Why Oxford?

Oxford is known internationally for the highest quality study and learning. The first university in the English-speaking world, Oxford has been at the forefront of scholarship, research and discovery for centuries. Today this world-class institution sits at the heart of a city synonymous with excellence in education. The city is also home to a collection of some of the finest schools in the country.

Excellent schools

Oxford offers a choice of premier independent schools for girls and boys to cover a whole education from age 3 to 18. Many offer boarding options and welcome children from all over the country and around the world for their preparatory and senior school years. Not only do pupils of all ages benefit from excellent schooling, they also enjoy the advantage of Oxford’s exceptional academic and cultural resources. The city’s renowned museums and galleries, libraries and architecture provide a unique learning environment; Oxford’s scientific innovation and diverse programme of theatre, music and art offer inspiration and enrichment.

Within easy reach of London and at the centre of national transport networks, Oxford is a great location. A sophisticated modern city surrounded by beautiful countryside, it offers metropolitan advantages and spacious, green surroundings. It also offers families an outstanding choice of schools to suit their children and a range of attractive boarding options.

An Inspiring City

It is not difficult to see why Oxford is one of the most popular destinations in the UK. Attractively situated at the confluence of the Thames and the Cherwell, a position which affords opportunities for riverside walks, river cruises and punting, Oxford is not only within easy reach of London and Heathrow, but is also just a short distance from other well known tourist attractions such as the Cotswolds, Warwick Castle and Stonehenge.

This ancient university town offers, within a small area, beautiful college buildings which enable the visitor to imagine themselves to be in another age. Many of these buildings may be seen during a walk along what has been described as “the most beautiful High Street in the world” and the visitor will soon come to appreciate the words of Matthew Arnold who was prompted to write “and that sweet city with her dreaming spires, needs not June for beauty’s heightening”.

There is also the magical side of Oxford, created by writers such as CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and Lewis Carroll, and more recently by Colin Dexter and JK Rowling. Here the experiences of Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter and Inspector Morse may be shared in many locations, and the film and television cameras are an additional attraction for many tourists.

Oxford is also home to a vibrant multicultural community which is reflected not least in the amazing variety of restaurants from every corner of the world. For film, theatre and music lovers there is also a variety of interesting venues.

Time spent in Oxford is both an enriching educational and cultural experience, which will provide unforgettable memories.