An independent day and boarding college for students aged 13 - 18
academic journey
A proven approach
Our integrated curriculum builds on the successful model of Oxford International College, one of the UK’s top A-Level Colleges.
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WE WORK WITH ASPIRATIONAL STUDENTS TO BUILD A CAREFULLYCRAFTED, LONG TERM STRATEGY TO HELP THEM GAIN ENTRY TO THE WORLD’S TOP UNIVERSITIES. JOINING AT A YOUNG AGE MEANS THAT STUDENTS HAVE MORE TIME TO DEVELOP PERSONAL AND CAREER SKILLS DESIGNED TO SERVE THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CAREERS.
A global campus
We welcome students from all over the world to our beautiful, safe, English-countryside campus, creating a warm and international community of young pioneers and future leaders. We enable our students to collaborate with their peers from OIC Oxford and from across the globe, through Nord Anglia Education’s exclusive online learning platform.
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A culture of self-development, respect and equality
A focus on student well-being is at the heart of everything we do. Our rigorous academic approach is underpinned by an outstanding pastoral support system, helping to prepare students in every possible way for their exams, university and life beyond.
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Guiding you with
PASSION & PURPOSE
TESS ST CLAIR-FORD
PRINCIPAL
At OIC Brighton your child becomes part of a Global Campus thanks to the Nord Anglia family, and, from the beauty of the Sussex Downs, we have our eyes set firmly on the future.
I’M DELIGHTED TO WELCOME YOU TO OXFORD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE (OIC) BRIGHTON. WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE IS A WARM, OPEN-MINDED, AMBITIOUS COLLEGE WITH A TRULY GLOBAL OUTLOOK.
Our students are going to be the pioneers of the future, whatever their chosen field, and to nurture them we’re unafraid of doing things a little differently. We know that our students and you, their families, want the best possible academic outcomes and we wholeheartedly share that ambition, whilst recognising that there are multiple pathways to reach those goals.
Building on the successful model of OIC Oxford, one of the UK’s top A-Level colleges, our strategic approach prepares each student for their chosen pathway through close personal tutoring, rigorous academic monitoring and a crafted Super Curricular programme which supports your child in building an impressive profile of achievements and skills.
As a parent, the future for our children can seem daunting. At OIC Brighton, we know that the future is an international one and that future generations will need to be able to compete on a global stage. Our students will benefit enormously from being part of an international community – not just through the sharing of their lives and learning with classmates from around the world but also by an approach to education which values multiple viewpoints and highlights the best educational approaches the world has to offer.
I’m proud of my own roots in Sussex and equally grateful for my experience in international education in Asia. At OIC Brighton we’re able to draw from the best of both traditions to create something truly unique and exciting, ensuring that our students are nurtured, supported and challenged in a community which reaches far beyond its physical borders.
So, whatever you child dreams of becoming, OIC Brighton will give them the best possible chance. We will guide and support them to become citizens of the world and pioneers who will change that world for the better.
YASMIN SARWAR CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER
BEING ACADEMICALLY MINDED IS NO LONGER ENOUGH TO THRIVE IN TODAY’S COMPETITIVE WORLD, FILLED WITH UNCERTAINTY AND COMPLEXITY. YOU ALSO NEED SKILLS TO NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH CHALLENGES –WITH DETERMINATION, RESILIENCE, AND FOCUS.
As the architect of the curriculum design at OIC Oxford – one of the UK’s top A-Level colleges – I continue to follow our students’ post-OIC journeys with immense pride and joy and I am delighted to now bring my academic vision and strategy to our new campus in Brighton. We have seen the impact that this carefully- crafted strategy has had with our sixth form students at Oxford and we are excited to apply this with younger students and offer them more time and more opportunity to perfect their academic profile.
A PROVEN strategic approach
OFFERING PRE-GCSE, GCSE, AND A-LEVEL PROGRAMMES, OUR CURRICULUM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COMPETITIVE DEGREES AT THE WORLD’S TOP UNIVERSITIES.
In 2019, our parent college, OIC Oxford, earned the top slot in the UK Independent Schools league tables after its students achieved record A-Level results. Employing the same approach to learning and working closely with staff at Oxford, OIC Brighton offers students the opportunity to meet and learn from some of the brightest people in the world in an environment that nurtures their personal and academic growth, while also enjoying a beautiful, safe campus environment in this picturesque part of the UK.
Our strong curriculum focus on the skills needed for higher education and employment gives our students a competitive edge when applying to university and in their future careers. With rich personal development, deep systems of pastoral support and our strategy for academic success, the OIC approach sets up our students to thrive. It is with genuine excitement and awe that we look to the future of OIC Brighton, confident that our pioneering students will amaze us with all that they will achieve.
OUR THREE-PRONGED CURRICULUM, WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR OIC, IS CENTRED AROUND:
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A clear pathway to your SUCCESS
THE STRATEGIC GLOBAL PATHWAYS
Through years of working with top universities across the globe, we have developed a unique platform that gives our students the best possible chance of getting into the university of their dreams. We call it the Strategic Global Pathways.
WHAT ARE THE STRATEGIC GLOBAL PATHWAYS?
Every course at OIC Brighton falls under the umbrella programme we call Strategic Global Pathways. It consists of mapping out the student journey from Year 9 onwards and optimising every single aspect: the subjects they take, the extracurriculars they enrol in, and the extra qualifications they gain. This is all to help them really stand out on their university application.
Following a personalised Strategic Global Pathway is a chance to gain the advantage in what is often an extremely competitive admission process. We also assess our students regularly to pinpoint
their strengths and weaknesses, which allows us to offer the exact support they need: academic, career-related, or in terms of their personal development.
The students that come out of the Strategic Global Pathways are not just book-smart, but efficient, resourceful, and resilient. It’s a journey that sees them reach their dream degrees as well-rounded young people, successful not just at university but in life as well.
ABOVE and beyond
Each stage of the curriculum at OIC Brighton has been specifically designed to prepare students for academic study and equip them with the tools they need to progress to the university of their choice.
From our Year 9 Pre-GCSE students to our Year 13 A-Level students, each will learn key study, research, leadership and teamwork skills which, along with our Super Curricular
programme, focus on preparing them for the next stage of their academic career.
OIC Brighton students receive more contact time than in most schools, and enjoy small classes, expert teachers and the career focus of their Strategic Global Pathway. These benefits, paired with the academic culture of the college, help to take our students to the height of their potential.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
AT OIC BRIGHTON, WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING:
Year 9
Pre-GCSE programme
Year 10
Two-Year GCSE
Year 11
One-Year Intensive GCSE
Year 12 & 13
A-Level
IN ADDITION TO THEIR MAIN COURSE OF STUDY, STUDENTS WILL ALSO HAVE ADDITIONAL COMMITMENTS, INCLUDING:
Physical Education (PE)
Personal Development
Supervised Study
Future Focus: careers guidance and engagement
Super Curricular programme including clubs, activities, sports and competitions.
MOVING INTO SIXTH FORM THE FOCUS ON UNIVERSITIES AND CAREERS BUILDS EVEN FURTHER:
Interview/Application preparation Admission Test Skills
Career Development
Extended Project
Qualification (EPQ)
A DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH
We assess our students regularly under exam-type conditions, in order to pinpoint their individual strengths and weaknesses. Teachers then use this data to inform their lesson planning, as it allows them to focus on specific needs.
Inspired by our high-quality teachers, our students achieve outstanding academic results and go on to study at the world’s top universities.
– Nord Anglia Education
SAMPLE TIMETABLE Year 10
and ready for the world
STRATEGIC CAREER PLANNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our outward looking approach stays abreast of the latest changes in university applications and the world of work. Our academic and Super Curricular programmes are relevant and up to date, developing our students’ skills for success in the university application
process and their future career goals. Our students are well-prepared for the competitive, international world of their futures.
A CAREFULLY-CRAFTED PROGRAMME
Our transformative Super Curricular programme has been designed to build key knowledge, skills and experience that will benefit students throughout their College, University and professional life. Specific activities have been planned to complement each stage of their academic career, gradually building their profile and character.
SUPER CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
YEARS 9 & 10
Higher Project Qualification (Year 10 only)
Careers guidance
Personal Development
MIT / UNICEF
Clubs and Societies
Awards and competitions, Olympiads
Extension and intervention / EAL
GCSE options guidance (Y9, Spring term)
Voluntary work / service
House spirit and competitions
Global Perspectives
Trips and visits
YEAR
11
Careers guidance
Personal Development
MIT / UNICEF
Clubs and Societies
Awards and competitions
Extension and intervention / EAL
Academic Strategy tutoring
A-Level options guidance (Spring term)
Trips and visits
6TH FORM
Extended Project Qualification
Careers guidance
Personal Development
Clubs and Societies
Awards and competitions
Extension and intervention / EAL
Academic Strategy tutoring
UCAS preparation
Work with assigned mentors
Trips and visits
Interview practice
BEYOND the classroom
AS PART OF THE NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION FAMILY OF SCHOOLS, WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER OUR STUDENTS EXCITING ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST RENOWNED ORGANISATIONS.
These include:
– STEAM activities with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
– Mountaineering and trekking expeditions, learning vital leadership and teamwork skills
– Life-changing experiences to support Sustainable Development Goals in partnership with UNICEF
As a leading premium international schools organisation, Nord Anglia is shaping a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who graduate from our schools with everything they need for success, whatever they choose to be or do in life.
Nord Anglia’s strong academic foundations combine worldclass teaching and curricula with cutting-edge technology and facilities, creating learning experiences like no other.
Inside and outside of the classroom, we inspire our students to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Global Campus
Nord Anglia’s exclusive online learning platform, Global Campus, enables students to connect and collaborate with over 70,000 students from across the world, giving them a unique opportunity to gain global perspective in creative and problem-solving projects.
To learn more, go to nordangliaeducation.com
The BEST version of you
AT OIC BRIGHTON WE BELIEVE IN THE DEEP CONNECTION BETWEEN ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND STRONG MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
Our robust systems of support have been specifically designed to ensure that our students receive the support that they need to thrive, and leave the college fully prepared in every possible way for the next stage of their journey.
Our Head of Pastoral and Well-being, Head of Boarding and Strategy Tutors work with the students to promote a culture of self-care,
respect and equality, creating an environment in which students feel fully supported and ready to take on any challenge.
A focus on well-being is built directly into the Super Curricular programme, with dedicated weekly sessions that promote mental and physical health in addition to those valuable, global life skills.
I found that OIC is such a place where I think I found my second home, and all the people I met here have become my second family. That’s the first place I’ve ever felt like I belong.”
– Head Girl, OIC Oxford
The PERFECT campus experience
VAST AMOUNTS OF GREEN SPACE AND DEDICATED STUDY AND COMMON AREAS WORK SEAMLESSLY TOGETHER TO CREATE THE IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR A SCHOOL COMMUNITY TO GROW.
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Our onsite boarding allows students the perfect respite from a day of intensive studying. Bright, modern common spaces allow students to relax and spend time with friends, while comfortable study bedrooms provide a calm study environment ideal for catching up on homework and revision. There is a student café, a learning resource centre, a gym, a full on-site medical centre, a prayer room and a large, dedicated study area.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily in a large communal canteen and students have access to snacks and drinks at any time within their boarding house.
Students are provided with clean bedding and towels on a weekly basis, and they also have easy access to on laundry facilities. Live-in house parents are available 24/7 to help with any issue a student might have.
RELAX IN OUR STUNNING GROUNDS
Along with outdoor sports facilities including a running track and plenty of space for field sports, the campus includes an unspoilt wooded conservation area, perfect for reconnecting with nature.
UNBEATABLE location An
SITTING ON THE ENGLISH CHANNEL COASTLINE, JUST 30 MILES FROM THE NEAREST AIRPORT, THE CAMPUS OFFERS THE PERFECT RURAL SETTING WITHOUT FEELING TOO HIDDEN AWAY.
THE SEA
The coast is just 10 minutes away, so students can experience the fresh sea air of the English Channel every day. For those who love water sports, there
STUDENTS ARE SPOILT FOR CHOICE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL PART OF THE UK WHICH OFFERS THE PERFECT MIX OF VIBRANT CITY CULTURE, ROLLING HILLS IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE AND FRESH SEA AIR.
in the 18th Century, the city has been a magnet for visitors from all over the world. Famous for its iconic Royal Pavilion and lively piers, today Brighton is wellknown for being a welcoming and diverse city with a passion for culture, creativity, and sustainability. Students will have regular access to the city centre and all it has to offer.
How to APPLY
Apply online now for September 2023 entry.
DURING OUR APPLICATION PROCESS, WE WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOU AND YOUR ACADEMIC INTERESTS.
It is important to us to ensure not only that you are the right candidate, but also that we can help you achieve your goals. This is why we have a dedicated admissions team to guide you through the process and help you figure out your own strengths.
SUBMIT THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
We may ask you to provide supporting documents such as your school reports and any qualifications achieved to date, reference letters, certificates of achievements in academic subjects.
COMPLETE AN ADMISSIONS TEST
YEAR 9 & 10
– Online aptitude test and English test.
YEAR 11
– Online aptitude test and subject tests in Maths and Combined Science.
YEAR 12
– Online aptitude test and subject tests in selected A Level subjects.
INTERVIEW
All successful applicants will be interviewed in person or online before their offer is confirmed.
For further information please contact Admissions at brighton@oxcoll.com
