My program included several lessons a week, sometimes with different teachers, which made the program much more interesting and versatile. The social environment was great both among students and between the students, teachers and other staff members. We all had a very open relationship and talked to each other in and outside of class. They were also very helpful and I got to experience and learn many things in Oxford because of their help. We were like a little family and it was one of the reasons why I chose OISC. In other places, I can imagine that the social atmosphere might be very different.

From the academic point of view, the English lessons allowed me to improve my English - which will be my passport to university. I just earned an 8 on my IELTS due to OISC and I'm very happy with that. From a personal standpoint, I made a lot of friends in Oxford whom I hope to be close with for years to come. My future definitely looks much brighter now.

In today’s ever shrinking world, through the internet and social media, it is important for all students to experience these differences by visiting a country and immersing themselves in its culture. Only then can they truly learn the language and the nuances of its use, in everyday living. They also have the opportunity to become true global citizens and make lifelong friends from all different nationalities.

OISC is in the heart of Oxford and as such we are in a unique position to offer both a learning and cultural experience for our students. In the summer months we use some of the university facilities so that students who come on our Summer Experience Course can truly get a feel for the university life at Oxford. Oxford is relatively small and the majority of the colleges are near the centre. There are also many prominent cultural and literary figures in Oxford’s history that the students learn about and it provides a unique experience for them. We want all our students to go home having had a great time, and hopefully eager to return again the following year,