STUDENT INFORMATION

Students under 18 must have a guardian. Upon request, the College will recommend a guardianship company. Parents may also choose to appoint their own external guardian. Please complete the appropriate guardianship service form to inform us of your choice

We know how important it is to settle into a new life quickly, both socially and academically, and we are confident that we can provide an environment that allows you to make a smooth transition. From the first day of your arrival in the UK, staff will be available to guide and support you. The Pastoral and Welfare Team consists of Student Services, Boarding Team, progress tutors, and a professional counsellor. Each member of the team is available to our students at all times, offering comprehensive and friendly welfare support.

Upon arrival in Oxford, the Student Services Manager will assist students in registering at the local medical centre which is located a short distance from the College. Please complete the College’s medical consent form and health questionnaire prior to arrival.

Students will be assisted in opening a UK bank account at any of the major banks, all of which have branches in Oxford. We are also able to hold pocket money with Student Services if parents wish. When planning a personal budget, any extras that may arise should be taken into account, such as sporting equipment and social activities. We strongly advise that students’ money is held within a bank account or with Student Services. We do not permit large amounts of money to be kept in boarding houses.

The college is a relaxed environment and uniforms are not required. However, there is a dress code we expect our students to adhere to. Updated dress code requirements will be sent as a part of the pre-arrival pack.

Oxford is a small, compact city with a population of approximately 150,000. Many of the shops, restaurants and cafés are located around Carfax Tower, at the intersection of Cornmarket Street and the High Street. Many of the colleges of the University of Oxford, as well as the Bodleian Library, Sheldonian Theatre and Radcliffe Camera are also located in the city centre. The Mathematical Institute and many of the science buildings can be found to the north of the city centre, in and around St. Giles.

The pound sterling, commonly known as the pound, is the official currency of the United Kingdom. The pound (£) is subdivided into 100 pence (singular: penny). Larger denominations of money are in the form of paper notes: £5, £10, £20 and £50. Smaller amounts of money are in the form of coins: £2, £1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, and 1p.

The international airports that are closest to Oxford are London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW). All international embassies in the UK are located in London.