Oxford International College
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Description of Oxford International College
- Year of foundation: 2002
- Location: UK, Oxfordshire, Oxford
- Age of students: 15-21.
- Number of students: 500
- Type of residence: residence, host family
- Type of education: mixed
- English language.
Oxford International College is a private boarding school and educational center for preparing foreign students for university studies. Opened in 2002, private educational institution over the years of fruitful work has become one of the most successful colleges England. Oxford International College is the leader among educational institutions in terms of academic success of students according to the results of the A-Level exam and is in the TOP-5 secondary schools in Britain. College offices are located in Oxford, London, Cambridge and Brighton.
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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Oxford International College
GCSE
- Dates: start of classes on September 1
- Age: 14-16 years old
- Duration: 2 years
- Tuition: from £ 6,620 per trimester
- Language learning: English.
GCSE is an academic course that has gained great fame in Britain and abroad. The result of the program will be a certificate of school education. This direction involves a list of mandatory disciplines and subjects to choose from:
- Geography
- Classic civilizations
- Ancient history
- Accounting
- Design
- Archeology
- Maths
- Chemistry
- Latin
- English
- English literature
- Religious studies
- Biology
- Story
- Physics
- Sociology
- Art
- Political science
- Psychology
- Electronics
- Statistics
- French
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Deutsch
- Turkish
- Italian
- Hebrew
- Greek
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Arab
- Polish.
A-Level
- Dates: start of classes from September 1 (two-year program) and from January 1 (program, 18 months long)
- Age: 16-18 years old
- Duration: 2 years or 18 months
- Tuition: from 7140 £ / trimester
- Language learning: English.
A - Level - a program known worldwide due to its high reputation in terms of preparing students for university studies. Due to the fact that within two years, students focus only on 4-6 core subjects, students achieve a high level of knowledge in the majors. The course is available in two versions: a duration of two years (classic A - Level ) and an abbreviated version - 18 months.
The course of increased complexity requires high academic knowledge and level of language training:
- IELTS 6.5
- Passing entrance tests in priority areas
- The successes and achievements at the previous place of study are taken into account.
The A - Level course is of great importance for the future life of a student: the results of the A - Level exam , which students take at the end of the course, are the first things that university admissions boards look at. Oxford International College is proud of the success of its graduates: with 50% probability, college graduates enter the University of Cambridge and 100% - at the Faculty of Engineering at Imperial College London. Strong areas of training - engineering, medicine, physics, biology, sociology.
The list of items included in the program, from which you can choose the priority:
- Maths
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Story
- Physics
- Sociology
- Electronics
- Statistics
- Geography
- Classic civilizations
- Ancient history
- Accounting
- Design
- Spanish
- Archeology
- Japanese
- Arab
- Art
- English
- English literature
- Religious studies
- Political science
- Psychology
- French
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Latin
- Deutsch
- Turkish
- Italian
- Hebrew
- Greek
- Chinese
Pre-A-Level
- Dates: start of classes on September 1
- Age: 14-15 years old
- Language learning: English.
The A - Level training course is very relevant for many students from abroad: first of all because of the high requirements for admission to the programs of British schools and universities, including the A - Level program - applicants must demonstrate high academic knowledge and advanced level of English proficiency - IELTS 6.5. Therefore, the main focus is on learning the language, mastering language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) at the level of a native speaker and academic English (ability to read academic literature, understanding the terminological apparatus, writing scientific papers). Substantive subjects are thoroughly studied. As a result of the training, students will gain confidence in their abilities, adapt to the new academic environment and actualize knowledge in subjects.
Oxford Summer Academy
- Age: 16-19
- Duration: 2-4 weeks
- Language learning: English.
The program of the summer school at college is held in July of each year and differs in the following aspects:
- The course is suitable for purposeful, eager students
- It includes academic work and elective classes.
- Small groups led by experienced teachers
- Included an exciting program of leisure and excursions.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students live in the cozy Wavy gate in single rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The room is united in small clusters - for every 6 rooms there is a common kitchen and a living room, in which students can spend their leisure time, chat with their friends and do their homework. All rooms are equipped with wireless Internet, and the residence itself is guarded 24 hours a day. In addition, students can choose to live in a host family.
Activities Oxford International College
Students are automatically assigned to the local health center, have the opportunity to contact the student service for any questions, including in the organization of leisure. Extracurricular activities are organized taking into account the interests of students, including day trips to popular cities in Britain - London, Stanford and others. Students attend football matches, go to the cinema, theater, walk in the parks. College students have a unique opportunity to use the Oxford University student infrastructure, attend debates, discussion clubs and lectures by prominent specialists.
- Dance and music studio
- Theater Club
- Discussion club
- Debate
- IT club
- The photo
- Snowboarding
- Badminton
- Gymnastics
- Lapta
- Swimming
- Squash
- Horseback riding
- Biathlon
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Dancing
- Chorus
- Football
- Hockey
- Athletics
- Archery.
Advantages
- Accommodation in the oldest and most famous student city - Oxford: there are many museums, art galleries, cafes and restaurants in the city
- The boarding school in UK was founded by professors and teachers of Oxford University
- High level of student preparation
- Individual plan
- Most college graduates go to the best universities in Britain.
- Intercultural environment.
Facilities and equipment at Oxford International College
Oxford International College is located in the heart of Oxford. The college is equipped with modern equipment, classrooms, laboratories, computer classes have everything you need for a full-fledged study. The school infrastructure includes:
- Library
- Contemporary Art Center
- Dance and music studio
- Computer classes
- Science Center
- theatre studio
- A fitness center
- Sports complex
- Indoor pool
- Tennis courts
- Playgrounds and courts
- Rest zone.
Admission dates and extra charges
|
Program |
Cost per term |
Cost per year |
|
Pre-GCSE |
5750 £ |
17250 £ |
|
GCSE |
£ 6,620 |
19860 £ |
|
Pre-A-level |
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A-level |
£ 7140 |
21420 £ |
|
Foundation |
£ 6585 |
19755 £ |
Additional charges:
- Contribution to school development
- Exams
- Deposit by semester
- Optional lessons, excursions, events
- Medical insurance
- Opening a visa
- Air flight
- Transfer
- Visa fee (if necessary)
- Pocket expenses
- Deposit Confirmation Deposit
- School registration fee.
Enrolment statistics
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Oxford International College
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
