Oxford Sixth Form College

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Established in 1988, Oxford Sixth Form College is one of the UK’s leading independent sixth form colleges for students aged 15-19. Formerly named Oxford Tutorial College, we sustain the tutorial tradition through an average class size of three students and through having no more than six students in an A-Level class. We offer greater flexibility than mainstream schools with over 30 subjects on offer across A-Level, GCSE, and BTEC. For students looking to improve on their results, we also offer specialized, examination board-specific, A-Level retake programs that provide the right environment for you to have the opportunity to improve your results and secure a place at a top university.
We are committed to not only providing you with expert tuition but also providing you with the support you need to reach your potential from the moment you make your application.
Our students speak of the college environment as being a warm, friendly, and very welcoming place. Whether in the classroom at college or in our boarding houses, all staff provide wonderful guidance and support to ensure students enjoy their time with us and go on to help achieve their personal and academic goals.
Our students progress to a wide range of degree programs at top U.K. universities including business management and economics mathematics, engineering and computer science medicine and law art and creative media history and international relations.
Our location in the very heart of the city of Oxford, with neighbors including University of Oxford colleges Oriel and Christchurch, is steeped in academic history and one that serves to inspire our students and us to build a successful future.
The College offers an approach quite different from that of a traditional school. The key to the Oxford Sixth Form College learning environment is that we aim to provide an alternative to the mainstream. This means that in addition to offering a mainstream, academic, two-year A-Level program, we provide A-Level, BTEC, and GCSE programs of study that in terms of their length, start dates, and combination of academic and vocational subjects are rarely available in mainstream independent schools. We are very much a college preparing young people for the responsibilities of life at university and beyond rather than a school. The culture of the College encourages hard work and a growing sense of responsibility in a supportive environment. From the first meeting with a student at an admissions interview to identify their goals and motivation to providing clear, constructive support, including individual learning plans, during their time with us, we treat each of our students as an individual.
Our teaching approach is refreshingly interactive and informal. The support provided by subject tutors is thoughtful and creative, focusing specifically on individual learning styles. Students are encouraged to take an active part in the learning process at every stage.
Course material is taught clearly and directly, with careful review and continual practice of previous examination questions. Tutors ensure that students develop a good set of notes and encourage systematic revision. Time is also allowed for an overall subject review as the examinations approach, to check to understand and enable further exam practice.
A key part of the Oxford Sixth Form College learning environment is that an active learning style is encouraged and each student may be asked to present material and exchange views with others. This is followed by guidance from the teacher on the interpretation, manipulation, and analysis of the material. Preparation is required.
Teaching groups consist of no more than six students in A-Level groups and no more than ten students in the other programs we offer. This small group size enables close discussion of each topic whilst still allowing a high degree of personal attention.
Our College is housed in a row of handsome Victorian houses just a few yards from Oxford High Street. The center of Oxford is small enough to explore on foot and is also within easy walking distance of the bus and rail stations. Students can enjoy Oxford’s bookshops, galleries, and museums – many of which are world-class relax and go punting on the river that flows through the city or choose from the many other cultural offers of the city.
The main College premises are in King Edward Street, with three further sites within walking distance, all in the heart of the University precinct. We maintain a supervised library well-stocked with essential textbooks and reference materials, and students also have access to a substantial collection of previous examination papers, specifications, and examiners’ reports.
Oxford Sixth Form College facilities also include a well-equipped art room and two science laboratories in addition to a biology lab. Between lessons, students can relax in the student common room. There is also an IT suite, where students have Internet access through a fast broadband connection. A wireless network operates throughout the premises.
As the College is in a city center location, there are a large number of cafés, sandwich bars and restaurants nearby. We also provide opportunities for joining student clubs and societies, and the academic life of the College is enhanced by a varied range of extra-curricular activities, including cultural visits, music, and sports.

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