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People come to Oxford from all corners of the globe to learn all manner of subjects, so it's no surprise that the city and its surrounding area has an impressive range of specialists offering to teach you almost anything, whether it's martial arts or how to go into business illustrating children's books. Here is a selection of subjects:
Art, Textiles and Creative Subjects • Business • Common Entrance • Continuing Education (leisure courses, adult education and Further Education) • Counselling, TA and Therapy • Film, Video & Photography • Food & Drink • Foreign Languages • Garden Design • Massage • Mediaeval Studies • Music • Summer Camps • Teacher Training • TEFL courses • Theatre/Drama • IT / Digital Skills • Online resources
Art
The Old School
School Road
Ardington
Wantage
More than 200 courses a year; experimental textiles, printmaking, stained glass, jewellery, upholstery, stone carving and much more. Small classes for adults with leading tutors, in a beautiful location. Courses are 1, 2 or 3 days. Beginners very welcome.More info
Marcham
Abingdon
Denman is the WI's residential education centre, but these days it is not restricted to WI members or indeed women. (WI members still get preferential rates.)More info
Magdalen Road Art Studios
74 Magdalen Road
Oxford
Francis is a trained and well-established artist, practising and teaching in Oxford. In a range of weekly, monthly and annual classes of varying lengths he teaches you to observe and to draw. All his classes have professional models, and he welcomes all levels of student. His method is quite ...More info
4 Stoke Place
Headington
Oxford
Kintsugi Oxford offers repair services for your favourite ceramics, and also teaches the techniques in workshops. Kintsugi is a very Japanese concept, in essence that a broken item of pottery or ceramic can be repaired in such a way that the repair will be a visible part of the whole, becoming part ...More info
Great Bourton
Banbury
Lunch (eaten with handcarved spoons) included. Courses take place at weekends, in Martin's workshop at the bottom of the garden, with a beautiful view of the Oxfordshire countryside. Includes tuition on sharpening tools, health and safety, axe use and trialling different knives. Martin often ...More info
Oxford Town Hall
St Aldates
Oxford
Free museum telling the story of Oxford and its people. Freshly refurbished, with interactive exhibits and activities for children. Varied events programme and community learning space.More info
66 Bayswater Rd
Headington
Oxford
START Art Classes in Oxford teach drawing and painting courses for adults (and now children!) of all abilities but especially beginners. START aims to, well, get you started! Art lessons are practical and hands-on; you are encouraged to have a go and have fun. You can produce some amazing effects ...More info
The Old School
Sunningwell
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
Drawing (pen and ink drawing, life drawing), painting, sculpture and pottery/ceramics courses for students of all ages and abilities. Day and evening, Saturday morning and after-school classes. Basic fee per course, plus additional charges for materials, use of kiln, model fees, etc. One, two and ...More info
Business Schools, Legal, Accountancy and PA training
Stadium House
Two Rivers
Station Lane
Witney
College offering professional training and apprenticeships, mainly in the areas of Business Administration, Teacher training and CPD, and Health and Safety.More info
2 Whichford House
John Smith Drive
Oxford
Offering MBA, short courses and executive education programs, taught by faculty from the top 20 universities. There are routes into the MBA for those with and without degrees, and the online MBA (accredited by London Metropolitan University and taught by Oxbridge faculty) is much cheaper than other ...More info
65 George Street
Oxford
Wide range of Business-related courses, from Business English Language courses right the way through to the college’s postgraduate level programmes, enabling the college’s students to specialise in the fields of human resources, marketing, management and leadership, accountancy and law. Most ...More info
John Eccles House
Robert Robinson Ave
Oxford Science Park
Oxford
Training offered in the areas of Management & Leadership, Finance & Budgeting, Human Resources & Training, and Project Management, Contracts & Procurement. Branches worldwide. Despite its name, and the location of the administrative office, no seminars take place in Oxford: the closest are in ...More info
1 Cambridge Terrace
Oxford
This is a popular alternative to university for ambitious students who want to start their career within three terms rather than three years. Students are taught the advanced employability skills that employers are looking for and are guaranteed excellent opportunities for a great job after ...More info
Park End Street
Oxford
Oxford University's business school offering undergraduate and graduate courses in business, management and finance. It has the largest intake of all graduate business schools in the UK (over 500 matriculated students per year).
The Said Business School is a rebranding of Oxford University's ...More info
Greenlands
Hambleden
Henley-On-Thames
Oxfordshire
One of two campuses which make up the Business School attached to The University of Reading. (Not surprisingly, the other campus is in Reading itself.) Offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, Postgraduate research, The Henley MBA and Executive Education.
Also offers accommodation: ...More info
Common Entrance
For establishments offering Common Entrance see our Tutorial Colleges page. Most tutorial colleges and tutoring companies listed on that page will offer specialist coaching for 11+ and 13+ as long as they tutor that age group.
Continuing Education & Learning for Leisure
Wootton Road
Abingdon
Sixth form and further education college offering vocational, professional, academic and learning for leisure courses. They currently (2017) provide all the Learning for Leisure courses for Oxfordshire County Council.More info
Deanfield Avenue
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
Further Education college offering A-levels, vocational courses, professional qualifications, apprenticeships, continuing education and learning for leisure courses.
Adult part-time learning courses are listed here: www.thcparttime.co.uk/prospectus.More info
Oxford Town Hall
St Aldates
Oxford
Free museum telling the story of Oxford and its people. Freshly refurbished, with interactive exhibits and activities for children. Varied events programme and community learning space.More info
Many locations: the main campus is in Headington.
It is based around campuses, in Headington, Harcourt Hill (west outskirts of Oxford), Wheatley and also further afield in Swindon. The main campus is in Headington. As well as undergraduate and postgraduate study, Brookes offers short and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses for adult ...More info
Dept. of Continuing Education
1 Wellington Square
Oxford
The main location of Oxford University's Department of Continuing Education is Rewley House, but they also have facilities at Ewert House in Summertown. The aim of the Department is to make the educational resources of Oxford more accessible to a wider public, nationally and internationally. It ...More info
Covering the Oxford East area (including Blackbird Leys, Cowley, and Barton)
Readeasy Oxford is part of a National Charity which offers a FREE one-on-one reading coaching to adults in Oxford who either cannot read or lack confidence in reading. We use volunteer coaches who are trained in our phonics system and supported by adult literacy specialists. The coaches work with ...More info
Ruskin Hall
Dunstan Road
Old Headington
Oxford
Specialists in adult education, Ruskin College provides university-standard teaching in a small residential college, to give adults a second chance at gaining qualifications. They offer long and short courses on a whole variety of topics, and there are monthly open days to give you more info and a ...More info
Counselling, TA and Therapy
The Workshop
13 York Place
Oxford
TA Works offer training courses in Transactional Analysis techniques, starting with TA101 through to advanced qualifications, as well as a summer school. Full certification takes 4 years, but you can do as much or as little as is valuable for your circumstances. TA Works is the only training ...More info
Film & Photography
54 Catherine St
Oxford
They run evening classes and weekend workshops taking you from the basics of how to shoot (digital) film, edit, animate, record sound, etc through to sophisticated direction, scriptwriting, and specialist techniques. See website for a full list of current courses. In the summer they introduce the ...More info
2 Collins Street
Oxford
Photography and photography-related technical courses for all levels of students. Includes courses on Photoshop, digital and 35mm cameras. Most courses happen at evenings and weekends, and vouchers are available as the courses make good presents for camera-loving friends.More info
Littlemore Park
Armstrong Road
Oxford
The mainly offer undergraduate and postgraduate study. There are also short courses at weekends, and evening courses. Sound engineering is a particular speciality, and they also cover the areas of web design, film and games programming. SAE’s studios, theatres and other spaces are available for ...More info
Food & Drink
Brookes Restaurant
Oxford Brookes University
Headington Campus
Oxford
Brookes Restaurant is now offering short courses, opening up its expert catering tuition to the general public. Short courses for adults include Knife Skills, Classic Breads, and a general 10 Week Cookery Course, plus specialist Vegetarian and Gluten-free Baking courses. Junior Cookery School are a ...More info
76 High Street
Wheatley
They also make sourdough, traybakes, speciality cakes, pizza dough and gluten-free bread, rolls and pizza dough too. As well as shops in Wheatley and Thame they sell via Headington, Deddington and Faringdon Farmers' Markets, and supply to cafes, schools and hospitals in the area.
Cornfield also ...More info
Marcham
Abingdon
Denman is the WI's residential education centre, but these days it is not restricted to WI members or indeed women. (WI members still get preferential rates.)More info
102 Thame Road
Warborough
Cookery classes covering a whole range of cuisines, plus general classes such as knife skills. Most classes are taught in Warborough in a state of the art kitchen. Some classes (Beginners' Sushi and Olive Oil Tastings) held in Barefoot Cafe, Walton St.
A sample of classes within a month might ...More info
Kidlington area
Gluten-free options available. No minimum order, no delivery charge. Order by 4pm the day before. Sue from Roll With Me also runs Sushi-making workshops, for the ultimate blend of mouthwatering food and origami-like craft! Workshops run at The Jam Factory (Oxford) or The Batch Cafe (Kidlington), ...More info
8 Upper High Street
Thame
Local independent chocolatier Nigel Rumsey has become a Master Chocolatier of distinction over the last 30 years. Come in just to admire the beautiful displays, or for hot chocolate and pastries, or to eat real food: they serve breakfast and lunch items, and have gluten-free bread available.
You ...More info
Pop-up cookery school
Classes are taught by Sophie Grigson or one of her impressive team of specialists. Cook together in a small class, then sit down to a feast, with a glass of wine. Gain specialist tuition, recipes, and anecdotes.
Classes are taught in central Oxford, and include fundamentals such as Knife Skills ...More info
Foreign Languages
c/o St Margaret's Institute
30 Polstead Rd
Oxford
To this end they teach French language classes to all ages, and at all levels, and run book clubs, film clubs, plays for children, and if that doesn't convert you to be a francophile, then there's wine and cheese tastings. Most activities take place in either St Margaret's Institute or The Anchor ...More info
131 High St
Oxford
Over the years they have helped students to improve their language quickly, through personalized programmes and materials adapted to the needs of the individual. Language and cultural training, through a mixture of intensive courses, private tuition, or online tuition. The courses are pricey, but ...More info
Norham Road
Oxford
Established to create a link between Oxford University and three major French institutions: The Université de Paris, The CNRS (Centre national de la recherche scientifique) and Le Ministère des Affaires étrangères - Maison Francaise is part of the French Research Institutes Established Abroad ...More info
12 Woodstock Road
Oxford
English classes for students from abroad, and all languages taught especially to those studying languages, and those intending to take a year abroad.More info
Garden Design
PO BOX 4784
Henley-on-Thames
Oxon
The online course is based on their former classroom-taught course. Online classrooms mean you can communicate easily with fellow students and your tutors. Plus short courses on business, construction, health and safety and design methods, for garden businesses who'd like to continue their ...More info
Massage
25 Parker Street
Oxford
Offering a diploma following the guidelines laid down by the UK General Council for Massage Therapy. Post-diploma courses and one day workshops also available. Massage for the general public offered through the Graduate Clinic.More info
Mediaeval Studies
St Michael's Hall
Shoe Lane
Oxford
Study abroad centre for qualified undergraduates from North American colleges and universities to study history and some social science programmes for one or two semesters in the UK. Participating students become associate members of Keble College during their stay. Summer schools in Museum Studies ...More info
Music Schools
Bayswater Rd
Oxford
Hosts workshops and classes, especially in the school holidays. Although much of their music teaching is geared towards school-aged children, and most of that in schools, adult music ensembles also meet here and there are also activities for home-schooled children. Classical instruments are the ...More info
15-17 The Nursery
Sutton Courtenay
The Yamaha Music School is run on-site, with courses for children aged 2 - 7 years when they start. Specially designed for young children, the Yamaha Music Education System introduces sounds and rhythms in a way that is fun and builds from one course to the next. Good for families. Art and Ballet ...More info
Ivony
Cumnor Hill
Oxford
Teachers who offer enjoyable music teaching, for leisure or for professional qualifications. Concerts are staged at intervals to celebrate pupils' progress, and showcase teachers' playing and compositions. Professional musician and composer Andrew Claxton is the founder, and also teaches. Teachers ...More info
Teacher Training
Stadium House
Two Rivers
Station Lane
Witney
College offering professional training and apprenticeships, mainly in the areas of Business Administration, Teacher training and CPD, and Health and Safety.More info
Many locations: the main campus is in Headington.
It is based around campuses, in Headington, Harcourt Hill (west outskirts of Oxford), Wheatley and also further afield in Swindon. The main campus is in Headington. As well as undergraduate and postgraduate study, Brookes offers short and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses for adult ...More info
10 Station Yard
Tiddington
Thame
Teacher training includes Classroom Management courses, and resources and ideas for teaching Philosophy and Sociology. Tutoring is offered in Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Philosophy/Religious Studies, Politics, and Sociology. Prices are relatively cheap, and the website has many ...More info
The Cherwell OTSA SCITT
The Cherwell School
Marston Ferry Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire Teacher Training is a partnership of schools in Oxfordshire led by The Cherwell School which provides school-led and school-based teacher training in secondary, primary and special education. Programmes lead to Qualified Teacher Status. There are salaried, non-salaried, part-time two ...More info
TEFL Courses
13-15 Magdalen St
Oxford
A variety of courses are on offer - CELTA, DELTA, CLIL, and a host of related disciplines including language and methodology, British culture, and technology for teachers.More info
15 King Edward Street
Oxford
From informal general study to Business English, IELTS preparation, or One to One teaching. Plus CELTA and courses for teachers who are teaching English when English is not their first language.More info
Theatrical Training
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The Oxford School of Drama
OSD run full-time Acting courses including; a Six Month Foundation Course, Three Year Course in Acting, One Year Course in Acting and online and in-person short acting courses.
Sansomes Farm Studios, Woodstock, Oxford OX7 1ER, 01993 812883
Visit: www.oxford.drama.ac.uk for more information.
Summer Camps
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Bell Language School
Bloxham School, Bloxham, near Banbury
01295 721348
Activity holidays.
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Prime Leisure
56 Spareacre Lane, Eynsham, Oxford
01865 884200
Multi-Activity holidays for 4-14yr olds. - Ultimate Activity
- Council courses
- Film Oxford
- Creation
Web & Computer Courses
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OxfordshireWeb
Hexagon House, Avenue Four, Station Lane, Witney, OX28 4BN
01865 920650 / website
We offer both individual and group training for the WordPress content management system. We can travel direct to your home or business to carry out training, and offer the choice of a set WordPress training short course or a course tailored to your specific needs. - SAE
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Online Resources
A useful online resource for students and teachers of English Literature can be found at www.bibliomania.com, which includes 2000+ classic texts, 300 study guides, a help service for revision or homework, message boards for discussion and an online magazine.
A useful online resource for students of English as a foreign language can be found at www.englishatoxford.com, which is an online business magazine with vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and writing activities.
Visit gardenofdemocracy.org for one local gentleman's intelligent campaign against the destruction of young minds in our schools.
These days many universities offer their lectures available online and free, or in some cases
specially-written courses. If you have a bit of time to spare and want to pick up some extra skills,
for professional or leisure purposes, they can be an absolutely excellent resource.
FutureLearn is a
very good all-round provider, offering hundreds of topics from lots and lots of different academic
institutions, with good online learning support. It has a fairly strong European/Australian focus.
Coursera and
EdX offer similar
things but mainly from American Universities. We don't have particular knowledge of Coursera, but have
made use of EdX's computer science teaching and rate it highly.
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