D'Overbroeck's College

International D’Overbroeck's College is located in one of the most popular cities in the UK, in Oxford. Besides the fact that the college itself has an excellent reputation, its location in a historic university city makes it even more attractive for those who want to fully experience the spirit of English students.

D'Overbroeck's College was founded in 1977. He prides himself on effective educational programs and a friendly, family-friendly atmosphere. Pupils develop harmoniously, realize their talents and abilities, reveal themselves from the best sides.

KEY FACTORS

• An unusually large selection of items - 35 on the A-level program. This gives students the flexibility to choose the combination of items that best suits their goals and interests.
• Graduates enter technical and scientific specialties at top universities.
• College prepares for medical specialties
• Theatre art and music can also be studied in college for admission to the university in these areas.
• For those wishing to enter Oxford and Cambridge College offers a special preparatory program, and also prepares for admission to medical specialties.
• The college offers superb accommodation.

DIRECTOR (stand 2023)

Patrick Horne.

EQUIPMENT

The school has several buildings and residences. High School is located near Woodstock Road in a scenic area in the heart of North Oxford. A college for high school students is also located in North Oxford and has two training centres and its own territory with a garden. The buildings are not far from each other, well equipped: there are bright classrooms, art studios, lounges, scientific and language laboratories, computer rooms, a dining room, a cafe and much more. Sports activities take place on the territory of a neighbouring university. The International Study Centre is located in the heart of the city, a few meters from the vibrant cafes, restaurants, shops and colleges of Oxford University.

PROGRAM

The Discovery Years

New Discovery Years programme offers students aged 11+ an exciting opportunity to take their first steps into the British education system earlier, and benefit from early preparation to succeed in their future GCSE and IGCSE studies. The Discovery Years programme is equivalent to Years 7-9 in the British education system. On this course, our students study a broad and interesting curriculum. Throughout the course, students engage in active learning, project work, teamwork and presentations, whilst developing their own study skills. Our students enjoy studying a range of academic subjects and significantly improve their English language skills with the support from our highly-qualified and experienced teachers.

One-Year IGCSE

The One-Year IGCSE course enables students who are age 15+ to achieve the same qualification that British students gain in two years. How do we do it in half the time? Small classes, specialist teachers and the focus that comes from everyone being on the same journey. The shorter, more intensive course is a cost effective way to gain this internationally recognised qualification.

Students on our One-Year IGCSE course typically finish with between 5 to 8 IGCSE/GCSEs. A shorter, intensive programme – achieving the same qualifications as British students in half the time. Interactive teaching, developing key skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving, as well as life skills such as organisation and time-management.

Two-Year IGCSE

Our Two-Year IGCSE course for students age 14+ covers a wide range of subjects at an introductory level. It allows students to develop their language skills across the curriculum and raises awareness about the range of subjects available, whilst increasing their understanding of the British education system. The course design is influenced by the IB Middle Years programme.

Students on our Two-Year IGCSE course typically finish with between 8 to 11 IGCSE/GCSEs. A popular alternative to our intensive, One-Year IGCSE course for students with a lower English proficiency. Attaining the same number of IGCSE/GCSE qualifications as British students.

A-level

The course lasts 2 years. The program of the course is aimed at preparing for university admission and passing exams in a number of disciplines to obtain an "advanced" certificate: Advanced Level General Certificate of Education. In the first year of study, students’ study 4-5 subjects, in the second - 3-4 subjects in depth. Subjects are selected based on the interests of students and the requirements of their chosen university.

A-level offers a choice of 35 academic disciplines that can be combined in almost any combination. Students who need to improve their knowledge of the English language are offered a special course focused on preparing for the IELTS exam.

ACCOMMODATION

Students are housed in college housing, or with British families in an attractive area in northern Oxford, just minutes from downtown. The college has two residential buildings: one is located directly opposite the college, and the second is a ten-minute walk. Students are accommodated in single or double rooms with a private or shared bathroom. A teacher is constantly living in each building. Tutors prepare students breakfast and dinner. Lunch can be bought at school.

Boys and girls live in different parts of the building, for spending time together there is a spacious common room, in addition, there is a garden for barbecue, table tennis and other entertainment. All students have internet access.

SPORT AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

All students of the centre are involved in sports and are involved in a variety of extracurricular activities. At their service are sections of art, basketball, cricket, rowing, rugby, discussion, theatre, dance, music and other circles. Each semester program includes cultural and entertainment events and excursions, including sightseeing in London, a Christmas concert, a trip to the city of Bath, a dance evening, a theatre master class and much more.

COST, 2023-2024

Included in cost

• Teaching
• Accommodation and meals
• Medical insurance and services

Extra paid

• Registration fee - £150
• Application fee - £800 - £825 (depending on age)
• Deposit - £3,200
• Flights
• Transfers to / from the airport
• Visa
• Services of the company "Paradise"
• Guardianship (as required by British law)

SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMPANY INCLUDE

• Selection of 5-6 schools that best meet the individual characteristics of the child, further goals, talents, with the desired environment. Help in the correct interpretation of school ratings, an explanation of why the school occupies one place or another. Help in obtaining reliable information about schools that are not included in the ratings, with an explanation of the reasons for non-participation in it.
• Admission to 1-3 schools, selected from the proposed. Which includes the preparation of the necessary documents, school reports, characteristics, recommendations. Selection and submission of tests to prepare the student for exam testing, assistance in preparing essays. Preparation for an interview with the teacher / principal, registration for the exam. The necessary list of recommendations when attending school for passing entrance examinations. Correspondence with the school (not all schools enter into correspondence with foreign parents, treat them with caution, trust only a trusted agent).
• Assistance in paying registration fees, deposits, bills. Clarification of school rules, including disciplinary and legal aspects.
• Filling out the required medical forms.
• Selection of guardians required by UK law.

Student supervision during the first month of training is provided as a gift: assistance in resolving issues related to resettlement, billing, informing parents about the child’s health status, assistance with understanding of academic programs, organization of ext. classes for the child in a particular subject, help in choosing the program most suitable for the child, transfer to another class, etc.