EF Academy Oxford and St Edward's School are both in Oxford, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and EF Academy Oxford also offers Cambridge A Levels. Published annual fees are £31,000 - 68,055 at EF Academy Oxford and £38,175 - 47,718 at St Edward's School, which puts EF Academy Oxford roughly 15% higher. EF Academy Oxford takes pupils from 16 to 18, and St Edward's School from 13 to 18. St Edward's School is the larger school, with around 815 pupils to EF Academy Oxford's 117.
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EF Academy Oxford
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St Edward's School
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Fees / year
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Fees / year £31,000 - 68,055 | Fees / year £38,175 - 47,718 |
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Age range
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Age range 16 - 18 years | Age range 13 - 18 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational (boarding) | Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding) |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels | Curriculum IB (DP) |
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Pupils
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Pupils 117 | Pupils 815 |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size 13 | Typical class size — |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English | Instruction language English |
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Opened
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Opened — | Opened — |
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Bus service
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Bus service No | Bus service Yes |
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Location
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Location Oxford, England; in the historic university city of Oxford. The campus sits in the academic heart of the UK. | Location St Edward's School is on Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN, England. The campus sits in a North Oxford residential area and includes the North Wall Arts Centre and extensive playing fields. The school is easily accessible by bus and train, with a Park & Ride service stop just outside the School on South Parade. |
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Stages
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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 There is a Sixth Form within the school, with Lower Sixth pupils. The school operates through the Senior phase up to the Sixth Form. |
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School type
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School type Private boarding high school. | School type Independent, co-educational boarding and day school. It offers both boarding and day options for pupils. |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from 30+ nationalities; the campus hosts a global community. | Pupil nationality mix — |
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Additional learning support
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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 — |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation International; not affiliated with a single country. | Country affiliation England |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation — | Religious affiliation Church of England |
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School day structure
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School day structure — | School day structure — |
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Bus service details
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Bus service details — | Bus service details The School is easily accessible by bus and train, with a Park & Ride stop outside the School on South Parade. |
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Fee details
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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 and registration fees - Registration (non-refundable): £200. - Acceptance deposit payable on acceptance of a place: £2,000 (additional deposit for families whose normal residence is outside the UK: £16,000). - Where an acceptance deposit is marked refundable, that refundability is handled under the School's terms and conditions and, where published, is listed as refundable. Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) - The School operates with three terms per academic year. Fees are typically published per term and charged across the three terms shown below. - Day pupil tuition (per term): £12,725. Annual (three terms): GBP 38,175. - Full boarding tuition (per term): £15,906. Annual (three terms): GBP 47,718. - Many external references also list a single uniform annual figure applied across the senior year groups; where shown for the academic year, a representative annual figure of GBP 47,598 appears in external fee summaries. The School's published termly and annual charges should be used for billing. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are due in full on the first day of each term. Accounts are invoiced termly. - Accepted methods for settling invoices: termly direct debit (UK bank accounts only), bank transfer, payment via the School's Advanced Fees Scheme (AFS) for those who wish to pay in advance, or a School Fees Plan (monthly instalments arranged through a third-party provider). Specific arrangements (e.g., instalment options, AFS discounts) are available through the Billing Office. Contact details for the Billing Office are provided in School communications. Boarding fees and boarding-related charges - Boarding tuition is included in the full-boarding per-term fee above. Boarding per-term figures shown are GBP 15,906 (see Tuition section). Additional boarding-related charges (for example, house subscriptions, weekend coach services and international-compliance fees) are billed separately as described below. Other costs and typical additional fees - Co-curricular and per-term activity charges (examples published): individual music lessons, instrument hire, dance or drama lessons and charges for certain sports or expedition programmes. Example amounts published in fee summaries include: individual music lessons (per course/term) and instrument hire (small per-term charge); rowing and sailing term charges. Specific charges vary by activity and are billed on parents' accounts. - Miscellaneous regular charges that may appear on termly statements: life membership of the Old Edwardians' Society (spread over a number of terms), house subscriptions (per term), weekend coach services (per journey), international compliance fee for non-UK passport holders (per term), medical insurance scheme (per term), and personal effects insurance (per term). Example published values include: house subscription £20 per term; international compliance fee £80 per term; AXA PPP medical insurance scheme ~£126 per term; personal-effects insurance ~£12 per term. - Exam, external assessment and optional trip charges: external examination entries, field trips, theatre trips, some course-specific materials and certain optional residential trips may be charged in addition to tuition. Where trips are a compulsory part of a course they are usually included; optional trips are charged separately. - Uniform and stationery: costs for compulsory school kit, sports kit and some textbooks or revision packs may be additional or factored into term charges depending on the item; occasional re-charges for stationery or specific house items are customary. Refund information - Acceptance deposit refundability is governed by the School's terms and conditions. Some published summaries note that an acceptance deposit is refundable under specified conditions; parents should note that exact refund rules are set by the School's entry terms. - An optional Absence from School Refunds Scheme is available to join on entry; a published example charge for that scheme is 0.55% of the fee (scheme participation and terms apply). Fee payment options and invoice queries - Four main payment routes are published: termly direct debit (UK bank accounts only), bank transfer, the Advanced Fees Scheme (AFS) for multi-year prepayment (with a discount), and School Fees Plans that permit monthly instalments through a third-party provider. - Fees are invoiced termly and must be paid by the first day of term unless an agreed instalment plan is in place. The School's Billing Office handles fee queries and arrangements; contact addresses and phone numbers for billing and accounts are published in School parent materials. Summary of typical per-term figures (examples used in published summaries) - Day pupil tuition: GBP 12,725 per term (GBP 38,175 per year). - Full boarding tuition: GBP 15,906 per term (GBP 47,718 per year). - Registration and acceptance deposits and other one-time joining charges are published in School fee summaries (examples given above). (End of fees overview.) |
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Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements Boarding is full residential life on campus with daily mentorship and 24/7 support from tutors, pathway managers, house parents, and the wellness team. Students live on campus alongside peers from around the world, which builds independence and a global perspective. | Boarding arrangements — |
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement No formal dress code. You can wear whatever expresses your personality; dress in a way that doesn't cause discomfort to others. | Uniform requirement The Uniform Exchange is run by The Friends' Committee and Beyond Teddies to keep uniform costs down and encourage recycling of uniform and kit as pupils join and leave the School. Shells starting in September 2023 will need to purchase uniform from the new supplier, as detailed in the Parents' Handbook. Donations of clean, good-quality uniform are welcome at Facilities Reception on South Parade labeled Uniform Exchange; all money raised goes to the Bursary Fund; a straight swap exchange is offered. |
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Food options
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Food options Evening meals are provided as part of boarding life. After the evening meal, dorm life continues with Study Hall and opportunities for social activities in the dorm. | Food options — |
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House system
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House system Pupils are allocated to Magdalen, Folly, or Osney houses upon enrollment. The houses have colors and emblems, and students participate in inter-house games and activities. | House system Pupils are grouped into a house system with houses including Apsley, Avenue, Cooper Lodge, Corfe, Cowell's, Field House, Jubilee, Kendall, Mac's, Oakthorpe, Segar's, Sing's and Tilly's. House Reps organise house-specific coffees and events to foster community. |
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership — | Governance and ownership St Edward's School is registered in England and Wales as a charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered No: 116784; Registered Charity No: 309681; Registered Office: Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN. |
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Curriculum details
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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 — |
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Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio Average class size: 13 | Student teacher ratio — |
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Exam results
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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 — |
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Higher education progression
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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 — |
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing — | Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the new wellbeing curriculum. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding — | Safeguarding Safeguarding and first aid in the workplace are part of the six-week training for pupils participating in Teddies Collaborates. |
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview EF Academy Oxford is a private boarding high school in Oxford, England. Boarding life runs on campus with daily mentorship and 24/7 support from tutors, pathway managers, house parents, and the wellness team. Students reside in Marcus Lower (girls) and Brewer (boys) houses, and participate in Magdalen, Folly, or Osney house systems. EF Academy Oxford provides access to shared facilities at Oxford Brookes University, located a short walk down Pullens Lane, including a gym, basketball courts, a rock climbing wall, squash courts, sports fields, and a library. Graduations are held in the Sheldonian Theatre, and the Divinity School is highlighted as the oldest lecture hall in Oxford. Academic programs include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or A-Levels, with customized university counseling and pathways. | Facilities overview The school is set around a historic Quad and houses the Olivier Hall, an on-site auditorium, and the Christie Centre, the academic hub with a Roe Reading Room. The North Wall Arts Centre sits on site, hosting drama, music and visual arts events for students and the public. The campus includes extensive playing fields across North Oxford and a boathouse on the Thames for rowing. The Olivier Hall and Christie Centre were added to enhance teaching spaces and performance and study facilities. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities EF Academy Oxford offers access to sports facilities at Oxford Brookes University, a short walk along Pullens Lane. Facilities available include basketball, rock climbing, squash, gym, and sports fields. On-campus co-curricular programming includes a broad range of sports such as tennis, running, cycling, volleyball, basketball, football, and swimming. Students can also participate in additional activities such as paintball and river punting. These facilities and activities support a physically active and team-based learning environment. | Sports facilities The school has extensive sports facilities including the New Martyrs Sports Pavilion and a self-contained strength and conditioning facility. There are two astro-turf pitches and all-weather netball and tennis courts. The campus includes multiple sports fields for football, rugby, cricket and other activities, and a nearby boathouse on the Thames supports rowing. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities All courses are taught in English. EF Academy Oxford offers either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or the A-Level Programme, tailored to students' interests and goals. Every student receives personalized university advising and support from a dedicated university and academic counselor. Students have access to Oxford Brookes University facilities, including the library, for study and research. Graduations take place in the Sheldonian Theatre, with the Divinity School as a historic space used for events. | Academic facilities The Christie Centre is the academic hub with a modern library and Roe Reading Room. Olivier Hall is a large on-site performance space that supports the creative and curricular program. The North Wall Arts Centre on site provides venues for arts activities and events as part of student learning and engagement. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities are an integral part of boarding life with a wide range of clubs, sports, and activities. Clubs include Economics and Business, Model United Nations, Debating, STEAM, Theatre, Music, Art, Italian culture, and Polyglot clubs. Volunteer work, leadership opportunities, and student governance are available through Duke of Edinburgh, OSIS, and Student Ambassador programs. Sports options include tennis, rock climbing, running, volleyball, basketball, football, cycling, and swimming. Additional activities include painting, short-story contests, and river punting. | Extra curricular facilities Arts, drama and music are supported through The Martyrs, the clubs and societies arm of the OSE (Old St Edwardians) network, and through the OSE Society which coordinates events and activities for pupils. The Martyrs Boat Club participates in regattas such as Head of the Charles. The school also runs educational partnerships with local primary schools and hosts a range of community and enrichment activities via Beyond Teddies. |
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History
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History EF Academy Oxford is part of EF Education First, founded by Bertil Hult in 1965. It was launched as a new kind of international school in Oxford, designed to fuse the best of the past with the best of the future, with total immersion at its core. The campus emphasizes personalized, hands-on learning within a global community of 30+ nationalities. Oxford is a historic university city dating back to the 12th century. Students study either the IB Diploma Programme or the A-Level Programme. | History St Edward's School was founded in 1863. Its origins lie in Victorian religious roots and, through the 20th century, it adapted to democratic, liberal and secular education to form the present-day St Edward's community. The school has weathered the disruptions of two World Wars and evolved in response to changes in society, becoming the modern community described in its archival history. The school maintains a long archival record and a large alumni network of Old St Edwardians (OSE), numbering over 9,000 members worldwide. |
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Community
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Community EF Academy Oxford hosts a global community with classmates from 30+ countries. Daily mentorship and 24/7 support from house parents, advisors, and teachers help students thrive. An advisory group, led by an Advisor, meets multiple times per week to support learners. Students also engage in real-life learning activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and UK-wide excursions, enriching their campus experience. | Community The school community includes current pupils, families and staff, connected to a large network of Old St Edwardians (OSE) who stay involved with the School after graduation. The OSE Society supports pupils leaving the School and maintains links with thousands of OSE worldwide, providing ongoing connection and mutual support. The Friends of St Edward's provides a social community for all those linked to St Edward's—pupils' families, past and present staff, and friends of the school—and is run by a Committee of staff and parents with House Reps who create events and initiatives promoting a sense of community across St Edward's. The school hosts a range of community and cultural events, including The Teddies Carol Services in the Chapel, Martyrs Sports Day, and OSE gatherings, and engages in local partnerships such as the Cutteslowe Community Partnership to support community activities. |
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Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association — | Parent teacher association The Friends of St Edward's is the school's parent and friends association (the PTA). It provides a social community for pupils' families, past and present staff, and friends of the school, and is run by a Committee of staff and parents with House Reps who organise events and initiatives promoting community across St Edward's. It runs both in-person and virtual events throughout the year, including house-specific coffees, and venues information is shared via the School's channels such as E-News and the Keeping in Touch newsletter. The AGM is held in mid-Summer Term, and involvement is coordinated through the Friends' committee and House Reps, with contact available through the association's details. |
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual The school has Economic and Business and STEAM clubs, focusing on macroeconomics and interdisciplinary problem solving. Model UN and Debate enable students to engage in real-world issues and argumentation. | Academic & intellectual Latin Club; 10X Challenge; Public Speaking; Music Theory; Subject Clinics; and News & Current Affairs are offered as Academic co-curricular activities. They develop independent study skills and critical thinking. Clubs run before school, at lunchtime and after school. |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative The Theater, Drama, Music, and The Arts clubs offer performance and visual arts opportunities. Yarn and Book clubs provide creative and literary activities. | Arts & creative The school has co-curricular Creative activities including Make and Do, Robots Club, Creative Writing, Drama Club, Art Club and Tech Club. These activities foster creativity, collaboration and problem-solving. They run before school, at lunchtime and after school. |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language Italian Culture explores art, language, and heritage; Polyglot encourages multilingual communication and cultural exchange. Culture Fair and related celebrations also enrich language and culture experiences. | Cultural & language Latin Club is offered as an Academic co-curricular activity. The co-curricular programme is organized into six categories: Physical, Creative, Community and Service, Academic, Well-being and Interest. Latin Club is an example of a language-focused activity within the Academic category. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies Yarn, Mahjong, and Book clubs foster social and hobby-based activities. Culture Fair, TED-Ed Student Talks, and Short Story content provide additional informal opportunities for social engagement. | Social & hobbies Chapel Choir; Inside Science Breakfast Club; Competitive Battling Club; Table Top Games Club; Cyber Club; Chess Club are offered as part of the Interest category. These clubs support social interaction and personal interests. They run before school, at lunchtime and after school. |
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Community & service
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Community & service Volunteering offers opportunities to contribute to local communities. | Community & service CCF; Changemakers; St Edward's Outreach are offered as Community and Service activities. These activities encourage volunteering, social responsibility and community engagement. Participation helps pupils contribute to the wider community. |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional Student Council and Ambassador Program give students leadership roles, while Duke of Edinburgh provides outdoor challenge experiences and service activities. | Leadership & professional Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is open to all students from Year 8 upwards. The Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) is available, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. The CCF syllabus emphasizes leadership development and expedition training, while DofE provides opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork and resilience. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports include tennis, rock climbing, running, volleyball, basketball, football, cycling, and swimming. Social events and wellbeing activities include paintball, punting, ice skating, hot chocolate nights, and cultural celebrations. | Lifestyle & wellbeing Well-being activities include Charity Activities and Chaplaincy. These activities support personal development and community spirit. |
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Language provision
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Language provision English is the language of instruction for all academic courses. If needed, EF Academy offers an EF Academy Preparation Program to accelerate English before starting diploma studies; students may complete A-Levels in Oxford in their native language, subject to availability. | Language provision — |
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
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Immersion programs Total immersion is the guiding approach at EF Academy Oxford; learning is highly individualized, totally hands-on, in a global community of 30+ nationalities. | Immersion programs — |
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Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions
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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 1. Pupils are admitted at three entry points: Shell (Year 9) with approximately 140 places, Fourth Form (Year 10) with around 20 places, and Sixth Form (Year 12) with about 60 places. The School aims for pupils to feel at home and to contribute through academics, sport, the arts, community volunteering and involvement in House life and the wider school community. Intake sizes reflect distinct entry points and create opportunities for diverse cohorts. Entry points are aligned with the pupil's age and corresponding year group. 2. Entry to all year groups is via academic entrance examinations. All pupils must be registered to sit the admissions tests. The assessment for all year groups is in two parts. Pupils who meet the test results and reference criteria will be invited to the second stage for interview. 3. The second stage consists of an interview for shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview to assess fit with the academic program and co-curricular life. The interview complements the entrance examination in determining suitability for the School's demanding curriculum. The process moves forward based on performance in both the tests and the interview. 4. Sixth Form applicants must have a minimum of six GCSEs or equivalent, including three at Grade 7 or above in the subjects they intend to study at A Level or Higher Level in the IB. For Mathematics or one or more of the Sciences, Grade 8 is required in those subjects. Additional subject requirements may apply depending on study choices. 5. For information about fee support and scholarship opportunities, contact Nicola Jones, Registrar. You can also call +44 01865 319200. Provide any relevant details about your child's circumstances when you inquire. |
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Scholarships
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Scholarships EF Academy Oxford offers merit-based scholarships for students who demonstrate strong academic ability, creativity, leadership, or community engagement. | Scholarships — |
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Waitlist
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