Separating fact from fiction: the importance of critical thinking

Our talented students have big ambitions. And our goal at OIC Brighton is to make sure they achieve them.  Whether that’s studying law at Cambridge or kick-starting a career in engineering at MIT, we ensure every learner gains the knowledge, qualifications, and skills to get exactly where they want to go.

At OICB, I am always looking for ways to give students opportunities that go far beyond the classroom curriculum. As a Computer Science teacher, I’m passionate about showing how technology can open doors to incredible discoveries and one of the most exciting areas I’ve been sharing with students is astronomy.

As the new academic year begins, the corridors of OICB once again fill with the energy of students arriving from over 30 countries. For some, this is a return to familiar routines; for others, it’s the start of a brand-new chapter. In Geography, we often ask: What makes a place meaningful? And just as importantly, how do we come to belong?

Our second ever cohort of GCSE students are celebrating their results today. This year, 50 percent of students were awarded grades 7, 8 or 9 or A*/A while 100 percent of students studying Chinese and PE achieved grades 8 or 9 and 30 percent of Biology students accomplished the top grade of 9. Of the GCSE students who studied English as a second language, 85 percent achieved grades 7 to 9.

This summer marked a milestone for us as our very first cohort of A Level students received their results.

When it comes to student wellbeing, OIC Brighton ROCKS. We know that happy and healthy students achieve more, which is why, as a college, we put wellbeing first. Find out how we support and inspire young people to excel.

Women are the world’s teachers. From the mother’s evidenced impact on early childhood emotional and linguistic development, and the accuracy of a mother’s educational level as a predictor of a child’s outcomes, to the predominance of women in the education workforce (76% of teachers in the UK are female, according to the Department for Education, 2024), women have traditionally carried the greatest share of educating our children. The archetype of the wise woman exists across cultural boundaries, perhaps most prominently in matrilineal societies. In the settings in which many of us teach, the figure of the influential grandmother is a common and impactful one.

At OIC Brighton, we recognise that a balanced and healthy lifestyle is essential for both personal development and academic success. We are committed to fostering an environment where students can thrive not only in the classroom but also through physical activity and sports.

Confident students can achieve anything. We see this at OIC Brighton every day. Discover how our commitment to building confidence in children nurtures generations of pioneers and global change-makers.

As I sit down to reflect on our first year at Oxford International College (OIC) Brighton, I’m struck by how exhilarating and rewarding this journey has been.