Admission Enquiries
We welcome applicants from both the UK and overseas who are attracted by and would benefit from a pre-university experience via a quintessentially Oxbridge-style tutorial method of teaching and a breadth of academic and extra-curricular opportunities, which Oxford has to offer.
In order to apply, please complete an online enquiry form on our website or send your request via email to our Admissions Secretary ([email protected]). Please also attach copies of any recent academic reports or exam results with translation in English (where applicable).
Your application will be reviewed, and further information may be requested where necessary.
After an assessment of your previous academic progress, the College will interview you in Oxford or set up an online Zoom/Microsoft Teams interview, which will be with the Principal and/or member(s) of our Academic team.
How to Apply?
In order to apply, please complete the online enquiry form on our website or send your request via email to our Admissions Secretary ([email protected]). Please also attach copies of any recent academic reports or exam results with translation in English (where applicable).
Your application will be reviewed, and further information may be requested where necessary.
After an assessment of your academic background, the College will interview you in Oxford or set up an online Zoom/Microsoft Teams interview, which will be with the Principal and/or member(s) of our Academic team.
We would recommend that if at all practical you visit the College for your interview to have a tour and meet a member of the Academic or Welfare teams.
When to Apply?
Although, the main intake takes place in September and January, the personalised nature of the tutorial system at Cherwell College means that students may join the College and embark upon their studies at any point in the academic year, subject to availability of places. This is somewhat unique as the vast majority of UK schools have September start dates and only offer mid-term enrolment in exceptional circumstances.
For non-UK passport holders, please bear in mind that there may be an additional visa application process to go through, which may take anything between 3 months to a few weeks, depending on your individual situation, nationality and country of residence. Please check our International Admissions page for more information.
WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION CRITERIA?
Each individual application is treated on its own merits. The College recognises that the student’s previous academic record may not be an accurate reflection of their true potential. Hence, if your educational journey has not been straightforward, you would be expected to ‘present your case’ and explain any gaps in education or where you have fallen short of the desired grades in previous examinations.
For international students, whose English is not their native language, there are minimum English language requirement depending on the length and type of programme they are applying. For detailed guidance,
For competitive programmes, the College may also require applicants to sit subject-specific academic evaluation.
Important Information
Although, the main intake for full-time academic programmes takes place in September and January, the personalised nature of the tutorial system at Cherwell College means that students may join the College and embark upon their studies at any point in the academic year, subject to availability of places.
The situation is slightly different for our short-term programmes such as Easter Revision and Summer Courses which run annually at specific times during the year.
This section provides you with more information on specific dates for some short-term courses, and main intake dates for full-time programmes.
Pecific Guidance for International Students
Cherwell College is proud to maintain cultural diversity and attract students from all over the world to join our education community.
We appreciate that some students may be completely new to the country and have little knowledge of the British education system and therefore would require additional guidance to select the appropriate programme of study and navigate through the admission and then visa application process (in some cases). Whereas, others might have already had prior experience of applying to UK schools and colleges and therefore are well-versed on the common requirements.
For these purposes, we have identified some of the simple steps to follow if you are interested in applying to Cherwell College.
Step 1: How To Apply?
As an initial step, international students interested about applying to the College are requested to submit the online enquiry form, located at the bottom of this webpage or under the Contact Us section.
Please fill in all the sections of the enquiry form accurately, especially the contact information (email and telephone number). If you are not sure about the type of programme to apply for or which programme of study is the most suitable for you, please check our Learning page for more information on some of our full-time and short-term academic programmes. You can also obtain additional information about the programmes offered and specific admission requirements by contacting our Admission Secretary [email protected]
Step 2: When To Apply?
Although, the main intake takes place in September and January, the personalised nature of the tutorial system at Cherwell College means that students may join the College and embark upon their studies at any point in the academic year, subject to availability of places. This is somewhat unique as the vast majority of UK schools have September start dates and only offer mid-term enrolment in exceptional circumstances.
For non-UK passport holders, please bear in mind that there may be an additional visa application process to go through, which may take anything between 3 months to a few weeks, depending on your individual situation, nationality and country of residence. You will be offered guidance and support on visa requirements in your specific case which can vary depending on your age, length of programme and whether you have previously been a student in the UK. Cherwell College is a registered Tier 4 sponsor with Home Office/UK Visas & Immigration, which means it is accredited to admit international students for short-term and full-time academic programmes.
Step 3: Interview
Following the receipt of your enquiry form and most recent academic reports from your current place of study (with English translation where appropriate), the Admission Secretary will liaise with you to arrange time for an interview .
We will interview you in Oxford or set up an online Zoom/Microsoft Teams interview with the Principal or another member of the Academic Team.
The interview is intended for us to check your English language proficiency, find out about your academic and extra-curricular interests, future aspirations and discuss the most appropriate programme of study in your particular case.
It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and find out more about the College.
Step 4: After the Interview
If it is deemed appropriate, you may be requested to undergo further academic assessments or submit further documentation. For instance:
Step 5: Offer of Place
Following a successful interview and further evaluation (where applicable), you will be issued an offer of place, this can be an unconditional or a conditional offer, subject you satisfying certain criteria i.e. obtaining a minimum in an IELTS test or attending a pre-sessional programme at the College prior to commencing your main programme of study.
Uk Visa Applications
As a general rule, all non-UK passport holders will require a student visa if their programme of study is more than 6 months in duration.
The type of visa will depend on your age and the programme you are enrolled for.
We recommend to visit gov.uk website to check if your need a UK visa: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
The College has a dedicated student visa adviser who will be able to provide guidance to individual applicants.
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