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Key Facts & Features

Number of Classes

6-8

Number of Students per Class

XL=400

School Size

Accommodations

Internet Lounge

A great place for you to socialize with other students. A relaxing and comfortable environment where you can also use our facilities to communicate with friends and family back home.

Free Wifi

Free wi-fi access can be found all over the school premises including classrooms and leisure areas. Make use of this facility for personal use and also to help you with your studies.

Student Café

The student café is a fantastic place to spend your free time. It is open everyday (Monday to Friday) from early in the morning to late in the afternoon and offers a wide selection of drinks, as well as fresh, hot and cold food daily.

Open Terrace

Enjoy views of the surrounding cities, while socializing with your fellow classmates and staff. Have breakfast, lunch, listen to music and enjoy your free-time with other students in a fantastic open-air environment.

Friendly Reception and Customer Care

This is the focal point for information in the school. Our team is highly experienced and will help you with whatever you may need during your stay.

Air-conditioned Classrooms

Our classrooms are bright, spacious and airy, and have modern furniture to suit your needs as a student and to provide you with a positive, learning environment. Our climate control system helps provide a comfortable environment for your well- being.

Interactive whiteboards

Interactive Whiteboards (IWB’s) can be found in all classrooms and are an effective tool to aid your learning experience. Information can be accessed quickly through IWB’sto facilitate your specific needs.

Self Learning/ Business Centre

Make use of our library resources for your self- study. Your teachers will assist you with choosing appropriate materials from our range of graded reading booked, audio books, dvd’s and magazines.

Accreditations

Overview

St Clare’s Oxford

St Clare’s, Oxford specialises in teaching the International Baccalaureate Diploma, University-level academic courses, and English as a Foreign Language.

Throughout the academic year, students from over 40 countries attend our two centres. The Banbury Road Campus was the first IB school to be established in England, and at the Bardwell Road Centre, our adult courses boast a quality of tuition and multi-cultural community that is hard to rival.

Students live and study in the elegant north of Oxford, where, in addition to our state-of-the-art teaching facilities, St Clare’s owns 19 residential houses, housing up to 325 students.

Across all our courses, students are taught and guided by expert teachers in a supportive, friendly and truly international environment, which equips them for further study, a fulfilled life and responsible world citizenship.

Our campuses
St Clare’s started in 1953 in just one house on the Banbury Road in Summertown, an elegant area of north Oxford, one kilometre from the centre of the city.

College History
We are based just south of Summertown in the city of Oxford. Over the years we have expanded our college footprint and invested in our facilities.

Our IB World School and teenager summer courses are based on our Banbury Road campus. Recent developments have included an art studio, mathematics classrooms, science laboratories as well as accommodation in award-winning buildings. View our 360 virtual tour. (Please view the virtual tour in Internet Explorer).

In 1998 the International College was established on Bardwell Road which offers English language courses and academic courses for adults.

Innovative approach to education
We have a forward-thinking approach to education which provides positive preparation for university and both personal and professional life. In fact, our community regularly comments that what they love the most about St Clare’s is our emphasis on:

• Fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and valued.
• Embracing differences and seeing it as an having an opportunity to learn from one another.
• Promoting a culture of open-mindedness.
• With an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust embedded into the culture of the college, we are proud of the impact it has on the culture and life of the college.
Impact of our approach on the learning experience
Our teaching approach nurtures students and provides a platform for personal development within the student experience. Making international friendships, students actively improve their linguistic and intercultural competence, whilst strengthening character and social skills. For instance, many of our students exude the following attributes:

• Develops environmental awareness and responsibility.
• Takes personal responsibility for learning and conduct.
• Develops an enduring commitment to global citizenship through cultural awareness.
• Challenges ideas and develops independence of mind.
• Engages in creative, aesthetic, and physical activities to encourage imagination and promote wellbeing.
• Values honesty, compassion, open-mindedness and intercultural understanding.
• Demonstrates a lifelong passion for learning.

Making learning accessible
We are an educational charity and as such we see the importance of giving back to communities less fortunate than ourselves. In this way, we regularly give back through charitable initiatives, supporting our local community and through scholarship schemes for our courses.

Above all, we seek to nurture inquiring minds with a lifelong passion for learning. And are fully committed to extending this experience to students from a wide range of backgrounds.

English Courses(8)

English for Life

This course is tailored to help international students develop their English grammar and vocabulary alongside their reading, writing, listening and speaking. Our language programmes maximise your learning potential with our experienced, supportive teachers.

Lesson type: 20 in a group and 5 teacher-guided self-study sessions.

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

25 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

2+ Weeks

Max. Students

12-15 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

Low Season

High Season

£

356

£

356

English for Exams

English for Examinations helps you prepare for an English language exam such as IELTS or Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency exams (FCE and CAE). Our English for Examinations course is ideal if you would like to study an externally recognised qualification for academic study at university, improve your language skills or knowledge or focus on examination strategies to maximise your exam success. We give you the opportunity to select from Cambridge or IELTS language exams, depending on your individual learning goals.

• Study for exam success in IELTS, CAE and FCE
• Build confidence for your future
• Benefit from academic tutors
• Focus on exam tasks and strategies

Lesson type: 20 in a group and 5 teacher-guided self-study sessions. Exam entry for IELTS/Cambridge £180 – £210.

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

25 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

2+ Weeks

Max. Students

12-15 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

Low Season

High Season

£

356

£

356

English for Exams 6w

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

25 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

6 Weeks

Max. Students

12-15 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

Low Season

High Season

£

346

£

346

One-to-one

Unlock your English potential with personalized 1-on-1 lessons. Fast-track your fluency through tailored learning, conquer challenges with instant feedback, and skyrocket your confidence in a supportive, dedicated environment.

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

1 hours Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

flexable / per hour

Max. Students

1 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

Low Season

High Season

£

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English for Life

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

25 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

14 Weeks

Max. Students

12-15 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

Low Season

High Season

£

614

£

614

English plus Academic Subjects Compact

Combine English language classes with academic study to maximise your options for higher education.

• A taste of university level subjects
• Prepare for Cambridge English or IELTS exam
• Improve your Academic literacies
• Study alongside native English speakers
• Programme length 6 or 14 weeks

Lesson type: 10 of English for Academic Purposes and 9 of academic subjects per week.
Course in total is 6 weeks long. Total price £3684.

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

19 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

6-14 Weeks

Max. Students

12-15 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

Low Season

High Season

£

614

£

614

University Foundation Programme

The University Foundation Programme is a one-year course that prepares students to attend UK, European, and US universities. Recognised as an A-Level (RQF Level 3) equivalent, the UFP is an alternative route to degree level studies.

• Guaranteed entry to university upon successful completion
• Choose Business Studies or PPE
• Excellent IELTS preparation
• A truly international experience

Lesson type: English for IELTS and Academic Literacies for Higher Education, choice of three academic subjects, supplementary modules in Global Issues and Basic Statistics, Careers and Higher Education sessions.

Course in total is 34 weeks long. Total price £21000.

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

22+ Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

28-35 Weeks

Max. Students

12-15 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

Low Season

High Season

£

618

£

618

Undergraduate Programme

If you wish to study our University Foundation Programme you must have:
- completed secondary/high school in your own country
- 17 years or over
- have a knowledge of English at or above the following: CEFR B1
- provide satisfactory school transcripts (grades/reports)

• Gain a cultural study abroad experience
• Live and learn in Oxford
• Undergraduate study in a supportive environment
• Be inspired on your gap year
Lesson type: 4 academic subject courses in a group and 1 academic subject tutorial.

Course in total is 14 weeks long. Total price £12152.

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

15 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

14 Weeks

Max. Students

12-15 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

Low Season

High Season

£

868

£

868

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Other Prices and Conditions

Registration Fee £100 (Compulsory & non-refundable)

Cousrebook (per term) on request.

1 Lesson = 1 Hour (Including 10-15 minutes breaks)

Airport & Rail Station Transfers One-Way:
Heathrow £187
Gatwick £242
Luton £209
Stansted £264

Any Local Tax for short-term stays is not applied.

Courier (express Mail) Fee for Original Documents: approx £25.

For some countries’ visa applications, full payment is required in advance before acceptance letters are issued.

High Season Dates : n/a

Variable additions will be applied to the accommodation fees between these dates.

Heads Up !

• Rates do not include exam fees, leisure or cultural activities; these can be booked and paid for at the School. • Rates do not include insurance. • Prices may change if there are revisions in governmental policy, fuel or tax increases, or other unforeseen events beyond the school’s control. All fees are correct at the time of going to print. The School retains the right to amend the fees as necessary. • Bookings which extend over more than one season will be charged the respective weekly supplement for the season concerned unless otherwise stated. • In cases of necessity the school reserves the right to exceed the maximum number of students in class.

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INCLUDED IN THE FEES

Fees include tuition, assessment test at the beginning of the course, individual report, use of listening centre/multimedia centre for private study, self-access, listening and interactive technology centre.

NOTES

• Courses start every Monday. • Each lesson consists of 55 minutes. • An intermediate level of English or higher is required to join the Professional English courses. Students wishing to join an Exam Preparation course must have an appropriate level of English relevant to the exam they wish to take. • All fees are in £.

The school will be closed on the following public holidays in 2024:
29 March, 01 April, 06 May, 27 May, 26 August
The school will be closed for Christmas:
from Saturday 21 December 2024 to Sunday 05 January 2025 (inclusive).

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY OF THE SCHOOL

7.1 Cancellation: means the cancellation of a place at the College which has been accepted by the Student and which occurs before they enter the College or where they do not enter the College. Please see clause 3.1 for details of when Entry to the College occurs. If the College has engaged the services of additional staff to teach the Student, the Student may be liable on cancellation to pay a proportion of the cost of such engagement. The College reserves the right to set off the Deposit against such costs.

7.2 Cancellation rights: If the offer of a place and its acceptance are both made entirely at distance by means of post or electronic communication without the Student meeting face to face with a member of the College staff during the contractual process, they may cancel this agreement at any time within 14 days of the date of the Booking Date. In such circumstances the Deposit will be refunded together with any Fees paid pro-rated if the College has provided any educational services under this agreement.

7.3 Deposit and Course Fees on Cancellation: Other than as provided for in clauses 4.4 and 7.2:
7.3.1 if notice of cancellation is received 3 weeks or less before the Course start date there will be no refund of the Deposit or the Course Fees.
7.3.2 if notice of cancellation is received by the College 8 weeks or less before the Course start date there will be no refund of the Deposit paid.
7.3.3 if notice of cancellation is received more than 8 weeks before the Course start date the Deposit will be refunded less an administration charge of £100.
7.3.4 Covid-19 additional measure: Your Deposit and Course Fees will be fully refunded up to 24 hours before you travel if the UK Government change the quarantine/travel status in your country at short notice; or you have proof of a positive Covid-19 test; or you have proof that you have to isolate because of Covid-19.
Cases of serious illness or genuine hardship may receive special consideration on written request if they are not otherwise covered by the fees and travel insurances.

7.4 Withdrawal: means the withdrawal of the Student from the Course at any time after Entry to the College. Please see clause 3.1 for details of when Entry to the College occurs.

7.5 Withdrawal by the Student: If the Student withdraws from the Course there shall be no refund of Course Fees. Cases of serious illness or genuine hardship may receive special consideration on written request.

7.6 Change or cancellation of accommodation or meal arrangements: A student wishing to change accommodation, cancel meals, or move out of St Clare’s accommodation must give four weeks’ written notice. A charge is made for changes or cancellations made without giving the required notice period.

7.7 Termination by the College: The College reserves the right to terminate this agreement immediately if:
7.7.1 The Student is in breach of the Student Code of Conduct for which the appropriate sanction is to require them to leave the College; or
7.7.2 Following consultation, and in the professional opinion of the Director of Studies, the Student's progress or attendance is not of the standard required to continue the Course; or
7.7.3 Course Fees have not been paid by the required date. The College will act reasonably and with procedural fairness before terminating this agreement.

Some important issues:
1. Cancellations or shortening of courses after Visa has been issued No refunds are granted to students failing to arrive or who are absent during their course.
2. Periods of absence are not compensated with free extensions at the end of the course.
3. In the case of students being granted a visa, non-arrivals, late arrivals and periods of absence will be reported to the immigration authorities.

Accommodation Options

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FAMILIES

SHARED
FLATS

HOSTEL
ROOMS

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HOTELS

4****HOTELS

5*****HOTELS

Host Families Accommodation:
Staying with an English speaking family is an excellent way of maximizing your educational experience. Every family have their own way of life, so living in a family environment can be fun, it gives you the opportunity to practise your English and it will provide you with a cultural experience that you will remember for the rest of your life!

Shared Self-Catering Flats/Apartments Accommodation:
A flat/apartment is your best option for cost effective, independent accommodation while learning English around your Course location. You have the privacy of your own space and the opportunity to cook your own meals while enjoying the company of other students from different countries. Usually the apartments are centrally located and close to local amenities like cafés, bars, restaurants, shops and buses and all are within walking distance of Course (maximum distance 15-20 minutes on foot) unless specified otherwise. Electricity and water meter readings will be taken every week and charges will be divided between the number of students sharing the apartment.

Hostels (1-2 Students) Accommodation:
Hostels provide a budget oriented, sociable option where students can book a bed, usually a bunk bed, in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can accommodate mixed or single sex, and private rooms may also be available.Shared rooms in the Hostel can be set up as twins. A Security deposit around £150-200 is collected in cash on the first day. Water and electricity is not included in the rates quoted.

Hostels (3-4 Students) Accommodation:
Hostels provide a budget oriented, sociable option where students can book a bed, usually a bunk bed, in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can accommodate mixed or single sex, and private rooms may also be available.Shared rooms in the Hostel can be set up as for 3-4 Students . A Security deposit around £150-200 is collected in cash on the first day. Water and electricity is not included in the rates quoted.

3-Stars Hotels in the walking distance
Very well-known 3 star hotels are in walking distance from the school and the main shopping area of the city-centre. Usually the Apartments are only 5-10 minutes away to the historic Old-City and a selection of old Pubs, Cafes, Restaurants. This is the ideal choice for students wanting central accommodation that is comfortable and close to the school. Contact Edu-Search for very useful tips.

4-Stars Hotels in the walking distance
Staying in a 4 star hotel offers students an upmarket alternative. With all the facilities and services one would expect from a superior residence and centrally located just minutes from Course location, this is the ideal way to learn English in comfort and style.Contact Edu-Search for very useful tips.

5-Stars Hotels in the walking distance
As a more luxurious alternative staying in a five star environment offers superlative charm and character. Centrally located just minutes from Course location and within 15-20 minutes walking distance of city-centre's vibrant local shopping areas and trendy restaurants, bars and cafes.

There is a refundable deposit of £500.00 (five hundred pounds) held against non-payment of a legitimate charge (applies only to a Booking Period of more than six weeks).

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Carnaby Street
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Tower Bridge
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Marble Arch
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London Eye
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