Oxford

Oxford is a local government district and city in Oxfordshire, England. It is the oldest university city in England being the home of the oldest university in the English-speaking world, the University of Oxford. Oxford is located on the rivers Cherwell and Thames/Isis. It is situated about 50 miles to the west of London and it has a population of more than 130,000.

Oxford is known as the City of Dreaming Spires, referring to the picturesque architecture of its colleges and churches that dominate its skyline. For more than 8 centuries Oxford has been a home to scholars and royalty and since the 9th century it was already an established town and it has been known that people have already inhabited the area for thousands of years. The lively academic and modern town with its elegant architecture and dynamic modern lifestyle set in the rolling countryside makes it a great destination not just for education which is what it is most known for, but also as a destination for travel and relaxation.

Oxford is a lively cosmopolitan town with ancient architecture and a growing high-technology community. Most of the businesses in the city are located in and around it.

Oxford has a lot to offer for its residents and its tourists. If you choose to learn English in Oxford, you can take your pick on which places to go and what things to do while you master your English language skills!