OIC | Global Strategic Pathways

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FUTURES. ENGINEERED.

Global Strategic Pathways

Where Ambitious Thinkers Become Trailblazers

Oxford International College prepares ambitious students for the world’s most competitive universities.

At the heart of our unique approach are the Global Strategic Pathways (GSP) — bespoke journeys that connect academic excellence with passion exploration, leadership development, and portfolio building.

FUTURES. ENGINEERED.

DEFINING FUTURES.

What Are Global Strategic Pathways?

Global Strategic Pathways are structured around four academic fields:

Clinical & Life Sciences

Physical & Applied Sciences

Social & Commerce Sciences

Computational & Data Sciences

Each pathway combines A Level choices, electives, and enrichment experiences to align academic success with future ambitions.

Clinical and Life Sciences

For Example: Future Aspiration | Dentist

A Level Subjects e.g.: Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Economics

Portfolio: Work experience, communication skills, demonstrating empathy & leadership,interview practice

Social and Commerce Sciences

For Example: Future Aspiration | Human Rights Lawyer

A Level Subjects e.g.: History, Psychology, Economics

Portfolio: EPQ, Debating competitions, Model United Nations, podcasts and lectures to strengthen knowledge of international affairs

Physical and Applied Sciences

For Example: Future Aspiration | Chemistry at G5 university

A Level Subjects e.g.: Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics

Portfolio: Academic competitions and wider reading to show subject interest, demonstrating problem solving and logic skills, admissions test preparation

Computational and Data Sciences

For Example: Future Aspiration | MEng Robotics and AI at eg UCL

A Level Subjects e.g.: Computer Science, Maths, Further Maths

Portfolio: Computing and electronic enrichment activities (EAs), Maths Olympiads, Python Coding Projects

BEYOND GRADES

Why They Matter

Top universities look for more than strong results. They want proof of curiosity, resilience, and leadership.

GSP give students the competitive edge by:

Building strategic portfolios

Providing authentic experiences through competitions, projects, and internships.

Demonstrating qualities admissions tutors value.

How they work

Year

Year

Year

STEP BY STEP

Discover pathways, career exploration, and GCSE success.

Students expand portfolios with electives, projects, and competitions.

Application mastery guided by University Counsellors (UniCos) : personal statements, interviews, admissions test prep.

DEPTH + BREADTH

Exploring Passions, Building Portfolios

A future medic combines Biology with clinical experience and ethical debates.

An aspiring lawyer hones debating skills, joins Model United Nations, and explores global justice.

A budding engineer complements Physics and Maths with Olympiads and robotics innovation

Supercurricular Electives by Pathway

Clinical & Life Sciences

Clinical Thinkers – insight into medicine, dentistry, and veterinary practice.

Mic Drop (Debating – communication skills for medical interviews.

Empathy in Practice – reflective activities to develop patient-focused care.

Physical & Applied Sciences

Brain STEM – advanced exploration of science and engineering.

Mathematics Olympiad Prep –competitive problem-solving.

Robotics & Electronics –applied physics in action.

Every pathway produces a portfolio that proves ability and ambition.

Social & Commerce Sciences

History & Politics – analysis of global turning points.

Model United Nations – diplomacy, negotiation, and leadership.

Law Society – mock trials and legal ethics.

Entrepreneurship Lab –business innovation and strategy.

Computational & Data Sciences

Coding & Programming Projects –building technical portfolios.

Artificial Intelligence Seminars –exploring future tech.

Robotics & Electronics –practical application of coding and hardware design.

Cross-Pathway Electives

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) –independent research on any passion area.

Creative Writing & Podcasts –developing voice and perspective.

Mic Drop (Public Speaking) –communication skills valued across disciplines.

Where Breaks Become Breakthroughs.

At OIC, excellence never pauses.

OIC Amplify transforms half terms into premium learning experiences:

Stay

– in boarding, supported by staff.

Explore

– Oxford’s history, culture, and opportunities.

Excel

– bespoke academic and supercurricular programmes.

OIC AMPLIFY

Tailored journeys:

Year 11

Community & discovery.

Year 12

Supercurricular residentials.

Year 13

Study clinics & interview prep.

Every half term becomes a stepping stone towards university success. OIC Amplify. Where Breaks Become Breakthroughs.

Internal Internships

Where Futures Meet Innovation.

OIC Fusion is OIC’s pioneering sub-brand linking students with real-world innovation challenges:

ƒ Open to Year 12 and 13 students.

ƒ Partnership with Teesside and Oxford University.

ƒ Mentored by Prof. Foad Faraji, with projects funded by UKRI

ƒ Teams deliver live solutions for tech firms.

ƒ Students may see their research published before university

FUSION

Why it matters:

ƒ Portfolios enriched with authentic industry experience.

ƒ Proof of innovation, resilience, and collaboration

ƒ Setting OIC apart as a leader in bridging education and industry.

OIC Fusion. Pioneering pathways to tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Oxford International College Global Strategic Pathways Futures, Engineered.

THE OIC DIFFERENCE

Led by Experts.

ƒ Teachers – subject specialists with postgraduate expertise.

ƒ Department Heads – innovators ensuring cutting-edge academic delivery.

ƒ UniCos – University Counsellors who studied at the world’s top universities.

Our Promise:

Through GSPs, Amplify, and Fusion, every student graduates with:

ƒ Top results

ƒ A bespoke, competitive portfolio

ƒ The confidence and skills to lead globally

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