MAPS
Residence
Steven's Close (photos above) is a short bus journey from the City of Oxford College. CIE will provide bus passes to students.
Address: Stevens Close, Oxford, OX2 6JW
Classes
The City of Oxford College (photos below) is located near the Westgate Shopping Centre in the city centre.
Address: Oxpens Rd, Oxford OX1 1SA
Facilities
Summer campus provides bright classrooms for excellent environment in order to focus on lessons. Snacks will be available to purchase during breaktimes.
Meals
Breakfast (Residence only) and lunches will be served at the cafeteria in campus on we
MONEY
Health
Health
Cash is no longer widely accepted in Oxford. It is advisable for students to have a contactless VISA / Mastercard. For safety we recommend a pre-paid travel money card that can be topped up if necessary.
For cash, the easiest way to access cash is from the many 24-hour ATM machines throughout Oxford, accepting VISA & Mastercard.
OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT If you choose to open a bank account whilst in the UK, you will need to take your passport and a letter of acceptance from CIE. A letter of reference from your bank in your home country may also be useful. Most banks are open 9am-5pm on weekdays, and also on Saturday mornings.
Banks in Oxford include, Lloyds, Barclays, Natwest, HSBC, Metro Bank and Santander.
Health
Health
Health
- Medical conditions must be stated clearly in the online enrolment form.
- All students who come to study at CIE should take out travel insurance that covers medical treatment, even those students who are entitled to NHS treatment.
- Emergency treatment in England is free for all, but this does not always apply to follow up treatment. If you are entitled to NHS treatment you will not have to pay for a visit to the doctor or hospital treatment. However, you will have to pay for medicines, dental treatment and optical treatment. There are First Aid notices at CIE and at our other teaching centres. We keep a record of all accidents and injuries, and have a procedure for ensuring that these are reviewed regularly to minimise the likelihood of recurrence.
- We will contact next of kin if a student suffers more than a trivial injury.
- The following members of staff are qualified as Emergency Aiders and may be called to assist with an emergency: Luca Marinuzzi Simon Llewellyn Fernanda Cid Godoy
Tips for staying healthy & looking after yourself
Spending time away from home might feel a little overwhelming, but we've got your back to ensure you have the best time possible. Check out our tips below to keep yourself in tip-top shape this summer!
- Get enough sleep
- Drink lots of water
- Daily fresh air and exercise
- Eat a balanced diet with lots of fruit and vegetables
- Minimise the use of social media and screen time
"She came home very happy because she met many kind people, visited beautiful places and she made a lot of friends. In a word, she lived a beautiful experience."
Parent's words
Life in the uk & Staying safe
Good to know:
Cars drive on the left in England - make sure you look both ways before crossing the road.
Many people in Oxford use bicycles. Look out for bicycles in the street.
The Law:
No alcohol, cigarettes or vapes are to be sold to persons aged under 18.
No cigarettes are to be sold to under 18.
Showing mutual respect and tolerance are core British values and is therefore a basic expectation.
Respect the British custom of queuing. If you are waiting for the bus or to be served in a shop, you must stand in line and wait for your turn.
Do not block the pavement.
Do not drop litter, use the bins provided.
Oxford is not a particularly dangerous place but, as in all cities, you need to be careful. Try not to walk by yourself, especially late at night. Do not leave your bag, mobile phone or valuables unattended. You are responsible for your ow.n belongings.
Never take shortcuts. Always stick to routes selected by parents, and stay on main roads .
Do not carry more money than you need, try not to carry high value notes (e.g. £20, £50) and make sure you carry money in a safe place (NOT your back pocket). Remember that you are responsible for your cash and valuables.
Keep your phone with you. Keep your phone charged.
Do not accept lifts or rides from strangers.
If you are on the bus late at night, sit at the front, near the driver.
USEFUL WEBSITES ABOUT OXFORD
∙ https://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/ - useful information about Oxford
∙ https://oxfordcity.co.uk/ – tourist information
∙ https://www.ox.ac.uk/ – the website of Oxford University
∙ https://www.oxford.gov.uk/ – the city council website
Under 18 Curfew Times
Week days; (9pm, 14 +15yo) (10pm, 16+17yo) Weekends; (10pm, 14 + 15yo) (11pm, 16+17yo)