The Oxford Academy is a selective private boarding school for boys located in Westbrook, Connecticut on the shores of Long Island Sound.
Oxford Academy offers a one-to-one, customized college preparatory curriculum for each student. Oxford Academy's 23 teachers meet students where they are in their education, helping them develop a solid repretoire of skills and strategies while they prepare for college. Customized programs are designed with consideration for strengths, challenges and areas of high interest. Many Oxford Academy students benefit from both support and the opportunity to accelerate in their learning.
- Oxford athletics offers competitive sports in soccer, basketball and tennis. Students also participate in intramural sports, fitness and Ox Outdoors, an experiential outdoor program.
- Oxford students provide community service including: reading to elementary students, beach clean ups and volunteering for the local non profits in Westbrook, Connecticut
- The beach is a short walk from campus and a popular destination during free time where the boys fish, swim, sail and relax
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