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Oxford International High School

Academics

Learning that goes deep, and stays kind.

Our curriculum is broad and demanding, and our classrooms are calm. Children learn to think clearly, write well and enjoy being stretched.

Three principles in every classroom.

  • Depth over speed

    Long lesson blocks and fewer subjects at a time let children go further into an idea before moving on.

  • Teaching that responds

    Teachers adjust to what each class needs, with support for children who need it and stretch for those who are ready.

  • Assessment that informs

    Regular, low-pressure feedback tells families where a child is and what comes next.

One school, four stages.

Each stage is gentle about what it asks and generous in what it offers.

  • Nursery to UKG

    Early Years

    Learning begins with wonder. Days are built around story, song, play and plenty of time outdoors.

  • Grades 1 to 5

    Primary

    Curiosity gets structure. Children gain confidence in the fundamentals and begin asking bigger questions.

  • Grades 6 to 8

    Middle School

    A time of change handled with care. Mentoring, choice and challenge help young people find their feet.

  • Grades 9 and 10

    Secondary

    Careful preparation for the important years ahead, alongside the independence and judgement that last a lifetime.

More about how we teach

  • Curriculum

    Families should never have to wonder whether the education is good enough. We build, review and teach our curriculum so that it stands with the best in our community.

  • Teaching methodology

    Good teaching is mostly good attention. This is what that looks like in our classrooms.

Sit in on a lesson.

The clearest picture of how we teach is a classroom in session. We would be glad to show you.