Address: Course locations vary, but can include d’Overbroeck’s and St Edward’s School, both in Oxford, as well as online course delivery
Website: oxss.co.uk
Founded: 1997
Number of Pupils: Course numbers vary
Ages: 14-19
Fees: Set fees are available for GCSE/IGCSE and A level/IB tuition; the course fees vary depending on the course, e.g. per day fees for the half term and per week fees, day only or residential for easter and summer. Look out for early bird booking discounts. Per hour fees are also available for bespoke one-to-one rear-round Online tuition
Managing Director: Nick Strugnell
Entrance Procedure: Open to application for students of all levels, for GCSE, IGCSE, IB and A level
Contact: Admissions team; [email protected]
Socials: Oxford Science Studies – Official Page | Oxford | Facebook | Oxford Science Studies (@oxford_science_studies) • Instagram photos and videos
The Curriculum
A student-led approach, whereby the student can lead the tutor as to the specific topics and areas that they would like to cover. Students note on application the subject and in some cases paper for focus.
Games & The Arts
Oxford Science Studies offers an evening entertainment programme on its easter and summer residential courses. This involves a schedule of activities, such as a walking tour of Oxford or visit from a magician.
Pastoral Care
The administration team is available to assist, handing over to their residential manager and team of house parents and evening entertainment members in the evenings of the residential courses. The teams have appropriate first aid and safeguarding training and are on hand to assist with any issues.
Company Philosophy
Oxford Science Studies’ mission statement is to provide relevant and valuable revision learning experiences that are specific to each student’s need; to help them in their academic journey and to pursue their life goals.
Outstanding Characteristics
- Revision Course specialists since 1997
- Student-led approach
- Friendly learning environment
- Test and teach method, allowing for focus on content and exam practice
- Small class sizes, maximum six students
- Ability to focus on more than one subject per course – up to three per week at easter
- Bespoke timetable offerings, allowing students to choose a course to suit them
