Page 5 - International Student Agent Booklet - updated Sep 18

Pastoral Care

Bloxham is justly proud of its excellent reputation for pastoral care. From Third Form, all
students join one of the senior houses. There are four boys’ boarding houses and two
girls’ boarding houses, with British and international students mixed together in each.

The boarding houses are the key to happy living at Bloxham, providing the students
with a familiar and friendly base to return to when they are not in lessons or activities.
Along with communal common rooms and kitchen areas, each student has a study
bedroom. The houses are very homely, with a dedicated Matron and Assistant Matron
to care for all their domestic needs.

International Students' Induction

We understand that studying in a new country can be a daunting prospect and we
work hard to help students from overseas to feel comfortable and at home at Bloxham.

We offer a separate induction for international students, prior to the start of their first
term. This is a wide-ranging programme, including activities to familiarise them with
the campus and what to expect from a typical lesson, to practical advice such as how

to open a bank account. The induction programme also gives students the opportunity
to explore and get to know the school before the rest of the community returns for the
new school year. And it is an excellent occasion to make new friends!