Through an enquiry-based approach, Oxford International Science encourages active collaboration, develops scientific knowledge, skills, and understanding, stimulates curiosity, and promotes a joy of learning.

Jo Locke is a Biology teacher and author of many science school books, notably Activate and AQA Activate, as well as OCR GCSE Biology. Helen Reynolds has written for Activate, AQA Activate, OCR GCSE Physics, and Oxford Revise AQA GCSE Sciences. She has been a Physics teacher for many years, working previously for the Institute of Physics, and is currently teaching in Arizona. Philippa Gardom Hulme is author of Activate and AQA Activate, as well as OCR GCSE Chemistry, on which course she was also the Series Editor. Previously a Chemistry teacher and latterly a tutor for the PGCE in Science at Oxford University, she currently works in science communication at the University of Bristol.

An enquiry-based approach encourages learner agency and active collaboration Students learn to think creatively through answering big questions and making connections to real-life situations Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility, teaching students to look after themselves and the world around them Key idea boxes summarize learning in each topic Key words are highlighted and defined in a final glossary to help build scientific vocabulary and enhance students' understanding of new concepts Stretch zone activities challenge more able students and promote a growth mindset Literacy skills boxes help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language