Whatever your child’s talents and passions, we’ll embrace them at d’Overbroeck’s. Here, every student is empowered to do what they love, enjoy new adventures, and realise their personal and academic aspirations for the future.
Exclusive collaborations with boundary-pushing organisations like The Juilliard School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) make our school a truly unique place to learn, while life-changing trips to Tanzania, Switzerland, and New York develop confidence and independence, and give our students a global perspective. More than 50 co-curricular clubs ensure there really is an activity for everyone, too.
Exclusive collaborations with The Juilliard School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) enhance our students’ school experience, both in and beyond the classroom.
Performing arts are so much more than what is seen on stage. They encourage self-expression and self-awareness, as well the development of empathy, confidence and cultural exploration. Our collaboration with Juilliard, the world-renowned performing arts school, combined with our outstanding dance, drama, and music programmes, inspires our students’ creativity, team-work and resilience.
The Juilliard School is recognised around the world as a leader in the performing arts; our exclusive collaboration with them harnesses their expertise and experience to create an arts programme that both inspires our students and sparks their passion to pursue their talents and interests.
Our incredible citizenship trip to Arusha, Tanzania teaches students about global responsibility and sustainability, and the important role we play in looking after our planet. Working with locals on a variety of projects, students develop a sense of independence, increase their understanding of the world, and learn the importance of being part of a community.
The personal challenge expedition in Les Martinets, Switzerland, encourages our students to push themselves to their limits. Set in the beautiful Swiss Alps, students hike through the mountains and take on a series of challenges. Students also learn important skills – like cooking and working together under pressure – while creating treasured memories that will stay with them forever.
From outdoor activities to subject-specific field trips, our residential programme builds independence, increases confidence and self-esteem, and develops leadership skills.
Trips include our Year 7 and 8 outward bounds excursion, where students tackle physical challenges and work together as a team. Our sports camps – including Year 7-11 netball and football residentials in Shropshire – give students the opportunity to compete against other schools.
Classroom learning comes to life on immersive adventures across the world. Our business and economics students head to Wall Street to see the New York Stock Exchange in action, while aspiring artists visit Venice to view some of the world’s great works in situ. Our history students explore Europe and beyond, too, including expeditions to World War II sites.
Our students enjoy a wide range of educational, cultural, and social activities in the local area.
We’re ideally positioned to make the most of everything Oxford has to offer, including world-class museums, galleries, and theatres. Your child can also attend lectures at the Saïd Business School, pursue sporting passions in the University of Oxford’s world-class facilities, and explore local nature reserves.
As part of our commitment to the community, our students regularly visit local care homes, where they sing for the residents and take part in craft activities.
For our boarders, weekends are filled with fun-packed activities. These range from theme parks and zorbing to cultural trips to London and Bath.
At d’Overbroeck’s, your child’s health and happiness will always come first. Our community is like a family, where we celebrate difference and individuality, and provide a safe environment that enables every student to be themselves.
Led by our dedicated Director of Pastoral Care and Wellbeing – who is supported by counsellors, student mentors, Directors of Study, the school nurse, and boarding staff – we create a strong team around each student. This ensures every child has the care, tools, and holistic support they need to look after their physical and emotional health.
Ideally located among the towering spires, university buildings, and green spaces of north Oxford, our sites will inspire your child to believe anything is possible.
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STUDENTS ACTING WITH PURPOSE AND PASSION
Our students are a genuine force for good, who proactively take the lead, act with purpose and passion, and work with friends to tackle pressing issues.
Empowered by our outward-looking community, your child will raise money and awareness for the causes that matter to them, whether that’s collecting essential supplies for a foodbank or organising a book drive for a local children’s charity. They’ll also drive inclusion, improvement, and innovation across our campuses, giving their friends a voice through our Student Council. And through our Model United Nations group, charitable projects overseas, and our Global Campus platform, they’ll learn about the challenges facing our planet – and work on solutions to effect real change.