OI Digital Institute
Launched in 2020, the Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) removes barriers to entry for international students looking to further their higher education journey via blended or online study, working with leading institutions worldwide. Our specialised language services support employers looking to upskill their workforce across multiple disciplines.
Since our launch:
- over 200,000 students have engaged with OIDI on their educational journey.
- We have partnered with more than 300 institutions globally, including Russell Group universities such as University of York, University of Edinburgh and Bristol University.
- We have secured sector recognition with endorsement by NEAS, benchmarking by Ecctis and accreditation by the British Council.
Some of our academic partners:
Visit the OIDI global presence page for a full list of partners.
Our innovative solutions and products include:
English language testing
Oxford ELLT (Oxford English Language Level Test) is our high-stakes language testing solution for university admissions, providing effective and efficient language proficiency testing at scale. Find out more >
Oxford ELLT Spotlight is our adaptive English placement test designed to help institutions and employers quickly and accurately place students/employees at the right language level, improving learning outcomes while providing a valuable resource for academic, HR and admissions teams. Find out more >
English for Academic Purposes
Our modular English Language Preparation Courses (Online Pre-Sessional English) improve students’ English proficiency level to match the language requirements of their chosen university. Find out more >
Our modular In-Sessional English courses improve students’ academic English skills while they study, supporting them to succeed in their university programmes.
English for Business
Our English for Business course portfolio helps increases employee retention, boosts productivity and promotes business growth through our English language self-assessment and bespoke training solutions. Find out more >
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English for specific purposes courses
Our comprehensive range of courses range from English language for young learners to improving English language proficiency for individuals working in adult care. Find out more >
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Higher Education Programmes
Our comprehensive range of pathways for international students enables access to hundreds of higher education degrees at institutions around the globe, in-country, in person in the UK or online. Find out more >
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Teacher Training
We are accredited by Trinity College London to deliver the Trinity Certificate in TESOL and the Trinity Diploma in TESOL. Find out more >
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Vocational Programmes
Flexible, scalable training to upskill individuals working within the care industry with recognised qualifications. Find out more >
Award-Winning: Oxford ELLT
Award-Winning: OIDI
Oxford International Digital Institute was crowned winner of the 2025 Ed Talk World’s Rising Ed-Tech Organization of the Year.
Globally Recognised
Oxford ELLT has been independently reviewed by Ecctis across grading, certification, marking and moderation, and has been found to be a sound test of English language ability.
Oxford International Digital Institute has achieved NEAS endorsement as a quality product and service for Pre-sessional English. Oxford ELLT and Oxford ELLT Spotlight Test.