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United Kingdom, Brighton And Hove
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Beyond the classroom, OIC Brighton runs a six-strand Super Curricular Programme designed to deepen academic learning and build global skills. Students pursue Higher and Extended Project Qualifications, work experiences, placements, internships, and a range of competitions such as Maths and Science Olympiads. The Global Campus platform provides STEAM challenges, writing competitions, and coding courses with peers worldwide. Strategy Tutors guide students to select activities aligned with their long-term university goals, supporting academic and personal development.
Clubs and societies cover arts and creative pursuits, with staff- and student-led initiatives. The LAMDA programme offers training in speech and drama. The programme includes off-site enrichment such as theatre visits, art galleries, and museum tours to broaden cultural exposure. Students are encouraged to lead and develop arts activities with support from staff.
Model United Nations activities and conferences develop diplomatic communication and intercultural understanding. The Global Campus platform and UNICEF collaborations connect students to international projects and cultural experiences, including debates and SDG-related initiatives. The school's international community fosters cross-cultural exposure and collaborative work with peers from diverse backgrounds.
Student-led clubs and societies cover science, sports, arts, and other interests; students plan and run activities themselves. Lunchtime lectures and guest talks broaden horizons, while house challenges provide social engagement and friendly competition. The Super Curricular Programme supports balancing academic work with personal interests through wellness and extracurricular activities.
The Young Enterprise Competition is part of the school's programmes, giving students insight into running a business and developing entrepreneurial skills. Students participate in service projects, including a life-changing expedition in Northern Tanzania. The UNICEF collaboration embeds UN SDGs and rights-based learning, and students participate in Global Campus challenges and local outreach.
Leading business experience is provided by the Young Enterprise Competition. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is offered, providing outdoor leadership and community service opportunities. The Global Campus platform and collaborations with MIT and UNICEF offer further leadership development through international projects and competitions.
Wellbeing is embedded in college life with weekly mental and physical health sessions and a dedicated wellbeing centre. The OICB ROCKS programme supports wellbeing, and a counsellor is available for guidance. On-site facilities include a gym and a prayer room, with wellbeing supported in boarding houses and shared spaces.
Oxford International College Brighton offers a British curriculum for students aged 13 to 18 on a single, purpose-built campus near Brighton. The school follows the English National Curriculum with GCSEs and A levels, embedded in three pillars: Academic Excellence, Personal Development, and Career and University Pathways. A distinctive Super Curricular Programme links Nord Anglia collaborations with MIT and UNICEF, providing STEM challenges, writing competitions, coding courses, and work experiences across Healthcare and Biological Sciences; Physical Science and Mathematics; and Social Sciences, Humanities and Commerce. In Year 9, core subjects include English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography and Computer Science; the college provides EAL support, IELTS preparation in sixth form, and UK and international university guidance. Class sizes reach up to 18, with personalised learning through strategy tutoring. The campus sits on Ovingdean Hall, offering labs, a Learning Resource Centre, 24/7 security, and integrated boarding houses for a vibrant community.
