June Activities
April 16, 2026
Downloadable activity programmes for the coming months, giving you a clear view of what’s happening beyond the classroom. Download PDF
CIE News & Articles
Stay informed with the latest updates from CIE Oxford — practical articles, student learning highlights and language tips designed to support English learners in Oxford.
IELTS Reading and Listening: Six Technique Mistakes That Cost You Marks
March 10, 2026
Most students who score below their target in IELTS Reading and Listening might not have a language problem. They could have a technique problem. These two papers are not tests of how much English you know. They are tests of how efficiently you find, match and confirm information under time pressure. The question types repeat.
A practical guide to the four areas CIE Oxford students use most
February 24, 2026
Oxford feels small when you first arrive. You can walk from one side of the centre to the other in twenty minutes. But each neighbourhood has its own character — its own cafés, its own pace, its own kind of English. Where you spend your free time shapes your experience of the city, and often
Where Students Actually Study in Oxford
February 9, 2026
A CIE Oxford insider’s guide to the best libraries, cafés and hidden corners for getting work done Not the postcard-pretty tourist spots – the places Oxford students actually use. All of these are within easy reach of CIE Oxford’s city-centre campus, and every one has Wi-Fi, seating, and a genuine welcome for international students. Libraries
How to Prepare for Studying in Oxford: Packing, Money & Tips
February 9, 2026
Packing, Tech, Money & Daily Essentials Heading to Oxford for a language course or study programme? A little preparation goes a long way. This guide covers the essentials – what to pack, how to stay connected, how to handle money, and how to settle into daily life – so your first two weeks are smooth
CIE January, Febuary, and March Activities
February 4, 2026
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12 Places That Help Your First Week in Oxford Make Sense
January 31, 2026
Introduction Arriving in Oxford as a new student is very different from visiting as a tourist. The city moves at its own pace — ancient in its stone and traditions, modern in its daily life — and it only starts to feel manageable once you begin moving through it regularly. In your first week, understanding
Functional English at CIE – Speak with Confidence from Day One
January 12, 2026
When you arrive in Oxford, it’s exciting but can also be overwhelming. Every sign, every conversation, every café order is suddenly in English. You’ve studied grammar. You know vocabulary. But how do you ask where the bus stop is? How do you explain that you’re new? How do you join a conversation without feeling unsure?