St Clare's, Oxford A GSG School

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St Clare's is a non-selective college located in elegant north Oxford. The college has a worldwide reputation for expertise in providing the IB Diploma and embraces internationalism and academic excellence as its core values. We put our success down to a combination of factors - small class sizes, students who are serious about their work, the stimulating experience provided by the IB curriculum, excellent teachers and a supportive environment where young adults are able to flourish.

St Clare’s students achieved an impressive set of results in the May 2017 exams. Four students gained the magic maximum 45 points, a grade achieved by only 0.2% of students around the world. Their average points score was 36; this compares very favourably to the world average of 30, with a 97% pass rate; the world pass rate is 79%. A quarter of St Clare’s students gained the elite category of 40+ points, putting them in the top 5% in the world and 60% of students scored 35 points or more (considered equivalent to over 4 grade As at A level). In 21 subjects they had average scores of one grade or more higher than the world average.

The college prides itself in providing an atmosphere that is informal and friendly, encouraging personal responsibility and international friendships. Over 40 different nationalities are represented, about 15 percent are from Britain. St Clare's campus is made up of 27 large Victorian and Edwardian houses to which purpose-built facilities have been added including a science and teaching block, an art studio and a beautiful new house built within the gardens of an existing house forming a traditional Oxford quad. Students live in college houses close to the central campus, under the care of residential staff. St Clare's also welcomes students from the local area as day students. There is an extensive programme of social, cultural and sporting activities and students are encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunities that Oxford provides. The vast majority of St Clares graduates go on to university or take gap year options. During their two years at St Clare's they are well prepared for and guided through decisions and university applications by the excellent full time Careers and Higher Education Advisor.

St Clare's offers a number of academic scholarships and bursaries. Scholarships applications are considered in February each year. Shortlisted students must attend a Scholarship Day where they sit tests, have interviews with teachers and the Principal and parent financial information is reviewed.

Two Open Mornings are offered in September and January each year. ...Read more

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