Compact Year Course

Students on this course have lessons in the mornings only. The course is available all year, to students who can make a commitment to study for at least six months.

At the beginning of your course we will give you a test, to make sure you join a class at the right level. Your class will have no more than 16 students in it.

You will have 20 lessons every week. You will study grammar and you will also have activities to help you speak more fluently. You will become more confident by using new vocabulary in real discussions. We will encourage you to use the language laboratory, library and computer facilities in your free time. You will also have access to email and the internet.

Where will I live?

If you do not have accommodation already, we can help you find it. We offer accommodation in host families. You will have a comfortable room, and you will be given breakfast and dinner every day, and lunch at weekends. Our welfare staff are always ready to talk to you about your accommodation.

You can read about King's School Oxford accommodation.

How much will it cost?

Current prices are in the Prices section of our website.

These prices include:

• All teaching and use of all study materials needed for the course
• Use of the library, study centre, video, computers and internet
• Personal email and internet use in the school internet cafe
• Course Certificate when you complete the course
• University placement advice if you need it
• Contact with student welfare officers and activity organisers
• Social programme and activities.

Accommodation in a host family includes breakfast and supper every day, and lunch at weekends.

How do I apply?

You can book a place on this course using this online booking form. This is a secure form.

Sample timetable for the Compact Year Course

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
0915 to 1045	Progress Test. Review of last week's work.	Core grammar: study and practise essential structures	Core grammar: study and practise essential structures	Core grammar: study and practise essential structures	Core grammar: study and practise essential structures
Coffee Break
1115 to 1245	Topics & Skills: research topic and record student interviews	vocabulary, reading and discussion on chosen topic	Topics & Skills: write and deliver mini presentations	Topics & Skills: New vocabulary	Topics & Skills: Select new topic and prepare weekend research
Lunch Break
Rest of day free

At the weekends you can go on visits to places of interest in England and Wales. You might go to Madame Tussaud's, Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare...), Blenheim Palace, Alton Towers, the Tower of London, or you might go shopping in London, to Cambridge, or to galleries such as the Tate Modern in London.