The International School Admissions

Our new Pre-IGCSE course for students aged 13+, is an excellent introduction into UK education and an ideal preparation year before IGCSEs. It is also a perfect high school experience for those wanting to study in the UK to gain a global perspective before continuing studies in their own country. You will engage in active learning, project work, teamwork and presentations, whilst developing your study skills. You will improve your English significantly and study a range of academic subjects.

Students who are younger than 15 or whose English is weaker may take the IGCSE course in the normal two years instead of one year. In the first year, students follow a study programme which consists of intensive general and academic English as well as Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Introduction to Humanities and Social Sciences, Art, French or German, Extended Project Award, Personal, Social and Health Education (the Excelsis Award).

The one year IGCSE course gives you the same qualification that British students gain in two years. How do we do it in half the time? Small classes, specialist teachers and the focus that comes from everyone being on the same journey. The shorter, more intensive course is a cost effective way to gain this internationally recognised qualification. Our students usually want to move on to A level or IB, either at d’Overbroeck’s or another independent school and this course is excellent preparation for success. By taking the IGCSE course, you will improve your chances of getting top A level grades and getting into your preferred university in future. Alternatively, students may wish to go home and study in their own system, in which case gaining top IGCSE grades in a year here will give you an internationally recognised qualification for the future.

It is possible to join our IGCSE programme in January for 5 terms or in April for 4 terms. On these 4 and 5 term courses students will begin by studying a curriculum which includes: Intensive, general and academic English and Maths Science (combined Biology, Chemistry and Physics) Humanities (including History, Geography and Religious Education) Art and Performing Arts (Music and Drama) A Modern Foreign Language (French, German or Spanish) Personal Development (Personal, Social and Health Education) This will enable students to develop the study skills which they will need to succeed in the UK (writing skills, essay skills, research skills and a stronger, academic english).

Our UK Study Abroad courses are designed specifically for students like you wanting to experience studying in a UK school. We have students from all over the world coming to learn and experience life in the university city of Oxford. During your course you will study English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Languages and Citizenship. Your studies will be active – you will work in teams, you will give presentations, you will write reports – all helping you develop your study skills. Your lesson will be full of discussion, active learning and laughter! We like studying to be fun.