INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
Joining from
Overseas
A Global Community of Fearless Thinkers
We welcome students from around the world.
Oxford High School holds a UKVI Licence, allowing us to support study visa applications for eligible international pupils.
Joining us from Overseas
Oxford High School welcomes students from around the world.
Located in the heart of Oxford, a city known for its diversity, culture, and academic excellence, our school offers a globally connected, personally supportive environment where international pupils thrive.
Whether relocating to the UK or joining our Homestay programme, international students are fully supported from day one. We’re experienced in helping pupils settle in, succeed academically, and feel at home.
Are you ready to begin your journey with Oxford High School GDST?
International Student Applications
How to Apply
Please indicate on your application if a visa is required. The application process mirrors that of domestic students, with assessments in English, Maths, and Verbal Reasoning.
Assessment Options
If your daughter is unable to attend in person, we may be able to arrange remote assessments or examinations at an approved location.
Visiting Us
We encourage families visiting the UK to contact us to arrange a school visit at a mutually convenient time. Please get in touch via admissions@oxf.gdst.net to arrange your visit.
Homestay: a family based alternative to boarding
Living with a family in Oxford
Looking for a more personal and immersive way to study in Oxford? Oxford High School GDST offers a Homestay option for international pupils; a warm, family-based alternative to traditional boarding. Students live with trusted host families in or around Oxford, experiencing everyday British life in a safe and supportive home environment.
It’s a unique opportunity to feel at home while studying abroad.
Learn more about how Homestay works and the guardianship partners we trust.
Why Oxford?
Oxford, famously known as the City of Dreaming Spires, offers an exceptional environment for students from around the world. It’s a place where academic tradition meets modern student life, creating a truly inspiring setting to live and learn. What makes Oxford so special?
Academic excellence: home to one of the world’s most prestigious universities, Oxford is steeped in a culture of learning, ambition, and intellectual curiosity.
Safe and welcoming: with its compact layout and friendly atmosphere, Oxford is easy to navigate and ideal for students settling into a new country.
Vibrant student life: from museums and theatres to sports clubs and cafés, the city offers a rich mix of cultural and social experiences.
Global community: Oxford attracts people from all over the world, making it a diverse and inclusive place where international students feel at home.
Great connections: just an hour from London, Oxford provides easy access to the UK’s capital and beyond, opening up even more opportunities for exploration and enrichment.
Oxford isn’t just a place to study, it’s a place to grow, connect, and be inspired.
