Overseas Applications

Headington Rye Oxford is proud of its rich and diverse community. With around 30 different nations represented across the School, we celebrate and welcome the contribution made by each and every pupil who joins our school.

As a student visa sponsor, we are delighted to welcome girls from all over the world into our boarding community. We would be delighted to meet you in person if you visit Oxford or at any of the events we attend abroad to discuss your daughter’s aspirations.

Please note that we are only able to sponsor student visas for girls, who are full boarders, into our Senior School, aged 11-18.

There is no requirement to use an educational agent/consultant to apply to Headington Rye Oxford unless English is not your first language and you would be more comfortable with translation assistance from within your own country.

Entrance examinations

Entrance examinations can be taken either here at Headington Rye Oxford, or in your home country through the offices of the British Council, an open Cambridge Examination Centre, or with one of our nominated educational representatives. Fees for invigilation services overseas, regardless of facilitator, are common, as entrance examinations can take up to four hours to complete. Parents are encouraged to investigate the options well in advance of the entrance examination window and seek advice from admissions@headingtonschool.com where necessary.

In terms of costs, parents will pay the application fee of £180 for Prep age pupils (Nursery to Year 6) or £300 for Senior School and Sixth Form overseas candidates directly to Headington. They should also expect to pay an invigilation charge to the chosen facilitator (unless your daughter takes the entrance examinations here at school, where no invigilation charge applies). No other costs should be incurred prior to an offer.

For more information, please get in touch with our Admissions team.

Type Of Application	Closing Date (12.00 pm noon)
11+ Entry	Closed for 2025 entry
13+ Entry	Closed for 2025 entry
16+ Entry	Closed for 2025 entry

Overseas Testing Dates

Event	Dates
11+ Entry	Please contact admissions
12+, 13+, 14+ and 16+ Entry	Please contact admissions