St Clare's vs St Edward's School

	S St Clare's Oxford, United Kingdom	S St Edward's School Oxford, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £44,802 - 49,730	Fees / year £38,175 - 47,718
Age range	Age range 15 - 18 years	Age range 13 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 278	Pupils 815
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1953	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location St Clare's is located in North Oxford, near the city centre of Oxford. The main reception and IB campus are at 139 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7AL, United Kingdom. The school operates with two campuses during the academic year and a third in summer, reflecting its international college and IB offerings.	Location St Edward's School is on Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN, England. The campus sits in a North Oxford residential area and includes the North Wall Arts Centre and extensive playing fields. The school is easily accessible by bus and train, with a Park & Ride service stop just outside the School on South Parade.
Stages	Stages Levels include a Pre-IB course and a Middle School Programme as part of the IB pathway, culminating in the IB Diploma. The International College offers a University Foundation Programme, English plus Academic Subjects, and an Undergraduate Programme.	Stages There is a Sixth Form within the school, with Lower Sixth pupils. The school operates through the Senior phase up to the Sixth Form.
School type	School type Independent, coeducational school in North Oxford.	School type Independent, co-educational boarding and day school. It offers both boarding and day options for pupils.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support St Clare's provides learning support for students with learning difficulties or disabilities. A Learning Support Coordinator leads assessment and planning, arranging Educational Psychologist reports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The program includes inclusive assessment arrangements for IB and related courses.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation England
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Church of England
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The School is easily accessible by bus and train, with a Park & Ride stop outside the School on South Parade.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees and deposits - A non‑refundable registration fee of GBP 100 is payable on application for all courses. - Enrolment deposits vary by programme: the standard enrolment deposit for the IB Diploma is GBP 2,500. For Pre‑IB entry points the deposit is GBP 1,000 (Autumn or Spring), GBP 500 (Summer), or GBP 2,500 for a full year; International College courses typically require a registration fee of GBP 100 and a course deposit of GBP 500. Tuition fees by programme and term (specified per term and per year where published) - IB Diploma (annual/term breakdown for full IB enrolment): - Annual fee for boarding students: GBP 49,310. Annual fee for day students: GBP 23,592. A term breakdown is published as follows: Autumn term (boarding) GBP 20,428; Spring term (boarding) GBP 15,498; Summer term (boarding) GBP 13,384. Day term amounts are Autumn GBP 9,774; Spring GBP 7,415; Summer GBP 6,403. - IB additional fees: final IB exam registration (second year) GBP 420; private music lessons approximately GBP 55 per hour; music and drama exam fees GBP 51–119; approximate IB book costs GBP 450–650; art materials (if required for Visual Arts) circa GBP 150 for two years. Weekend activities and other compulsory trips are itemised separately (see "Other costs"). - Pre‑IB (term fees and instalment options): - Pre‑IB enrolment deposit and termly fee structure depend on the chosen entry point; deposits and specific term fees follow the same registration and enrolment rules as the IB Diploma. Term‑by‑term Pre‑IB fees are included in the College fee schedule and are aligned with the term breakdowns above for Pre‑IB students where applicable. - International College (University Foundation, Undergraduate Programme, English Language and combinations): - University Foundation Programme (example published prices): 34 weeks tuition GBP 23,358 (various accommodation options priced separately); 27 weeks tuition GBP 18,549 (fee varies by accommodation type). Accommodation and room‑type rates are published per course and per term. - English language and short courses: term and weekly price schedules are published with examples such as 14‑week terms and short‑course 5–7 week prices; weekly course prices vary by course length and are shown on the College fee schedule. Optional one‑to‑one English tuition is charged at GBP 60 per lesson for in‑college provision; online personal language training is charged at GBP 60 per lesson. Boarding fees and accommodation - Boarding is charged annually or by term depending on enrolment. The published annual boarding figure for the IB Diploma is GBP 49,310, with the term breakdown shown above (Autumn GBP 20,428; Spring GBP 15,498; Summer GBP 13,384). Accommodation options and room‑type differentials are published for International College programmes and vary by course and residence type; room‑type pricing appears alongside each course fee listing. Travel and fees insurance are included in the published boarding/course fees where specified. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: fees are invoiced in instalments. For first‑year entry the general rule is 50% of the fees payable no later than three weeks before the student's date of entry and the balance no later than three weeks before the published first day of the Spring Term in the student's first academic year. In subsequent years invoices are payable no later than three weeks before the first day of each Autumn and Spring term respectively. A surcharge may apply for payments made by credit card. - Where programme‑specific instalment dates are published (for example two Instalments with stated payment deadlines), those instalment amounts and deadlines must be observed as invoiced. Late payment may attract interest and collection costs; the College may exclude a student for overdue fees and may charge a term's fees in lieu of notice if notice requirements are not met. Other costs and optional charges - Meals and meal plans (examples for International College): breakfast and dinner pay‑as‑you‑go or weekly meal plans are available; examples published include breakfast pay‑as‑you‑go GBP 5.40 per day, dinner GBP 11.00 per day, weekly meal‑plan combinations (e.g. breakfast & dinner) with prices published per week. Airport transfer one‑way charges are published by airport (examples: Heathrow GBP 198, Gatwick GBP 252, Luton GBP 222, Stansted GBP 276). One‑to‑one English lessons and online lesson rates are published separately. - School extras and likely additional costs for IB students: study visits and field trips (examples: Biology field trip GBP 450; Geography/ESS field trip GBP 250); UK day trip allowances (free up to GBP 50); European cultural weekends GBP 600–700; weekend activities GBP 250 per term; team sports kit GBP 80–120. Pre‑IB and IB book and materials estimates: Pre‑IB books circa GBP 200; IB books circa GBP 450–650; art materials circa GBP 150 for two years. Private music tuition is charged per hour. Additional examination/legalisation fees (for official documentation) and activity charges are published where applicable. Refunds, deposits and cancellation rules - Enrolment deposit handling: the College retains the enrolment deposit until after the student leaves and will repay it within 60 days of the last scheduled day of the student's course, subject to deduction for outstanding fees or costs. The College will refund the enrolment deposit in specified circumstances (for example, if the College withdraws an offer after acceptance or if a visa application is refused and documentary evidence is provided), but will not refund deposits where visa refusal is caused by the applicant's failure to comply with visa requirements or where the student does not take up the place. - Course fees and refunds: Course and term fees are not normally refundable for absence through illness, shortened terms, temporary closures for adverse weather, or similar circumstances, except in exceptional cases at the sole discretion of the Principal or where there is a legal liability. Refunds are normally made only to the person who made the original booking and to the country from which the original payment was made. Detailed refund and cancellation provisions are set out in the College's Terms and Conditions for each programme. Fee payment options and bank details - International payment facilitation: Flywire is used for international payments; Flywire supports card payments, local online payment methods in many countries, and bank transfers and allows payment in a payer's home currency where available. Payment via Flywire includes a payment reference (Web ID or Student ID) to ensure correct allocation. - Bank transfer: bank transfer details are provided for GBP payments (payable to St Clare's, Oxford; account and sort code published for GBP; SWIFT and an IBAN for Europe are provided). Payers must cover all bank charges. Cash payments are accepted only up to GBP 250. A credit‑card surcharge may apply. Specific bank details and payment references are published for use when paying by bank transfer. Summary notes on fees content - Application and registration fees: GBP 100 registration fee; deposits differ by programme (IB enrolment deposit GBP 2,500; IC deposit GBP 500 in examples). Published tuition and boarding figures are itemised per term and as annual totals for IB and are shown per programme and per course length for International College programmes. Instalment and payment deadlines, late‑payment interest, and refund/cancellation rules are set out in the College's Terms and Conditions.	Fee details Application and registration fees - Registration (non-refundable): £200. - Acceptance deposit payable on acceptance of a place: £2,000 (additional deposit for families whose normal residence is outside the UK: £16,000). - Where an acceptance deposit is marked refundable, that refundability is handled under the School's terms and conditions and, where published, is listed as refundable. Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) - The School operates with three terms per academic year. Fees are typically published per term and charged across the three terms shown below. - Day pupil tuition (per term): £12,725. Annual (three terms): GBP 38,175. - Full boarding tuition (per term): £15,906. Annual (three terms): GBP 47,718. - Many external references also list a single uniform annual figure applied across the senior year groups; where shown for the academic year, a representative annual figure of GBP 47,598 appears in external fee summaries. The School's published termly and annual charges should be used for billing. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are due in full on the first day of each term. Accounts are invoiced termly. - Accepted methods for settling invoices: termly direct debit (UK bank accounts only), bank transfer, payment via the School's Advanced Fees Scheme (AFS) for those who wish to pay in advance, or a School Fees Plan (monthly instalments arranged through a third-party provider). Specific arrangements (e.g., instalment options, AFS discounts) are available through the Billing Office. Contact details for the Billing Office are provided in School communications. Boarding fees and boarding-related charges - Boarding tuition is included in the full-boarding per-term fee above. Boarding per-term figures shown are GBP 15,906 (see Tuition section). Additional boarding-related charges (for example, house subscriptions, weekend coach services and international-compliance fees) are billed separately as described below. Other costs and typical additional fees - Co-curricular and per-term activity charges (examples published): individual music lessons, instrument hire, dance or drama lessons and charges for certain sports or expedition programmes. Example amounts published in fee summaries include: individual music lessons (per course/term) and instrument hire (small per-term charge); rowing and sailing term charges. Specific charges vary by activity and are billed on parents' accounts. - Miscellaneous regular charges that may appear on termly statements: life membership of the Old Edwardians' Society (spread over a number of terms), house subscriptions (per term), weekend coach services (per journey), international compliance fee for non-UK passport holders (per term), medical insurance scheme (per term), and personal effects insurance (per term). Example published values include: house subscription £20 per term; international compliance fee £80 per term; AXA PPP medical insurance scheme ~£126 per term; personal-effects insurance ~£12 per term. - Exam, external assessment and optional trip charges: external examination entries, field trips, theatre trips, some course-specific materials and certain optional residential trips may be charged in addition to tuition. Where trips are a compulsory part of a course they are usually included; optional trips are charged separately. - Uniform and stationery: costs for compulsory school kit, sports kit and some textbooks or revision packs may be additional or factored into term charges depending on the item; occasional re-charges for stationery or specific house items are customary. Refund information - Acceptance deposit refundability is governed by the School's terms and conditions. Some published summaries note that an acceptance deposit is refundable under specified conditions; parents should note that exact refund rules are set by the School's entry terms. - An optional Absence from School Refunds Scheme is available to join on entry; a published example charge for that scheme is 0.55% of the fee (scheme participation and terms apply). Fee payment options and invoice queries - Four main payment routes are published: termly direct debit (UK bank accounts only), bank transfer, the Advanced Fees Scheme (AFS) for multi-year prepayment (with a discount), and School Fees Plans that permit monthly instalments through a third-party provider. - Fees are invoiced termly and must be paid by the first day of term unless an agreed instalment plan is in place. The School's Billing Office handles fee queries and arrangements; contact addresses and phone numbers for billing and accounts are published in School parent materials. Summary of typical per-term figures (examples used in published summaries) - Day pupil tuition: GBP 12,725 per term (GBP 38,175 per year). - Full boarding tuition: GBP 15,906 per term (GBP 47,718 per year). - Registration and acceptance deposits and other one-time joining charges are published in School fee summaries (examples given above). (End of fees overview.)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements St. Clare's has 12 residential houses in North Oxford. Houses are single-sex and accommodation aims to mix cultural backgrounds within each house; a ballot determines the allocation of single, double and triple rooms and which house the student will live in for IB2. Residential IB and PIB students are full-board; each house has a kitchen for light snacks and a laundry, with sheets, pillowcases and towels laundered by the College. The College offers places to students either as boarders or non-residential (day) students under separate offer letters.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The Uniform Exchange is run by The Friends' Committee and Beyond Teddies to keep uniform costs down and encourage recycling of uniform and kit as pupils join and leave the School. Shells starting in September 2023 will need to purchase uniform from the new supplier, as detailed in the Parents' Handbook. Donations of clean, good-quality uniform are welcome at Facilities Reception on South Parade labeled Uniform Exchange; all money raised goes to the Bursary Fund; a straight swap exchange is offered.
Food options	Food options Residential IB and PIB students are full-board. Each house has a kitchen for light snacks.	Food options —
House system	House system St. Clare's operates a house-based residential system with 12 houses in North Oxford. Houses are single-sex and mixing of IB1 and IB2 students within houses is planned where possible; a ballot determines room allocations and which house a student will live in for IB2. The College reserves the right to move students between rooms and between houses.	House system Pupils are grouped into a house system with houses including Apsley, Avenue, Cooper Lodge, Corfe, Cowell's, Field House, Jubilee, Kendall, Mac's, Oakthorpe, Segar's, Sing's and Tilly's. House Reps organise house-specific coffees and events to foster community.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership St. Clare's, Oxford is a charitable company limited by guarantee. It is registered in England No 01986868 and is a Registered Charity No 294085.	Governance and ownership St Edward's School is registered in England and Wales as a charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered No: 116784; Registered Charity No: 309681; Registered Office: Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details St Clare's offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a Preparatory IB course, plus a Middle School Programme. The International College provides a University Foundation Programme, English plus Academic Subjects, and an Undergraduate Programme. English Language provision includes English for Life, English for Examinations, and Online Personal Language Training. Summer Courses are offered for adults and teenagers, and Teacher Training is available through IB Teacher Workshops, CELTA, and DELTA. Boarding and day options are available as part of the college offering.	Curriculum details —
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results Outstanding IB examination results. The average points score over the last three years is 35, higher than the world average of 30, and 90% of students scored above this. The school regularly has students achieving the maximum IB score of 45, placing them in the top 1% globally. Every student completes the full IB Diploma and the school reports a 100% pass rate.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression University Destinations and Careers guidance provide unlimited one-to-one support and a rigorous careers education programme to help IB students choose courses and locations. The program supports applications to top universities worldwide. Recent destinations include Bocconi University, Durham University, ESADE, ESCP, IE University, Imperial College London, King's College London, LSE, Maastricht University, Minerva University, NUS, NYU, UCL, University of Amsterdam, UC Berkeley, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and many others.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented IB World School scholarships are offered, including day and boarding scholarships that may be full or partial and awarded for the full two-year IB Diploma. Anne Dreydel Foundation Scholarships are a designated award for selected IB students. Scholarships are means-tested, and shortlisted applicants attend a Scholarship Assessment Day.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The curriculum includes social and emotional learning as a core component of education. It delivers social and emotional learning through PSHE and RHSE and other curriculum contexts, and students learn about safeguarding so they recognise when they are at risk and how to get help when they need it. The online safety education is part of the curriculum to help students understand the risks of new technologies and how to use them responsibly. Students are encouraged to talk about their feelings and are offered access to a range of appropriate adults for support as needed. The safeguarding framework supports safe, respectful interactions and includes anti-bullying measures. The safeguarding and pastoral teams (IB World School and International College) meet weekly to monitor welfare matters.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Staff are trained to recognise the needs of children with special educational needs (SEND) and to respond with appropriate support. The safeguarding policy notes that some students have SEND and may require early help. Training for staff covers the needs of children with SEND and the importance of timely assessment and intervention. Safeguarding procedures emphasise equality and fairness, ensuring SEND students are considered in safeguarding planning. Safeguarding records, including those related to students with SEND, are maintained in CPOMS or relevant safeguarding systems as part of the college's welfare monitoring.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English language courses are offered through St Clare's International College, including English for Everyday Use, English for Examinations, English Combination Course, and Personal Language Training.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental health is addressed within safeguarding. All staff should be aware that mental health problems can be indicators of abuse or risk; only appropriately trained professionals should diagnose mental health issues. Staff should observe students and escalate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, with emphasis on early help and intervention. The policy recognises the impact of trauma on mental health and wellbeing and the need for a safeguarding-pastoral approach to support students' resilience and self-esteem.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the new wellbeing curriculum.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are central responsibilities. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Elena Hesse, with deputy leads including Emily Woodeson, Kelly Gilbert, and Julia Radlinger. The safeguarding and pastoral teams meet weekly to discuss welfare matters. The governing body monitors safeguarding arrangements, safer recruitment practices, and related governance. Safeguarding records are kept securely, staff receive ongoing safeguarding training, and there are clear procedures for reporting concerns and liaising with external agencies when required. Online safety and anti-bullying measures are in place as part of safeguarding provisions.	Safeguarding Safeguarding and first aid in the workplace are part of the six-week training for pupils participating in Teddies Collaborates.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview We are located in North Oxford just 1.5 km from the city centre. Our campus is made up of over 25 Victorian and Edwardian buildings and consists of three key sites: Banbury Road Campus, Bardwell Road Campus and the Summer Juniors Campus at Headington Rye School. Banbury Road Campus houses the IB World School, Summer Teenagers, and part of Teacher Training, while Bardwell Road Campus hosts the International College and Summer for adult students, with a portion of Teacher Training also based there. Our Summer Juniors Campus operates at Headington Rye School for July and August. A virtual tour allows exploration of spaces including classrooms, science laboratories, art and music studios, the library, a cafe, social spaces and accommodation.	Facilities overview The school is set around a historic Quad and houses the Olivier Hall, an on-site auditorium, and the Christie Centre, the academic hub with a Roe Reading Room. The North Wall Arts Centre sits on site, hosting drama, music and visual arts events for students and the public. The campus includes extensive playing fields across North Oxford and a boathouse on the Thames for rowing. The Olivier Hall and Christie Centre were added to enhance teaching spaces and performance and study facilities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school has extensive sports facilities including the New Martyrs Sports Pavilion and a self-contained strength and conditioning facility. There are two astro-turf pitches and all-weather netball and tennis courts. The campus includes multiple sports fields for football, rugby, cricket and other activities, and a nearby boathouse on the Thames supports rowing.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, and art and music studios. The library is available for study and research.	Academic facilities The Christie Centre is the academic hub with a modern library and Roe Reading Room. Olivier Hall is a large on-site performance space that supports the creative and curricular program. The North Wall Arts Centre on site provides venues for arts activities and events as part of student learning and engagement.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Arts, drama and music are supported through The Martyrs, the clubs and societies arm of the OSE (Old St Edwardians) network, and through the OSE Society which coordinates events and activities for pupils. The Martyrs Boat Club participates in regattas such as Head of the Charles. The school also runs educational partnerships with local primary schools and hosts a range of community and enrichment activities via Beyond Teddies.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History St. Clare's comprises two colleges, the IB World School and the International College, based in the conservation area of Summertown in north Oxford, about twenty minutes' walk from the city centre. The school is international, independent, co-educational (50:50), residential and a registered charity (No. 294085). St. Clare's operates 48 weeks a year and runs three business streams: the IB World School; the International College (University Pathways, English language and other adult courses); and Summer courses (English language, Academic and IB preparation). Over the course of a year, students from up to 80 nationalities study at St. Clare's; the IB World School educates students from 50 countries, of whom 12 per cent are British.	History St Edward's School was founded in 1863. Its origins lie in Victorian religious roots and, through the 20th century, it adapted to democratic, liberal and secular education to form the present-day St Edward's community. The school has weathered the disruptions of two World Wars and evolved in response to changes in society, becoming the modern community described in its archival history. The school maintains a long archival record and a large alumni network of Old St Edwardians (OSE), numbering over 9,000 members worldwide.
Community	Community The college hosts an international community, with students from up to 80 nationalities and 50 countries represented in the IB World School. Admissions-related events include open days, scholarship day and taster events. Alumni relations and development are growing areas within the central Marketing Department, supporting fundraising for scholarships and bursaries and fostering cross-college connections.	Community The school community includes current pupils, families and staff, connected to a large network of Old St Edwardians (OSE) who stay involved with the School after graduation. The OSE Society supports pupils leaving the School and maintains links with thousands of OSE worldwide, providing ongoing connection and mutual support. The Friends of St Edward's provides a social community for all those linked to St Edward's—pupils' families, past and present staff, and friends of the school—and is run by a Committee of staff and parents with House Reps who create events and initiatives promoting a sense of community across St Edward's. The school hosts a range of community and cultural events, including The Teddies Carol Services in the Chapel, Martyrs Sports Day, and OSE gatherings, and engages in local partnerships such as the Cutteslowe Community Partnership to support community activities.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The Friends of St Edward's is the school's parent and friends association (the PTA). It provides a social community for pupils' families, past and present staff, and friends of the school, and is run by a Committee of staff and parents with House Reps who organise events and initiatives promoting community across St Edward's. It runs both in-person and virtual events throughout the year, including house-specific coffees, and venues information is shared via the School's channels such as E-News and the Keeping in Touch newsletter. The AGM is held in mid-Summer Term, and involvement is coordinated through the Friends' committee and House Reps, with contact available through the association's details.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual St Clare's offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and a Preparatory IB course. The IB Diploma is a two-year program for ages 16–18 with six subjects (three Higher Level and three Standard Level) plus Core Elements: Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The average class size is nine students, with 30 hours of classroom lessons per week, and the start date is 3 September 2026. The college is the oldest IB World School in England and emphasises independent learning, personalised support, and extensive university guidance, with around 90% of students scoring above the world average and many achieving the maximum 45 points.	Academic & intellectual Latin Club; 10X Challenge; Public Speaking; Music Theory; Subject Clinics; and News & Current Affairs are offered as Academic co-curricular activities. They develop independent study skills and critical thinking. Clubs run before school, at lunchtime and after school.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school offers a broad range of Creative Arts pathways, including Drama, Fashion & Textiles, Art Foundation, Visual Arts, Music, Creative Writing & Journalism, Film & Media Production, Animation, and Interior & Furniture Design. Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is integrated into Pre-IB and IB, providing creative experiences such as studio art and theatre. The University Destinations page highlights these Creative Arts options as part of its subject areas. CAS offers over 50 experiences per week, with students able to select up to three per term, supporting creativity and personal growth.	Arts & creative The school has co-curricular Creative activities including Make and Do, Robots Club, Creative Writing, Drama Club, Art Club and Tech Club. These activities foster creativity, collaboration and problem-solving. They run before school, at lunchtime and after school.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Group 1 languages include English, German, and Italian. Group 2 languages include Dutch, English, French, Spanish, Chinese (for beginners) and German, with some languages offered for beginners. The school describes itself as international and inclusive, with a diverse student body of over 45 nationalities. This combination of language options and intercultural emphasis supports multilingual learning and intercultural dialogue.	Cultural & language Latin Club is offered as an Academic co-curricular activity. The co-curricular programme is organized into six categories: Physical, Creative, Community and Service, Academic, Well-being and Interest. Latin Club is an example of a language-focused activity within the Academic category.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The study programme offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities in sport and culture. Students can try windsurfing, surfing in Cornwall, go-karting, studio art, punting, and treasure hunts in Oxford. For IB students, a full range of sports and activities is included as part of their CAS experiences. The school also runs weekend trips and visits to places like Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, London, and other destinations.	Social & hobbies Chapel Choir; Inside Science Breakfast Club; Competitive Battling Club; Table Top Games Club; Cyber Club; Chess Club are offered as part of the Interest category. These clubs support social interaction and personal interests. They run before school, at lunchtime and after school.
Community & service	Community & service Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is an integral part of the Pre-IB and IB programme, offering more than 50 CAS experiences a week. The CAS program encourages initiative, problem-solving, teamwork, and open-mindedness, with reflection on experiences and alignment with the IB learner profile. CAS supports cross-cultural engagement, collaboration, and community service, including opportunities to improve life conditions in communities. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is also included as part of Pre-IB and IB experiences.	Community & service CCF; Changemakers; St Edward's Outreach are offered as Community and Service activities. These activities encourage volunteering, social responsibility and community engagement. Participation helps pupils contribute to the wider community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Leadership Programme is integrated into student life as part of the IB World School experience. The University Destinations and Careers and Higher Education support provide unlimited one-to-one guidance and a rigorous careers programme to help students secure places at top universities and competitive programs. The college embeds Careers & Higher Education into the learning experience, hosting career events, university visits, and tasters to support informed choices.	Leadership & professional Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is open to all students from Year 8 upwards. The Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) is available, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. The CCF syllabus emphasizes leadership development and expedition training, while DofE provides opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork and resilience.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing St Clare's emphasises holistic wellbeing with a safe, supportive pastoral system. For sport and culture, IB students have access to sport facilities and clubs in the city, with staff-supervised activities. The school provides a wide range of sports and activities as part of CAS and beyond, including theatre and cultural experiences such as trips to London and other destinations.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Well-being activities include Charity Activities and Chaplaincy. These activities support personal development and community spirit.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Group 1 languages offered are HL & SL: English (Literature and Language & Literature), German, Italian, Russian; French (Literature only); SL languages include Albanian, Chinese, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian, Danish, Romanian, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, and Korean. Group 2 languages (Language Acquisition) are HL & SL: English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese (ab initio); SL only: Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, German. The majority of students have a mother tongue other than English and are taught a range of subjects through the medium of English, with English language support available in small groups or one-to-one. A Pre-IB course provides English language development, and all teachers are responsible for the English language development of EAL students.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations The school has accreditations and memberships including the IB Diploma being accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation, and English Language courses accredited by the British Council. It is a member of the Independent Schools Association, Independent Schools Council, Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and the Independent Schools Inspection (PFE). English UK, Quality English and the British Boarding Schools' Network (BBSN) are also associated, and it partners with the University of San Diego for its Undergraduate Programme. It runs a Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre and participates in the PRELIM language-improvement initiative.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions St Clare's offers International Baccalaureate Diploma and Preparatory IB (Pre‑IB) programmes. Registration of Interest provides information about the IB courses; you complete the online form and the admissions team will contact you. The form collects the student's first and last name, date of birth, sex, parent/guardian contact details, title, country, home and mobile phone numbers, email, choice of course (IB or Pre‑IB), and proposed date of entry (month and year). Open Day/College tour information is available through the school's IB World School materials. The campus is located at 139 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AL, UK.	Admissions 1. Pupils are admitted at three entry points: Shell (Year 9) with approximately 140 places, Fourth Form (Year 10) with around 20 places, and Sixth Form (Year 12) with about 60 places. The School aims for pupils to feel at home and to contribute through academics, sport, the arts, community volunteering and involvement in House life and the wider school community. Intake sizes reflect distinct entry points and create opportunities for diverse cohorts. Entry points are aligned with the pupil's age and corresponding year group. 2. Entry to all year groups is via academic entrance examinations. All pupils must be registered to sit the admissions tests. The assessment for all year groups is in two parts. Pupils who meet the test results and reference criteria will be invited to the second stage for interview. 3. The second stage consists of an interview for shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview to assess fit with the academic program and co-curricular life. The interview complements the entrance examination in determining suitability for the School's demanding curriculum. The process moves forward based on performance in both the tests and the interview. 4. Sixth Form applicants must have a minimum of six GCSEs or equivalent, including three at Grade 7 or above in the subjects they intend to study at A Level or Higher Level in the IB. For Mathematics or one or more of the Sciences, Grade 8 is required in those subjects. Additional subject requirements may apply depending on study choices. 5. For information about fee support and scholarship opportunities, contact Nicola Jones, Registrar. You can also call +44 01865 319200. Provide any relevant details about your child's circumstances when you inquire.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships and bursaries are available for entry onto the IB Diploma. Scholarships can be full or partial and are means‑tested. Award decisions are based on an assessment of the applicant's school records, confidential references, and performance in an examination and interview held in Oxford; attendance in Oxford for interview and examination is required to be considered for a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to exceptional students who could not otherwise attend the College and may cover tuition fees and accommodation fees; no more than two full awards are made, with most awards being partial.	Scholarships —
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