Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch, French, Spanish, Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
St Care's small class sizes of no more than 15 students, provides dedicated support to stimulate learning and encourage you to succeed |
| Average number of students per class |
9 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
St Clare's IB Diploma results are consistently among the best and impressive across all ability levels. St Clare's average points score over the past 3 years is 35, significantly higher than the world average of 30, and 90% of students scored above this. St Clare's regularly has students achieve the maximum IB score of 45, placing them in the top 1% globally. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Student support |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
You need to complete St Clare's English and Maths placement tests. These placement tests are used to give us an indication of your current level of Maths and English and the results may influence your subject choices in the IB Diploma course. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, Bridge card game, chess, choir, coding, cooking, documentary club, economics, Japanese culture, jazz, law society, learn to sew, touch-typing, maths club, meditation/mindfulness, medical society, Model United Nations, philosophy, photography, psychology, studio art, theatre club, young enterprise, basketball, badminton, dance fitness, football, gym-based boxing, gym sessions, mind and body balance, netball, running, spin classes, squash, table tennis, volleyball, yoga. |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
St Clare's offers a beautiful comfortable and safe boarding experince. The environment combines secure twin and triple residences with outdoor green spaces. Over half rooms have ensuite bathrooms. All houses have communal spaces like common rooms and kitches. Wifi is available in the residences. Each residence has a House Parent, responsible for student welfare and support 24/7. St Clare's dedicated team helps you settle into life in the UK and work with you to make the living environment feel like home. House Parents arrange social events and activities. These events create enjoyable experiences so you feel truly fulfilled outside the classroom. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St Clare’s is a co-educational sixth-form college for day and boarding students in beautiful north Oxford. St Clare's offers the Pre-IB course and IB Diploma. The atmosphere is informal and friendly, with an emphasis on personal responsibility and a strong commitment to your studies. |