Oxford International College

• Location: Oxford, England,
• Year of foundation: 2002,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

Oxford International College (OIC) is one of the leading secondary education colleges in the UK, offering highly sought-after GCSE and A-Level programs.

Founded in 2002, the OIC has been successfully preparing international students for admission to universities in the UK, USA and other countries for more than 20 years. A distinctive feature here is an innovative approach to education that combines academic excellence, personal development and compliance with students' career plans. Under the guidance of qualified and experienced teachers, students not only study a wide range of disciplines, but also pay great attention to their interests, hobbies and strengths — to support comprehensive development, a rich leisure program with electives, thematic clubs and sections is implemented.

The school boasts high demand among international applicants — representatives from more than 40 countries study on the Oxford campus every year. By creating a friendly international community, OIC helps foreign students immerse themselves in British culture and customs, effectively improve their English language skills, and prepare for further university education.

Marie de Tito Mount

Chief Executive Officer

What are the most important factors parents should consider when choosing a school?

Parents should consider the school’s academic record, philosophy and pastoral support network. The most important factor is ‘fit’, is this an environment my child will thrive within. 

Students of OIC are surrounded by support from qualified teachers and career mentors, which helps them cope with the difficulties of the academic program and confidently choose a path to enter university. In addition to electives and extracurricular activities and individual support, students use many electronic resources: Financial Times and The Economist seminars, lectures by leading NASA and BBC specialists, Khan Academy courses and others.

The OIC offers several school education programs:

• GCSE is a 10th—11th grade course for students aged 15-16,
• A-Level is a program for grades 12-13, completing secondary education; it is aimed at students aged 16-19.

During their studies at the OIC, students aged 15-19 are accommodated in one of four comfortable residences.:

• The residential complex on Thames Street is located near the Old Town and offers 70 rooms with private bathrooms, a communal dining room, relaxation and self—study areas.
• The Wavy Gate Residence is a protected area a few minutes from the campus, where 87 spacious rooms and studios with bathrooms are prepared, combined into apartments. Each apartment consists of six rooms and includes an equipped kitchen and a living room.,
• The Alice House residential building is located near the Magdalensky Bridge and is an apartment building comprising 14 fully furnished studios, bathrooms, and small kitchens.,
• The St Clements Residence has 14 student rooms and two living quarters for the staff of the residence. The complex is located near the city center and close to academic buildings.

Each residence offers students three meals a day, high—speed Wi-Fi, weekly cleaning and laundry services, round-the-clock support and a guarded territory - everything they need for a comfortable stay.

The leisure program effectively supports almost any student endeavor by offering them participation in thematic communities, various campus and field events. Extracurricular electives aimed at helping students find a suitable career path include:

• Mentoring programs are classes led by current students from the country's leading universities, where students learn about the advantages of an institution, the rules and admission requirements.,
• The Goodwill Ambassadors Program is a summer elective course in Malaysia aimed at students gaining applied experience in their specialty. Students will work together with doctors, lawyers, engineers and other specialists, adopting their knowledge and experience.
• The Advanced Design Qualification (EPQ) is an optional but very valuable Sixth Form qualification: an individual research project on a scientific topic of interest to the student.

Extracurricular clubs and sections, implemented in a variety of sports, creative and social activities, include:

• Sports sections: basketball, badminton, cross-country, football, tennis, volleyball, netball,
• Creative work: cinematography, gardening, choir, knitting, music, journalism,
• Sciences: Biology, Programming, Engineering, environment, Psychology, surgery,
• Sociology: debates, the UN model, politics.

These and other communities provide students not only with a group of like—minded people, but also with the opportunity to show their abilities to a wider public. Many schools offer participation in competitions, contests, and performa

• Accommodation in Oxford, the oldest and most famous student city: there are many museums, art galleries, cafes and restaurants in the city,
• The educational institution was founded by professors and lecturers from Oxford University,
• High level of student preparation,
• Individual plan,
• Most college graduates go to the best universities in Britain,
• The intercultural environment is suitable for those who want to practice their English abroad.,
• In 2018, 83.5% of grades in the A-Level program were A*-A grades, 58.2% of them were exclusively A* grades.

Oxford International College is located in the heart of Oxford. The college is equipped with modern equipment, classrooms, laboratories, and computer labs have everything you need for a full-fledged study at Oxford. The college can also host children's camp programs. England. The school's infrastructure includes:

• Library,
• The Modern Art Center,
• Dance and Music Studio,
• Computer classrooms,
• Science Center,
• Theater Studio,
• Fitness Center,
• Sports complex,
• Indoor swimming pool,
• Tennis courts,
• Playing fields and courts,
• Recreation area.

The academic calendar consists of three trimesters:

• Autumn: September-December,
• Spring: January-March,
• Summer: April-June.

Students attend classes from Monday to Friday, and relax on weekends, national and international holidays, and during seasonal vacations.

List of additional expenses includes:

• Registration and administrative fees,
• Accommodation in a residence that already includes a meal plan,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Additional academic opportunities: private lessons, optional support,
• Exams,
• Medical insurance,
• Personal educational materials,
• Personal expenses.

The admission process stipulates several stages:

• Filling out a short application form to check the availability of seats in the group,
• Filling out the official registration form, providing documents and paying the entrance fee,
• Passing an interview, tests in English and the main subjects that the applicant wants to study,
• Receiving an official letter of enrollment and paying subsequent fees.

Thanks to the high quality of knowledge and skills gained, effective comprehensive training, OIC students receive offers from leading universities around the world, including University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, London School of Economic. Some graduates continue their academic path abroad, entering universities in Australia, Ireland, Singapore, Japan and other countries.

Foreign applicants wishing to study in the UK will require a passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit. To apply for a program, you must provide academic transcripts and certificates from your previous place of study and have a sufficient level of English proficiency.

The application process is individual for each candidate — all applicants are considered separately, through an interview.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision