International counsellors and teachers
We use our international counsellors' and teachers' mailing list to send updates on changes to the admissions process, and to promote our events for international students.
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Monthly international counsellors' and teachers' webinars
On the first Wednesday of every month we run open sessions for international counsellors and teachers. We encourage you to drop by as often as you can, and offer two time-slots per month according to your time zone. Please note that we can only accept bookings from counsellors employed directly by schools.
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We offer a series of recorded webinars for your students to learn more about Oxford.
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Please note that webinars should only be requested by high school staff, not students. If you are a student who would like your school to arrange a webinar with us, please send this link to your college counsellor instead.
| Webinar | Duration | Information |
A short introduction to Oxford and Applying to Oxford | 20 minutes each | Suitable for students with an initial interest in Oxford, these webinars cover many aspects of what makes it such a special place to study, and provide an in-depth examination of the various stages of the application process. |
Student life at Oxford | 10 minutes | This webinar gives prospective students insight into what it’s like to be an Oxford student from the experts – current international students! Students can expect to learn about life in our colleges, the social and extra-curricular opportunities, as well as some top tips for living as a student in Oxford. Please note this webinar does not include information about admissions or applications. |
Exploring your subject | 20 minutes | This webinar gives hints and tips on how to choose an undergraduate course, and how students can learn more about their favourite subjects. We also offer guidance on personal statements and how to make yours as competitive as possible. |
Admissions
- Our digital prospectus
- Guide for applicants
- The admissions process
- Academic requirements for international students
- English language requirements
- Our courses
- Admissions tests
- Interviews at Oxford
- Oxford's colleges
- Fees, funding and scholarships
- Further advice for teachers and counsellors
- Admissions statistics
Subject Exploration
- Suggested reading and resources for students
- Oxplore - Oxford's digital outreach portal that aims to engage students from 11 to 18 years with interesting debates and ideas
- Digital resource hub - resources to help support students of a range of ages
- Articles about the University's current research - this can give students a sense of how our academic research impacts upon society
- Free podcasts and videos - includes academic lectures on a wide range of subjects
Can't find what you're looking for? See our FAQs and 'Any Questions?' pages.
James Brown, Head of International Student Recruitment
James leads the team and is primarily responsible for undergraduate recruitment across Asia and the Middle East & Gulf regions. Prior to working at Oxford, James managed student recruitment across most regions of the world at the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE), where he also gained his Master’s degree, as well as held roles as a country researcher in the UK Civil Service and in educational NGO's and schools across the Americas, Asia and New Zealand.
Alice McCallum, International Student Recruitment Officer
Alice is responsible for undergraduate recruitment across the Americas, with a particular focus on North America. Alice studied both her BA (Hons) and Master’s degrees at Oxford, in New College and Worcester College respectively. This combined with her professional experience in Admissions and Outreach at St Hugh’s College, and then Exeter College, both in Oxford, means that Alice has an excellent understanding of the University as a whole.
Tom Trower, International Student Recruitment Officer
Tom is responsible for undergraduate recruitment in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Tom studied at Loughborough University before moving to Zambia after graduating to work for an NGO in the country’s Western Province. Before joining Oxford’s Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach department, Tom worked as an outreach officer at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia and then at City, University of London, meaning he brings a wealth of international and admissions experience to the team.
If you would like to get in touch with any of the team, we would be delighted to hear from you at international.recruitment@admin.ox.ac.uk.