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.

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)

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.

Boarding | Oxford International College

A FUTURE-DEFINING EXPERIENCE

Boarding at Oxford International College will set you up for success. In our comfortable, modern boarding houses, you’ll meet like-minded students from around the world, forming friendships that last a lifetime. You'll develop the confidence, independence, and breadth of life-skills you need to thrive at OIC and beyond.

Our boarding package includes:

Contemporary, spacious ensuite rooms in secure city-centre boarding houses.
Round the clock holistic care from our experienced House Parents.
Superfast Wi-Fi, full-board, cooking facilities, laundry service facilities and weekly house keeping.
Enjoy gym membership and exclusive access to the University of Oxford’s sports centre facilities together as well as a programme of weekly in-house activities.

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Amazing Experiences

MAKING THE MOST OF OUR LOCATION

Oxford is a fantastic place to live. Renowned for its university, longstanding academic traditions, and cultural richness, it’s a city that offers an incredible breadth of opportunities.

Living here, you’ll explore world-class galleries and museums, go punting on the river, and enjoy picnics with friends in one of our city’s many green spaces. If it’s entertainment you’re after, Oxford is home to excellent live music venues, theatres, cinemas, and more.

Our compact city centre is safe and easy to get around, too. Home to more than 40,000 students – and with one-third of the population under 30 – Oxford is a cool, cosmopolitan setting that will give you an early taste of university life.

Student wellbeing

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO THRIVE

We understand that living and studying away from home can be challenging, which is why you’ll have access to a team of experts, including our experienced house parents, pastoral care department, a mentor, and progress tutor. We also employ a full-time nurse.

Our boarders enjoy a nutritious diet, form positive relationships, and can take part in regular physical activity, all essential elements of a healthy lifestyle. Security is paramount, too, and all four of our boarding houses have electronic key fob access and are staffed around the clock.

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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.

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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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START YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY

We’re delighted you’re considering Oxford International College for your education. Our admissions process is designed around your needs and schedule – and our dedicated team will help you every step of the way.

Our admissions process: