EF Academy Oxford vs Greene's College Oxford

	E EF Academy Oxford Oxford, United Kingdom	G Greene's College Oxford Oxford, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £31,000 - 68,055	Fees / year £3,900 - 32,700
Age range	Age range 16 - 18 years	Age range 14 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 117	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 13	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1967
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Oxford, England; in the historic university city of Oxford. The campus sits in the academic heart of the UK.	Location 45 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP, England. The property is in the heart of the city and surrounded by university colleges. Greene's College Oxford operates from its Oxford campus. General Enquiries: +44 01865 66 44 00; Sixth Form Enquiries: +44 01865 66 44 40.
Stages	Stages Two-year high school programs for students aged 16–18, with options to pursue the IB Diploma Programme or the A-Level Programme.	Stages Independent sixth form college in Oxford offering A-level programmes. Study is delivered through one-to-one or small-group tutorials. Enrolment is possible at any time and progress is at the student's own pace.
School type	School type Private boarding high school.	School type Independent sixth form college (tutorial college). Tutorials are conducted in the Socratic style with expert tutors. The college uses the tutorial method to deliver education and supports A-level study.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from 30+ nationalities; the campus hosts a global community.	Pupil nationality mix —
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.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation International; not affiliated with a single country.	Country affiliation —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration fee (non-refundable): £1,200. - Re-registration fee (non-refundable): £450. Tuition fees (by programme / year group) — annual and per-term - A level (full-time, 30 academic weeks, 3 tutorials/week): Annual fee £28,680. Per term (three terms): £9,560 per term. - A level (full-time, 34 academic weeks, 3 tutorials/week): Annual fee £30,960. Per term (three terms): £10,320 per term. - GCSE (full-time, 30 academic weeks): Annual fee £32,700. Per term (three terms): £10,900 per term. Additional subject for GCSE: £4,875 per year (equivalent to £1,625 per term). - Foundation year (full-time): Programme fee from £23,900 per year. Additional subject: £9,900 per year. Per-term figures will correspond to standard term billing (fees are billed annually or termly in advance). - English language (IELTS) courses (25 academic weeks): Course fee £5,750 per course/programme. A level retake fees (full-time: prices shown by total weeks of study and number of subjects) - 34 academic weeks start (September/Michaelmas): 1 subject £11,400; 2 subjects £22,200; 3 subjects £30,960. - 30 academic weeks start (January/Hilary): 1 subject £9,900; 2 subjects £20,280; 3 subjects £28,680. - 20 academic weeks start (April/Trinity): 1 subject £7,000; 2 subjects £13,520; 3 subjects £19,120. - 10 academic weeks start: 1 subject £3,900; 2 subjects £6,900; 3 subjects £9,560. Supplementary / additional academic charges - Additional A level subject (30 academic weeks): £9,900 per year. - EPQ (includes 25 x 45-minute tutorials): £2,975 per year. - Additional individual tuition: £97 per tutorial. - Core Academic Skills Programme (CASP) (30-min session for 30 weeks): weekly £2,880; fortnightly £1,440; monthly £900. - Pastoral and Learning Support for SEND (PALSS) (one monthly 30-min session for 30 weeks): weekly £2,880; fortnightly £1,440; monthly £900. - Subject supplements (Economics, Computer Science, Digital Media, Drama, Music, Geography): £1,650 per year. - 30-week individual tuition supplement (guaranteed individual tuition per subject): £1,650. Science practicals (per subject): £950 per year. Social and cultural fee: £190. - English language (IELTS) supplement where listed: £5,750 per year. Tier 4 visa supplement for international students (Non-EU): £1,975 per year. Additional learning support from £950. Accommodation / boarding fees (where applicable) - Greene's arranges or recommends accommodation rather than operating on-site boarding. Host-family accommodation (where used) from £8,750 per year. Accommodation costs are charged in addition to tuition. - Partner and private student accommodation examples and indicative weekly prices seen in arrangements for students aged 17+: typical market examples listed by the college include properties from about £236 per week and studio options from about £309 per week (price varies by provider and room type). Accommodation providers and prices vary by property and age restrictions. Accommodation is not included in the tuition fees and is charged separately. Items not included in tuition fees / other costs - A level and GCSE public examination fees and examination centre charges. Supplementary individual tuition beyond packaged hours. Accommodation. Student or fee-refund insurance. Guardianship (compulsory for international students under 18). A level or GCSE textbooks, stationery, and some visits or student social events. These items are additional to the tuition figures above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: fees are payable either annually or termly in advance. Examinations are charged separately. - Payment by instalment is possible only by prior written agreement on a case-by-case basis; any such agreement must be in writing and additional charges for instalment arrangements may apply. - Late payments: the college reserves the right to charge interest on overdue sums at 2% per month (calculated daily) plus administration and recovery costs. Failure to pay may lead to refusal of attendance, withholding of examination access, or other contract remedies. - All listed fees may be subject to VAT where applicable; VAT treatment is adjusted if required by law and may change between booking and provision of services. Where VAT applies it will be charged in addition to the published fee unless explicitly stated otherwise. Refunds and cancellation - Registration fees are non-refundable. Fees for an agreed academic programme are not refundable except as specified in the college terms. Refunds for unused extras may be given or credited at the end of attendance but are net of any foreign-exchange losses and bank or card charges; a management charge of £150 may be deducted on cancellation refunds except where waived in specified circumstances. - Statutory right to cancel: Clients have the statutory right to cancel an agreement within 14 days of agreeing the Terms and Conditions; a refund will be made by the same method of payment within 14 days where this right is validly exercised. Fees for services already provided up to the time of cancellation must be paid. - Once educational services have commenced, fees are generally not refundable. Cases of serious illness or genuine hardship may be considered on written request. No refund is normally made for absence due to illness, visa refusal (except as specified in the terms), or voluntary discontinuation. Fee payment methods and practical notes - Payment methods accepted for college services and exam/proctoring payments include debit or credit card and bank transfer. Cheques and cash are not accepted for some services. Bank transfer and card payments are commonly used; any transfer costs or bank charges are the payer's responsibility. - Payments, refunds, and any third-party payments remain the responsibility of the named parents/clients unless the college has agreed otherwise in writing. Refunds will be net of card or transfer charges and any foreign-exchange losses. If you require these figures presented exactly as annual and per-term amounts for every programme listed above, the numbers included give both annual totals and (where applicable) a straightforward per-term division based on a three-term academic year. All figures are stated in GBP as published by the college for their current published academic fee schedule.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details GCSE programmes are offered in one-year and two-year formats with a personalised curriculum delivered through one-to-one and small-group tutorials, and a dedicated Personal Tutor for each student; the curriculum includes English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, and the Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Modern & Classical Languages, with a pathway to A Levels.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average class size: 13	Student teacher ratio 1:1 to 1:3 student-to-teacher ratio.
Exam results	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.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	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.	Higher education progression Greene's College Oxford reports progression to higher education at universities worldwide; examples include the University of London Institute in Paris.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions Step 1 - Initial Enquiry and Research. The first step is to research Greene's diverse and flexible academic portfolio. The core provision is university-style sixth form education centred on A-Level qualifications, with pathways including a two-year A level programme, a one-year intensive option, and an A level Retake programme. GCSE and IGCSE courses are available as two-year or one-year options, alongside a GCSE retake programme. The one-year University Foundation Programme helps international students acclimise to the UK education system and improve English language proficiency, and there are other programmes including Online Sixth Form, Gap Year Programme, Extra Tuition, Revision Courses, diplomas in Geoscience, Hospitality, and Sports Management, and a Medical School Application Course delivered in partnership with UniAdmissions.
Scholarships	Scholarships EF Academy Oxford offers merit-based scholarships for students who demonstrate strong academic ability, creativity, leadership, or community engagement.	Scholarships A limited number of academic scholarships are available for A-level study and the Geoscience Diploma, offering a fee reduction of up to 40%. Scholarship applicants are required to submit a personal statement, provide academic references, and attend an interview.
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