This boarding school offers a unique combination of first-class education and personal support in the inspiring setting of the historic university city of Oxford. Here, students are ideally prepared for a successful future.
The school’s location is perfect, combining the calm of a secure environment with the vibrancy of Oxford’s city centre. Students can make the most of the University’s rich academic resources — libraries, museums and research centres — which fuel their curiosity and passion for learning.
At d’Overbroeck’s, the focus is very much on the individual. The dedicated teaching staff place great emphasis on small class sizes to ensure individual attention and intensive support. This close relationship between teachers and students allows every pupil to reach their full potential. Across all aspects of school life, excellence and a love of learning — far beyond mere knowledge acquisition — are nurtured.
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Quick Overview
Age of students: 11–18 years
Total number of students: 744
International students: 50%
Students in the Sixth Form: 400
Boarding fees for senior school per term: approx. £17,255
The most important sports on offer in addition to traditional team sports: tennis, polo, athletics, netball, dance, yoga, boxing
Nearest airport: London Heathrow (75 km)
Key Strengths at a Glance
Located in the heart of Oxford
Caring support and guidance
Brand-new, modern Arts Centre
Tennis academy
d’Overbroeck’s College Oxford – Photo Highlights
d’Overbroeck’s College Oxford in Detail
The Arts
Those passionate about the arts can develop their own styles and interests at the brand-new d’Overbroeck’s Arts Centre, equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The Arts Centre is located in a modern, creative suburb of Oxford, close to the city’s world-famous galleries and art museums, such as Modern Art Oxford. Inspiring, isn’t it? From laser cutters for woodwork to kilns for ceramics, a darkroom, and the latest Adobe software for photo editing — students have the opportunity to work with a wide range of materials and techniques, aiming for higher qualifications or a career in a creative field.
Sport
Sport at d’Overbroeck’s is inclusive, designed to cater to as many interests and abilities as possible. While competitions are part of the programme, the school places more importance on students enjoying themselves and developing a love for an active lifestyle. Particularly impressive is the d’Overbroeck’s Tennis Academy, a specialist programme supporting dedicated tennis players in pursuing their sporting ambitions alongside their studies. Students receive year-round one-to-one coaching at the North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club, just a 15-minute walk from the Sixth Form campus. Other sports on offer include Pilates, climbing, swimming, ice skating, dance and golf.
Academics
Students can complete their (I)GCSE and A Levels here. The Sixth Form currently offers 36 A Level subjects, including Film Studies, Japanese, Sociology and Textiles. On top of that, there’s a lively academic enrichment programme — the so-called Supercurricular Programme — specifically designed for Sixth Formers who wish to explore their interests beyond the standard curriculum. The broad choice of subjects makes d’Overbroeck’s an ideal place for ambitious students keen to achieve their full academic potential while also flourishing outside the classroom.
Enrichment and Leisure
Beyond the classroom, d’Overbroeck’s has much to offer — whether in theatre, music or sport. Over 80 extracurricular activities — from book clubs, anime and debating to crafts — enrich school life. Regular trips and excursions are organised too, most recently to China and Namibia. Many Sixth Formers choose to undertake an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) as part of their academic enrichment. In their free time, students also have access to a range of specialist facilities, including some of the University of Oxford’s sports amenities. The vast majority of extracurricular activities are included at no additional cost.
This is d’Overbroeck’s College Oxford
Fees at d’Overbroeck’s College Oxford
In the Sixth Form, fees are approximately £17,255 per term, amounting to around £51,765 per academic year. The exact cost may vary depending on the type of accommodation.
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Conclusion
d’Overbroeck’s College is a fascinating boarding school in an inspiring location, with excellent opportunities in sport, leisure and the creative arts.
However, it is by no means the only boarding school in the UK with outstanding academic, sporting and artistic offerings. We encourage you to seek advice tailored to your specific wishes and expectations — please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Thanks to our long-standing relationships with schools, we know their distinctive qualities and can provide authentic guidance.
We are also happy to advise you on other boarding schools in England. You’ll find an overview on our Boarding Schools in England page.
Take advantage of:
- our excellent relationships with admissions offices
- interview preparation
- years of experience in placement
- help with visa questions
What Makes Akademis Stand Out?
- We remain your trusted contact throughout your child’s stay, well beyond the placement process.
- We provide support with guardianship, visa applications and recognition of qualifications within the German school system.
- We offer fully tailored advice. Our school recommendations are unique to each child and can run to 40 pages in length.
- Families receive our 30+ page boarding school guide, packed with practical tips and insights.
- We prepare your child thoroughly for entrance exams and interviews to maximise their chances of success.
- We arrange school visits, ensuring you have the opportunity to experience each school first-hand.
Every boarding school has its own character and ethos. Having personally visited more than 100 schools, we understand these nuances. We also work with schools that do not pay commission, ensuring that our advice remains independent and always in the best interest of your child.
Our roots lie in the UK. For years, we have placed 200–300 families annually into British boarding schools. While our portfolio now includes schools beyond Britain, the UK remains at the heart of what we do.
Our tailored approach results in exceptional acceptance rates. For example, in 2022/23, all seven students we placed at the highly selective Malvern College received offers – a 100% success rate.
We arrange for prospective families to speak with our current students to hear first-hand accounts of life at a UK boarding school.
