FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Your admissions journey starts with our friendly team, who will guide you through the application process.

• Get in touch with us today by completing our enquiry form. 
• Submit your online application form and supporting documents. 
• We’ll invite you to take admissions tests in your chosen subjects. You'll also complete an online aptitude test.
• Successful applicants will join us for an interview. 
• We’ll then confirm your place.

OIC’s tuition fees cover our innovative three-pillared approach to education, which delivers academic excellence, nurtures personal development, and is entirely built around your aspirations.

The fees you'll pay will depend on whether you are a day or boarding student, and the academic programme you follow.

Yes, boarding is an integral part of college life. Living in one of our four city-centre houses – which are just a short walk from our teaching buildings – our young people enjoy a genuine higher education-style experience. Students also receive 24/7 care and expert guidance from our experienced team of house parents. 

Find out more about boarding with us.

We offer three main academic programmes at Oxford International College.

Our fast-track, one-year GCSE programme prepares students for the challenge of A-levels. We then offer two A-level programmes: an 18-month pathway, starting in January, and a traditional two-year course.

OIC students achieve world-leading exam results, which open doors to top universities around the world.

A Levels

This year's A Level results reflect our culture of excellence, with over 500 A*-A grades awarded and 93% of students gaining A*-B grades in their subjects.

Highlights include: 

• Maths: +79% at grades A*- A.
• Further Maths: +84% at grades A*- A.
• Computer Science: +92% at grades A*- A.
• Chemistry: +82% at grades A*- A.
• Geography: +90% at grades A*- A.

AS Level

At AS Level, 68% of our Year 12 students gained grade As and 81% achieved grades A-B.

Highlights include:

• Biology: 72% at grade A.
• Chemistry: 87% at grade A.
• History: 80% at grade A.

GCSE

Our students’ GCSE results were also extremely strong, with over 70% of entries gaining grades 9 to 7 (A*-A). This includes 75% at grades 9 to 7 in Maths and 76% at grades 9 to 7 in Physics.

Our students achieve places at the world's top universities. For the last two years, one in three OIC applicants has earned a place to study medicine at either Oxford or Cambridge. What’s more, since 2019, more than half of our students have gone on to study at one of the UK’s prestigious G5 universities.

This year, over 86% of graduates earned a place at a Russell Group university. This includes a total of 13 students who gained places at Oxbridge.

A total of 33 aspiring medics secured places on extremely competitive courses, including at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Queen Mary University of London, University of Dundee, Imperial, UCL and St Andrews. International destinations included Hong Kong University and The University of New South Wales, Australia.

A further 27 students gained places on medicine-related courses, such as Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, and Nutrition. Exciting trends this year include a growing number of students going on to study Mathematical and Computer Science-related courses.

Our students' academic success is inspired by an innovative, rigorous, and future-focused educational approach, where every student follows their own strategic pathway to success. 

This pathway begins before the start of the academic year, through our popular HeadStart Programme. Our summer programme provides crucial training ahead of university applications, as well as mock interviews and workshops that give our Year 12 students the edge. 

Our students are inspired by our culture of excellence, too, and supported to achieve their long-term career ambitions. We deliver engaging lessons, innovative teaching, and offer unique opportunities to explore interests through our Supercurricular department.

Student health, happiness, and wellbeing are our priority. We know how important it is to help our young people settle into college life, which is why, from the first day, we build a team around each student. This includes a dedicated pastoral department, boarding house parents, a mentor, and a progress tutor. We also employ a full-time nurse and a professional counsellor. Together, they look after every aspect of our learners’ growth and development. 

No, we don't. You can find our statement on corporal punishment below.

Oxford International College is committed to the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of every student in our care. In accordance with the Independent School Standards Regulations (ISSRs) and the National Minimum Standards (NMS), we strictly prohibit the use of corporal punishment under any circumstances.

This includes:

• The use of physical force intended to cause pain or discomfort as a form of discipline or control.
• Authorising or condoning any act of corporal punishment by staff, volunteers, or other students.

Instead, our school promotes positive behavior management strategies that encourage mutual respect, understanding, and personal responsibility. These approaches are outlined in our Promoting Positive Behavior Policy, which is reviewed regularly to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with statutory guidance.