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Welcome to Oxford International College, Oxford

About Oxford International College (OIC).

UK's Top Performing Sixth Form College.

Oxford International College is the top performing Sixth Form college in the UK. In 2019, the college earned the top slot in the UK Independent Schools League table after it's students achieved record A-level results. 

Located just a short walk from Oxford city centre, Oxford Spires hosts a summer vacation course at the college, which combines English lessons with getting to know the historic city of Oxford. 

 

 

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Courses

Summer vacation courses: 28 June - 16 August 2026 for ages 12 - 17 years

Welcoming Sunday and Monday arrivals.

Combine learning English with activities and excursions. This course is suitable for international students who wish to have a taste of living and studying in Oxford and who enjoy having a certain level of independence. 

 

Sample timetable for 2026

OIC SAMPLE 2026.pdf

 

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Location: Central Oxford, Oxfordshire

The OIC campus is in an excellent location - within a short walk  you will find a great selection of cafes,  restaurants, shops and parks. 

 

  • Short walk from Oxford city centre.
  • Just footsteps away from the college are a good choice of restaurants and bistros serving lunches & dinners. On the Cowley Road near the Hall of Residence there are a large number of lively food outlets frequented by students. . 
  • Look beyond Oxford's spires and impressive history and you'll find a buzzing student community - almost a quarter of the Oxford population are students.
  • Access to: Oxford, London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bristol, Bath and The Cotswolds. 

 

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Accommodation and Facilities

When you enrol in the summer vacation course at OIC, you can fully immerse yourself in campus life by staying in one of the boarding houses just a five-minute walk from the college.

                                                                                                                                              

  • Twin ensuite study bedrooms                                                                                                          
  • Separate boys and girls boarding houses
  • Sociable common rooms. 
  • Laundry facilities available. 
  • Bed linens provided and changed weekly (towels not provided).
  • All meals prepared and served in the school dining hall. 
  • Free Wi-Fi on campus.
  • Located just a 5-minute walk from the college.

 

 Summer field hall  

 

Spires Plus

Spires Plus Options at OIC gives students the opportunity to benefit from six hours per week of additional learning. For 2026 offering: Entrepreneurship, intensive English, Public speaking, and STEAM

All our Spires Plus Options take place in the afternoon during the hours of 2pm - 4pm. 

 

Spires Plus

 

 

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