ABOUT US

Oxford Sixth Form College is a leading independent day and boarding college students aged 15-19. In a warm and culturally diverse environment, we offer a fully personalised, university-style education, where every student is supported to achieve their personal and academic goals. 
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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

At Oxford Sixth Form College, it all starts with you. Our personalised approach offers something different to most mainstream independent schools, giving you the opportunity to design and continually shape your entire learning journey.
 

From the moment we meet, we’ll work together to identify your goals. We’ll then help you choose the right academic programme and put in place the individual guidance you need to succeed. 


Whichever path you follow, you’ll learn in small, informal tutorial groups averaging just six students. Everyone receives expert academic and pastoral care from a dedicated Senior Tutor, too. Your education will also be enriched by the cultural diversity of our truly international community – and our superb central Oxford location.

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MEET the TEAM 

Our senior leadership team cultivates a warm and inclusive atmosphere, where students learn, collaborate, and achieve their goals together.  
Carole Nyssen
Carole Nyssen
Principal

Part of the Oxford Sixth Form College senior leadership team since 2015, Carole has over 35 years’ experience in education with a focus on teaching and management. In her previous role as Vice Principal of Oxford Sixth Form College, Carole had responsibilities across boarding, pastoral and academic courses, line managing the Director of Student Services and the Directors of Studies. She was previously the Designated Safeguarding Lead of the College and also held a position as Safeguarding Governor at one of our sister schools. 

Carole has a degree in Operational and Strategic Management in Education and has worked both in senior management roles and pastoral roles throughout her career. 

Melissa Tynegate
Melissa Tynegate
Vice Principal
New to the College in September 2024, Melissa brings to the College over 15 years of experience in education, specialising in assessment and learning. She is a Chartered Manager and has demonstrated strong leadership in developing processes and systems that enhance student outcomes.  As the Designated Safeguarding Lead at the college, Melissa oversees safeguarding across boarding, pastoral, and academic programs and directly manages the Director of Student Services and the Directors of Studies. Melissa is dedicated to ensuring the success of students both during their time at the college and in their future endeavours.
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Marc Lewis
Director of Quality, Compliance and Data Management

Marc has worked in Academic Management in the independent schools sector for over 20 years, both in Oxford and in London. In his role he provides strategic advice on quality assurance to enhance student outcomes as well as overseeing the development and implementation of compliance procedures across the College. 

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Lynette Nye
Director of Admissions

Lynette has over 12 years of experience in the education industry, having worked across both the independent and state sectors. She has worked within a number of roles in the College Admissions department and is therefore adept at crafting the perfect student journey.

History and heritage

Oxford Sixth Form College is one of the UK’s leading independent schools for students aged from 15 to 19. 
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Established in 1988, our founding vision was to help students succeed through small group, tutorial teaching. The success of this approach means that personalised tuition and focused exam preparation remain at the heart of our ethos today.  
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Formerly Oxford Tutorial College, we changed our name to Oxford Sixth Form College in 2019. We also adjusted our focus slightly, increasing the variety of subjects, courses, and start dates we offer, and emphasising the importance of personalised pastoral support. Academically, this means we offer more flexibility than other schools, with a variety of courses available at A-Level, BTEC, and GCSE. 
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In 2021, the college joined the Nord Anglia Education family of premium international schools. This gives our staff and students access to a wealth of resources, opportunities, and connections across the globe. We’re also a proud member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and Boarding Schools Association (BSA). 

What our students say

Our small yet remarkably diverse independent sixth form college community is a place of belonging, where students from more than 35 countries learn, live, and thrive together.
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Sara
Student, Spain
“I have found a community of people to love, which has supported me throughout my studies. The environment is so friendly and the teachers take great pride in students’ accomplishments.”
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Gleb
Student, Russia
"Oxford Sixth Form College provides a unique experience that helped me to become more independent. The college offers excellent individual support to students, and I have really enjoyed my time here."
Katie
Katie
Student, UK
“The college is a safe environment where you can be yourself and push past your limits. The staff are supportive and offer help whenever you need it.”  
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Ning
Student, Laos
“Oxford Sixth Form College is a great school. The teachers are really kind and helpful, and I've had a lot of support here during my studies.” 
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Arina
Student, Romania
“I have a great relationship with my teachers - they're here to understand and help you. The whole approach at Oxford Sixth Form College is about more than studying to pass a test.” 

FIND US IN Oxford

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12 King Edward Street, Oxford, OX1 4HT, United Kingdom
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START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY

At Oxford Sixth Form College, we’ll help you achieve your goals. It starts with an informal chat, where we’ll talk about your talents, passions, and future plans.

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