A Family Where Every Student Belongs
The d’Overbroeck’s boarding community is like a family. Here, we embrace individuality and celebrate uniqueness, and create a relaxed yet stimulating environment where everyone can be themselves. Living with us also means academic support, exciting activities, and friendship are available every single day.
At our boarding school in Oxford, your child will:
- Receive round-the-clock care from our dedicated house parents.
- Live in comfortable houses set in beautiful surroundings.
- Benefit from the highest academic standards.
- Enjoy weekend trips and activities that enrich their experience.
- Make lifelong friends from around the world.
Boarding at the international school
Our diverse family of international boarders live in one of four comfortable houses. Students share social areas where they can relax with friends, watch films, and play games. Your child will also benefit from supported study periods in the evening.
Boarding in The Sixth Form
Boarding with us in Sixth Form offers an increased level of freedom and independence. Our students live in one of three houses – Islip, St Aldates, or Westway – or with one of our brilliant host families. We offer weekly (Sunday to Thursday) and termly boarding options.
Our Boarding Houses
St. Aldates
- Situated in the centre of Oxford City
- 30 minutes by bus to the Sixth Form buildings at 333 Banbury Road (public transport)
- 50 students
- All single rooms en-suite
- Separate girls and boys floors in the house
- Two resident houseparents
- Communal facilities include common room, kitchens and dining area, laundry room
- Laundry room for personal laundry. Bed linen is provided and washed out of house
- Study period Monday to Thursday evenings 7 – 9pm
- Bicycle storage
- There is a school nurse in case anyone feels unwell
- Breakfast and dinner provided at school; students can opt-in for lunch
- Wi-fi access throughout the House
- Curfew 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 11pm on Friday & Saturday
- Bed time/House Quiet 10.15pm Sunday to Thursday and 11.15pm Friday and Saturday
- Free time to sign out of the House after 9pm and at weekends
- We are not able to accommodate students at d’Overbroeck’s during half terms and holidays. Student guardians are asked to make arrangements for these occasions
Hayfield
- Lovely typical large Oxford house
- Single and twin rooms - all with shared bathroom facilities
- Separate boys’ and girls’ sides of the house with a communal area connecting the two
- A 10-minute walk from the International School at 111 Banbury Road, and a 3-minute walk from the Sixth Form at 333 Banbury Road
- Students eat all meals at the school
- Communal facilities include common room, dining room, kitchen area, large garden and laundry room
- Study periods Monday to Thursday evenings at 7pm
- Bicycle storage
- All rooms have Wi-Fi access throughout the house
- Students cannot stay at any time outside the usual school term. Student guardians are required to make arrangements for these occasions
Islip
- A new, purpose-built building
- 60 students
- All twin rooms en-suite
- Separate girls and boys sides of the house with a communal area connecting the two
- A residential Head of House supported by a boarding assistant
- Communal facilities include common room, kitchen, dining area and terrace
- Laundry room for personal laundry. Bed linen is provided and washed out of house
- Study period Monday to Thursday evenings 7 – 9pm
- Located directly opposite the Sixth Form buildings at 333 Banbury Road
- Bicycle storage
- Breakfast and dinner provided at school; students can opt-in for lunch
- Wi-fi access throughout the House
- Curfew 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 11pm on Friday & Saturday
- Bed time/House Quiet 10.15pm Sunday to Thursday and 11.15pm Friday and Saturday
- Free time to sign out of the House after 9pm and at weekends
- We are not able to accommodate students at d’Overbroeck’s during half terms and holidays. Student guardians are asked to make arrangements for these occasions
Nash
- Lovely typical Oxford large house
- Located opposite the International School buildings at 111 Banbury Road
- 18 students, single sex
- Twin rooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Students eat all meals at the school
- Communal facilities include common room, dining area, kitchen, large garden and laundry room
- Bicycle storage
- All rooms have wi-fi access
- Study period Monday to Thursday evenings at 7pm
- Set curfew appropriate for the student’s age Sunday to Thursday, an hour later on Friday & Saturday
- Ten minutes walk from the centre of Oxford
- 2 minutes by bus to 333 Banbury Road (public transport)
- Students cannot stay at any time outside the usual school term. Student guardians are required to make arrangements for these occasions
St. Phillips
- Located in a lovely Old Priory, outside the city in beautiful countryside
- 15 minutes by bus to the International School buildings at 111 Banbury Road (school bus provided)
- 53 students
- Most rooms are single and twin; all with shared bathroom facilities. One room of 4.
- Separate girls and boys sides in the house
- Communal facilities include common rooms, classrooms and large outside spaces
- Study period Monday to Thursday evenings at 7pm
- Students eat all meals at the school
- Wi-fi access throughout the House
- There is a school nurse in case anyone feels unwell
- Set curfew appropriate for the student’s age Sunday to Thursday, an hour later on Friday & Saturday
- Students cannot stay at any time outside the usual school term. Student guardians are required to make arrangements for these occasions
Westway
- 3 floors in newly built modern block
- 49 students, mixed gender
- Upper and Lower Sixth Form students
- Single studio flats with ensuite bathroom and personal cooking facilities
- Common room on each floor
- Located in new shopping centre with shops and restaurants on door step
- 10 minutes from train station and 15 minutes to city centre
- School bus provided Monday to Friday in the morning to take students to the Sixth Form at 333 Banbury Road
- Bus pass provided to all students for free Oxford bus travel
- Students eat in school Monday to Friday
- Study period Monday to Thursday evenings 7 – 9pm (Year 12 only)
- Staff on duty 24 hours a day
- WiFi throughout the accommodation
- Laundry room for personal laundry. Bed linen is provided and washed out of house
- Students cannot stay at any time outside the usual school term. Student guardians are required to make arrangements for these occasions.
Wyvill
- Located only 15 minutes’ walk from Oxford city centre
- 25 male students living in pods
- Each pod has 5 or 6 students who share a communal space where they can prepare snacks, and laundry facilities
- Mostly single rooms with shared bathrooms
- Students eat all meals at the school
- A residential Head of House supported by a Boarding Assistant
- Study period Monday to Thursday evenings at 7pm
- Set curfew appropriate for the student’s age Sunday to Thursday, an hour later on Friday & Saturday
- School bus every day take students to school (10 minute bus journey)
- All rooms have wi-fi access
- Bicycle storage
- Students cannot stay at any time outside the usual school term. Student guardians are required to make arrangements for these occasions
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