Course of Study

Kingswood Oxford’s Upper School curriculum has a clear goal: your future. All courses and requirements are geared toward equipping students with the skills, motivation, and mind set needed to succeed in college and beyond.

"I’ve become a better student at KO because it’s easier to learn here. The teachers know me personally and are always there to help. Plus, I’ve learned how to study and how to manage my time, which helps in all my classes." — Jacob K., Form 3

• Classics — Build strong language skills while learning to translate original works in Latin & Greek. 
• Creative Arts — Select from an array of courses in four disciplines: Media Arts, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts. 
• English — Come to understand the power of language. 
• Freshmen Seminar VQV Class — Students come to know themselves in this weekly seminar named for our school motto: Vincit qui se vincit (VQV) or "One conquers by conquering oneself."
• Global Online Academy — Take online classes from around the world through our partnership with the Global Online Academy. 
• History — Cross time and place with a history curriculum that brings contemporary meaning to past events. 
• Mathematics — Strengthen your reasoning skills and your ability to manipulate and apply mathematical concepts in upper level courses. 
• Modern Languages — Speaking a second language is critical in today’s globally-connected world. Options include French, Spanish, and Chinese. 
• Science — Develop an evidence-based perspective of modern science with our challenging, hands-on science curriculum. 

In order to graduate from Kingswood Oxford, students must fulfill the following requirements:

• 4 full-year credits in Upper School English
• 3 full-year credits in an Upper School lab science
• 3 full-year credits in Upper School mathematics through Form 5
• 3 full-year credits in Upper School history through Form 5 (1 year must be U.S. History)
• 3 consecutive full-year credits in a foreign language (modern or classical)
• 1 ½ credits in Upper School creative arts
• 2 ½ credits from other courses (for a total of 20 credits)
• 30 hours of community service
• Satisfactory completion of athletic requirement