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Why Oxford?

Education
  • Oldest University in the English-speaking world
  • Ranked in the global top 3 universities
  • Forefront of scholarship, research and discovery for centuries
  • Close links between Oxford boarding schools and university academics
Culture
  • Compact easy-to-navigate city
  • Academic, cultural and social opportunities
  • Daily lectures and talks
  • Nationally important museums and art galleries
  • Several theatres
  • Rich architectural history
Exploring the UK
  • At the centre of national transport networks
  • An hour from London
  • London Oxford airport, major trainlines and main motorways
  • Blenheim Palace, Windsor Castle and the Cotswolds within easy reach
Natural beauty
  • Perfect spot at the confluence of the Rivers Thames and Cherwell
  • Riverside walks, boat trips and punting
  • Surrounded by beautiful countryside
  • Plenty of city centre green spaces
Top calibre teachers
  • Oxford is an attractive city to work in
  • Large number of applications for teaching posts in the city
  • Schools are able to recruit and retain the highest calibre teaching staff
Film sets
  • The city’s rich architectural heritage is popular with film directors. The city has featured in many TV shows and films including:
  • Inspector Morse
  • Lewis
  • Harry Potter
  • Golden Compass

 

 

  • Dragon School
  • Headington School
  • Rye St Antony
  • Summer Fields
  • St Edward’s School
  • Wychwood School

Useful Oxford Links

University of Oxford
Ashmolean
Visit Oxfordshire site
Oxford train station
Oxford Tube
Oxford Bus Company
Oxford Airport
Malmaison
The Randolph Hotel

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