Lower school
Reading, writing and number every day, with science, languages, music and outdoor learning woven through the week by class teachers who know each child well.
Ages5 to 11
Where every pupil is known by name
Oakfield is an independent day school for pupils aged five to eighteen, with a broad curriculum, a full sports programme and a busy arts calendar. Book a tour on any school day, or reserve a place at the next open morning.
Ages 5 to 18on one campus
About 18pupils in a typical class
40 clubsrunning every week
- Broad curriculum from age five
- Small classes and personal tutors
- Music, drama and art for all
- Safeguarding in daily life
Three schools on one campus
Pupils move through three stages, each with its own head and its own buildings, while sharing the library, the theatre and the playing fields.
Middle school
Specialist teachers for each subject, a tutor who follows each pupil closely, and time to try every sport, instrument and art form on offer.
Ages11 to 14
Senior school
Pupils choose subjects for recognised school leaving qualifications, with guidance on university, training and work from staff who know the options well.
Ages14 to 18
Pupils can join at any stage when a place is open in their year group.
A broad curriculum, taught in small classes
Pupils study languages, mathematics, the sciences, humanities, computing, art, music, drama and physical education, and the range stays wide until the senior years. Small classes mean teachers notice quickly when a pupil is stuck, and just as quickly when a pupil is ready for more.
School leaving qualifications differ from country to country. The options Oakfield offers are explained in full at every open morning and in the admissions pack.
- Classes of about eighteen pupils
- A personal tutor for every pupil from age eleven
- Learning support for pupils who need it
- Homework clubs after school every weekday
Fees for the school year
Tuition covers lessons, books and most trips within the school day. Lunches, transport and individual music lessons are charged separately.
| Item | Ages | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Lower school tuition | 5 to 11 | $14,800 |
| Middle school tuition | 11 to 14 | $17,400 |
| Senior school tuition | 14 to 18 | $19,600 |
| School lunch | All ages | $1,250 |
| School bus | All ages | $1,100 |
Second and younger siblings receive a reduction of 10 percent. Means tested bursaries help families who need support with fees, and the admissions office explains how to apply. Fees are invoiced each term and paid directly to the school.
Sport, the arts and forty clubs
Every pupil plays sport each week and takes part in at least one performance a year. These are some of the clubs that meet before school, at lunch and after lessons.
- Football
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Tennis
- Hockey
- Orchestra
- Choir
- Jazz band
- Drama
- Art studio
- Pottery
- Robotics
- Coding
- Debating
- Chess
- Gardening
- Community volunteering
Fixtures against other local schools run most weeks, and every pupil who wants to play, not only the strongest, gets a place in a team.
How admissions work
Families can apply at any point in the year. Most pupils start at the beginning of the school year, and places at other times depend on space in the year group.
Visit
Book a tour on a school day or come to an open morning.
Enquire
Send an enquiry with the pupil's age and the year you have in mind.
Meet and assess
A meeting with the head of the stage and a relaxed assessment suited to the pupil's age.
Receive an offer
A written offer within two weeks, with the place confirmed by a deposit.
A day at Oakfield
Lessons, clubs and the spaces pupils use every day.
What parents say (example reviews)
Our son arrived shy and a year behind in reading. His tutor spotted it in the first month, and by the summer he was reading aloud in assembly.
The tour was led by two senior pupils who answered every question honestly, including the ones about homework. That honesty is why Oakfield was our choice.
Our daughter plays in the orchestra, captains a hockey team and still gets the help she needs in mathematics. The school treats all three as equally important.
Questions parents ask
When can a child join?
Pupils can join at any stage from age five when a place is open in their year group. Most start at the beginning of the school year, and the admissions office can say how many places are available.
Is there an entrance assessment?
Pupils joining from age seven take a short assessment in reading and mathematics, along with a conversation about their interests. It helps teachers understand each pupil and plan the right support.
How does the school keep pupils safe?
Every adult who works with pupils is checked before starting, as the law where the school operates requires, and all staff are trained every year. A named safeguarding lead handles concerns, and parents can raise one with any member of staff. If anyone is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
How is the school inspected?
Independent schools are inspected or accredited under the rules of the country and region where they operate. Oakfield's most recent report is available from the admissions office, and parents are welcome to ask about it on a tour.
Do you support pupils with additional needs?
The learning support team works with pupils who have mild to moderate learning differences, such as dyslexia. We meet each family first to agree honestly whether the school can meet a child's needs well.
Is there a school bus?
School buses run from four neighbourhoods each morning and again after clubs finish. Routes and stops are listed in the admissions pack.
Book a tour or send an enquiry
Tell us who the place is for and what you would like to do. The admissions office answers within two working days to arrange a tour, reserve an open morning place or answer your questions.
- Tours run on school days, so lessons are in progress
- Open mornings on a Saturday each term
- Every enquiry answered by the admissions team
Contact admissions
The admissions office takes calls through the school day and answers emails within two working days.
Admissions office
A green campus on the edge of the city, with school buses from four neighbourhoods
Office hours
| Monday to Friday, term time | 07:45 to 17:30 |
| Monday to Friday, holidays | 09:00 to 13:00 |
| Weekends | Open mornings only |
Open mornings
Open mornings run on a Saturday each term, with talks from the heads of each school, lessons to watch and tours led by pupils. Ask for the next dates in any enquiry.
Reserve a place