Kingswood Oxford School

I started 9th grade in 2021-22, which meant quarantine and masks for the first semester. I was lucky and had a great host family for the first two years, then switched to another host family for my last two years. The academics were challenging, and the nights were long during my swim season. My writing got much stronger thanks to the many essays. Now that I am graduating, I will miss my teachers and friends the most.

Supportive, engaging environment with a balanced focus on academics, sports, arts, and student development. Strong sense of community. Students are empowered and nurtured to become the best versions of themselves.

This school actively cultivates children aged 6-12 to become international thinkers, communicators, and leaders. The faculty is excellent; some of their courses involve university-level content while also covering essential life skills and knowledge. Students can collaborate with teachers on many research projects during their time at school. Furthermore, the school maintains a very good relationship with parents, regularly communicating with them. International students make up approximately 16% of the student body, and their management is considered good.

The school can't retain good teachers. For example, several excellent math teachers left this year. I heard it's because the school cut salaries.

Self-introduction - I am Dr. Chen, the Director of Admissions at KO. Thank you for the recent comments from students; I hope you will reach out to me, Teacher Wang, or any trusted teacher to discuss. If you wish to apply for a transfer, our teachers will be happy to write recommendation letters for you. Regarding agencies, please contact me directly: emery.s@kingswoodoxford.org. Finally, since a rating must be provided, I gave a 4-- everyone has areas where they can improve. Lastly, I'm sharing the weekend student performance photos/videos taken with my phone.

This school and the host family agency are blaming each other. We want to transfer schools, but the school teachers won't provide recommendation letters or official transcripts, and the host family agency won't refund the deposit.

The school appears to be well-managed, and the courses are quite difficult. However, the university admission outcomes for Chinese students from this school are particularly poor, with students admitted to top 50 universities being almost exclusively American.

We were severely deceived by the agency. The school curriculum is very difficult, and our child has been under tremendous stress since arriving, unable to sleep well daily.

Kingswood Oxford School: University Counseling and Graduate Destinations

University Admissions Guidance: 3 teachers provide professional admissions guidance to upper school students.

Top University Admissions: Most Chinese graduates are admitted to top 20 universities or colleges.

Graduate Destinations: Princeton University, Harvard University, Yale University, University of Chicago, MIT, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, Brown University, University of Pennsylvania, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, Boston College, Duke University, Berklee College of Music, College of William & Mary, Vanderbilt University, University of Rochester, etc.

Chinese Student Graduate Destinations: Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, Harvey Mudd College, Vanderbilt University, Tufts University, UC San Diego, University of Texas at Austin, etc.

KO Advantages
Leading Courses for the Smart Era: Computer Multimedia, Computer Programming, Computer Science.
Advanced STEM Courses: Living Technology, Criminal Investigation, Marine Science, Environmental Science, and other advanced courses.
Debate League: Approximately 40 student teams are sent annually to participate in 14 debate competitions and public speaking championships.
Leadership Education: Cultivates abilities and temperament, with international volunteer exchange programs.
Writers' Home: Emphasizes writing, invites numerous writers to give speeches at the school, and many alumni have published books.
Elite Education: Established laboratories for Science, Computer, Marine Science, etc., and provides comprehensive training for students using small, refined round-table teaching methods.

KO Advantages
Established in 1909, a century-old prestigious school dedicated to cultivating self-driven elite talents. The faculty consists of 75 teachers, over 50% of whom have taught for more than 10 years, and 63% hold master's degrees or higher. Top figures from various academic fields are invited to teach at the school, providing students with strong academic support.
Google Education APP school, top-notch facilities: provides students with free platform and tool support; teachers and students can use school-provided laptops, Google Chromebooks, PCs, and Apple products; all classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and projectors. Millions of dollars have been invested to build independent Science, Math, Technology, and Art Buildings, with all equipment newly replaced with Apple devices. The art building includes galleries, music production studios, and more.
Global Online Academy member: Students can access courses taught by renowned teachers from all over the world online through GOA, fully utilizing international educational resources.
A member of the Founders League, an athletic conference that includes top boarding schools like Choate, Hotchkiss, Loomis, and Taft. Among the 11 league members, KO is the only top day school! A future scientists' hub, where renowned scientists are invited annually to collaborate with students on research. Strong STEM program.

Kingswood Oxford School, a top private day school in the US, ranks among the Top 5% of private college preparatory high schools nationwide. It is a century-old prestigious institution and a member of the Founders League athletic conference, alongside top boarding schools like Choate, Hotchkiss, Loomis, and Taft. Among the 11 league members, it is the only top day school. It's a nurturing ground for future scientists, offering an exceptionally strong STEM program.

Kingswood Oxford School (KO), founded in 1909, is a century-old prestigious school dedicated to cultivating self-driven elite talents. It has a faculty of 75 teachers, over 50% of whom have been teaching for more than 10 years, and 63% hold master's degrees or higher. The school also invites top figures from various academic fields to lecture, providing students with strong academic support.
KO is a Google Education APP school, offering students free platform and tool support. Teachers and students can use school-provided laptops, Google Chromebooks, PCs, and Apple products. All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and projectors. KO is a member of the Global Online Academy: students can choose online courses from renowned teachers worldwide through GOA, fully utilizing international educational resources. KO is a member of the competitive Founders League, alongside top boarding schools like Choate, Hotchkiss, Loomis, and Taft. Among the 11 league members, KO is the only top day school! A hub for future scientists, with strong STEM programs.

I drove two and a half hours from Boston to visit the school, which is located in West Hartford, Connecticut. West Hartford is an affluent community with abundant educational resources, home to the University of Connecticut, and a 45-minute drive from Yale University. The school campus is not large, giving me a very warm feeling.

1. Ranking: NICHE ranks it "A+", on par with Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut. The school employs the advanced Harkness table teaching method.

2. Prestigious Hundred-Year-Old School: The school is one of the earliest independent schools in the United States and a member of the Founders League (other members include top boarding high schools Choate Rosemary Hall, Hotchkiss School, Loomis Chaffee School, and Taft School).

3. Strong in STEM: Especially in computer science. In 2018, the school won first place in the CTFTC Gator Bowl State Championship robotics competition.

4. Kingswood Oxford's biggest feature is its membership in the Global Online Academy, allowing students to take online courses from an alliance of 65 independent schools, such as bio-genetics and medical issues, receiving instruction from renowned teachers worldwide and fully utilizing resources.

5. Strong in Arts: The artistic atmosphere is very strong; there are numerous music and drama courses to meet the artistic needs of any student.

1、On November 16, 2019, the school's admissions officer visited the Princeton International Education office to interview students applying for Fall 2020 admission. Interview slots are limited, and appointments can be made in Beijing and Shanghai.
2、Located in Connecticut, a gun control alliance state, with Yale University and the University of Connecticut nearby.
3、On par with Choate Rosemary Hall (10th in boarding schools), a top boarding high school in Connecticut, and one of the earliest independent schools in the U.S.
4、A strong school in STEM fields, especially computer science, with an average SAT score of 1310.
5、2019 College Placements: 70% of students were admitted to Top 50 universities, 5 students entered Ivy League universities, 6 students entered Top 10 liberal arts colleges, and 4 graduating Chinese students were admitted to Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, Colby College, and Harvey Mudd College, respectively.
6、In 2019, Ms. Liu from Princeton International Education personally visited the school. For information about the school visit, please follow Princeton International Education.