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All of our courses are held in Oxford, a bustling city, with a variety of transportation options available to you. Getting around in Oxford is relatively easy, though it can be a busy place, so it is a good idea to plan your journey in advance, especially if this is your first time with Oxford Science Studies!
Driving in and around Oxford isn’t particularly advised, but some of our course locations are set just outside of the centre, making it possible to do so, with drop off and pick up locations available. Our courses usually take place at one of our prestigious Nord Anglia Education locations.
For Half Term Courses:
Oxford International College
Courses are held at one of the OIC sites
Please see your course details for the exact address
For Summer Courses:
Teaching:
Oxford Sixth Form College
12-13 King Edward Street
Oxford, OX1 4HT
Boarding:
Oxford International College
3 Thames Street
Oxford, OX1 1EQ
Please check your booking confirmation for your boarding location for the Summer Course, as there are two.
Be wary, Oxford has strict traffic restrictions in place on the High Street, which are not always picked up by satnavs or Google Maps. OSFC recommend that you park in one of Oxford’s car parks and walk across to the college.
FROM THE NORTH: Enter Oxford on either the Banbury or Woodstock Road, leading to St Giles. Park here and walk to Broad Street, then turn right into Turl Street and down to the High Street. Turn left and King Edward Street is fifty yards along, on the right.
FROM THE EAST: Come through Headington and then along London Road to St Clements, where there is a car park on the right. Walk over Magdalen Bridge and along the High Street. King Edward Street is on the left, two hundred yards before Carfax.
FROM THE SOUTH: Come into Oxford along the Abingdon Road and left into Thames Street, the car park is located next to the ice rink on Oxpens Road. Cut across to St Aldates and then along the High Street. King Edward Street is two hundred yards along, on the right.
FROM THE WEST: Approach the city along the Botley Road, past the railway station to Hythe Bridge Street, where there is a car park at Worcester Place. Walk along George Street, turn right into Cornmarket Street and down to Carfax. Turn left into the High Street. King Edward Street is two hundred yards on the right.
Alternatively, Oxford has 5 Park & Ride car parks, all within a 15-minute bus ride to the city centre. During the day, these buses run every 10-12 minutes. Click here for more information.
The X90 and Oxford Tube bus services take a direct route to Oxford from Central London.
The bus journey to/from London Heathrow will take around 2 hours and to/from London Gatwick around 2 1/2 hours, though allow longer in rush hour.
The coach station is at Gloucester Green. From here, cut across to George Street and take a right turn along Cornmarket Street. At Carfax turn left into the High Street. King Edward Street is two hundred yards on the right.
Be careful – there are two train stations in Oxford, the one in the city centre, known as Oxford, and one just outside, known as Oxford Parkway. It is best to arrive to Oxford, this being in the city centre, then either take a taxi to the college or walk along Park End Street, New Road and Queen Street to Carfax and the High Street. Taxis are generally available outside the station, although it is advisable to book in advance.
Be wary, Oxford has strict traffic restrictions in place on the High Street, which are not always picked up by satnavs or Google Maps. We recommend that you park in one of Oxford’s car parks and walk across to the venue.
The Westgate car park is a few minutes’ walk from OIC Thames Street, located at Oxpens Bridge, 4 Thames St, Oxford OX1 1TS. From here, exit out of the car park onto Thames Street, take a left and continue until you reach the address.
Alternatively, Oxford has 5 Park & Ride car parks, all within a 15-minute bus ride to the city centre. During the day, these buses run every 10-12 minutes. Click here for more information.
The X90 and Oxford Tube bus services take a direct route to Oxford from Central London.
The bus journey to/from London Heathrow will take around 2 hours and to/from London Gatwick around 2 1/2 hours, though allow longer in rush hour.
The coach station is at Gloucester Green. From here, cut across to George Street and take a right turn along Cornmarket Street. At Carfax Tower, head across the road to St Aldate’s, past Oxford Crown Court then take a right at the traffic lights onto Thames Street – we are just up the road.
Be careful – there are two train stations in Oxford, the one in the city centre, known as Oxford, and one just outside, known as Oxford Parkway. It is best to arrive to Oxford, this being in the city centre, then either take a taxi or walk along Park End Street, onto Hollybush Row, over Oxpens bridge and continue along this road onto Thames Street and you will find us.
If you are arriving by car, turn off the main road into Cave Street, where you will be able to drop off only. There is no parking available. If a student is making their own way by car, please use the Thornhill Park and Ride. From the Park and Ride take the 400 bus (the purple one) and get off at St Clement’s Street (at the bottom of Headington Hill, just after the traffic lights). Parking costs £2 and an adult return is £2.80.
St Clement’s Street benefits from multiple bus stops, walking distance from the course location. Buses are available to and from the Park and Ride, the city centre, London and the main London airports. If arriving by bus, the stops are well known as ‘St Clement’s’ and bus drivers are happy to alert you of your arrival, so you know when to get off.
The bus journey to/from London Heathrow will take around 2 hours and to/from London Gatwick around 2 1/2 hours, though allow longer in rush hour.
Be careful – there are two train stations in Oxford, the one in the city centre, known as Oxford, and one just outside, known as Oxford Parkway. The train station in the city centre is more accessible, with a number of bus routes servicing this stop. From the train station, you have a number of options. You can take a bus, such as the 400 Park and Ride to Thornhill, you can take a taxi or you can walk. A taxi will take approximately 10 minutes and should cost around £8. Taxis are generally available outside the station, although it is advisable to book in advance. Though it is a nice walk, it will take you approximately 30 minutes.
Be wary, there are two locations for St Edward’s School, one on either side of Woodstock Road. For pick up and drop off you need the main entrance and not the gym side, also known as Nuffield Health. Parking is available at St Edward’s School, though only in one set location and upon notification to Oxford Science Studies. Students wishing to park for the duration of the course should advise so at registration. We will need to take the car make/model and registration number and will direct them to the appropriate car park.
Buses run regularly from the city centre, either from Magdalen Street or George Street, going to Summertown either via Woodstock or Banbury Road. The nearest bus stop to the course location is ‘South Parade’. Trying to walk from the city centre can be difficult with luggage and will take approximately 40 minutes.
The bus journey to/from London Heathrow will take around 2 hours and to/from London Gatwick around 2 1/2 hours, though allow longer in rush hour. There is no direct route to St Edward’s School and you will need to get a further bus or take a taxi. It is usually best to get off at Gloucester Green, which is the main bus station in Oxford.
Be careful – there are two train stations in Oxford, the one in the city centre, known as Oxford, and one just outside, known as Oxford Parkway. St Edward’s School is just over 2 miles away from either train station. A taxi will take approximately 10 minutes and should cost around £8. Taxis are generally available outside the station, although it is advisable to book in advance.
Oxford Science Studies
Oxford International College
1 London Place
Oxford
OX4 1BD
Nord Anglia Education
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London, United Kingdom
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+44(0)207 131 0000
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