A word from Ted McGrath, Head of The International School
We are a small International School community with 102 students from 23 countries this year. We pride ourselves on the quality of education we provide, not just in terms of our excellent teaching and outstanding exam results, but in the care we take of our students pastorally.
Latest IGCSE results
We’re really proud of the results our students achieve when they study with us at The International School. Our results are well above the national average, which is testament to our wide range of staff expertise and the excellent teaching we deliver.
In 2019, 42% of IGCSE entries were awarded Grade 8 or 9, compared to the national average of 20.7%.
IGCSE courses
We know it doesn’t always suit everyone to study the traditional 2-year IGCSE course that most of our students study. So we’ve made sure we’re as flexible as possible to meet your needs by offering 4 other study options at IGCSE level. Find out more about our full range of courses below:
- UK Study Abroad
- The Discovery Years
- 4 or 5-term IGCSE
- One-Year IGCSE
- Two-Year IGCSE
“At d’Overbroeck’s, the teachers care so much about us. They’re friendly, funny and this means all of us develop a really good bond with them. I also really like the way of teaching here as there is more focus on individuals rather than teaching everyone in the same way. I started studying here in Year 10 and my grades have improved a lot since I was in Year 9 at a different school.”
Our Ethos and Values
We deliver education that supports each individual student to achieve their full potential. Our core values are:
- A focus on the individual
- Be your best and achieve academically
- A future-focused approach to prepare students for their next step in education and the world of work
- Fun and laughter bring education to life. We believe that students get the most out of learning when they enjoy what they’re doing
- A non-traditional school: we provide more support to help international students integrate into British culture and education than more traditional British boarding schools
Boarding
Living in Oxford
“I love to live and study in Oxford because it is a small diverse city, where everyone is really kind, and it is filled with history and opportunities to learn.”
International Summer School
d’Overbroeck’s have run a popular summer programme for international students for many years in partnership with Bucksmore College. The Bucksmore Young Professionals course is a fantastic opportunity for students to experience the new d’Overbroeck’s Sixth Form and boarding facilities. It is also ideal for students wanting to experience life at d’Overbroeck’s and in Oxford before studying at the school full time.
