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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT OXFORD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Choosing the right school is a big decision. Explore answers to the questions families ask us most about academics, boarding, university preparation and life at Oxford International College.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How do I apply to Oxford International College?
Your journey to OIC starts by getting in touch with our Admissions Team. They will guide your family through each stage of the process, from discussing the most appropriate programme and subject choices to completing your application, assessments and interview.
International families can complete the process remotely, and our team is available to answer questions throughout your admissions journey.
- What programmes can my child study at OIC?
OIC offers a choice of academically ambitious pathways including:
- One Year GCSE programme
- 18-Month A Level programme
- Two-Year A Level programme
- Pre sessional courses (HeadStart and University Preparation)
- Short Term study options
Our approach is highly personalised, helping students choose subjects and build an academic pathway aligned with their strengths, interests and future university ambitions.
- Do you offer boarding for international students?
Yes. OIC welcomes boarding students from around the world, creating a diverse international community in Oxford.
Our boarding team provides students with day-to-day care and support, helping them develop independence while ensuring they have experienced adults to turn to whenever they need guidance.
- How will you help my child settle into life at OIC?
We understand that joining a new school, and often moving to a new country, is a significant transition.
Students are supported by our academic, pastoral and boarding teams as they become familiar with OIC, make new friends and adjust to living and studying in Oxford. Families also receive important information before arrival to help make the transition as smooth as possible.Visit our College Life page and discover what it's like to live and learn in Oxford.
- What are class sizes like at OIC?
OIC's academic environment is designed to give students close access to their teachers and opportunities for individual guidance.
Our approach enables teachers to understand each student's strengths, identify areas for development and challenge them to achieve their academic potential.Discover how they do this and visit our Pathway to Success section
- What qualifications and experience do OIC teachers have?
Our teachers are more than educators - they are subject experts with exceptional academic and professional backgrounds.
Across our teaching community, you’ll find Oxford and Cambridge graduates, PhD and doctorate holders, published authors, researchers, former university lecturers and academics whose work has been published and cited internationally.
This depth of expertise brings subjects to life beyond the syllabus. Students are encouraged to question, explore complex ideas and develop the deeper subject knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to thrive at leading universities.- How does OIC prepare students for university?
University preparation is embedded throughout the OIC experience.
OIC Students receive specialist university guidance from our expert University Pathway Advisors (most of who are Oxbridge alumni or published researchers) on university and course selection, application strategy, admissions tests and interviews, alongside opportunities to strengthen their academic profile through our extensive Electives programme, Extra and Supercurricular activities, together with Outreach and Social Impact opportunities, competitions, research projects and wider experiences.
Our Global Strategic Pathways also help students connect their academic choices and wider experiences with their future university and career ambitions.Discover our secret and visit our University Preparation page
- Which universities do OIC students progress to?
OIC students progress to leading universities in the UK and around the world, including highly competitive institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, LSE, King's College London and the University of Hong Kong.
Our students pursue a wide range of competitive degrees, including Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Law and the Sciences.- What do students do outside the classroom?
Life at OIC extends well beyond academic lessons. Students can take part in electives, academic competitions, research and innovation projects, volunteering, social impact opportunities, trips and social activities.
These experiences help students discover new interests, build friendships and develop skills and experiences that can also strengthen their future university applications.- How do you communicate with parents who live overseas?
We know how important it is for international parents to remain connected to their child's education.
Parents receive regular communications from the College, including Principal updates, key university and academic information, OIC Connected -the College's weekly newsletter and can access important information through our iSAMS Parent Portal. There is also a Family and College Team (FACT Group) similar to a traditional PTA where our parent community and the Principal meet once a term.
Our academic, pastoral and boarding teams also work closely with families when individual support or communication is required.
DEFINING FUTURES
Excellence at OIC is never one-size-fits-all. Built in Oxford, we define futures that transform ambition into outstanding university offers and lifelong success.
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