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Students in Year 9 recently attended the Southern Schools Book Award (SSBA). This initiative celebrates outstanding contemporary literature and provides students with the opportunity to engage with authors, take part in discussions, and share their enthusiasm for reading with pupils from other schools.

OIC Brighton’s Fusion Programme connects students with PhD researchers and global partners like MIT, building real research experience and stronger STEM university applications.

Our students recently took part in a life-changing service expedition in Northern Tanzania. This incredible experience is all about giving back, learning, and growing together.

This week, we were delighted to welcome Dan from the Chartered Insurance Institute Personal Finance Society, who delivered an engaging session on personal finance for our students.

Discover how OIC Brighton supports student wellbeing through counselling, pastoral care and boarding support, helping ambitious students thrive academically and personally.

Find out what our students got up to in Enrichment Week - aiming to develop confidence, foster curiosity and transfer learning outside the classroom.

To offer insight into the care available on campus, we spoke with Claire, our College Nurse, who has been supporting students at the school since April 2025.

We are delighted to announce that OIC Brighton students have now received over 100 university offers - and the journey isn’t over yet.

As technology becomes increasingly powerful, an important question faces educators and families alike. What skills will young people need in order to succeed in an AI-driven future?

Based in Les Plan sur Bex, which is a short journey to the picturesque snow sports town of Villars-sur-Ollon, the trip gives students the chance to develop their skills in their chosen discipline, divided into groups based on experience.

Despite a challenging game against a well organised Varndean College side, OIC Brighton showed real spirit and determination and should set them up well for the season.

The OICB U18s made their debut in the Heads of Society Cup, hosting strong opposition from Westminster. With a quarter‑final place on the line, the team approached the match with confidence after a productive week of training.

During a Career Pathways session led by Brighton and Sussex Medical School students, our students had the chance to learn the delicate technique of suturing - the process of stitching tissue so a wound can heal properly.

We explore how metacognitive approaches are helping students build confidence, deepen understanding and develop strong problem‑solving skills.

Discover how Brighton and Hove Youth Council empowers young people to influence local decisions, develop leadership skills and create positive change.

We are thrilled to announce that Anderson House has won the 2026 House Debate Competition, delivering a masterclass in argumentation to defeat Cori House in the Grand Final.

This invitation‑only event featured more than 50 schools and some of the strongest young athletes in the county—making OICB’s presence a significant achievement and a testament to the school’s growing strength in athletics.

The U16s made college history last week as they stepped onto the pitch for the first time in the prestigious Heads of Society Cup.

On Wednesday, our college community came together for Student Hustings Day, an important event where students exercised their right to vote and elect our new Head Students for 2026.

To achieve this prestigious award, students committed to challenges in volunteering, physical activity, developing a skill, and completing an expedition. These experiences build resilience, teamwork, and independence skills that last a lifetime.