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We have been leading the way since 1999 as the trusted in-house Oxbridge applications support to many of the UK's highest-achieving schools. We work in partnership with schools across the UK and internationally to provide the specialist preparation your students need, and the training your staff need to guide them.

Around 90% of our school clients rebook year-on-year, with 97% of our school students feeling that they benefited from our additional support on top of their school's guidance.

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"I have used Oxbridge Applications with many students over the years. Their contribution has seen our Oxbridge offers at Surbiton High triple in recent years — when most independent schools are seeing their offers go in the opposite direction."

Terry McDermott, Surbiton High School

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We support schools and students in Year 9 through to Year 13 with a range of events that cover everything from choosing a course and university, writing a personal statement, and navigating the admissions tests and tackling the interview. We offer:

Aspiring to Oxbridge Talks

The talk will cover all elements of the Oxbridge application – in particular, how to prepare effectively for the rigours of the application process.

This talk is suitable for students and parents to attend and it can cover any of the following:

  • Choosing a subject, a university and a college
  • An overview of what makes Oxbridge different
  • A-Level choice and how this maps on to course choice
  • The importance of GCSEs in the admissions process
  • Early preparation, including wider reading/research and work experience

Aspiring to Oxbridge Talks

Our Aspiring to Oxbridge Talks are suitable for students from Years 10 to 12 and their parents. The talk covers all aspects of the application process, ending with a Q&A session to give all attendees the chance to ask any questions they may have.

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Teacher Training Workshops

Our Teacher Training Workshops, available both in-school and online, are led by our Oxbridge-graduate Senior Consultants. The workshops will allow the staff in charge of providing Oxbridge application support to be aware of any changes that have been or are being made to the UCAS or Oxbridge process.

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Teacher Training Workshops

The training, led by the Head of Schools at Oxbridge Applications, can cover:

  • Supporting students on deciding on the course and university that is right for them
  • The application process as a whole
  • What Admissions Tutors are looking for in potential candidates
  • How to ensure that the students are exploring the subjects in the right way
  • What makes that specific subject group interview different, and what skills are Tutors looking for
  • Personal statements- how they differ between subjects

Personal Statement Workshops

The personal statement workshops will help students develop their understanding of how to write an effective personal statement for their subject.

  • Three different workshops, of which students attend one depending on their subject choice:
    • Arts and Humanities
    • Social Sciences
    • Maths and Sciences

A workbook for students filled with activities to help them plan their personal statement. Available as a standalone event, or can be followed by in-person personal checks

Personal Statement Workshops

An interactive personal statement workshop, led by a senior Oxbridge consultant, outlining the mechanics of writing a personal statement including how to talk about further reading and work experience.

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Admissions Test Course

Our Admissions Test Course trains students in the skills they’re going to need for the admissions test, monitoring their improvement week on week so that they steadily build their strengths and target their weaknesses.

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Admissions Test Course

During this one-day intensive course, students will focus on test strategy and maximising their performance on their specific admissions tests.

  • An Oxbridge-graduate test-specialist, for each test being covered on the day. They will talk the students through a mock test-overview and focus on the strategy needed for the specific requirements of the test
  • Students will have the opportunity to practise mock test questions throughout the workshops
  • Students will sit a full mock test in the afternoon and put into practise what they have learnt
  • Students will then discuss the test, going through some of the questions that they found most difficult

Admissions Test Day

On the day, Oxbridge Applications will provide:

  • Specialised admission test skills consultants who will talk the students through a mock test overview, focusing on the strategy and using skills-based learning to tackle the themes of the subject
  • Students will then sit one of our mini mock tests and put into practise what they have learnt from the tutor
  • The students will attend two different skills groups throughout the day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) depending on which test they will be sitting for their application. This gives the students the opportunity to focus on the skills needed for their specific test

Admissions Test Day

Our Admissions Test Days provide students with a whole day of Admissions Test practice, information, and guidance, equipping them with the tools they need to streamline their preparation going forward.

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Interview Preparation Day

We build on over 25 years of experience to provide intensive Interview Preparation Days designed to give students a comprehensive insight into Oxbridge-style interviews, preparing them for success in a real interview setting.

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Interview Preparation Day

On the day, students will rotate through different workshops, each designed to prepare them for the Oxbridge interview experience:

  • Mock Interviews
    • Two subject-specific 30-minute mock interviews with one of our highly trained Oxbridge-graduate tutors
  • Communications Session
    • An interactive session with our communications skills expert
  • Former Admissions Tutor Talk
    • A presentation from a former Oxbridge admissions tutor, who will advise on what tutors are really looking for
  • Subject Tutorial
    • Applicants will work through past interview questions in subject groups with their tutor, in a session designed to develop their independent thought

Interview Preparation Course

The Interview Preparation Course consists of four x 30-minute mock interviews with an Oxbridge Applications tutor. Sessions are typically held once a week over the course of four weeks, and each session is followed up with both verbal and written feedback, complete with suggestions for reading or practice work going forward.

Sessions run any day of the week and at any time which is convenient for the individual student. This allows for a tailored approach which can be adjusted to suit each student’s needs, as well as affording direct, personalised feedback. Students may also show a preference for one tutor throughout or different tutors each week, which we will try our best to arrange according to the students’ preference and our tutors’ availability.

Interview Preparation Course

Our Interview Preparation Course gives each student dedicated one-to-one time with an Oxbridge-graduate tutor to practise their interview skills and receive personalised feedback with which they can tailor their preparation.

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Book a complimentary 30-minute Teams meeting with a member of our Schools Partnerships team, to talk through our UK application resources and in-house bespoke events and workshops.

Hear From Our School Partners

 

"At Cardiff Sixth Form College, one of the cornerstones of our provision is that we 'demand and deliver excellence'. Our partnership with Oxbridge Applications, is a wonderful example of this, with expert guidance provided for our students and expert training provided for our staff in the pursuit of the highest university ambitions."

Gareth Collier, Principal, Cardiff Sixth Form College

"Oxbridge Applications have offered an invaluable service in supplementing Marlborough College's programme of preparation for Oxbridge admissions tests and interviews. Their bespoke approach is flexible but robust, and has offered our pupils greater exposure to admissions test papers and interviews. The quality of their tutors always impresses our pupils, whose feedback is consistently positive."

Andrew Oxburgh, Head of Oxbridge, Marlborough College

"We have been really happy with the way Oxbridge Applications have helped to guide our students through the demands of the application process, providing high quality feedback and support at all stages."

Ruth Lexton, Head of Oxbridge, Wellington College

“Thank you so much for the interview day today. The students were nervous (which is normal) but they all commented on just how interesting and stimulating the interviews were. They all commented on the professionalism of the tutors, and they all learned a lot from the experience. They will certainly be more confident and prepared for any Oxbridge interviews that they might face in the future. Thank you again for a wonderful event!! We look forward to working with you again in the future!"

Peter Sullivan, British School of Madrid

“Another great day and the students, as ever, got a huge amount out of it. We hope to see you next year!”

Ed Lamb, Davenport High School

I just wanted to let you know the wonderful news that [student] has received an offer! I have no doubt that the two interviews with you played a massively vital role in securing this offer and wish to offer my most profound gratitude. Your patient and kindly approach really settled his nerves and he performed superbly well in his interviews with Cambridge. A huge "thank you" to Alison and Alicia for all of your help.

House Mistress at King's Ely School

We’ve had Oxbridge Applications help us for eight years. Efficiency, quality and adaptability are what recommend them to us, and they are consistently rated ‘outstanding’ by the pupils.

Guy Nobes, Marlborough College

Can I just say a huge thank you to you and your team. You have been amazing. The amount and quality of support has been phenomenal and we are incredibly grateful.

Nick Berman, Future Academies

Thank you so much for this afternoon with our Year 12s - the session was really useful and the feedback has been great.

Jane Collier, Head of University Advice, Hurtwood House

“Aspirational, inspirational and thought-provoking; OA provided expert advice whilst engaging in an engaging and accessible manner. Absolutely hit the spot. Thank you!”

Susan Gower, Director of Sixth Form Experience, Croydon High School

Are you a teacher? Email [email protected] to find out how we can support you.

School Partner

Andrew Oxburgh, Marlborough College 

"Oxbridge Applications have offered an invaluable service in supplementing Marlborough College’s programme of preparation for Oxbridge admissions tests and interviews. Their bespoke approach is flexible but robust, and has offered our pupils greater exposure to admissions test papers and interviews. The quality of their tutors always impresses our pupils, whose feedback is consistently positive."

School Partner

Julia Johnson, Emanuel School

“Thank you again - from my point of view, the remote interviews worked really well. It was good to have access to a larger number of tutors, to give all the pupils two interviews, and for me to be able to drop in on them too. I was particularly impressed with Alison's interviewing! Really helpful!

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School Partner

Terry McDermott, Surbiton High School

“I have used Oxbridge Applications with many students over the years and have found them to be excellent. They have contributed to innovations in our Oxbridge support which has seen our Oxbridge offers at Surbiton High triple in recent years when most independent schools are seeing their offers go in the opposite direction. I am happy to use their services year after year."

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Our Oxbridge Events Are
Led By Admissions Tutors From Oxford & Cambridge

“By the end of a course like this, one can see very clearly the extra confidence participants have achieved”
- Barry Webb, Former Oxford Admissions Tutor

Our preparation events give students that first taste of what it’s like to live, breathe, and - most importantly - think like an Oxbridge student.

Along with their subject-specific tutorials and mock interviews, students receive interviews from former Oxbridge admissions tutors, who have assessed hundreds of students in the real thing.

Send us an email at [email protected] to discuss our events.

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Meet Our Schools Consultants

Hayley Bendle
Head of School and Senior University Advisor for Dukes Plus Consultancy

Umut Arslan
Senior Careers Advisor

Ishwa Salim
Consultant, BA Oxon & MSc Oxon

Bella Fitzgerald
Event Coordinator

Sadia Kamaly
Consultant

Teacher Resources

Looking for materials to support your students? Register for exclusive access to our teacher-only resources, including informative posters and audit documents to guide your practice.

Teacher opportunities

Want to stay up to date with training and events? Explore our CPD webinar schedule, Teacher Advisory Board and regional roadshows, with more opportunities added as they develop.

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