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The following facilities are housed in the college’s modern, air-conditioned building right in the centre of the city of Oxford: large classrooms, library, computer room plus other computer areas with free internet and e-mail access, science laboratory, English language self-access area, student common room. We have a lift and toilet for disabled students.

There is easy access to nearby facilities in the city centre: several libraries, museums, sports centres, swimming pools, ice-skating rink.

Food is available close to the college in a wide selection of restaurants serving English food and many other cuisines, sandwich shops and snack bars.

This section identifies the academic levels and subject areas that are offered at this institution. For a detailed list of course titles and levels you should contact the institution directly using the contact details provided.

Name: Daniil Zhukov

Age: 17

Country of origin: Russia

Course: A Level (2 years)

Overview

A flight to London Heathrow airport, then a one hour bus ride to Oxfordshire … While commencing this journey for the first time, I couldn’t help but feel both nervous and exited. Now, after 2 years of living in Oxford and attending Abacus College, I can say that my feelings did not deceive me.

This truly is the experience of a lifetime which hardly left me or any of the other international students, my fellow schoolmates, room for disappointment. From day one I was happy to find that there was no expected worry or confusion with the enrolment and adaptation to the life in the other country, mostly due to the help of college staff and a well organized induction procedure. Because of the small size of the college, there is a good possibility for the teachers to develop a personal approach and also help you with the choice of the institutions for further education. Also, the College is always eager to help organise a group events, such as sports activities and theatre trips.

Overall, Oxford provides a good atmosphere for education, self-improvement and development of the sense responsibility. However, for some it may have an opposite effect, as freedom and the illusion of financial independence can cause one to celebrate their “maturity” with immature behaviour.

For those who manage to keep the balance between studies and active social life, there is a great scope of activities to choose from. There are cinemas, pubs, night clubs and other places of interest. Finding work for a student is also easier than one might expect, as many coffee shops, bars etc., are often eager to employ students. Apart from providing additional income, work can also provide students with vital experience and help to improve their English.

Oxford also allows students to fulfill their ambitions in non-curricular activities, such as art, music, dancing and martial arts. I find the experience of education in the UK a very pleasant and fertile one so far and have great expectations of the future education to come.

Daniil Zhukov studied on a one year GCSE course before he entered the A Level course and is now in his second year.

Abacus College fees

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Oxford Lanaguage Centre fees

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Accommodation fees

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Applications may be made in the following ways:

1. Request prospectus including fees and application form from the Registrar and return paper form by fax or e-mail. Request may be made via web-site.
2. OR Complete application form on the website.

Entry requirements

English language requirements for acceptance on an A Level course or a University Foundation Programme (UFP) are IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. The Attestat is required for entry to an A Level course or a UFP. Minimum age for acceptance on an A Level course is 16 and for a UFP is 17.

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