United Kingdom, Oxford
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The school has a comprehensive Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) programme to support students' social, emotional and physical wellbeing and resilience.
The school has a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) policy and a SENDCo who coordinates provision for students with SEND; staff are trained to identify, assess, and provide for needs, with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where applicable; the policy outlines categories of need and appropriate accommodations, including examination access arrangements.
The school has one of the largest English as an Additional Language (EAL) teams in the country; EAL support is integrated into the International School curriculum, with dedicated EAL provision for international students.
The school prioritises mental wellbeing and supports students through its pastoral system and PSHE programme, with Tutor time and health checks helping students manage wellbeing and health.
The school has a safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children policy, and ISI inspection reports are published; safeguarding is a core responsibility for all staff.
D'Overbroeck's Oxford is an independent, co‑educational day and boarding school for ages 11 to 18, operating across campuses in north Oxford: Senior School, International School and Sixth Form, with The Arts Centre as a facility on site. The school follows the English National Curriculum for Years 7–11, leading to GCSEs at 16, and offers a flexible Sixth Form pathway with 38 A‑levels alongside BTECs and Level 3 options, plus the Extended Project Qualification. In Year 9, pupils choose two languages from French, Spanish and Latin, or study classical civilisation, while sciences remain individually taught. A Plus programme supports admissions coaching for competitive degree courses, including Medicine and Law, with a pathway for international students. Facilities include a Microsoft Showcase School environment, modern devices, and the Global Campus platform. Extracurriculars span performing arts (with Juilliard collaboration), sport via University of Oxford venues, and community service through the Duke of Edinburgh Award.