Accommodation
Stay with one of our wonderful hosts. CIE Oxford works very closely with many lovely homestay hosts all around Oxford. If you choose to stay with one, you will have the unique opportunity to experience British life and practise your English at the same time.
Your Oxford Hosts
Most CIE students stay in homestay accommodation. This provides you with the unique opportunity to share the daily life of a British family. During the week you will have breakfast and dinner with your hosts. At the weekend all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be provided for you. As CIE Oxford is situated in the centre of Oxford, an excellent bus service is available to and from the homes of all our hosts. A homestay host will not accommodate more than four guests. CIE’s accommodation officer inspects the homes of all our host families regularly to ensure that they meet our high standards, as well as those of the British Council.
Our Hosts
Our hosts are British families who speak English in their home and will help you practise your English outside of your lessons at school. The United Kingdom is a multicultural nation with a diverse population and our hosts represent a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. They mirror the United Kingdom as a whole and the various kinds of families that are found here. (E.g. two parents in the family, single-parent family, children living in the home, no children, young family, older and more mature family).
What you can expect from homestay accommodation organised by CIE:
- You will have your own bedroom
- Inclusion in family as full member of the household
- An appropriate, well-lit and heated, clean room in good repair located in a clean, reasonably-sized house or flat
- A bed and storage in the bedroom
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Use of family rooms for recreation
- Use of bathroom and available shower daily
- Meals eaten together with your family, for English-speaking practise
- Bed linen and towels changed weekly and washing facilities for clothes made available
- No more than 4 international students residing in the house at any time
- The host family selected will be appropriate for your age, background and religion
- Host families will cater for any of your dietary requirements, wherever possible, and a balanced diet will be provided
– The accommodation is checked every 2 years to ensure suitability
– For students under 18, hosts will have been police-checked and a responsible adult will always be present at night
Room Rate :
Single room (Half board) per week:
(Academic Year) £280
(Summer) £300
CIE Oxford will help you every step of the way
We will make every effort to accommodate your wishes regarding host arrangements, i.e. number and age of children in house, pets, and smoking. It is important to note that due to the diverse nature of British society our homestay hosts may be families with none or many children, only one parent or retired couples whose children have left home.
If you choose not to use our host accommodation, it may be difficult for you to obtain English-speaking practice in a real-life environment. You must also inform us of any change of address during your stay with CIE Oxford, while in the UK.
If you have any problems during your stay, please do not hesitate to contact our Accommodation team. They will try to resolve the problem or will help you find alternative accommodation. Before you arrive in the UK we will send you your hosts’ profile. On your first day we will help you with information about how to get from the centre of town to your accommodation, including any relevant bus timetables.
Other options
For students aged 18 and over wishing to have greater independence, CIE can offer self-catering student apartments throughout the academic year and the summer.
The Park Residence (Horspath Driftway, Headington,Oxford, OX3 7FJ)
We currently offer en-suite rooms in our partnered Oxford accommodation, available throughout the full academic year and summer. These rooms provide students with a private bathroom, comfortable living space, and access to shared kitchen facilities, creating a balanced mix of privacy and community. The Park Residence provides around 350 en-suite rooms for local students throughout the academic year providing comfortable en-suite rooms and shared kitchen. A local supermarket is only 5 min walk from the residence. A bicycle park and common are also available in the residence site. There are also plenty of laundry and dryer machines available easy used and operated by credit card payments
Comfortable Student Living:
- Modern en-suite rooms designed for privacy and comfort
- Spacious shared kitchens and social areas
- All-inclusive bills and reliable high-speed Wifi
- Secure entry and 24/7 on-site support
- Short commute to local universities and city centre hotspots
- Located within 35 min by local bus services to city centre
Room Rate :
En-suite per week:
(Below 12 weeks) £285
(Above 12 weeks) £260
Bedding & Cleaning Fee:
(Below 12 weeks) £99
(Above 12 weeks) Free!
The Bedding and Cleaning Fee includes pre check in room cleaning and a light clean of the shared kitchen. The bedding set consists of two pillows, pillow cases, a fitted sheet, a duvet, and duvet covers.
Security Deposit £250
Additional Services :
Kitchen Pack £60
Bathroom Pack £60
We can also assist with other types of accommodation, such as a guesthouse or hotel, or for long-term students, renting a flat or a private room. During University holidays, there is an option for private university accommodation, please see availability via the link here: https://www.universityrooms.com
If you have any other questions about accommodation, please contact our accommodation manager Julie directly – julie@cie-oxford.com