Welcome to The International School

The Super-curricular programme at d’Overbroeck’s is a specially developed and vibrant academic enrichment programme for students seeking to explore their interests in greater depth outside the confines of their regular studies. At The International School, this includes TRACK, Higher Project Qualification (HPQ), and Wider Learning Days.

EAL is a key part of our curriculum at The International School. We appreciate that the purpose of EAL is not only to prepare students to take an English language qualification, but it also plays a crucial role in supporting students in all their mainstream subjects across the school when English is not their first language.

Whilst all our students work hard to achieve academic success, many of them also have a wide range of interests and talents outside of the classroom. We encourage students to get involved in clubs, activities and trips during their time at The International School to get to know students from other cultures, integrate with the wider school and improve their English.

Pastoral care is at the heart of our school ethos. We place significant emphasis on treating all students as individuals and providing as much support as they need to succeed at school, both academically and in their co-curricular pursuits.

After successfully completing their academic programmes and achieving excellent exam results, many of our international students continue to study at d’Overbroeck’s Sixth Form. Other students progress on to an IB programme, prefer a change of locations or to go to a single-sex school for their sixth form studies.

After sixth form, many of our students then go on to study at top UK universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, University College London and the London School of Economics.

Boarding at d’Overbroeck’s is an unforgettable experience and many of our students form lifelong friendships. Which boarding house a student lives in depends on their age and gender. Each house is run by a Head of House and an Assistant who look after students and make sure their time there is comfortable and enjoyable.

Oxford is home to one of the oldest universities in the world and is well-known for its breathtaking architecture and history. As a student city by nature, Oxford offers a multitude of opportunities for students to socialise and network with like-minded individuals.

A great way to get to know our school is by viewing our prospectuses. You can find out about the head of each site, the academics, super-curricular (academic enrichment), co-curriculars, and much more.