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OXFORD
COLLEGE
BUSINESS
Introduction to the College
Oxford Business College is an independent higher education
establishment situated in the centre of Oxford and well placed
for all the facilities the city has to offer.
The College was founded in 1985 with a distinct Most of our programmes allow you to start your
position in the post-18 independent educational studies in January, April, July and October, with the
sector. Our qualifications can be used as a route to majority of subjects being assessed rather than
a degree or as a recognised qualification as a way examined. You can enrol on our Business English
into the job market. Since 2012 Oxford Business Language Preparation programme on any
College has undergone oversight by the Quality Monday.
Assurance Agency (QAA).
The College are experts in business qualifications; from A Levels and Foundation to BTEC HNC and HNDs in Business, with
the fast-track option for those who want to save time. Along with English courses, preparation programmes for Masters, and
corporate training, we have the academic excellence, small class sizes and pastoral care for you to achieve your goals!
General Information
Accommodation & Welfare Location
Oxford Business College assists students in finding OBC is a 5 minute walk from the train station, opposite
accommodation in Oxford either privately or with an approved Gloucester Green Coach Station. Nearest car park: Worcester
host family. Oxford Business College offers newly built student Street car park.
halls of residence. This dedicated student accommodation is
located near Oxford city centre. The stylish en-suite rooms are a
perfect choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and
international students seeking student accommodation close to
our college.
Admissions
Oxford has been a city of learning since the 13th century. Oxford
Business College has over the years built up a reputation as an
acclaimed centre of education within this great city.
Oxford not only thrives as an education centre but has also over
the years attracted leading industries such as publishing, market
research, pharmaceuticals and car manufacturing.
awarded by:
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business
Higher National Certificate Modules: The HNC qualification we deliver at Oxford Business
College is recognised by UK universities and colleges.
- Business and the Business Environment
Students must have at least one of the following: Classes for the HNC programme are small, with close
individual attention from your tutors.
- 1 A Level
- A recognised university foundation programme Experienced Tutors
- BTEC Nationals Level 3
- High School Diploma
Tutors have outstanding academic qualifications
- IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each of the components.
from leading universities and have many years of
(International students only)
experience in senior management positions.
UK/EU students are eligible to receive statutory The College’s HNC programme has been specifically
student loans, subject to status. designated by the Department for Business Innovation
and Skills (BIS), for the Student Loan Company (SLC).
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awarded by:
BTEC HND in Business
awarded by:
BTEC HND in Business (Human Resources Management)
awarded by:
BTEC HND in Business (Accounting)
Entry Criteria
Experienced Tutors
Students must have at least one of the following:
- 1 A Level Tutors have outstanding academic qualifications
- A recognised university foundation programme from leading universities and have many years of
- BTEC Nationals Level 3 experience in senior management positions.
- High School Diploma
- Related work experience BIS Designation
- IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each of the components.
(International students only) The College’s HND programme has been specifically
Student Loans
designated by the Department for Business Innovation
and Skills (BIS), for the Student Loan Company (SLC).
awarded by:
BTEC HND in Business (Marketing)
Entry Criteria
Experienced Tutors
Students must have at least one of the following:
- 1 A Level Tutors have outstanding academic qualifications
- A recognised university foundation programme from leading universities and have many years of
- BTEC Nationals Level 3 experience in senior management positions.
- High School Diploma
- Related work experience BIS Designation
- IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each of the components.
(International students only) The College’s HND programme has been specifically
Student Loans designated by the Department for Business Innovation
and Skills (BIS), for the Student Loan Company (SLC).
UK/EU students are eligible to receive statutory
student loans, subject to status.
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Corporate Courses awarded by: BUSINESS
COLLEGE
Our corporate courses can be arranged on site in your country, if you prefer. This can be a great way to access expert training
at your convenience. We can send you a short needs analysis form and then design and deliver a programme especially to your
organizational requirements. Additionally we can send expert teachers and trainers to deliver this should it be needed. Contact
our admissions team for more information.
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w: www.oxfordbusinesscollege.ac.uk/applying to make changes to courses and services without notice.
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Foundation Diploma awarded by: BUSINESS
COLLEGE
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Business English Language Preparation Delivered by: BUSINESS
COLLEGE
Course Content
Business English:
The Business English module allows students to acquire knowledge of the language skills necessary to succeed in business.
The materials used are designed to practise the English language in a variety of contexts, including describing products and markets,
conducting meetings and negotiations. Classroom exercises, including case studies and role-plays, allow students the opportunity to
develop their confidence in an international business English context.
IELTS preparation
Students will receive a comprehensive introduction to the four parts of the Cambridge International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) for University entrance, in which learners’ key skills of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking are explored using
authentic IELTS materials. Students gain confidence in communicating in both oral and written contexts, including extended
speaking on course topics and how to engage in discourse, as well as describing factual information and processes. The skills of
reading for gist, skimming, scanning and gleaning meaning from context are practised, and listening skills are improved through
exposure to authentic material.
Conversational Fluency:
Developing the confidence to interact with tutors and peers, and to participate fully in seminars and lectures, is the focus of this
part of the course. Fluency is developed through 1-1 and group exercises with a strong emphasis on pronunciation.
Audio-visual material and lectures offer exposure to a variety of spoken English media. Students are also offered tuition on
improving academic and professional life.
This part of the Business English course is designed specifically to help students with their business studies assignments,
utilising a variety of reading texts taken from authentic academic and business sources and offering students the business
vocabulary necessary to produce successful assignments. Tuition is given on how to structure and produce business essays
and reports for a variety of business studies topics.
Pathways
A part of our international English courses the English Language for Academic Study courses are designed to provide
international students with the language and skills needed in order to be successful in a number of Oxford Business College
courses as well as for further and higher education courses. Our Business English courses here at Oxford aim to develop a
students’ level of general English language, while also providing skills such as the planning and writing of academic texts,
understanding lectures and note taking and the preparation and presentation of seminars. The length of time a student
should allow for English language preparation depends on their ability and learning capacity.
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Specialist English Courses Delivered by: BUSINESS
COLLEGE
Course Content
You will develop all the skills needed to use English in an appropriate way in preparation for university or college. You will improve in
all areas — reading, writing, speaking and listening — to ensure you are prepared for life in your chosen university or college.
Important skills such as creating and giving formal presentations, writing essays, summarizing, critiquing academic texts and far
more, will be yours.
It is a prerequisite that all flight crew members and air traffic controllers responsible for international flights effectively demonstrate
their competence in the English Language. This is a legal requirement imposed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Both pilots and air traffic controllers are required to sit a test which demonstrates ‘Operational Level 4. This test is based solely on
listening and speaking skills. Oxford Business College’s English for Aviation purposes offers students the opportunity to train in and
practice both their listening and speaking skills.
Oxford Business College can administer the ELPAC test on site.
Oxford Business College’s English for Engineering purposes provides students with the English language proficiency to
describe some of the various processes involved in Engineering, how to follow precise instructions, whether positive or
negative. The course also aids students with the tools for discussing and defending their projects and those decisions made in
determining the directions of these engineering projects.
Students will have the opportunity to learn key law terminology referring to legal proceedings, court systems and perjury;
practise reading authentic case studies and contracts. English is the language of the common law that has often been
perceived as the root of many of the law-specific difficulties for Legal English learners. In addition to the difficulties inherent
in working with cases, common law contracts are clearly a potential source of difficulty for the Legal English learner.
This course is for doctors, medical students in the clinical phase of their studies and other medical professionals who need to
use English in their work. It covers medical terminology, practice in specialist vocabulary and a review of
grammatical structures. In addition, Oxford Business College’s Medical English Course also extends to language to describe
health and safety requirements.
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IELTS Preparation Delivered by: BUSINESS
COLLEGE
Each week the course will allow you to practice Pre-intremediate level and above
different techniques and strategies that all come
together to form the IELTS exam, such as:
Pathways
Reading
The IELTS preparation course that we run at Oxford
– How to manage your time Business College will teach you the essential English
– Techniques and strategies to answer the different skills and strategies required to sit the IELTS exam
types of questions with confidence. Learn how to maximise your
– Practise to increase your speed and accuracy. chances to get the best result possible while regularly
sitting mock tests to evaluate your current level.
Listening
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General English Delivered by: BUSINESS
COLLEGE
Throughout your course you will have countless - Examine and learn the form of English grammar
opportunities to study and practice all of the above using different activities and materials.
with your classmates. We also provide options for - Practice your use of grammar in different situations
self-study at home or in our IT Suite /Student to improve your English.
Resource Room.
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3-6 month Pre-MBA for International Students awarded by: BUSINESS
COLLEGE
Either 2 or 4 subjects, with additional support in It is designed for students who already have a first
Study Skills, English for Academic Purposes, and degree, but feel that they are not yet ready to begin
Business English. their MBA studies. This could be because they have
not been involved in any formal study for a number of
- Research Project years and prefer to first undertake a period of
- Organisational Behaviour preparatory study. Or, it could be that the first degree
- Statistics for Management subject was in an area other than business.
- Business Strategy
- Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations
The College offers two programmes: a 3-month and a
- International Marketing
6-month pre-MBA. The choice will depend on the
- Tapping into new and International Markets
student’s current capability and, to some extent, on
their preferences.
Entry Criteria
On the 3-month course, students will study two of the
subjects listed, plus Study Skills, English for
Students must have the following: Academic Purposes, and Business English.
- A university first degree in any subject On the 6-month course, students will study four of the
- Relevant managerial experience subjects listed, plus Study Skills, English for
- English language proficiency by course length: Academic Purposes, and Business English.
3 months: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 6.0 in each of the QAA provides Educational Oversight.
components
6 months: IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each of the
components
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Masters Qualifying Programme (MQP) awarded by: BUSINESS
COLLEGE
Either 2 or 4 subjects, with additional support in The MQP course will strengthen students’ academic
study skills, English for academic purposes and qualifications and will enable them to perfect the
business English. English and the study skills needed to attain a
business qualification at this level.
- Research Project
- Organisational Behaviour Depending on their ability, students will normally
- Statistics for Management spend nine months at the Oxford Business College, in
- Business Strategy
the centre of Oxford. This will be followed by a
- Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations
further year at a UK university in order to complete a
- International Marketing
Masters degree.
- Tapping into new and International Markets
Entry Criteria
- to provide students with a qualification which will
strengthen their application to a Masters programme
at a British University.
- to expand students understanding of business.
Students should:
- to train students in the study skillsnecessary for
their future studies.
- be aged 21 or above
- to improve students use of English foracademic
- have a first degree
purposes.
- have studied business at a school or college
- to increase students IELTS band score toat least 6.5
- IELTS 5.0 with no less than 5.0 in each of the components
All information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press.
Oxford Business College reserves the right to make changes to courses
and services without notice.
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A Level Programme Delivered by: BUSINESS
COLLEGE
• Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay – IB: We Small Group Programme (4 students): £2400/wk, 30hrs
provide support in both mandatory components of the Large Group Programme (10 students): £1120/wk, 16hrs
International Baccalaureate (IB) Large Group Programme (10 students): £2100/wk, 30hrs
• Extended Project (Level 3 Project Qualification) – Edexcel,
AQA and OCR: This qualification carries up to 70 UCAS Additional Information
points based on the grade achieved. It is highly
recommended and valued by the top UK universities. We
provide support on research and academic skills. The College Accommodation Officer can help students
with accommodation options including the College’s
• Business, Mathematics and Science Workshops: Drop in halls of residence, or alternatively in carefully selected
sessions an hour every day. Students can attend any host families, hotels and guest houses.
workshop to ask questions. Students aged 16 to 17 are required to have permission
from their parents or guardians for their study and stay
• Study Skills Seminars: Over the workshops, learning
in OBC halls of residence. The College are able to
styles will be shown to help plan the revision successfully.
provide a guardianship service for those aged 16 or 17,
available upon request.
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Summer School with Oxford Business College Delivered by: BUSINESS
COLLEGE
- General English language from elementary to advanced Options for a Summer School package include:
levels A1 – C1
- IELTS/TOEIC/FCE/CAE - Course design
- Business English - Teaching
- English for specific purposes (aviation, academic, - Lectures and workshops
engineering, legal and medical) - Materials
- Business* - Timetables
- Engineering - Entry assessment
- Finance and banking - End of course assessment
- Management - Course questionnaire
* Please refer to our courses page on our website for all - Visits to business venues such as BMW
subjects within business that we can provide. - Social activities such as walking tours, visits to places
of interest e.g. Blenheim Palace, Bicester Retail Village
Our English teachers have many years of teaching and London
experience and a very high level of academic credentials - End of course certificate
including DELTA and MA TESOL. A number of our faculty are - Graduation ceremony
also experts in exam preparation such as IELTS and TOEIC. - Accommodation
Our Business tutors have outstanding qualifications from - Meals
leading universities and many years of experience in senior - Airport transfer
management positions.
Sample Timetable
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrival & Airport Collection Introduction tour; Getting to know Oxford
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OXFORD BUSINESS COLLEGE is regulated by Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)