Bellerbys College Oxford

Bellerbys College is the UK’s No. 1 choice for international students. More international students choose to study at Bellerbys College than any other college or school in the UK. We have over 55 years’ experience in successfully preparing international students for progression to top UK universities by delivering consistently excellent academic results. 

Bellerbys Oxford is a specialist centre for art, humanities and law offering 1 Year GCSE, A-Level and Foundation programmes for international students. Our art and media programmes allow students to explore different disciplines and develop their ideas, helping them to build an impressive portfolio. Our humanities students enjoy a vibrant learning environment that encourages debate and allows the exploration of new ideas. The programmes for our Law students have been designed to help international students progress to a broad range of UK university law and politics degrees.

Our specialist teachers bring their professional experience and knowledge to the classroom. Their impressive industry contacts can also offer exciting opportunities for students to meet and learn from practising experts. A Bellerbys education is not just about what happens in the classroom. Our enrichment programme provides specialist activities and experiences which really bring subjects alive whilst developing key skills which are highly sort after by universities. Our enrichment programme includes trips, lectures, debates and competitions which provide valuable and enjoyable experiences outside of the standard curriculum.

Moving to another country to study is one of the biggest decisions you will make so it is understandable for students to feel a mixture of nerves and excitement. Bellerbys College recognise the importance of feeling safe, comfortable and happy when you are away from home and we take great care to ensure all of our accommodation options provide this.

We offer five high quality and comfortable accommodation options in Oxford:

St Aldates Oxford (14-17 years)
St Aldates student residence is located in the heart of the city, just a short walk from our Oxford College. Shops, cafes and a cinema are all close by, while the famous Christchurch Meadow and River Thames are only a few minutes’ walk away. Oxford St Aldates includes: 

• 59 single study bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
• Bed linen provided
• Wi-Fi access
• Large dining area with TV
• Common room with TV and DVD player
• Gender specific areas
• Free laundry service for students under 16 years
• Laundry facilities for students aged 16-17 years
• Half board basis
• Security controlled access
• 24-hour resident supervisor on-site

St Ebbes (18 years+)
St Ebbes student residence is located in the heart of the city, just a short walk from our Oxford College. Shops, cafes and a cinema are all close by, along with some famous and inspiring Oxford University buildings to view and visit. Being located in the heart of Oxford city centre means that St Ebbe’s can be a busy area at day and night with the levels of background noise associated with such. Students choosing St Ebbe’s accept this aspect of a city centre living environment. 

Oxford St Ebbes includes:

• 50 single study bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
• Bed linen provided
• Wi-Fi access
• Self-catering
• Shared kitchenettes – fully equipped with a flat screen TV
• Free laundry facilities
• 24-hour residence supervisor on-site

Homestay
We have different kinds of Homestay, each offering a different experience of culture and lifestyle but all providing a warm and friendly welcome to international students.

The College Welfare and Safeguarding Team carefully choose all our homestay accommodation to ensure it is safe and friendly and carry out regular checks to ensure the students’ needs are being met. Some of the great benefits to a homestay include:

• Getting to know the British culture and practising your English
• Independence within a caring home environment
• Being located within a 20-minute walk of the college or are on a suitable bus or train route  
• Comfortable study bedroom with a desk and wardrobe
• Breakfast and evening meals
• Weekly laundry
• Internet and telephone access
• Choice of single or shared bedroom

Extra measures are put in place to safeguard students in homestay who are under the age of 16. Local Social Services teams will visit students in their accommodation to ensure that their needs are being met and that their environment is as safe, secure and nurturing as it should be.

Note: British Law does not allow discrimination between ethnicity, origin, religion, sexuality or disability.

Campus facilities includes:

• Modern, specialist facilities
• Purpose-built study rooms
• Online learning technology
• Library 
• Internet 
• Cafeteria
• Student Services

Located in the modern urban city. Situated on a quiet residential side road with the River Thames running up one side of the school, yet only a ten minute walk to the heart of the city. It is also close proximity to the railway, coach stations and Oxford University.