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In the heart of one of the world’s most historic academic cities, Oxford International College (OIC) is redefining what it means to deliver a truly world-class education. At OIC, we are not just preparing students for exams—we are shaping the pioneers, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow.

EXCELLENCE EVOLVED. FUTURES, ENGINEERED

At Oxford International College, excellence is only the beginning. Our world-class teachers and mentors — many of them Oxbridge alumni — inspire ambitious students to push beyond boundaries. With personalised academic pathways, expert mentoring, and innovative teaching, we prepare students for the world’s most competitive universities and lifelong success.

Through our Global Strategic Pathways, every student’s journey is designed with precision, connecting academic achievement with career-focused projects in Medicine, Law, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and more. From Supercurricular research challenges to bespoke Oxbridge preparation, OIC equips students to achieve exceptional results — and to pioneer futures the world has yet to see

 

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A WORLD OF PERSPECTIVES. A COMMUNITY OF PIONEERS.

Our diverse community unites ambitious students from across the globe. In this inspiring environment, they collaborate, innovate, and lead — developing cultural fluency and global awareness that extend far beyond the classroom.

At OIC, success is measured not only by results but by resilience, compassion, and the ability to shape change. Guided by our values — Exceptional, Pioneering, Tenacious, Compassionate — we nurture confident, visionary leaders who combine academic prestige with innovation. Supported 24/7 by our teaching and boarding teams, OIC students thrive academically, socially, and personally — ready to make an impact on the world.

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MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM 

Our pioneering senior leadership team works tirelessly to create a culture of purpose and passion, where everyone is supported and inspired to be their very best. 
Our teachers
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Dr Sarah Watson
Principal

Dr. Sarah Watson, is a seasoned education leader with over 20 years of international experience. Holding a Doctor of Education, her expertise lies in curriculum innovation, academic excellence, and adolescent wellbeing. A dedicated scholar and geographer, she is committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that cultivates outstanding outcomes for students and staff alike.

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Severine Collins
Vice Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Severine joins Oxford International College as Vice Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead, bringing 30 years experience of independent education both in the UK and abroad.  Passionate about excellence in international education and committed to ensuring students have a safe, enriching, positive and successful journey, Severine will oversee responsibilities for safeguarding within the College.

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Ben Holman
Vice Principal

Having lived and worked in the U.K, Belgium, Colombia, Cambodia, Brazil and Peru as an experienced Head, Senior Leader and teacher of geography Ben joins OIC as Vice Principal. Managing teaching across the College, ensuring students learn in an ambitious and collaborative environment, that enables every student to chart their own journey to success.

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Bill O'Brien-Blake
Vice Principal
Bill O’Brien-Blake is an experienced educator and leader with a background in teaching History, Politics, Economics, and Film. He has held senior roles including Senior Deputy Head at Tranby, Head of Sixth Form at Burgess Hill Girls, and Deputy Head at John Leggott College. With a BA in PPE from Oxford, an MSc in History & International Relations from LSE, and a PGCert in Educational Leadership, Bill brings a strong academic foundation alongside extensive leadership expertise. Earlier in his career, he taught Economics at LAE and contributed as a researcher and writer at The Key for school leadership content.
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Kieran Jones
Director of Boarding
Having worked at leading International Boarding Schools across the UK, Kieran joins Oxford International College as Director of Boarding and brings with him a wealth of modern boarding experience, together with a passion for creating a home away from home for our international students.

With boarding at the heart of the OIC experience, Kieran will ensure students benefit from being part of an inclusive environment where high achieving individuals support each other to build life long friendships and connections through shared experiences and study. 
 
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Toby Blundell
Director of Global Strategic Pathways
An Oxbridge graduate, Toby has more than two decades of teaching and leadership experience. Toby is a big believer in the transformational impact of international education and is passionate about helping our students develop a global perspective. He also emphasises the importance of good humour, empathy, and clear communication, which all have a profound impact on the student experience. 

Meet our alumni

Our graduates go on to achieve great things at top universities and in fulfilling careers across the world. Inspired by their time here, many return to mentor, encourage, and guide our current students.  
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Hazel | Hong Kong
Royal Veterinary College London, Veterinary Medicine
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Ramtin | Iranian
Rice University, AI
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Aye Chan| Myanmarese
University of Leicester, Medicine
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Jerry | Hong Kong
LSE, Psychological and Behavioural Science
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Erica | Korean
Imperial College London, Computing
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Tanishka | Indian
LSE, Accounting and Finance

FIND US IN Oxford

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OUR ADDRESS
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