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Intensive English Basic - Independent level A1-B2

Overview

Our Intensive English course for teenagers offers a full English immersion experience, designed to accelerate language learning and build confidence in every aspect of communication.

Sessions focus on strengthening grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation while developing fluency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students also practise conversational English in real-life contexts, helping them to communicate naturally and effectively with international peers.

By combining structured lessons with interactive activities, this course ensures rapid progress and prepares teenagers for academic success, global travel, and future study opportunities in English-speaking environments.

Learning Outcomes Include

  • ✓ Strengthening grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and core academic skills.
  • ✓ Developing analytical skills to interpret literature and images
  • ✓ Writing daily, practising grammatical structures and learning new vocabulary. (Students will write a variety of personal narratives, descriptions, reports, poems, and creative fiction)
  • ✓ Applying English effectively in real-life, social, and academic contexts.

IELTS Test Option

Special arrangements can be made for students (16+) who wish to take the IELTS exam whilst in Oxford. 

Please note exam dates are set up globally by the British Council, not ISSFT.  The IELTS formal examination fee is £250.

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