The Oxford School of French

The Oxford School of French
16 Polstead Rd
OX2 6TN, Oxford

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 10h-18:30
  • tuesday: 10h-18:30
  • wednesday: 10h-18:30
  • thursday: 10h-18:30
  • friday: 10h-18:30
  • saturday: (closed)

Our comment from StudyLanguages about The Oxford School of French:

The Oxford School of French is a highly recommended language institution located in a charming house in Oxford, offering a warm and friendly atmosphere for learners of all levels. Students consistently praise the incredible tutors, who are native French speakers with a wealth of teaching experience and a personal approach to each student's needs.

Key Highlights:

  • Personalized lessons tailored to individual goals and interests.
  • Small class sizes ensure ample speaking opportunities and focused attention.
  • Engaging and supportive learning environment that fosters confidence in speaking French.
  • Diverse teaching methods incorporate conversations, literature, and cultural elements.
  • Accessible online lessons that cater to flexible schedules.

Many students have noted significant progress in their language skills and increased confidence, stating that the lessons are enjoyable and well-structured. This makes The Oxford School of French a great choice for both beginners and those looking to refine their existing knowledge. Although some users have mentioned the pricing as relatively high, the quality of education and support provided often outweighs this concern. Overall, it is a fantastic place to embark on or continue your French language journey.

The Oxford School of French: Reviews

5/5 (112 Reviews)
Jonny Williams Published on Google 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended. I'm an adult learner of French and OSF has helped me get much better, much faster than the other courses/apps I tried. I now feel really confident with both grammar and general conversation. My tutor brings a high level of academic rigour to our lessons, but always keeps them exciting, supportive and personalised. As a result, I have reached the formal proficiency level I needed, but also French has become something I really enjoy.

Nicole Sochor Published on Google 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: In weekly individual lessons, I have made good progress with Claire, who has lots of teaching experience and has tailored the sessions to my requests. We have studied two challenging novels alongside grammatical principles and exercises and French conversation.

Georgina Thorley Published on Google 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I loved my 1-to-1 lessons with Anissa. She was always so well prepared with grammar exercises that helped fill in some of the gaps in my knowledge and interesting materials that fitted my interests. My French improved hugely over the course of my time with OSF. I would definitely recommend.

Nyah Anderton Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I have been learning French for the past 12 weeks with Anissa. Anissa is a fantastic teacher and made the learning process fun and exciting. We have been learning over microsoft teams which can sometimes be challenging but Anissa makes it easy and enjoyable. I feel like I have achieved a lot more than expected in the last 12 weeks and the time has flown by. I find myself looking forward to the lessons every week and feeling very proud of myself afterwards. I would recommend the Oxford School of French and in particular, Anissa, to anybody. Thanks Anissa!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Nyah, so many thanks for your review, and yes, Anissa’s praises can’t be sung loud enough! Our Team of Tutors is simply exceptional, we are so lucky and grateful !

Nathan Paddick Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I spent a year learning French through OSF in preparation for a move to Canada, and it was an absolute pleasure from beginning to end. Beyond some time spent with Duolingo, I joined with zero knowledge of the language My tutor was encouraging and friendly, with our weekly evening sessions being something that I started to quickly look forward to. They were always easy to reorganise as needed, and we built up a friendship that helped to get the most success possible out of each lesson I want to say thank you to the other staff I've worked with here, they were always friendly and prompt with responses, clearly taking an interest in my eventual destination In short, it's clear that everyone here cares about the students that enroll, and want the best for them in their journey. They've given me the ability to pick up a book in a second language, or to have conversations with people in their own (with a lot of umm'ing and arr'ing in my part!). I can't thank nor recommend them enough for that :)

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Oh, what a lovely review of our School, Nathan! It warms our hearts on such a cold, wintry Monday - thank you, and we are there for you even though you are now in Canada! That’s the beauty of modern technology which enables us to stay close by whilst on the other side of the world.

All the very best for your new venture, Nathan! Keep in touch.

Very best wishes from all of us at OSF

Matthew Sherrington Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I joined a B2/C1 weekly class for three terms and really enjoyed it. The 90-minute online format with a small group is great, fun and relaxed with plenty of opportunity for each of us to speak, without it feeling intense. Our tutor Ons was fabulous and led us through plenty of different and interesting activities - listening/reading comprehension, discussion and conversation, even some literary criticism, along with necessary grammar. We took it in terms to bring topics to speak to and then discuss. I certainly feel more confident speaking.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Matthew, thank you for posting such a lovely comment on our School!

We hope to see you amongst us soon again ✨✨

Rocío Vicens Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I have been learning with the Oxford School of French for years and my experience has always been great. I am very happy with the admin work and with my current tutor, Ons. All the tutors I have had, have been wonderful.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Thank you, dear Rocio, for giving our School 5 stars!

Emilie Davies Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic 1:1 tutoring has really improved my confidence speaking French. Excellent teachers, would highly recommend.

Rick Plat Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: For the last few months I have been taking 1-on-1 lessons with the Oxford School of French. My instructor Sorann is always excited to teach me and the lessons are nicely varied. Very happy with the lessons!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Lovely to hear that you are pleased with your studies at OSF, Rick! Thank you very much for posting

C D Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have found the Oxford School of French an excellent choice on my French learning journey. My tutor is fantastic! She is very clear, engaging and personable & strikes the right balance of conversational french & course work. I find it thoroughly enjoyable & I would highly recommended!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Thank you very much for your kind review, C D! We thought it best to respect your wish for anonymity. Let’s hope the baby grows up bilingual!

Anna Zubek Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter has been learning French at the Oxford School of French for almost a full academic year now. They study for a demanding IB programme. They started with a GCSE level of French and since September last year have been tutored by Tristan, who is a wonderful teacher. Tristan established a fantastic rapport with my daughter and helped them to achieve the highest grade at the end of this year. His approach is gentle, yet challenging, which is a combination which worked for us perfectly. The communication with the school and the admin side of things have been very smooth and pleasant. Overall we are really really pleased with our experience with the school.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Thank you Anna, we are all so proud of Robin’s remarkable progress! Our Tutors have to write weekly reports on each of their students, so we are fully aware of Robin’s determination and focus and applaud her achievements so far. Tristan is a great tutor - we are lucky to have such a wonderful team.

milly pumfrey Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Anissa is a wonderful tutor. Right from the start she has been approachable, encouraging and positive. Her knowledge of the requirements of the syllabus is excellent. We are very happy to have found her!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

So pleased to read your lovely review, Milly, a big thank you from all of us @OSF!

Tristan Lesage Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: From a tutor's perspective, teaching at Oxford School of French is quite satisfactory: the school offers the right balance between accompanying its tutors when they need guidance or advice, and leaving them the freedom to teach the way they think is going to be relevant to the students they know. The fact that the school takes at heart to keep the number of students in a class to a minimum, and that private tutorials are also a norm enables me to adapt my classes to my students, and offer a personalized teaching experience. I feel free to explore different approaches to French lessons with my students based on their expectations, but I also feel like I am not alone. I think the students feel that touch and enjoy having a teacher that knows them and creates the right class to answer their needs.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Tristan, so good to have you in our Team, and admiring your enormous general knowledge as well as your intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in enabling your students to express their own views in our language. Very best from all of us at OSF.

Ons Othmani Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have had the chance to teach at OSF for almost ten months now. It has been one of the most rewarding teaching experiences I have had. The flexibility of the timetable and the small class sizes make the quality of teaching much better for us and for the students. Working with the OSF team is absolutely great! Professional and caring, they make the work motivating and enjoyable.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Ons, you are an asset to our School! We are so pleased to have you in our Team!

Mélisande Pascal Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been teaching for the Oxford School of French for one year and I am very grateful for this experience. Wonderful team and students, thank you very much!

Steve Hughes Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: “One of the best decisions I’ve ever made”. Since starting as a student in July 2022, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the ‘Oxford School of French’ (OSF). Everyone at the school from the administration to my 'BRILLIANT' tutor in Paris has been absolutely charming and a real pleasure to deal with in all aspects of the process. As a very mature student in my early 60’s I opted to have ‘One to One' tuition via ‘Zoom’ and it’s proved to be a wise decision, as its allowed me to progress at my own speed to the point now where I’m feeling very confident around the fundamental understanding of the language and grammar. 'Merci beaucoup et chapeaux' - to everyone at the (OSF), especially my tutor !. I look forward to my continued learning of this beautiful & elegant language.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Stephen, what a wonderful comment this is! It goes straight to our hearts

So many thanks from all of us at OSF

Aja Muir Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am half way through my course with the Oxford School of French and I absolutely love it! My tutor is patient and encouraging, and I’ve learned so much from her in such a short amount of time. I look forward each week to my class and feel I have progressed rapidly in my understanding of the language.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Aja, so happy that you should be enjoying being taught in our School!
We are very lucky: we have this great team of tutors and absolutely delightful students!

Dmitry Kangin Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience of learning French on Zoom in a diverse small team for a lower intermediate level. The course is well structured and provides an opportunity to practice speaking and listening, as well as good foundations of grammar. The teacher is a native French speaker who is able to give nuanced explanations of the contemporary language. Totally recommend it!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Dmitry, thank you for the comment you just posted on our website. Our School enjoys the privilege of teaching wonderfully motivated students which makes our job a real pleasure!

Sophie Edwards Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The 1:1 lessons with my tutor, Melisande, are wonderful - relaxed and entirely personalised. If you're looking to learn French, the OSF is a great choice!

Karen Magrath Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been attending weekly classes with the Oxford School of French for about 6 years. Since the pandemic the lessons are all online and that works really well. I have had the same teacher for about 4 years and he is brilliant! However if we ever need to have a different teacher for a week or two, they are always excellent too. The lessons are well prepared and always at an appropriate level. They are a good balance of conversation, text book and grammar. My French has improved from virtually nothing to the ability to have a reasonable conversation about current affairs. I would recommend the Oxford School of French without hesitation

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Karen, thank you! Your journey with us has brought you into our C1 class, congratulations! And thank you for entrusting us with tutoring you in our beloved language.

Ian Firth Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: The teaching is really good and Anissa, my tutor, makes the learning feel very relaxed while actually bringing my French along at a good pace. The price is quite a lot but overall really happy with the Oxford School of French.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Thank you so much for your kind review! I am glad you feel we are worth it!
All the best, J Strawson

Jane Rankin Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've recently started one-on-one lessons with the Oxford School of French, having previously studied French decades ago at school. The tutor is very engaged and she established upfront exactly what my intentions were in terms of learning French. For instance, I said I really wanted to get my pronunciations right and she notices every time I get it wrong and perseveres with me. The lessons are also pitched at exactly the right level - challenging but not too challenging. I'm learning so much and I look forward to every session.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Jane,
How lovely to hear that you are enjoying your private tuition with our School! Thank you so very much for your spontaneous feedback and for entrusting us. We are glad to have you as part of our family of students.

Martin King Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very happy with my experience with this school. The weekly 2-hour lessons are demanding and it is easy to observe progress amongst fellow students and oneself. The tutors I have had have all been engaging, knowledgeable and supportive, it is also very good to be able to revise lessons from notes posted online by the tutor. Recommended.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Martin

Many thanks for leaving a review on our School. Each and every single one of our students’ opinion is of the greatest importance to us.
So glad to hear you are a happy member of our School’s family!

Mariya Ivanova Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My teacher Amal is very professional, very helpful and extremely knowledgable. I find my experience with the Oxford School of French good value for money. I have had less than 20 lessons and I can make simple but structured conversations in french starting from a complete beginner.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Mariya,

Thank you so much for posting a review on our School!
We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

All the very best to you from the ODF Team

Lucy Shaw Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I'm so grateful to the tutors at Oxford School of French for raising the standard of my children's French in such a fun way. They all adore their lessons, and I'm delighted by the progress they are making. Heartily recommended.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Lucy,
We are happy and proud to teach Agnes, Columba, Barbara and Margaret - they are such rewarding young students, so keen and interested.
A teacher’s dream!

Clara Gallagher Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've nearly completed my first 12 week course with OSF and it has been a really good learning experience. Nawelle is a great tutor and does the online classes so well. The pace is quite fast, which I like, helped by the small class sizes.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Many thanks for your comments, Clara.
Great to have you as one of our students!

Marc Lackenby Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Our daughter has had some online tuition with the Oxford School of French in the run-up to her GCSEs. We are extremely impressed by her tutor: she has been a thoughtful and effective teacher. To begin with, they worked on conversational French, but since then they have focused on specific parts of the GCSE syllabus, which has been extremely helpful.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Marc, so many thanks for leaving a comment on our website. Both your daughters were a real pleasure to teach. Our best wishes to you all.

Maria Kling Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been taking Advanced French Classes at the Oxford School of French for over a year now, and I have loved every single class we've had with our tutor. Our discussions are always very engaging, giving everyone the chance to take part in them, and creating a lovely, friendly atmosphere which has been great for practicing my French! Going through vocabulary and grammar, and having a great tutor who would take the time to explain in detail all the grammar we went through, has also greatly benefited me, as I feel that I understand the language to a much deeper level. Without the shadow of a doubt, I would recommend the School to anyone who would like to start studying French, or who, like me, would like to start using what they learn back in school or college.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Maria, thank you so much for your kind comment. We all wish you much success in your new role in Paris! All best.

scarlett howard Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’m thoroughly enjoying learning French with the Oxford School of French. I feel like I’m coming on leaps and bounds while enjoying every minute of the lessons. I’m leaning grammar and vocab all the while working on speaking and accent, every lesson has been great.

Jeremy Steel Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The lessons are fun, engaging and I feel like I'm learning lots. Recommended!

Dana Qarout Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The tutor that was assigned to me was great at gauging my level of speaking and comprehension, and then adapting the lesson to best meet my needs! I had an absolutely wonderful experience and would definitely recommend aspiring French speakers to enrol!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

What a brilliant review, Dana - we are delighted to have you as one of our students!

mjj Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent professional course from an adaptive and flexible team of professionals. The OSoF team cobbled together an intensive two-week course tailored for my needs (French diplomatic conversation), using the vocabulary, exercises, and targeted work needed to refresh my French language skills. The team comprises highly educated and skilled instructors able I am confident could meet whatever requirements you have. I highly recommend for professionals.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Matt, thank you for your lovely comment! The Team enjoyed the challenge of teaching such a formidable student as you, and looks forward to the next intensive round!

Tom King Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic! Great language teaching mixed with french culture. I can feel myself getting better, and the lessons make me keen to practice in my own time.

Liz Johnson Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lisa at the Oxford School of French gave me the confidence to tackle french again after several aborted and dismal attempts in the past, ranging from years of misery at school to the occasional evening class. She went at my pace, made the lessons interesting and was very encouraging. I am now continuing with a group class.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Liz, many thanks for your kind comment, and it is great to have you as one of our Mini-Classes’ students. All best!

Lisa BROUSSOIS Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The school offers personalized and creative courses in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Tutors are all native French speakers and university graduates. The follow-up of the students' work is excellent and the teaching supports are varied and original. It is not only the language but also the French culture that is promoted and shared in this school. I joined the school this year as a Tutor and I am impressed by the team spirit, professionalism and passion that animate the school. An exceptional experience with great people!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Thanks, Dear Lisa. We are so glad to have you here with us!
The OSF Team

Renae Smith Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've wanted to learn French for a while but have been worried about 'wasting my money' and not learning enough to feel like it was 'worth it.' The Oxford School of French has been INCREDIBLE. The lessons are full, but not overwhelming and my teacher, Lisa, adapts lessons to suit specific mistakes i make or things i'm interested in. I cannot recommend them more!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Renae, what a fantastic comment, so many thanks!
As you know, the OSF want to maintain the highest teaching standards and the best for each and everyone of their students. Thank you for being one of our students!
The OSF Team

Rory Baker Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Having had online lessons for several weeks now, the one to one tuition has been invaluable. Initially, I signed up for a few lessons as a refresher yet now I'm continuing due to the unexpected amount of progress that I have made. Not only are they designed to better your fluency, accuracy and vocabulary, but the content of lessons are also tailored to individual interests as well. With such a high level of teaching available, I would definitely recommend lessons to anyone passionate about French, or even those who are just picking up the subject!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment!
The OSF Team

Daniel Milton Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: A great place to learn. I was uncertain of what to expect when I started classes but I’ve had such a fantastic experience. The small classes have been great to work in and I’ve felt like that’s enabled my learning. The tutor of my class has also been really great and so helpful. Overall I’m really happy with my time learning at The Oxford School of French.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Lovely to hear that you are pleased with our teaching methods. Thank you for this great comment!
The OSF Team

Baz Paris Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My first class in french. The class is small, only 4 students. I have a great experience with them.

Ann Pasternak Slater Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: A gem. Brilliant teaching by lovely, highly-trained native speakers. Small, personalised classes, tailor-made for all ages and requirements. Beautiful location in an atmosphere of Galllic elegance and charm that is an education in itself. I have loved and admired this s unique language school ever since I first encountered it thirty years ago.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Ann,
Thank you so much for the wonderfull comment we have just read!
Coming from such a distinguished Oxford academic as you, it is worth its weight in gold.
We are thrilled.

Jose & the OSF Team

Will Showler Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent tuition, very pleased.

Debbie Clarke Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: A very enjoyable experience! The teachers are fantastic and I've learned so much! Definitely recommend.

Blanche Oguti Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have had a fantastic experience with this school over the past year. The teachers are very enthusiastic, engaged and attentive. I really enjoy the classes and have seen great progress with my understanding of the French language already. The venue is lovely and the staff is very friendly.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Blanche, how lovely of you to say such nice things about our School, thank you so much, it is great to hear that you are enjoying learning French with us!
Jose & the Team

Shiva Marjani Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very pleased with the tuitions so far. All delivered by enthusiastic tutors in a friendly and relaxing environment.

Christine Hawley Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended! Have been taking lessons for over 12 months. Exceptional tutoring

Elizabeth Anderson Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good native french speaking teachers!!!! I have been going here for 4 years and I did french GCSE with their help!!!!

James Penny Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: An excellent French School with experienced teachers. A great place to learn French in a beautiful setting.

amy king Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: A thoroughly enjoyable way to learn french. The teachers make the lessons fun and interesting as well as encouraging us to find out more about french culture by reading articles in newspapers, watching movies or giving a presentation about a french person (I chose Raymond Blanc). I would thoroughly recommend this place if you want to start learning french or improve your existing level.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

thank you so much for your lovely comment!
from all of us at OSF

Dave Welch Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just like to thank everyone at Oxford School of French for the help and excellent lessons which have finally given me the confidence to speak French. Would highly recommend giving them a go. Merci beaucoup !

George and Rachel King Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Oxford School of French is an extremely relaxing and fun environment to learn French. We are a small group of 4 which enables us all to participate fully in our lesson. The topics we discuss are interesting and relevant. We have just finished a topic on Press and Media. The lessons are well structured, starting with each of us talking briefly about what we have done in the previous week, review of our homework (grammar, reading or preparation for a talk about a given subject), a dictation and listening comprehension e.g. small radio clip or video clip. Our teacher is great- knowledgeable, enthusiastic and encouraging. I would thoroughly recommend anyone who is interested in learning French to come to The Oxford School of French. Rachel King

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Merci Rachel !

Roger Davies Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic French school in the heart of Oxford. Excellent tuition from a team of inspirational French tutors, led by the flamboyant José. Her immaculately decorated house provides the perfect backdrop for the school. Merci, je me sens tellement plus en confiance avec mon français

John Hill Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: An excellent school with tutors who have plenty of patience. Classes in lovely quiet surroundings in big North Oxford house. Great to pick up one's French after having not studied it for some time.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear John,
A great many thanks for such a lovely comment!
Jose & OSF Team

Jenny Pai Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter has been in this French school for 3 years. She loves learning French songs and enjoys the lessons very much.

Yun LD Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My son, 9 yrs old, is very happy with his teachers of this school. Great place to start to learn French.

L Y Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is a lovely French school, nice teachers, my child enjoys the lessons very much.

hadia elbizre Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’m happy with my course, each class is small group of people which make the class more beneficial. My class is once a week and in evening, that was perfect for me as full time worker.

Katy White Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have recently started private tuition at The Oxford School of French so that I can be eloquent enough for my work. They have been very acccomodating and I feel that I am being given the tools to understand and effectively communicate in the future.

Louisa North Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is where to learn French in a perfect setting with excellent tuition guided by a lifetime of experience, right in the middle of Oxford.

Timothe Weber Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: What a wonderful school! I recommend this school without hesitation to improve your French.

Nawelle Mouihi Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: An agreeable setting to learn French. It is a small school that cares greatly about its students and provides excellent tailored lessons to students of all levels. Tutoring there has been an enriching experience. The team puts all its effort in offering the best experience to the learners and making them progress. I highly recommend it. Nawelle La Sorbonne (Paris IV)

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Thanks dear Nawelle, great to have you with us!
OSF Team

Yassine Ait ali Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good atmosphere for learning French in Oxford in small groups of no more than 5 students (all levels) and in a charming house. As a tutor, I highly recommend it as it provides both teachers and learners with excellent conditions! 5/5

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Yassine, your are such an asset for our School! We thank you for your phenomenal teaching skills and wonderful personality and are very grateful to have you leading the Team all the way from Yale!

B Sampson Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: A really cosy place, friendly and encouraging teachers.

Jacquie Blunsom Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My husband and I have been thoroughly enjoying our private tuition through the Oxford School of French. For us, it is a bonus for convenience to have the lessons at our own home. We always look forward to our next lesson. Thank you.

Isabel Gallacher Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely staff and fantastic quality of teaching, every lesson is helpful whilst also being enjoyable. I have made a lot of progress in just a few weeks thanks to my teacher who has given me more knowledge and great support. I would highly recommend this place!

Victor Walgenwitz Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Delightful and small classes in a charming house. The classes are delectable and so well structured. Both the tutor's method and the environment made me feel at ease - almost at home ! Would absolutely recommend.

Hayden Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Oxford School of French is an excellent and very professional institution . Set in a beautiful house on a quiet, leafy, Oxford street, it is an oasis of tranquility. The tutors are young, enthusiastic and dedicated and all demonstrate a strong grasp of both their subject and teaching methods. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking to learn French or just improve their knowledge

Emila Smith Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I recommend the school wholeheartedly. I'm a foreign student who studied in Oxford at the university for my 4-year bachelors degree. I wanted to improve my French language schools, while I studied my modules at university. The Alliance Francaise d'Oxford experience was massively important for me, in terms of developing my French language skills, which I now use in a business context as I travel throughout Europe.

Sophia Bailey Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I feel very lucky to study French in such amazing surroundings! I always look forward to my next lesson and I have realised how much I benefit from my lessons! Thank you to Alliance Francaise, my teacher and the friendly staff !! Merci!

Judith Peck Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I recommend this school enough! Big thanks to amazing teacher Mrs. Fisher! She's now retired but her replacement is cool!

Johanne Bech Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Alliance Francaise in Oxford is not a school. It is an experience. It is an experience that makes you feel you're in France, learning on the go, as you mix with the amazing staff and friendly mood. I studied here when I was a youth and always have a soft spot pour l'école. Merci mes amis.

Lily Isaac Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've just finished a spell at the Oxford School of French and what a wonderful place this is. I cannot praise them highly enough. The school consists of speaking French from the get-go, an approach that really suited me. It was a great experience.

Tara Brown Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: The language school was great. As a German with limited English, I was worried. However, everything went great for my one year of school at Alliance Oxford. Merci beaucoup!

Iam Louise Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I recommend the Oxford School of French to anyone who would like to learn French in a friendly and stimulating environment. Classes are interactive and small (5 students max), the tutors are well trained and the students are highly satisfied by the school.

Donovan Lancaster Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great time spent with these guys. Really improved my level of understanding and with the interactive lessons, gave me the push I needed to really advance. Would definitely recommend.

Tabitha Cameron Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Okay, in my opinion the language school is excellent. My siblings have been schooled many different language schools over the years in the UK, but we all seem to think most highly of Alliance Francaise, and specifically the branch in Oxford's summertown. The mood of the premises are truly French, which is always quite amusing! When you enter and leave 16 Polstead Road(!) you feel like you're entering and leaving a French consultar premises! Such is testament to the authenticty of the environment, which indeed transfers into a perfect educational environment for emerssive tuition. My A-level in French was easily passed, with the skills and confidence I gained at AF in Oxford. Thanks from me and my parents.

Paul Bennett Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much, Simon wanted the afternoons to continue and benefited from having one-to-one tuition -he loved it! Alice also enjoyed every minute. The style of teaching has been lively and inspiring, great fun. We will be back, thank you again.

rosalie phipps Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have very much enjoyed my lessons at Alliance Francaise d'Oxford and I am happy that I made the decision to come! Each lesson has taught me something new and I feel I have improved a lot. I will continue to learn for sure! Many thanks!

Beth Walker Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you very much for all your help! Lessons at Alliance Francaise d'Oxford have been really interesting. I feel that I have covered a broad range of subjects, improved grammatically and had a laugh! Cheers!

Konstanty Majewski Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Warmly recommended, to be frank! My kids attended Alliance Francaise D'Oxford back in winter 2012 and thoroughly benefitted from the experience. My wife is French and my kids are bilingual, but because they don't have much contact hours with my wife, we wanted to boost their fluency and confidence. At the French school in Polstead Rd., they learned French in an incredible fun and positive environment. The tutors trick the kids into seeing French-speaking as a game to enjoy! It's pretty remarkable. Our kids LOVED attending the school every week. Miraclous, in my eyes!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

A great many thanks for such a lovely comment!
The OSF Team

Hugh Lawrence Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I spent a wonderful time with my tutor for French classes. It has been an unforgettable, enjoyable experience and I can now understand some French and have confidence to travel in France. Again, thanks to my tutor!

Carrie Roberts Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I studied at Alliance Francaise d'Oxford for about 6 months. My experience at the school was wonderful. I enjoyed my educational time, and vastly expanded my competence in language French. I had a particular interest in learning medical terms, as I was also studying medicine at the time, and the school was very helpful in facilitating my French medical language improvement. I am grateful to the school for its dedication to my personal development. I would add that the school is not always easy to find! Thank God for Maps!

Christopher Gomez Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great school with a really strong group of teachers. I will be back! Chris

Hatem Letaief Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I look forward to coming to my lesson every week. Lovely environment, excellent conversation and lessons. I plan to keep improving.

Ilona W Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Oxford School of French is a wonderful institute where I had the pleasure of working as a tutor in french. I have really enjoyed teaching my students and working as a part of the fantastic team of the school. It has been a wonderful experience, very rich, from a personal and professional point of view. The school offers classes suitable for all levels, and as class sizes never exceed five individuals, students are provided with an intimate and tailored learning environment ideal for quickly mastering the language. The enthusiastic students and knowledgeable tutors at the Oxford School of French make it a truly unique organization, and it was a real joy to teach in such a magnificent setting ! I would like especially to thank you Madame Strawson for the valued skills she has given me throughout my time here, that I will never forget. I wish all the best for this wonderful school, to the team and to the students, and to Madame Strawson !

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

So many thanks for your lovely review, Ilona! Some hiccups with Google is the reason in our delay in acknowledging your much appreciated comment!

Lucy Whitehead Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have really enjoyed my french lessons here. The groups are really small - 4/5 people maximum and the staff are very friendly. The classes are interactive and fun and I feel I've learnt a lot in a short space of time.

Mia Alden Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: When I started at the Oxford School of French I fealt very insecure about my french speaking and very stressed about my upcoming GCSE exam but through the wonderful tutoring I have gotten through the school I have gained much more confidence as well as knowledge about the language and feel that when my exams come I will be fully prepared. There is a very welcoming environment and everyone there is fully dedicated to helping all those who want to learn french!

Michael Green Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really good lessons - has supplemented my self-learning a lot so if you need that extra push from Duolingo / Memrise / YouTube Videos then certainly worth doing – and spectacular just to look at the furnishing of the place

Victoria Bödeker Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very relaxed but a structured and helpful learning environment.

Penny J Mathias Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am currently a student at the Oxford School of French and I cannot rate my experience highly enough. In a very short time the tutor has unlocked some key knowledge and understanding about how aspects of the language work. Straight away I am using structures with confidence when previously I would have struggled to cobble together a correctly formed sentence. It is exciting that in the right hands I am making such progress and a whole new world is opening up for me as a competent French language user.

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Penny, thank you so much for your lovely words on OSF!

Come back soon!

annalee thomas Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would just like to say a huge thank you for the superb quality of tuition my son Patrick received at The Oxford School of French. He achieved an D2 grade (A*) in his A level examinations, exceeding his required grade for Oxford University. Moreover, the inspiring lessons have given him a lifelong interest in French culture.

Nigel Davies Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: A really relaxed, nice way of learning a new language in a small group in comfortable surroundings. Thoroughly enjoyable and I highly recommend it.

Sina Leasuasu Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've only been taking French classes for around 10 weeks and already my grammar , pronunciation and overall confidence has improved so much. The tutors are fantastic, the classes are small and relaxed. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who was interested. Merci!

Emily Jacob ReConnected Life Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am absolutely loving attending the French classes at the Oxford School of French. I've been wanting to improve my French for some time, and somehow never found the time for self-study. I really look forward to the French class every week - I'm learning and having so much fun at the same time.

Anaïs and Evan Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: As a teacher at the Oxford School of French, I appreciate the dedication and good attitude of the students. From the beginners to the advanced, the students are always eager to develop theirs skills and knowledge. Moreover, the welcoming classrooms contribute to a positive learning atmosphere.

Antonia Phillips Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Oxford School of French may be only three years old but Jose Strawson has long experience of language teaching in Oxford. Although she taught within the University for a number of years, it was as director of the Alliance Francaise in Oxford for 27 years that she made her real mark. Teaching has always taken place at her large comfortable North Oxford house, where the pleasant surroundings and relaxed atmosphere have never compromised the exacting standards of study. Jose has also translated English fiction into French, and is as steeped in English culture as she is in her native one. I cannot imagine a better place in England to study French.

Amélie Vioux Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been teaching at the Oxford School of French for 4 months now, and I enjoy it a lot! As a tutor, it is a great opportunity to teach to groups of different sizes, ages, and levels. All the students are very motivated and hard-working. It is a pleasure to be part of this great school!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Dear Amelie, thank you for being the most wonderful tutor! We hope that your new life in Belgium with your young family is the happiest possible. See you again soon when you visit Oxford

Molly Flo Published on Google 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Oxford school of French has really improved my French, through out the time I have been studying there. It is a fun and exciting place to learn. I would recommend it to anyone who would like to start or carry on with French.

jun kim Published on Google 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: Well the stars above describe my review too. Hope this helps.

Alexander Maclean Published on Google 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: Oxford School of French is a great place to learn. The small classes and tutors make learning French fun and inspires me to be better. I look forward to my lesson each week and it has me reading, writing and speaking French in a way that I feel I'm improving quickly!

Héloïse G Published on Google 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: I taught French at the OSF from January to May 2016. It was an awesome experience that I will never forget. Students are really serious, motivated and hard-working. I really enjoyed being able to teach private classes or to small groups : to me, this is the best quality teaching. I will also always remember the lovely settings in which the classes take place, it adds some magic to learning!

The Oxford School of French
The Oxford School of French

Merci Héloïse! We miss you and will not forget your freshness. We hope you are having a fantastic time in the USA.

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