Cherwell College Oxford

St George's Mansion Oxford OX1 2AR
12-18 Years

Description

Based in the heart of Oxford, Cherwell College is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for students aged between 12 and 18 years of age.

Facilities

Every extra-curricular event is intended to spark curiosity and engage the students in developing knowledge and interest in a broad range of subjects not necessarily related to their main disciplines, but which are vitally important to provide an all-round education and erudition to prepare for a fulfilling life in the ever-changing world they find themselves part of.

Features

Things to note

  • The workshops are intended for students interested in exploring the art of debating and public speaking. These bi-weekly introductory workshops are run each Michaelmas (Autumn) Term by experienced Oxford Union debaters specifically for Cherwell students.
  • Throughout the academic year, a variety of school trips are run, including educational tours to London, Warwick Castle, Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, Cardiff Castle, Blenheim Palace as well as visits to local Oxford museums and theatres.
  • Students of Cherwell have an option to become members of local gyms and pursue personalised fitness programmes. During the evenings after study, sporting activities such as badminton, football, basketball, pool, chess, board games are available. The College has its own exercise/gym room for boarding students.
  • Throughout each academic year, the College encourages interested students to establish Science, Literary, Languages, and Current Affairs Clubs with weekly meetings and mid-termly presentations on a research topic or an area of interest.

Extra Curricular

Please check the school website link for details.

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

They 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 website or send your request via email to 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 Academic team. Cherwell College welcomes students from all corners of the world, who add an invaluable diversity to the student cohort. However, there may be a few additional hoops to jump if you are a non-UK passport holder, hence, timely applications are encouraged.

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