Expertly curated by The International School team, we offer a choice of five academically rigorous programmes. Alongside a traditional two-year IGCSE curriculum, we offer four flexible options: the one-year IGCSE, 4 or 5-term IGCSE, UK Study Abroad, and The Discovery Years. Each programme embraces individual strengths and ambitions, and develops the skills our students need to flourish in the future.
Our 13 to 16-year-olds follow one of five academic programmes. Rooted in the English National Curriculum, each programme combines outstanding teaching with exceptional learning experiences, setting them up for success in their IGCSEs.
Flexibility is at the heart of each pathway. This ensures high-performing students are stretched and challenged at the right level, and every child receives the support they need. It also means we can tailor learning to the individual – for example, if a student plans to return to their home country’s education system after studying at d’Overbroeck’s.
Our Year 9 (age 13) ‘Discovery’ programme prepares students for our IGCSE courses. We offer one, two, or three-term options where learners focus on the core subjects, as well as languages, art, music, drama, computing, and more.
Our two-year IGCSE curriculum – where students typically specialise in eight to eleven subjects – culminates in exams at the age of 16. Your child will take compulsory maths, English (first and second language), and at least two science subjects.
Students following our one-year IGCSE curriculum study for between five and eight subjects. These include compulsory maths, English, and at least one science.
Starting in either January or April, our 4- or 5-term IGCSE programme sees our students work towards between seven and nine IGCSE qualifications. Your child will take compulsory maths, English (first or second language), and at least two sciences.
Open to Year 9 and 10 students, our one-, two-, or three-term programmes provide the perfect introduction to the British education system. The courses the curriculum aligns with those being studied by peers on other pathways.
The International School is home to one of the largest English as an Additional Language (EAL) teams in the country. Here, highly qualified teachers deliver specialist programmes personalised to the needs of each student, helping them become a confident English language communicator. We’ll make sure your child is developing their English in parallel to their academic subject knowledge, too. This allows them to make outstanding progress in all areas.
Learning takes place everywhere at The International School. On our vibrant super-curricular enrichment programme, students enjoy one-of-a-kind opportunities to deep-dive into their academic interests beyond the classroom, accelerating their progress and enabling them to do what they love.
Our extensive co-curricular programme offers something for everyone, celebrating unique interests and talents. Your child will choose from more than 50 clubs, activities, and societies, which span sports, the arts, academic, wellbeing, and more.
Our wonderful city is the perfect place for international students to live and learn. With two universities and many schools, Oxford is a vibrant, diverse environment that's full of young people. Oxford is a beautiful city, too, home to impressive buildings, expansive parks, and enriching cultural experiences.
Giving our students agency over their learning – and ensuring they’re following subjects that play to their strengths – sees them achieve excellent exam results. In 2022, 63% of all IGCSE exam entries earned grades between 9 and 7.
Having achieved great things in their IGCSEs, most of our students continue their education in our Sixth Form. On our modern, purpose-built site, your child will study the A-level subjects they’re passionate about. They’ll also enjoy a comprehensive academic enrichment programme that stretches them beyond the curriculum.
Our progressive approach to education carefully melds the highest academic standards with fun, student self-expression, and truly personalised learning.
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d’Overbroeck’s
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL
UK
