- Location
- Oxford
- Recorded age range
- 11–19
- Education
- British · A-Level
About d'Overbroeck's Oxford
Founded 1977 in Oxford — an independent day+boarding school with a strong International Sixth Form College, A-Level + Pre-A-Level Foundation, ~600 pupils ages 11-18.
d'Overbroeck's was founded in 1977 in Oxford and is best-known for its International Sixth Form College and Pre-A-Level Foundation programmes — landing places for international students preparing for UK universities. The school has separate Year 7-11, Sixth Form, and International College sites within Oxford. About 600 pupils aged 11-18, day + boarding, fully co-educational. Published 2025-26 termly fees: Tuition £9,275 per term (includes lunch); Boarding Years 9-11 — Full Boarding £8,930 per term, Weekly Boarding £6,630 per term; Sixth Form: Tuition £12,160 per term, Boarding houses £9,905 per term (Full); International applicants pay a £3,580 enrolment fee.
School life and areas of focus
- Founded 1977 in central Oxford
- International Sixth Form College specialism
- Pre-A-Level Foundation year for international students
- A-Level pathway with strong UK uni pipeline
- Day + boarding from Year 9
- Nord Anglia Education group member
- Founded 1977 by Gérard d'Overbroeck — 49-year history
- Co-educational ages 11-18 with ≈692 pupils
- Set on a campus in north Oxford — immediately adjacent to the University of Oxford
- Part of Nord Anglia Education (since 2016)
- BSA member
- Particularly strong Oxbridge tutorial-style sixth form preparation
- Substantial international boarder population
- Founded in 1977
- Day and boarding places available
- A-Level A*-B*: 33% achieve AAB+
- Strong in Arts, Drama, Sport
- Strong Oxbridge progression
- US Ivy League destinations
Education and school life
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- Programme type
- International school
- Curriculum
- British, A-Level
- Teaching language
- English
- Campus setting
- urban
Subject areas
- Mathematics
- Further Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Computer Science
- English Literature
- History
- Geography
- Economics
- Politics
- Philosophy
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Italian
- Mandarin
- Art
- Music
- Theatre
- PE
- Sciences
- Modern languages
- Drama
- Sport
- Arts
- Outdoor
Listed memberships and accreditations
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
- Nord Anglia Education (parent group)
- BSA (Boarding Schools Association)
- Nord Anglia Education (international school group)
Study and progression pathways
- Oxford
- Cambridge
- Imperial
- UCL
- LSE
- UK universities
- International universities
- Oxbridge (geographic Oxford proximity)
- Russell Group (Cambridge, Imperial, UCL)
- US universities
- Oxbridge
- Ivy League
- Edinburgh / St Andrews
- Art schools
Academic profile in the catalogue
Catalogue review date: 2026-05-18
- Typical class size
- 14 · catalogue record
- Student / teacher ratio
- 1:8 · catalogue record
The source does not specify a measurement year for these figures. Ask our team about current class sizes and staffing.
Campus, boarding and student community
Catalogue profile
- Founded
- 1977
- Recorded student population
- 600
- Campus setting
- urban
- Boarding
- Listed in the catalogue
- Co-education
- Listed as co-educational
School-wide directory record
Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18
- School stages
- Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Directory age range
- 11-19
- Student intake
- Co-educational
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Religious ethos
- No religious ethos listed
- Inspectorate
- ISI
- Total pupils
- 692
- Boys · number / share
- 366 · 52.89%
- Girls · number / share
- 326 · 47.11%
- Pupils receiving SEN support · number / share
- 200 · 28.9%
- Pupils with an EHC plan · number / share
- 1 · 0.14%
Directory and catalogue figures are shown separately because their age groups or record dates may differ.
Recorded examination results
Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18
- Qualification
- A-level
- Results year
- 2025
- Average grade
- A-
- Progress score
- 0.55 (Well Above Average)
- AAB or higher
- 33.00%
Results are for the year shown, separately from the estimated catalogue indicators.
Tuition and costs
Recorded GBP school fees
Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18
| Attendance | Recorded range |
|---|---|
| Day fees | £8,995.20 – £11,794.80 |
| Boarding fees | £17,655.60 – £22,890.00 |
These historical directory amounts are not a confirmed school quotation. The billing period, VAT, academic year and included costs need confirmation from the school.
Catalogue USD figures
Catalogue fee range · USD
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- Catalogue application window
- Rolling for sixth form; 11+/13+ entry by November
- Listed intake
- September 2026
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Support recorded in the catalogue
- Scholarships or bursaries
- Listed; eligibility and availability need confirmation
- Visa application support
- Listed; confirm what assistance is provided
Source notes and alternative records
Dated background research is retained below; source descriptions may differ and have not been newly verified by UniCampus.
School background research · 2026-05-31
School background notes
Source record dated 2026-05-31 · Source text retained in English
d'Overbroeck's was founded in 1977 by Gérard d'Overbroeck as a small Oxford sixth-form college with a particular focus on intensive Oxbridge preparation. The school operates today on a north Oxford campus, immediately adjacent to the University of Oxford, and has expanded into a full ages 11-18 co-educational independent school. The school educates around 692 pupils. The Principal is Emma-Kate Henry. The school is owned by the international Nord Anglia Education group (since 2016) — one of the largest international school networks in the world, operating around 80 schools across the UK, US, Switzerland, China and the UAE.
The school is a member of the Boarding Schools Association and is inspected by the ISI. The school's particular pedagogical distinctive is small-group Oxbridge-style tutorial teaching, with substantial Oxbridge application preparation and a notable record of Oxford college offers in particular subjects. A substantial international boarder population is drawn from East Asian, Russian and Middle Eastern markets. The school operates fee scholarships intended to provide access for academically able pupils.
- Founded · source note
- 1977
- Campus setting · source note
- urban
- Religious ethos · source note
- Non-denominational
- School leadership · source note
- Emma-Kate Henry (Principal)
- Scholarships · source note
- Mentioned in saved research; confirm current terms
Additional subject and programme notes
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Modern languages
- Music
- Drama
- Sport
Listed education pathways
- Oxbridge (geographic Oxford proximity)
- Russell Group (Cambridge, Imperial, UCL)
- US universities
- International universities
Memberships and accreditations in the source
- BSA (Boarding Schools Association)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
- Nord Anglia Education (international school group)
School-life notes
- Founded 1977 by Gérard d'Overbroeck — 49-year history
- Co-educational ages 11-18 with ≈692 pupils
- Set on a campus in north Oxford — immediately adjacent to the University of Oxford
- Part of Nord Anglia Education (since 2016)
- BSA member
- Particularly strong Oxbridge tutorial-style sixth form preparation
- Substantial international boarder population
Notable alumni listed in the source
- Old d'Overbroeck's pupils active in UK academia and international business
Additional school record · 2026-05-30
Additional saved school information
Source record dated 2026-05-30 · Source text retained in English
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- Founded · source note
- 1977
- Scholarships · source note
- Mentioned in saved research; confirm current terms
Additional subject and programme notes
- Arts
- Drama
- Sport
- Outdoor
Listed education pathways
- Oxbridge
- LSE
- UCL
- Ivy League
- Edinburgh / St Andrews
- Art schools
Memberships and accreditations in the source
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
School-life notes
- Founded in 1977
- Day and boarding places available
- A-Level A*-B*: 33% achieve AAB+
- Strong in Arts, Drama, Sport
- Strong Oxbridge progression
- US Ivy League destinations
Schoolscout introduction
Set in the vibrant city of Oxford, d'Overbroeck's provides an innovative and supportive educational environment for students aged 11 to 18. The school prid...
School location
Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18
- Recorded address
- 333 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, OX2 7PL
- Postcode
- OX2 7PL
Questions in the source record
Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18 · Original English answers
What type of school is d'Overbroeck's?
d'Overbroeck's is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 11 to 19, located near Oxford in Oxfordshire. The school offers education from Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to d'Overbroeck's?
Applications typically begin 1–2 years in advance and may include registration, assessments and interviews. Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates and entry points.
What are the fees at d'Overbroeck's?
The cost of attending d'Overbroeck's typically ranges around £8,995–£22,890 per term, with variations based on age and boarding.
Is d'Overbroeck's a day or boarding school?
d'Overbroeck's is a day and boarding school.
Is d'Overbroeck's selective?
Admissions to d'Overbroeck's are selective, with entry based on overall fit and, where relevant, academic assessment.
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