a venue that can offer year-round programmes from mini-stays and school Integration to winter tailor made programmes to suit.

Location: Central Oxford

Situated in Cowley, home to the car manufacturer - Mini
Access to: London, Cambridge, Bath and more
Oxford city centre is only 15 minutes by bus.
Look beyond Oxford’s dreaming spires and impressive history, and you’ll find a buzzing student community - almost a quarter of the Oxford population are student.

Combine learning English with activities and excursions, for one week, one semester, or even a year with our mini-stay, integration or winter tailor made programmes. These courses are suitable for international learners who wish to have a taste of life in a British state school, and who are academically driven and ambitious.

Our General English course offer a mix of academic enrichment, social opportunities with other international students, and cultural visits to some of Oxford’s most known sites. Read more...

All year round programmes for 12 - 17 years.

What's included?

Homestay accommodation (Residential subject to availability)
At least 15 hours tuition per week (30 hours upon request)
One full day excursions per stay
Varied weekly programme of sports and leisure activities
Applied learning on social activities and trips
An entrance English level check
All learning materials
End of course feedback report and certificate
Free WIFI
Airport transfers and student insurance can also be arranged for an additional fee

Why not consider adding a Spires + option? 6 additional hours of tuition, training and coaching in a variety of academic, science and sports options. Find out more...

Accommodation offered at OSI X Greyfriars is Homestay

* Residential accommodation is subject to availability - Single, Twin, Ensuite and Shared Bathroom Facilities.

Download Sample timetable for: OSI X Greyfriars

Spires + Options at OSI X Greyfriars gives students the opportunity to benefit from six hours per week of additional learning opportunities across a range of academic, sporting and creative areas, including:

Entrepreneurship - Developing students' entrepreneurial desire and leadership flair, including:

Decision Making
Cultivating Leadership Skills for the Future
Acts of Confidence

STEAM - Laying the STEAM foundations of inquiry, critical thinking, and process-based learning, including:

Start asking non-Googleable questions
Visual Thinking
Reciprocal Teaching

English Literature – Finding it hard to structure essays, answering questions, and would like support on analysing prose or poetry? Specific support in some of the following areas include:

Working through a difficult question or essay
How to structure, approach and write essays under the pressure
Revision techniques

Horse riding - Allowing riders of all ages to experience the beautiful Cotswold countryside at our partner equestrian centre, including:

An introduction to the sport for beginners or developing technique for more seasoned riders
The basics of stable management
Instruction in small groups or one-to-one specific training - all abilities are welcome.

Spires + options are available for a supplement of £375 week. Please contact us for more information.

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