OIC OXFORD FEES 2024–25

Additional Fees

• Biology Field Trip Year 12

  The Year 12 Biology residential field trip is necessary to complete the compulsory practical endorsement elements and four ecology-based practicals assessed in Year 13 Biology. It provides an opportunity to conduct practical work in a natural environment, supporting the curriculum and enhancing understanding of key ecological concepts. The trip also helps students develop practical skills and prepare for Year 13 assessments.

  £550 (Approx costs. Compulsory for Year 13 Biology students)

• CERN Trip default title

  A four-day trip, February during half term, to visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), the United Nations and some museums in Geneva.£1,700 (Optional)
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies

  A one-off fee charged with the first invoice from the College.

  £25 (If applicable)

• Day Residence Fee

  Non-resident charge – An annual charge for students who do not reside at the College’s provided accommodation. Covers access to Gym facilities provided by OIC and full access to the school canteen, alongside boarding students. Cooked meals are provided three times a day, Monday to Sunday, with snacks and drinks available for take-out throughout the day. Students are expected to attend school on some Saturdays when compulsory testing is scheduled and occasional Sundays for extra-curricular activities.

  £5,200 (Compulsory for Day Students)

• Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

  The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is a well-known programme which leads to three levels of award: Bronze, Silver & Gold, which attainment supports university application. Students are expected to show participation and commitment in three areas (sport, charity and art) and complete an expedition which challenges their fitness, teamwork, navigation skills and endurance, to name a few.

  £850 (Optional)

• EPQ

  An Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a qualification taken by students in England and Wales, where it is equivalent to half an A-Level. The students are free to choose a topic, although they must show that it is academically useful and either related to their current course of study, or to their future career.
  
  The EPQ is a single-component linear qualification. Students undertake their Extended Project in the context of a project topic they have selected, in agreement with the College.

  £1,500 (Optional)

• Geography Field Trip GCSE

  The GCSE Geography Field Trip provides students with practical fieldwork experience in studying river systems. Led by a Field Studies Centre leader, the trip focuses on investigating river characteristics, such as width, depth, velocity, and discharge, as well as examining flooding and human impacts on the river. The trip offers a unique opportunity to observe river processes and collect data in a real-world environment, essential for meeting GCSE geography fieldwork requirements.

  £550 (Compulsory for Year 11 Geography)

• Goodwill Ambassador Programme

  An international programme during the summer break to gain real exposure to future careers by shadowing doctors, lawyers, scientists and other professionals. In previous years, the two destination choices for these work observation opportunities were Malaysia and Botswana. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with benefits, experiences and outcomes far beyond the direct career-related experience. Students will be able to refer to this in their University application.

  £2,500 - £4,000 (Optional)

• HeadStart Pre Sessional Course

  Pre-sessional course for students 

  £3,200 (Compulsory if included in the offer, otherwise optional)

• LAMDA

  A public course run by a qualified course provider with expertise. Examinations at the end of the course lead to an award/certification that counts towards a university application. In addition, the transferable skills developed by students will enhance other areas of their academic life, progress and future career. Please see the link below to the website that can provide direct information: Lamda

  £800 (Optional)

• Native Language

  An annual charge for students who elect to take up Chinese or Russian at A-Level. The yearly fee is payable in full if the student intends to sit for the exam. This class is elective and an excellent grade in the subject can boost the university application. Therefore, although the language selected is native to the student, taking the class is compulsory to ensure that the student is well prepared to attain the highest score possible.
  
  Students will receive two hours per week of group lessons to prepare for the Native Language A Level. Lessons will be delivered by specially hired tutors at OIC. Some students take Native Language lessons (Chinese/Russian) with the view to boosting their UCAS application, as universities may accept Chinese/Russian as valid A-Level subjects. This can be an advantage when meeting the conditions of an offer.
  
  We understand that since this is the student’s native language, the perception may be that students do not require as much assistance in this subject. However, as they will be taking examinations at our College, we need to ensure that we monitor and provide the necessary support (even if this is minimal). From experience, students who have sat ANY exam, including native languages, without preparation often do not do well and this will have a negative impact on their university application.

  £1,950 (Optional)

• One To One Tuition

  Hourly fee when a student receives one-to-one lessons outside of any group programme or group tuition fee. This also applies when the chosen subject is not offered by the College and therefore a special teaching arrangement has to be made. Students can also opt to have extra one-to-one support if they wish.

  £90 per hour (Optional, example – Music lessons)

• Perlego Library Service

  Perlego provides unlimited digital access to more than 500,000 titles in every subject imaginable. By giving students the opportunity to freely explore their interests, we are adding enormous value to their learning experiences, and ensuring that when they come to be interviewed by one of the world’s top universities, they have this wider reading to refer to, and can demonstrate some of the awareness and critical thinking beyond their subject that Oxford, Cambridge, and other world-famous colleges require.

  £96 (per year)

• Summer University Preparation Programme

  A two-week programme at the end of summer break prior to starting the second year of A-Level at OIC. The students are given intense and highly tailored assistance with their UCAS applications from both external and internal advisors providing support and guidance on all elements of the university application process. This is an important programme at the beginning of the student pathway to higher education.

  £3,400 (Optional but highly recommended)