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Key Facts
15-19
years old
40+
nationalities
24/7
care from our house parents
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BOARDING AT OIC

A COMMUNITY OF PIONEERS

Boarding at OIC goes beyond having a place to stay. It’s about belonging to a nurturing, inclusive community where every student is known, valued, and cared for - especially when they’re away from home for the first time. From day one, our priority is that each boarder feels safe, settled, and supported, with a team that works closely with academic staff to help students balance ambitious goals with wellbeing and enjoyment. 
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Kieran Jones

Director of Boarding 

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Our commitment is simple: to provide a home where students can flourish academically, socially,and personally - with compassion at the heart of everything we do.
Designed for confidence, care, and progress

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE OIC BOARDING 

OIC is built for ambitious students and boarding is a key part of that experience. Our approach combines structure and independence, academic focus and real rest, and high standards with genuine warmth. 
Our boarding includes: 
  • 24/7 care from dedicated House Parents and staff.
  • Boarding staff and Strategy Tutors work closely to help students build healthy routines, manage workload, and develop independence.  
  • Compassionate leadership that ensures students feel understood, respected, and supported through every transition.
  • Student voice prioritised through house committees and regular feedback channels that shape boarding life.
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DISCOVER OUR BOARDING HOUSES 

Our purpose-built boarding houses are a home away from home, offering the security, comfort, and modern facilities our students need to thrive.  
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Thames Street 
Our Thames Street accommodation has 70 ensuite bedrooms, a large communal space, and an onsite canteen. Close to Oxford’s picturesque old town, the river, and only a minute’s walk from Christ Church Meadow, Thames Street is ideally placed to enjoy everything our city has to offer.  
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Wavy Gate 
Set in a secure gated community just walking distance from the college, Wavy Gate houses 87 spacious ensuite bedrooms and studios. Each group of six rooms has a shared kitchen and common room, mirroring the layout found in many university halls of residence. 
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Alice House 
Close to Magdalen Bridge and just a short walk to our teaching buildings, Alice House is an apartment-style building with 14 self-contained studio flats. Complete with a comfy double bed, study area, kitchenette, and shower room, our modern flats offer our oldest students a taste of post-college life. 
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St Clements
St Clements Boarding consists of 14 contemporary student rooms together with a further 2 rooms for staff boarding. In a prime location, close to the centre of town, these spacious rooms and carefully designed layouts provide students with a bright and airy, modern place to stay.   
A balanced lifestyle, built in

BALANCE AND ENRICHMENT 

At OIC, we believe students succeed best when ambition is supported by balance. Boarding life creates space for friendships, fitness, creativity, leadership, and confidence — alongside focused academic routines. 
Why Boarding at OIC?
  • Sports, fitness, and outdoor activities  
  • Creative clubs, cultural trips, and student-led events  
  • Leadership through house roles and committees
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Oxford: inspiring, historic, and made for students

LIFE IN OXFORD

Boarding students live in one of the world’s most academically celebrated cities — rich in tradition, culture, and opportunity. From museums and galleries to cafés, theatres, festivals, and green spaces, Oxford offers an exceptional environment for young people to thrive.
Why Oxford?
  • A compact city-centre environment means less time commuting and more time for study, rest, and friendships.
  • Students learn to navigate daily life responsibly — building practical life skills in a world-famous academic city.
  • Museums, libraries, galleries, historic sites, and seasonal events are moments away — making weekends genuinely restorative and inspiring.
  • Oxford’s transport links make it easy for students to travel safely and for families to visit.
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BOARDING FEES 

Our fees reflect the innovative education we offer at OIC – one that’s designed exclusively for you. We’ll map out your entire learning journey, ensuring you follow a tailored pathway that nurtures your talents, embraces passions, and prepares you for success at your dream university. 
Our Boarding fees

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) 

  • What meals will I eat?
    From Monday to Friday, our boarders enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which they eat together in the college’s dining halls. We offer brunch on Sundays, which gives our young people time to relax in the morning. Our menus change regularly and always include a variety of options. We cater to all dietary requirements, too. 
  • Will I have my own room?
    It depends! Most of our accommodation is single occupancy, either in single bedrooms or small studios. We do, however, offer some ensuite twin rooms. 
  • Can I stay in my accommodation during the holidays?
    Our boarding fees cover your accommodation during term-time and OIC Amplify Weeks (enrichment weeks). All our houses are closed during for Christmas, Easter and Summer.
  • Is there a curfew?

    Curfews varies across year groups, Sunday to Thursday curfew is as follows: Year 11 7pm, Year 12 8pm, Year 13 9pm.
     
    Fridays allow a 30 minutes extension to the times above and Saturday allows a 1 hour extension.
     
    Please note that during the Summer term, curfews become later (however curfews do not extend passed 10pm)

  • Can my family visit?
    Yes, of course. If your family plans to visit, they should get in touch with our boarding staff in advance. On the day, they’ll need to report to our house parents or wardens, and follow our signing in and out procedure.  
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THE PERFECT PLACE TO LIVE AND STUDY

Boarding at OIC is about more than where you live — it’s the community you join and the independence you build.

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