St Edward's School
International School in Oxford
Quick answer
St Edward's School offers a multi-track IB and British programme, with a 163-year track record in Oxford. Well-suited to premium-budget and boarding families. Tuition of $47,598–$47,598/year is in line with Oxford averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $47,598–$47,598/yr published in GBP, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: Ages 13 to 18 school day starts at 8.00am.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
800
Available
1863
IBO
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
About St Edward's School
Founded in 1863, St Edward’s is an exceptional co-educational boarding and day school set in 100 leafy green acres in Oxford, the educational capital of the world.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $47,598 – $47,598 |
| Annual tuition (GBP) | 47598-47598 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $49,548(+4%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $51,048 |
| Cost position in Oxford | 83th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
IB Diploma, IGCSE, A Levels
In 2024, the results for A Level and IB candidates were strong across the board. At A Level, 46% of the results were A*A, and nearly 80% were at A* to B. In the IB, 47% of the results were at 7 and 6 level (equivalent to A*A) and over 80% at 7 to 5 (equivalent to A* to B). The GCSEs and Pathways and Perspectives results were equally strong, with nearly 60% of pupils achieving grades 9 to 7.
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Mandarin
The Learning Support Department is responsible for leading on and ensuring the provision of support for pupils with SEND, both through direct support of pupils and their parents and indirectly through its teaching staff.
Learning Support Department
8.00am – School finishes at either 6.30pm or 9.00pm, depending on pupils’ preference and their activities outside the classroom.
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