Cheney School
High School Programme
Intakes: September & January

- 1 Academic Term
- 1 Academic Semester

16-18 years

Homestay

About the School

Cheney School is a well-established secondary school and Sixth Form with academy status,located in Headington, Oxford — one of the UK’s most renowned academic centres and home to the University of Oxford. Founded in 1797, the school combines strong academic outcomes with a forward-thinking educational ethos focused on critical thinking, independence and social
responsibility.

As part of the River Learning Trust, Cheney School is recognised for its commitment to educational excellence and innovation. A distinctive feature of the school is the Rumble Museum, an accredited on-site museum collection that enriches learning across subjects through experiential education, artefact handling and cross-curricular exploration.

With modern facilities, an inclusive international outlook and a clear pathway to top UK universities, Cheney School o ers students an academically rigorous and culturally enriching High School experience in a truly inspiring setting.

Subjects Choice

Within our UK High School programme, students have the opportunity to indicate their preferred subjects during the application process.

It is important to note that subject availability will always depend on the school’s timetable and capacity, and confirmation is provided only after the full application has been submitted and reviewed.

By downloading the Fact Sheet, you can explore a selection of the subjects offered by each school.

Homestay
Accommodation

The homestay experience at Find Education is fully managed by our team. We have a dedicated local coordinator who supports students throughout their stay and remains in constant contact with host families to ensure a positive and well-matched experience for both students and hosts.

Below are some key details about our High School programme with homestay accommodation:

Single bedroom with shared bathroom facilities with the host family;
Full board included (breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner);
Host families come from a variety of backgrounds, and students are expected to be open-minded and adaptable to ensure a successful match;
The distance between the homestay and the selected school is a maximum of 60 minutes by public transport (door to door);
Students are expected to respect house rules and be willing to adapt to the family environment;
Curfew (set return time to the homestay) must always be respected;
Students are free to explore the city after classes and visit key attractions in the local area.

Key Information

Additional key features included as standard in our High School programme:

Health insurance with coverage within the UK;
Public transport travel card (in Oxford, covering access to all bus around the city);
In certain cases, where required, it is possible to add the Hague Apostille for students from signatory countries where this document is mandatory (additional fee applies). Please contact us for further details.