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Oxford Brookes University has over 150 years of history. We started as a small School of Art in borrowed teaching rooms and have grown into one of the UK's top modern universities with a local, national, and international reputation for teaching and research excellence. We have a lot to be proud of and see some of our recent results and achievements here. Oxford Brookes is thinking globally, growing our international footprint, and furthering our already world-leading research. Significant investment in our estate has already resulted in multi-award-winning facilities, and this investment carries on with a £220 million investment over the next ten years. We are also continuing to drive teaching excellence. Our high student satisfaction with teaching quality results from exceptional academics who are talented, supported in their career development, and creative in their delivery. This provides our engaged students with a stimulating learning experience, including opportunities to develop skills both inside and outside their studies, with co-curricular projects to fuel their enthusiasm and hone their abilities. Our university's character is evident in our graduates who use the connections and experiences they gain during their time with us to achieve career success and make a difference to the world. Our many achievements are also down to our fantastic and dedicated staff, all 2,800 of them. Together with our students, alumni, partners, and local supporters, we are a close community, vital to our ongoing success. We are proud of our home in Oxford, one of the UK's most vibrant cities, and one to which we make a significant economic, social, and cultural contribution. We are committed to delivering an outstanding student experience. We do this by providing the highest standards of learning and teaching and actively involving students in shaping their futures. Our Programme to Enhance the Student Experience (PESE) includes the Creating and Sustaining Mentoring initiative bringing together all our different mentoring schemes and making it easier for students to take advantage of unique mentoring opportunities. The further development of world-class research, furthering our international outlook, a positive commitment to our wider community, and creating sector-leading, high-quality services for the future. Our students and graduates are known for their employability. Employers today want graduates with proven work-based skills to go further than a degree providing work placements, industry experts, opportunities to study and work abroad, volunteering, and integrated career guidance. Students benefit from the strong links we have with businesses and employers both locally and internationally, from local schools and hospitals to Oxfam, BMW, KPMG, Ferrari, and Microsoft. Our programs are accredited by 36 professional bodies across 17 subject areas and recognized by leading employers. Oxford Brookes University began life as the Oxford School of Art in 1865. It occupied one room on the ground floor of the Taylor Institution in the center of the city. Five years later, the School of Science was incorporated. Classes in a range of scientific and technical subjects were available. As well as evening classes in the University Museum. In 1891 the School was taken over by the Technical Instruction Committee (part of Oxford City Council) and renamed Oxford City Technical School. John Henry Brookes became Vice-Principal of the Oxford City Technical School and Head of the School of Art in 1928. Over the next 30 years, he worked on the development of the institution. His goal was to make education available to all. In 1949, the School moved to a 25-acre site in Headington. Brookes referred to the move as ''setting foot in the Promised Land'' Lord Nuffield laid the foundation stone six years later. Over the years, there were more mergers and name changes. Finally, in 1992 it was named Oxford Brookes University. Today, Oxford Brookes University is a thriving community of staff and students. Committed to helping our students achieve their potential. And to become graduates prepared for fulfilling and useful lives. John Henry Brookes (JHB) was an artist and craftsman, teacher, and outstanding educationalist. He is often described as the spiritual founder of Oxford Brookes University. JHB was born in Northampton in Victorian times. His father was a highly skilled bootmaker, and his mother a tailoress. Craftsmanship and teaching were an integral part of his family history. He became Vice-Principal of the Oxford City Technical School and Head of the School of Art in 1928. Over the next 30 years, he exerted a powerful influence on the development of the institution. Throughout his life, he was committed to the goal of making education available to all. In 1992 Oxford Polytechnic became a university and decided to honor its founding Principal, John Brookes, in its new title. Oxford Brookes University. We encourage our students to become active citizens, and they are regularly engaged in social action. Our award-winning social entrepreneur program encourages social innovation, with students bidding for funding and setting up their social enterprises to address a range of social and environmental problems. In 2017, nursing students won funding to develop their project to research the needs of non-trauma limb amputees in the UK to identify what can be done to improve the emotional and psychological support. Students volunteer both abroad and locally in the UK, getting involved with many charities. Volunteering provides a valuable springboard into their careers. View full university
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Oxford Brookes University has over 150 years of history. We started as a small School of Art in borrowed teaching rooms and have grown into one of the UK's top modern universities with a local, national, and international reputation for teaching and research excellence. We have a lot to be proud of and see some of our recent results and achievements here. Oxford Brookes is thinking globally, growing our international footprint, and furthering our already world-leading research. Significant investment in our estate has already resulted in multi-award-winning facilities, and this investment carries on with a £220 million investment over the next ten years. We are also continuing to drive teaching excellence. Our high student satisfaction with teaching quality results from exceptional academics who are talented, supported in their career development, and creative in their delivery. This provides our engaged students with a stimulating learning experience, including opportunities to develop skills both inside and outside their studies, with co-curricular projects to fuel their enthusiasm and hone their abilities. Our university's character is evident in our graduates who use the connections and experiences they gain during their time with us to achieve career success and make a difference to the world. Our many achievements are also down to our fantastic and dedicated staff, all 2,800 of them. Together with our students, alumni, partners, and local supporters, we are a close community, vital to our ongoing success. We are proud of our home in Oxford, one of the UK's most vibrant cities, and one to which we make a significant economic, social, and cultural contribution. We are committed to delivering an outstanding student experience. We do this by providing the highest standards of learning and teaching and actively involving students in shaping their futures. Our Programme to Enhance the Student Experience (PESE) includes the Creating and Sustaining Mentoring initiative bringing together all our different mentoring schemes and making it easier for students to take advantage of unique mentoring opportunities. The further development of world-class research, furthering our international outlook, a positive commitment to our wider community, and creating sector-leading, high-quality services for the future. Our students and graduates are known for their employability. Employers today want graduates with proven work-based skills to go further than a degree providing work placements, industry experts, opportunities to study and work abroad, volunteering, and integrated career guidance. Students benefit from the strong links we have with businesses and employers both locally and internationally, from local schools and hospitals to Oxfam, BMW, KPMG, Ferrari, and Microsoft. Our programs are accredited by 36 professional bodies across 17 subject areas and recognized by leading employers. Oxford Brookes University began life as the Oxford School of Art in 1865. It occupied one room on the ground floor of the Taylor Institution in the center of the city. Five years later, the School of Science was incorporated. Classes in a range of scientific and technical subjects were available. As well as evening classes in the University Museum. In 1891 the School was taken over by the Technical Instruction Committee (part of Oxford City Council) and renamed Oxford City Technical School. John Henry Brookes became Vice-Principal of the Oxford City Technical School and Head of the School of Art in 1928. Over the next 30 years, he worked on the development of the institution. His goal was to make education available to all. In 1949, the School moved to a 25-acre site in Headington. Brookes referred to the move as ''setting foot in the Promised Land'' Lord Nuffield laid the foundation stone six years later. Over the years, there were more mergers and name changes. Finally, in 1992 it was named Oxford Brookes University. Today, Oxford Brookes University is a thriving community of staff and students. Committed to helping our students achieve their potential. And to become graduates prepared for fulfilling and useful lives. John Henry Brookes (JHB) was an artist and craftsman, teacher, and outstanding educationalist. He is often described as the spiritual founder of Oxford Brookes University. JHB was born in Northampton in Victorian times. His father was a highly skilled bootmaker, and his mother a tailoress. Craftsmanship and teaching were an integral part of his family history. He became Vice-Principal of the Oxford City Technical School and Head of the School of Art in 1928. Over the next 30 years, he exerted a powerful influence on the development of the institution. Throughout his life, he was committed to the goal of making education available to all. In 1992 Oxford Polytechnic became a university and decided to honor its founding Principal, John Brookes, in its new title. Oxford Brookes University. We encourage our students to become active citizens, and they are regularly engaged in social action. Our award-winning social entrepreneur program encourages social innovation, with students bidding for funding and setting up their social enterprises to address a range of social and environmental problems. In 2017, nursing students won funding to develop their project to research the needs of non-trauma limb amputees in the UK to identify what can be done to improve the emotional and psychological support. Students volunteer both abroad and locally in the UK, getting involved with many charities. Volunteering provides a valuable springboard into their careers. -
Brookes Westshore is a newly-built facility, providing classrooms that optimize learning with integrated technology, an innovative Makerspace, supported by caring teachers and staff. Brookes uses the International Baccalaureate as its platform for learning. Students are supported in a caring environment and given opportunities to learn about themselves and take action in areas they are passionate about. Our students and teachers come from diverse backgrounds, and we connect globally with our other campuses to learn about the world, from the world. We inspire and teach students about global issues by connecting ideas and stories locally. We strive to use our environment as a tool and a canvas for learning and action. Through leadership challenges and opportunities, we help students discover their passion, develop their character, and understand their connection to others and society. We espouse creativity, build character, and develop connections to deliver exceptional educational learning experiences. A world of self-confident lifelong learners connected and inspired to help others. Brookes Westshore was founded by Brookes Education Group, a team of international educators with a desire to make high-quality education accessible to youth worldwide. Through education, we aim to create a future filled with self-confident, lifelong learners who are connected and inspired to help others. We value innovation and welcome students into our interconnected educational network with campuses around the world and faculty who bring learning to life, challenging students to unlock and discover their innate potential. Every Brookes team member shares a unique contribution with our campus and our student body, always willing to go the extra mile to prioritize our students and deliver educational excellence. All of our staff are highly qualified, internationally experienced teachers and administrators. With one teacher to every ten students, you will receive personalized attention and growth. Nestled in the neighborhood of Royal Roads University, Brookes Westshore stems from the Brookes Education Group network, housing nine international schools globally. An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Brookes Westshore offers the full IB Diploma Programme (DP) and is currently a candidate school to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Small class sizes, engaging teachers, and a caring community support students in a personalized environment that develops their critical thinking skills and a passion for life-long learning. Students from Brookes have the opportunity to graduate with two diplomas: IB DP Diploma and the BC Dogwood Diploma. At Brookes, we empower and provide students with the tools to pursue their dreams. Be Brookes. With a backyard filled with towering fir trees, a sparkling creek, and clean air, our location presents plenty of opportunity for biological and environmental study and the ability to personalize our Streamkeepers stewardship program. Students are supported in a caring environment and given opportunities to learn about themselves and to take action in areas in which they are passionate. Our students and teachers come from diverse backgrounds, and we connect globally with our other campuses to learn about the world, from the world. We inspire and teach students about global issues by connecting ideas and stories locally. We strive to use our environment as a tool and a canvas for learning and action. A world of self-confident lifelong learners connected and inspired to help others. Through leadership challenges and opportunities, we help students discover their passion, develop their character, and understand their connection to others and society. We espouse creativity, build character, and develop connections to deliver exceptional educational learning experiences. The IB programs offer an academic approach with an unprecedented emphasis on personal development, equipping you well for post-secondary education and life beyond Brookes. You will be motivated to drive your learning. Before you know it, you will be trailblazing the path to your success at university and beyond. In classrooms with students and teachers from around the globe, you will be encouraged to view the world through a culturally inclusive lens. You will focus on your academic, social, and emotional skills, graduating with a well-rounded character and a stable foundation for learning. You will be better prepared to navigate the university's demanding academic requirements with advanced planning, time-management, and study skills. Your high school credits could be applied to first-year university studies with well-planned classes—saving you as much as one year's tuition. With an interactive, personalized, supportive environment, learning will feel more fun, and you will be challenged to find opportunities within failure. View full school
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Brookes Moscow is a next-generation international educational establishment in the heart of Russia. Brookes Moscow was founded by Brookes Education Group, a team of international educators with a shared desire to make high-quality education accessible to youth around the world. Through education, we aim to create a future filled with self-confident, lifelong learners who are connected and inspired to help others. We value innovation and welcome students into our interconnected educational network with campuses around the world and faculty who bring learning to life, challenging students to unlock and discover their innate potential. The 800-pupil capacity innovative Brookes Moscow International Baccalaureate® (IB) World Continuum School welcomes local and international students from age 2 to 18 to its campus! Brookes Moscow International Baccalaureate ® (IB) World Continuum School is an authorized IB World School for the PYP, MYP, and DP. This International School is fully authorized as an IB World School since June 2020. IB World Schools share a common philosophy and commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education – that we believe is important for our students. Key facts about Brookes Moscow International Baccalaureate ® (IB) World Continuum School: Highest academic standards and inquiry-based learning The only International Educational establishments in Moscow offering the full IB Programme (PYP, MYP, DP) 100% university acceptance rate (Brookes Education Group) Highly qualified expatriate and local teachers with years of experience all over the world English is the only language of instruction Individual learning approach A balanced level of homework assignments Global exchange programs: same curriculum, different culture and boarding experience with no extra cost Innovative technologies and secure modern facilities (built-in 2018) including indoor swimming pools Wide range of activities: Athletics, Chess, Dance, Fencing, Gymnastics, Robotics, Tennis, Art, Choir, Orchestra, Swimming, Basketball, Drama, Ballet, Volleyball, Entrepreneurship, etc. On-site delicious food service concerning the dietary, allergy, and religious needs Safe and secure school bus service (15+ routes) to meet transportation needs Strictly no personal mobile device policy during the school day Boarding (proposed September 2021). We embrace creativity, develop connections and build character to encourage our students to engage in the world and affect meaningful change. Our Vision A world of self-confident lifelong learners connected and inspired to help others. Our Mission Students are supported in a caring environment and given opportunities to learn about themselves and to take action in areas in which they are passionate. Our students and teachers come from diverse backgrounds and we connect globally with our other campuses to learn about the world, from the world. We inspire and teach students about global issues by connecting ideas and stories locally. We strive to use our environment as a tool and a canvas for learning and action. Our Values Through leadership challenges and opportunities, we help students discover their passion, develop their character, and understand their connection to others and society. We espouse creativity, build character and develop connections to deliver exceptional educational learning experiences View full school
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Brookes Saint Petersburg International School Brookes Saint Petersburg is a next-generation international educational establishment in the heart of the cultural capital of Russia. Brookes Saint Petersburg was founded by Brookes Education Group, a team of international educators with a shared desire to make high-quality education accessible to youth around the world. Through education, we aim to create a future filled with self-confident, lifelong learners who are connected and inspired to help others. The 250-pupil capacity historic Brookes Saint Petersburg International School welcomes local and international students from age 3 to 18 to its campus! Brookes Saint Petersburg International School is a candidate* school for the International Baccalaureate programs (PYP, MYP, DP). IB World Schools share a common philosophy and commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education – that we believe is important for our students. Key facts about Brookes Saint Petersburg International School: Highest academic standards and inquiry-based learning The only International Educational establishments in Saint Petersburg offering the full IB Programme (PYP, MYP, DP) 100% university acceptance rate (Brookes Education Group) Highly qualified expatriate and local teachers with years of experience all over the world English is the only language of instruction Individual learning approach A balanced level of homework assignments Global exchange programs: same curriculum, different culture and boarding experience with no extra cost On-site delicious food service concerning the dietary, allergy, and religious needs Strictly no personal mobile device policy during the school day A world of self-confident lifelong learners connected and inspired to help others. Students are supported in a caring environment and given opportunities to learn about themselves and to take action in areas in which they are passionate. Our students and teachers come from diverse backgrounds and we connect globally with our other campuses to learn about the world, from the world. We inspire and teach students about global issues by connecting ideas and stories locally. We strive to use our environment as a tool and a canvas for learning and action. Through leadership challenges and opportunities, we help students discover their passion, develop their character, and understand their connection to others and society. We espouse creativity, build character and develop connections to deliver exceptional educational learning experiences. View full school
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Brookes Westshore is a newly-built facility, providing classrooms that optimize learning with integrated technology, an innovative Makerspace, supported by caring teachers and staff. Brookes uses the International Baccalaureate as its platform for learning. Students are supported in a caring environment and given opportunities to learn about themselves and take action in areas they are passionate about. Our students and teachers come from diverse backgrounds, and we connect globally with our other campuses to learn about the world, from the world. We inspire and teach students about global issues by connecting ideas and stories locally. We strive to use our environment as a tool and a canvas for learning and action. Through leadership challenges and opportunities, we help students discover their passion, develop their character, and understand their connection to others and society. We espouse creativity, build character, and develop connections to deliver exceptional educational learning experiences. A world of self-confident lifelong learners connected and inspired to help others. Brookes Westshore was founded by Brookes Education Group, a team of international educators with a desire to make high-quality education accessible to youth worldwide. Through education, we aim to create a future filled with self-confident, lifelong learners who are connected and inspired to help others. We value innovation and welcome students into our interconnected educational network with campuses around the world and faculty who bring learning to life, challenging students to unlock and discover their innate potential. Every Brookes team member shares a unique contribution with our campus and our student body, always willing to go the extra mile to prioritize our students and deliver educational excellence. All of our staff are highly qualified, internationally experienced teachers and administrators. With one teacher to every ten students, you will receive personalized attention and growth. Nestled in the neighborhood of Royal Roads University, Brookes Westshore stems from the Brookes Education Group network, housing nine international schools globally. An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Brookes Westshore offers the full IB Diploma Programme (DP) and is currently a candidate school to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Small class sizes, engaging teachers, and a caring community support students in a personalized environment that develops their critical thinking skills and a passion for life-long learning. Students from Brookes have the opportunity to graduate with two diplomas: IB DP Diploma and the BC Dogwood Diploma. At Brookes, we empower and provide students with the tools to pursue their dreams. Be Brookes. With a backyard filled with towering fir trees, a sparkling creek, and clean air, our location presents plenty of opportunity for biological and environmental study and the ability to personalize our Streamkeepers stewardship program. Students are supported in a caring environment and given opportunities to learn about themselves and to take action in areas in which they are passionate. Our students and teachers come from diverse backgrounds, and we connect globally with our other campuses to learn about the world, from the world. We inspire and teach students about global issues by connecting ideas and stories locally. We strive to use our environment as a tool and a canvas for learning and action. A world of self-confident lifelong learners connected and inspired to help others. Through leadership challenges and opportunities, we help students discover their passion, develop their character, and understand their connection to others and society. We espouse creativity, build character, and develop connections to deliver exceptional educational learning experiences. The IB programs offer an academic approach with an unprecedented emphasis on personal development, equipping you well for post-secondary education and life beyond Brookes. You will be motivated to drive your learning. Before you know it, you will be trailblazing the path to your success at university and beyond. In classrooms with students and teachers from around the globe, you will be encouraged to view the world through a culturally inclusive lens. You will focus on your academic, social, and emotional skills, graduating with a well-rounded character and a stable foundation for learning. You will be better prepared to navigate the university's demanding academic requirements with advanced planning, time-management, and study skills. Your high school credits could be applied to first-year university studies with well-planned classes—saving you as much as one year's tuition. With an interactive, personalized, supportive environment, learning will feel more fun, and you will be challenged to find opportunities within failure. -
Brookes Saint Petersburg International School Brookes Saint Petersburg is a next-generation international educational establishment in the heart of the cultural capital of Russia. Brookes Saint Petersburg was founded by Brookes Education Group, a team of international educators with a shared desire to make high-quality education accessible to youth around the world. Through education, we aim to create a future filled with self-confident, lifelong learners who are connected and inspired to help others. The 250-pupil capacity historic Brookes Saint Petersburg International School welcomes local and international students from age 3 to 18 to its campus! Brookes Saint Petersburg International School is a candidate* school for the International Baccalaureate programs (PYP, MYP, DP). IB World Schools share a common philosophy and commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education – that we believe is important for our students. Key facts about Brookes Saint Petersburg International School: Highest academic standards and inquiry-based learning The only International Educational establishments in Saint Petersburg offering the full IB Programme (PYP, MYP, DP) 100% university acceptance rate (Brookes Education Group) Highly qualified expatriate and local teachers with years of experience all over the world English is the only language of instruction Individual learning approach A balanced level of homework assignments Global exchange programs: same curriculum, different culture and boarding experience with no extra cost On-site delicious food service concerning the dietary, allergy, and religious needs Strictly no personal mobile device policy during the school day A world of self-confident lifelong learners connected and inspired to help others. Students are supported in a caring environment and given opportunities to learn about themselves and to take action in areas in which they are passionate. Our students and teachers come from diverse backgrounds and we connect globally with our other campuses to learn about the world, from the world. We inspire and teach students about global issues by connecting ideas and stories locally. We strive to use our environment as a tool and a canvas for learning and action. Through leadership challenges and opportunities, we help students discover their passion, develop their character, and understand their connection to others and society. We espouse creativity, build character and develop connections to deliver exceptional educational learning experiences. -
Brookes Moscow is a next-generation international educational establishment in the heart of Russia. Brookes Moscow was founded by Brookes Education Group, a team of international educators with a shared desire to make high-quality education accessible to youth around the world. Through education, we aim to create a future filled with self-confident, lifelong learners who are connected and inspired to help others. We value innovation and welcome students into our interconnected educational network with campuses around the world and faculty who bring learning to life, challenging students to unlock and discover their innate potential. The 800-pupil capacity innovative Brookes Moscow International Baccalaureate® (IB) World Continuum School welcomes local and international students from age 2 to 18 to its campus! Brookes Moscow International Baccalaureate ® (IB) World Continuum School is an authorized IB World School for the PYP, MYP, and DP. This International School is fully authorized as an IB World School since June 2020. IB World Schools share a common philosophy and commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education – that we believe is important for our students. Key facts about Brookes Moscow International Baccalaureate ® (IB) World Continuum School: Highest academic standards and inquiry-based learning The only International Educational establishments in Moscow offering the full IB Programme (PYP, MYP, DP) 100% university acceptance rate (Brookes Education Group) Highly qualified expatriate and local teachers with years of experience all over the world English is the only language of instruction Individual learning approach A balanced level of homework assignments Global exchange programs: same curriculum, different culture and boarding experience with no extra cost Innovative technologies and secure modern facilities (built-in 2018) including indoor swimming pools Wide range of activities: Athletics, Chess, Dance, Fencing, Gymnastics, Robotics, Tennis, Art, Choir, Orchestra, Swimming, Basketball, Drama, Ballet, Volleyball, Entrepreneurship, etc. On-site delicious food service concerning the dietary, allergy, and religious needs Safe and secure school bus service (15+ routes) to meet transportation needs Strictly no personal mobile device policy during the school day Boarding (proposed September 2021). We embrace creativity, develop connections and build character to encourage our students to engage in the world and affect meaningful change. Our Vision A world of self-confident lifelong learners connected and inspired to help others. Our Mission Students are supported in a caring environment and given opportunities to learn about themselves and to take action in areas in which they are passionate. Our students and teachers come from diverse backgrounds and we connect globally with our other campuses to learn about the world, from the world. We inspire and teach students about global issues by connecting ideas and stories locally. We strive to use our environment as a tool and a canvas for learning and action. Our Values Through leadership challenges and opportunities, we help students discover their passion, develop their character, and understand their connection to others and society. We espouse creativity, build character and develop connections to deliver exceptional educational learning experiences
