d'Overbroeck's Oxford vs EF Academy Oxford

	D d'Overbroeck's Oxford Oxford, United Kingdom	E EF Academy Oxford Oxford, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £26,985 - 43,230	Fees / year £31,000 - 68,055
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 16 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 117
Typical class size	Typical class size 11	Typical class size 13
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1977	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is in Oxford, United Kingdom. It operates across four teaching sites in north Oxford: Senior School, The International School, The Arts Centre, and the purpose-built Sixth Form. The addresses are 333 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7PL; Leckford Road, Oxford OX2 6HX; 111-113 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6JX; Milford House, 1a Mayfield Road, Oxford OX2 7EL.	Location Oxford, England; in the historic university city of Oxford. The campus sits in the academic heart of the UK.
Stages	Stages The school serves learners aged 11 to 18. Senior School is for 11 to 16-year-olds; The International School is for 14 to 16-year-olds; the Sixth Form is for 16 to 18-year-olds.	Stages Two-year high school programs for students aged 16–18, with options to pursue the IB Diploma Programme or the A-Level Programme.
School type	School type The school is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school.	School type Private boarding high school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than 40 nationalities represented (The International School hosts students from more than 40 countries).	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from 30+ nationalities; the campus hosts a global community.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support English language support is available, including the EF Academy Preparation Program for students entering in grades 9 or 10 to accelerate English to the level required for the diploma program.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation International; not affiliated with a single country.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school day runs on weekdays from 7:30am to 4:30pm.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and initial charges - Registration fee: GBP 190 (payable on application). - Acceptance / administration fee: GBP 1,025 (payable on acceptance of a place). - Deposit: amounts vary by programme and are credited against the final term's account and refunded after completion of the final term where applicable. Specific deposit amounts are: Senior School GBP 430; Sixth Form (UK) GBP 430; Sixth Form (international/EU) GBP 3,470; International School GBP 3,470; Extended A-Level Programme GBP 3,470. Tuition fees (charged termly) — summary by programme / year group - Senior School (Years 7–11 / UK students aged 11–16): Termly tuition fee GBP 8,995. Termly tuition fees include lunch for Senior School pupils. Registration, acceptance fee and deposit as listed above apply. Instrumental music/voice lessons are charged separately. - International School (overseas students aged 14–16): Termly tuition fees are: - Year 10: GBP 13,520 per term. - Year 11: GBP 14,400 per term. Termly tuition fees include lunch for International School pupils. Initial charges (registration, acceptance, deposit) apply as listed above. - Sixth Form (Ages 16–18, UK and international): Termly tuition fee GBP 11,795. Sixth Form initial charges apply (registration and acceptance fee as above; deposit varies by UK/international status). Lunch is charged separately for Sixth Form (see ‘Other charges'). - Extended A-Level Programme (EALP): Termly tuition fee GBP 14,410. Initial charges and deposit as listed for EALP apply. Termly tuition fees include lunch for EALP students unless otherwise stated. Boarding fees (per term) - Senior School boarding (Years 9–11): GBP 8,660 per term. Boarding charges include breakfast and dinner. - International School boarding: GBP 8,660 per term. Boarding charges include breakfast and dinner. - Sixth Form boarding options (per term): - Boarding houses: GBP 9,605 per term. - Studio flats: GBP 11,095 per term. - Weekly boarding: GBP 6,430 per term. - Host family accommodation: approximately GBP 7,305 per term (depending on host facilities). - EALP boarding: GBP 8,660–GBP 9,605 per term (varies by age and house allocation). Host family option approximately GBP 7,305 per term. Boarding charges include breakfast and dinner. Other costs and supplemental charges - Instrumental music / voice tuition: GBP 51 per 35-minute session (charged per lesson). - Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) administration for visa sponsorship: GBP 500 plus VAT (where applicable). - Sixth Form lunch charge: GBP 470 (listed as an additional charge for Sixth Form). For Senior and International School students, termly tuition fees are stated as including lunch (see tuition entries). - English as an Additional Language (EAL) for Year 12: GBP 5,425 (payable at the start of the academic year). - Exam entry fees: typically around GBP 400 per student (variable depending on number of public exams taken). - Textbooks: costs are added to the pupil's bill (books collected on Induction Day). Typical total textbook cost is around GBP 120, with individual books typically priced between GBP 5.99 and GBP 30. Textbook charges are usually included on the spring term invoice. - Native / near-native language A‑level programme (first year of Sixth Form): where three or more students enrol, course fee GBP 1,000 (includes minimum 45 hours group contact time); alternative arrangements and fees apply if fewer than three students study a language. - Trips and visits: charged according to each trip; examples range from around GBP 30 for local events to optional overseas expeditions up to about GBP 3,500. Parental consent is sought for chargeable trips. - Optional student insurance: offered (domestic and international cover) through the school's chosen provider; details and charges are provided with the first term's bill. - Uniform and sports kit: uniform and kit for the school are available from Blue Blood Sports (parents purchase separately). Sixth Form students do not wear the regular uniform but wear branded sports kit for training and competitions. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is divided into three equal parts and charged termly; each term's fees are invoiced and fall due for payment on the first day of the relevant term. Supplemental charges are invoiced separately and are payable by the date stated on each supplementary invoice. Payment by cheque or direct bank transfer is required on or before the first day of term. Non-payment may lead to refusal of attendance, withholding of references, and other contractual remedies. Interest on overdue sums may be charged at 2.5% per year above the School's bank base rate, calculated daily from the due date. A term's notice (or payment of a term's fees in lieu of notice) is required to withdraw a pupil; failure to provide the required notice leads to fees becoming payable as a debt. Refunds and cancellation / notice provisions - The deposit is held as part of the School's funds until it is credited without interest to the final payment of fees or other sums due on the pupil's leaving; the deposit is refunded after completion of the final term where applicable. The administration/acceptance fee is non-refundable in general. If an accepted place is withdrawn before the pupil starts, a term's notice is required or a term's fees in lieu of notice will be payable; the deposit and administration/acceptance fee are not refundable in most circumstances, except where specific conditions in the School's terms allow a refund (for example if the School fills the vacancy created by withdrawal). The School's terms set out circumstances (such as exclusion or required removal) affecting forfeiture of deposit and other sums. VAT and inclusions - VAT and applicable taxes are included in the stated fees where required by law. Termly tuition fees (for the categories that state this) include lunch; other items listed as ‘other charges' are payable in addition to tuition. Summary of payment methods - Accepted payment methods: direct bank transfer and cheque. The School issues invoices termly and for supplemental charges; payments are due by the date specified (standard due date: first day of term for termly tuition invoices). Interest and recovery costs apply for overdue payments. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Application and one‑time fees - Application fee: GBP 60. - Enrollment (registration) fee: GBP 600. - Refundable security deposit: GBP 1,000 (refunded less any deductions; reimbursement processed in GBP). Tuition and boarding fees (annual and per‑term equivalents) - Tuition (annual): GBP 31,000. - Boarding fee (annual): GBP 18,500. - Student life & activities fee (annual, mandatory): GBP 3,495. - VAT (20%) is applied to published tuition and boarding charges where applicable; published totals including VAT are shown alongside component amounts. The published total annual cost (tuition + boarding + student life & activities, including VAT where applied) is GBP 62,895. - Per‑term equivalents (simple division of the published annual amounts by three terms — presented as a per‑term calculation): - Tuition per term (annual GBP 31,000 ÷ 3): GBP 10,333.33 per term (simple division). - Boarding per term (annual GBP 18,500 ÷ 3): GBP 6,166.67 per term (simple division). - Student life & activities per term (annual GBP 3,495 ÷ 3): GBP 1,165.00 per term (simple division). Tuition by year group / programme - The published fee structure applies as standard rates across the Oxford campus programmes (the same tuition and boarding fees apply across cohorts/years at the Oxford campus). Tuition and accommodation are presented as campus program fees rather than separate published amounts per individual year group. Billing schedule and payment terms - First Installment (new students): GBP 3,500 is payable immediately on admission to secure a place (the "First Installment"). Payment of the First Installment confirms the place and triggers cancellation terms. - CAS / visa requirement: For issuance of a CAS (visa confirmation), payment of 50% of the program fee (tuition + accommodation) is required as part of the documentation conditions. - Final balance due date: Final balances for a course must be settled no later than June 30 in the calendar year of the course start. - Continuing students: To secure a place for the following school year, continuing students must pay 50% of the program fee as per invoices issued at the end of the first term each calendar year; if 50% is not paid by the invoice date a late fee of GBP 750 is applied. The total balance is due by June 30 in the calendar year of the course start; further GBP 750 late fee may apply if the full payment is late. - Overdue payments and sanctions: Overdue fees may lead to suspension or cancellation of enrollment; if all fees are not paid by June 30 a late payment fee of GBP 750 is applied and the school may suspend or cancel enrollment or send the student home for outstanding financial obligations. Boarding specifics - Standard accommodation: Shared double rooms for 7‑day and 5‑day boarding are provided as the standard option; single room upgrades are available at an additional cost where approved. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided Monday–Friday; brunch and dinner are provided on weekends for full boarders. Airport transfers at the start of term are included. Other costs and typical additional charges - Student life & activities fee (mandatory): GBP 3,495 per year (covers Welcome Days, domestic fall immersion trip, weekend activities & transport, laundry card and similar). - Exam fees (where applicable): IB Diploma exam fee example listed as GBP 550; IB Certificate example listed as GBP 495 (exam fees apply depending on course selection and are charged separately once courses are finalised). - Travel insurance: A group travel/medical insurance product is included in the program fee for most students (US and Canadian residents have separate insurance arrangements). - Airport transfers: First airport pick‑up at start of school for all students is included. Additional transport costs for weekend activities and external tickets/entrances are not included. - Uniforms: No compulsory uniform fee or mandatory uniform charge is published in the school's student handbook or the published fee list; no separate uniform cost is listed among the published "Other fees." (If uniform items are required, they are not shown as a published campus fee.) Refunds, cancellations and withdrawal charges - The application/enrollment fees are non‑refundable. - Security deposit refund: The refundable security deposit is reimbursed in GBP within 120 days after the student's final year with the school, less any deductions for damage or outstanding charges. - Cancellation/refund schedule (standard policy highlights): - Cancelling before the specified early cut‑off receives a full refund of paid fees including the First Installment (example cut‑off referenced in the published enrollment agreement: full refund including First Installment if cancelled before the stated early date). - Later cancellation windows carry specified retained amounts (examples in the published enrollment agreement list staged retained amounts depending on the cancellation date, and 100% of annual tuition/accommodation/mandatory fees is charged for cancellations after course start or for withdrawals after arrival). The agreement sets precise date ranges and fixed retained sums or percentages depending on the timing of cancellation; expulsion carries no refund. Accepted payment methods and payment processing - The school accepts payments via its payment partner Flywire and by bank transfer (international payments must include full student name, school and booking reference). Senders are responsible for all bank charges and commissions. Notes on invoicing and term payments - Each student receives an individual payment schedule with their initial invoice; invoicing may reflect the timing of the student's admission and the academic calendar. The school issues invoices ahead of each academic year specifying the fees for that year. For summer preparation courses the school requires payment of at least one term of the subsequent course (tuition + accommodation) prior to arrival.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Years 7-11 follow the English National Curriculum, culminating in GCSE exams at 16. Years 7-9 offer a broad and balanced curriculum including maths, English, sciences, geography, history, computing, art and design, music, drama, sport, and religion, ethics and philosophy. In Year 9 students select two languages from French, Spanish, and Latin, or study classical civilisation, while biology, chemistry and physics continue as separate subjects. In Years 10 and 11 pupils study nine GCSE subjects in flexible option groups to shape their pathway to Sixth Form and beyond. In Sixth Form, students typically study three to four A-levels, with the Plus programme providing additional sessions and Admissions Prep supporting applications to competitive degree courses (including Medicine, Law, and selective universities such as Oxford/Cambridge), and a pathway to prepare international students.	Curriculum details The school offers two diploma pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB Diploma) and the A-Level Program. Oxford advisors help craft a personalised graduation path by selecting classes from a wide range of subjects. In the IB Diploma, students take six courses per year with three mandatory Core components: Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), the Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge. In the A-Level Program, students typically study three to four subjects over two years, with an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) option. English is studied in preparation for IELTS, and Pathways Support covers study skills, Growth Mindset, Personal and Social Health Education, and University Preparation.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Average class size: 13
Exam results	Exam results GCSE results for 2025 show 50% of all grades at 9-7, with 30% at 9-8, and around a quarter of students achieving at least five GCSEs at 8-9. GCSEs and IGCSEs in 2024 show 98% overall pass rate and 47% of grades 9-7, with about a third of entries achieving 9-8; over 80% achieved 9-6 in Maths and 100% of international students achieved 9-8 in Fine Art. A-Level results in 2024 included an overall pass rate of 99.7% and more than half of grades at A* or A.	Exam results EF Academy Oxford graduates have a 99% university admission rate, and 92% are admitted to their first or second-choice universities. In 2024, 192 students graduated, many completing AP courses, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, or the A-Level programme. A-Level achiever percentages: 54% A*-A (EF Academy) vs 28% worldwide. IB Diploma pass rate: 82% (EF Academy) vs 80% worldwide. IB Diploma average total points: 31.5 (EF Academy) vs 30.32 worldwide. Worldwide offers include University of Oxford, University College London, Cambridge, and other top universities.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Many students progress to UK universities, including University College London, Oxford, and the London School of Economics; destinations include other Russell Group universities and leading global institutions.	Higher education progression Graduates gain admission to leading universities worldwide, including the University of Oxford, University College London, Cambridge, and other top UK, US, and global institutions; 99% university admission and 92% first- or second-choice offers are reported.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Sixth Form offers a Super-curricular programme with Plus sessions in over 20 subjects to extend study beyond A-levels, and Admissions Prep to support applications to competitive degree courses; there is also an Oxbridge-focused programme to help students apply to Oxford or Cambridge.	Gifted and talented —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Make an enquiry. Start your journey by filling in the online enquiry form. The admissions team can answer your questions and provide the information you need. This initial contact starts the admissions journey and helps tailor next steps to your child's age and the programme they would join. 2. Join one of our Open Events. The best way to understand life at d'Overbroeck's is to visit in person or online. We offer several in-person and online Open Events throughout the year. Attending an event gives families the chance to meet staff and learn about entry routes and what to expect next. 3. Send us your application. Ready to apply? Complete our online application form and provide supporting documents. You can start the process by using the Apply Now option. The admissions team reviews the application and outlines the next steps according to the year group. 4. Assessment and interview. After receiving your form and documents, and depending on the year group, you'll be invited to sit an entrance test and attend an interview. Senior School candidates join a group or individual assessment that includes a two-hour cognitive abilities test. International School candidates complete entrance tests and join an online interview. Sixth Form candidates are interviewed by the Sixth Form Leadership Team. 5. Offering your child a place. After assessments and interviews are completed and references are received, a place will be offered. Timings vary; the process can be quick in some cases. Our admissions team will guide you through the next steps.	Admissions EF Academy Oxford is an international boarding school in Oxford, England. The campus sits in a historic university city. Students come from 30+ countries. The two-year programs are the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the A-level Programme; one-semester or one-year enrollments are not offered. All courses are taught in English. EF Academy Oxford offers merit-based scholarships for students who demonstrate strong academic ability, creativity, leadership, or community engagement. Boarding is full on-campus with daily mentorship and 24/7 support from tutors, pathway managers, house parents, and the wellness team. Class sizes are small and learning extends beyond textbooks. Customized counseling provides one-on-one university advising from early on to help students select courses and target universities. The pathway system pairs classes with clubs, enrichment activities and practical experiences to meet students' passions and future goals. The faculty are experts in international education with global classroom experience. The Advisory Council includes Dr. Fernando Reimers, Dr. Mukul Kumar and Dr. Laurie Santos. Campus visits are possible via a scheduled tour. Accreditations and memberships are listed on the page. Scholarships and financial support are available on a merit basis. The school emphasizes a global, immersive learning environment with a diverse student body.
Scholarships	Scholarships RECOGNISING OUTSTANDING POTENTIAL. d'Overbroeck's provides a range of scholarships available to prospective students wishing to join us in Year 7, Year 9 or Year 12. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional potential and outstanding talent in their respective field. Scholars are expected to lead by example, whether that is through their academic, artistic, sporting or other achievements, and to make a significant positive contribution to the life of the school. The financial value of our scholarships vary and are always offered at the discretion of the school. SENIOR SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. Our Senior School scholarships include Academic, Art, Drama and Music, and the Dance Academy. The financial value is up to a maximum of 25% of our tuition fees. Academic scholarships require evidence of high academic achievement and include an interview, subject to entrance assessment. Art, Drama and Music scholarships involve portfolios and auditions as described. Music scholarships require performance elements and ensemble participation. SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS. Sixth Form scholarships include Academic, Art, Drama, Media, Music, Sport, and the Tennis Academy, with up to 25% of tuition fees. Academic scholarships reward sustained high attainment; portfolios and auditions apply for other categories. Applicants should show commitment to the field and readiness to contribute to school life. The scholarship assessments for Sixth Form are conducted by the admissions team; contact sixthformadmissions@doverbroecks.com for details. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. Our International School Olympiad scholarships recognise exceptional talent demonstrated through the Olympiad assessments. Olympiad assessments include entrance assessments, a personal statement, a 300-word critical essay, and an interview in Round 1, followed by a task and Q&A in Round 2; the competition is open to specified regions. For more information, contact international@doverbroecks.com.	Scholarships EF Academy Oxford offers merit-based scholarships for students who demonstrate strong academic ability, creativity, leadership, or community engagement.
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