International
Collegefor university
for careerfor life
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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGEOXFORD –a truly GLOBAL
academic city

Enjoy Oxford’s cultural highlights

OXFORD3

Go punting on the river

Explore the leafy suburbs of north Oxford

Take your learning outside the classroom with our programme of Study
Visits and Activities. See pages 8-9

Explore our beautiful
university city with its richhistorical traditions andvibrant modern lifestyle
Visit world-famous museums, art galleries, university
colleges and parks as well as shopping centres,
restaurants and pubs.
Oxford is a small, safe city just an hour awayfrom London.

Enjoy socialising with friends in Summertown

Go shopping or try different foods from around the world in
the Covered Market and the Westgate Centre...such a beautiful school in
Oxford...the city feels so safe
and small - but has a lot to offer.

Explore the many beautiful buildings and parks

Maria from Mexico

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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

A British Council

accredited
centreTeaching is excellent
and promotes
highly effective
learning. Teachers
are exceptionallyknowledgeable andhighly experienced.
ISI PFE Report 2021
One of 25 buildings, close to the city centre

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GOOD REASONS

to join the St Clare’s family

70 years of experience: a vibrant
Oxford institution that blends tradition
with innovation
International environment: over
50 different nationalities each year
create an amazing cosmopolitan
atmosphere, with excellent
opportunities for networking
Academic excellence: consistently
positive feedback from inspection
reports, students, parents and agents
Innovative methods: interactive lessons
take learning beyond the classroom
and focus on topical themes each week
Academic progression: challenging
courses at a variety of levels thatcombine language support andacademic study according to
your needs

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WE HAVEWELCOMEDSTUDENTS FROM

50
over

Personal support: our friendly andcommitted team is available for all
your academic, career, welfare andhealth needs

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Activities and excursions: a weekly
programme, organised in-house,enriches your experience of living in the
UK and helps you make new friends

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countries

FOR 70 YEARSElegant location: 25 buildings in a quiet
suburb in the world-famous university
city of Oxford

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Educational charity: we invest any
profits in our students, our programmes,
our staff and our facilities

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St Clare’s family: trusted bygenerations of students who
recommend us to their friends andfamily year after year

Welcome to the
St Clare’s family!

FACILITIES INVESTMENTOVER 3 YEARS£££6.1 MILLIONINTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK

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INTERNATIONAL outlook
Our mission: to advance international education and understanding
St Clare’s International College is located in elegant North
Oxford with well-equipped classrooms, a Student Hub andstudent accommodation.
We welcome students from over 50 different countries each year.
As a small independent college, we get to know you well andstrive to meet your individual needs.
You can be sure of a first-class educational experience.

Make memories for life

STUDY RESOURCES
Student Hub: a quiet space to work independently withaccess to newspapers and online educational resources
including e-books and academic journals
Library: four floors with study rooms, a computer suite, as
well as an extensive range of academic books and online
resources
Art Studio: modern art studio with state of the art
facilities for traditional techniques like drawing, painting
and printmaking, as well as new media like photography,
animation, digital and video art

Access a range of resources in our library

Open Learning Club: develop your language and exam skills
after lessons with a teacher to guide you
St Clare’s Seminar Series: experience university-style lectureswith expert guest speakers on intellectually-engaging topics

Attend free talks, lectures and seminars in Oxford

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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

College LIFE
You can choose between college residences for over 18s, boarding accommodation for under 18s and homestay
accommodation - according to availability. Our accommodation options include free wifi and 24-hour support.

COLLEGE RESIDENCEHOMESTAY

Living in one of our comfortable college residences you:

Living with one of our welcoming English-speaking homestay
providers you:• have a choice of twin or single room with shared orin-flat bathroom• mix with other international students• learn to become more independent• develop new friendships• find out about different cultures in a shared living
environment

Socialise in our comfortable communal spaces• have a choice of single room with shared or private
bathroom• immerse yourself in British life and culture• benefit from support to settle into life in Oxford• enjoy breakfast and evening meal every day• practise your English with native speakers

Relax in a safe and welcoming home

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Student WELFARE
and SUPPORT
We work hard to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment to stimulate
learning and encourage you to succeed. Our excellent staff-to-student ratio
provides dedicated support throughout your studies.

Personal
Tutor

House Parents& Residential
Manager

Teachers

Admin &
Academic
Office Team

Safeguarding
Team

Your

Careers& Higher
Education
Adviser

Student
ResidenceTeam

24-hour
supportteam

Supportive and caring relationships with staff
Homestay
ProviderDirectors ofStudies

Activities
Coordinator

In-house
Nurse &
Counsellor

Housekeeping&
MaintenanceStudents’ welfare, including healthand safety is excellent. 		
ISI PFE Report 2021

Meet your friends and enjoy a meal together

I love the staff here.
Everyone is so kind!
I feel acknowledged,
safe, and respected!
This feels like a homeaway from home.
Maya from USA

Enjoy delicious nutritious meals and varied specials
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ACTIVITIES and excursions
Study Visits, activities and excursions enrich yourlearning experience• Join the activities programme each week, created by our
in-house Coordinator• Settle into your new home in Oxford with our orientation
tour of the city
• See the cultural sights including London, Bath, Stratford,
Warwick, Stonehenge – all just over an hour away
• Let us know what interests you most and we’ll do our best to
include it in the varied programme• Visit the Student Hub for advice and support to help you
make the most of your time in Oxford and the UK

Discover Oxford’s shops, university colleges and clubs• Plan ahead and join the weekend excursions to Liverpool,
Dublin, Cornwall or the New Forest• Build a link between the classroom and the real world
through Study Visits – recent examples include the law
courts, the Ashmolean Museum and a local business

Visit Warwick Castle

Relax with friends by the River Thames

What I enjoyed most about
studying is the opportunity to
do the activities in the afternoon
with the new students that you
meet here.
Augusto from Italy

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The variety and accessibility of all these activities
was fantastic. Hands down my favourite part ofthe programme. So many amazing opportunities
made easy!
Josselyn from USA

Visit Bicester Village - the famous designer outlet

Learn about UK culture at Blenheim Palace

Learn new skills

Make memories at Stonehenge

Build teamwork skills

Have fun in your free time

Harry Potterinspired S
tudy
Visits andexcu
to Christ C rsionshand Harry urch
PotterWorld

Discover Bath with the beautiful Georgian buildings andRoman Baths

Look out for the Theme of the Week

Travel to a typical seaside town on the south coast

Environmental Issues, Art and Architecture,
Technology and Innovation and many more

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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGEENGLISH Language
Why choose these programmes• Different focus: language learning for career, life or
an examination• Small class size: improve your English language skills
as an individual in a group of no more than 12• Interactive learning: develop your language
competence through structured, communicative
activities with classmates• Quality teaching: maximise your learning potential
with experienced, supportive teachers• Weekly Themes: consolidate and build your language
and your knowledge of the world through culturally,
politically and historically interesting topics• Study Visits: take your language learning outside theclassroom to local places of interest with your group• Academic Tutorials: review your learning with your
Personal Tutor, develop new strategies and prepare
for your future goals• Open Learning Club: develop your language andexam skills after lessons with a teacher to guide you
Sample timetables on the website

Take learning beyond the classroom
through topical Weekly Themes andStudy Visits within Oxford

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

100%

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of students taking the IELTS exam
passed with a score of 6.5 or above*2021 results

English for Life
Enhance your language skills for everyday life
Age

16+

English Level

B2 – C2(upper intermediate to very advanced)

Class Size (max)15

Lessons (hours)

25 (23) per week

Length7+ weeks

Start Dates

September, November, January,
February or April

I chose St Clare’s because my brotherwas here 2 years ago and had an
awesome experience and I wanted to
do the same.
I would definitely recommend toother students because it really helps
you develop your English level.”• Build confidence and fluency in your speaking, listening,reading and writing• Develop your range of vocabulary and improve yourgrammatical accuracy• Explore stimulating topics through Weekly Themes

Lasse from Germany

English for
Examinations

Online Personal
Language Training

Prepare for IELTS or Cambridge exams

Design your own programme

Age

16+

Age

16+

English Level

B2 – C2(upper intermediate to very advanced)

English Level

A1 – C2(beginner to very advanced)

Class Size (max)15Class Size (max)1-to-1 online

Lessons (hours)

25 (23) per week

Lessons

10, 15 or 20

Length7+ weeks

Length

1 week minimum – no maximum

Start Dates

September, November, January, Februaryor AprilStart Dates

Flexible• Gain an externally recognised qualification• Improve your language skills and knowledge for academic
study at university• Focus on examination know-how and strategies
to maximise your exam success• Maximise your progress with an intensive 1-to-1 course• Create a course to fit your specific academic or
professional needs and wants• Build your confidence and competence in using English

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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Students from theclass of 2022 areprogressing touniversities in

UNIVERSITY Pathways
Why choose this programme
Guaranteed entry to university: prepare for university
study in the UK, Europe or around the world
Language and Study skills: develop the academic English
and study skills required for successful university study

8 DIFFERENTCOUNTRIES

University Foundation
Programme
Bridge the gap between school and university
Age

16+

Specialist subject teachers: maximise your learningpotential with experienced, supportive teachers

English Level

B2 to C2
(upper intermediate to advanced)

Academic options: select from a range of academic
subjects to broaden your university degree choices

Class Size (max)15

Lessons (hours)

19 to 26 (17.42 to 24) per week

Small international classes: study and learn as anindividual in a group of no more than 12 students from allover the world

Length35 or 28 weeks(depending on English language level)

Start Dates

September or October

Supportive programme design: study in structured
modules to help if you are new to the academic subjects
Expert guidance: succeed with the support of our expert
team of careers and higher education advisers, who help
you find the course and university that is right for you

Sample timetables on the website• Receive support for your academic and personal welfare
needs from your Personal Tutor• Improve your academic literacies and your subject
knowledge for your future studies• Develop your critical thinking, essay writing, research andpresentations skills through independent study projects• Advance your self-awareness to help make informed
decisions about your future career path

Course structure:
Core subject
English language and academic
study skills for university
IELTS preparation+

Academic subjects
Choose 3 of the following:
Business
Philosophy
Economics
Politics
Maths
Psychology+

Supplementary subjects
Global Issues
Basic Statistics+

Guidance and support
Higher Education
sessions and 1-to-1
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I have been impressedwith the programme andthe quality of the provision.
The students are exposed
to high quality teaching
within a cosmopolitan
environment which iscaring and supportive.
External examiner from the Universityof Warwick

Linking classroom and local places of interest

Mixing with people from different
cultures while speaking English all
the time was challenging at first, but
it helped me feel really confident
about my future studies. St Clare’s
prepared me for this very well.
Johanna from Germany

Building international friendships

Examples of degree courses taken by our students:
Business Administration
Psychology
Economics, Politics and International Studies
Law
International BusinessMedia and Communications
Examples of university destinations over the last 3 years:
Bocconi University, Italy
Bucerius Law School, Germany
Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne, Switzerland
Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
ESCP Business School, Europe
KU Leuven, Belgium
Loughborough University, UK
Maastricht University, Netherlands
Newcastle University, UK
Santa Clara University, the USA
University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of York, UK
WHU Otto-Beisheim School of Management, Germany
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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGEGAP YEAR programmes
Why choose this programme
Academic subjects in English: explore the academic
subjects you might like to study at university – perhaps
something completely new

English plus Academic
Subjects
Maximise your options for higher education

English language skills: build the academic literacies
you need for success at university
Experience the international classroom: enjoy smallinteractive classes taught by specialist subject teachers
Go beyond the classroom: take advantage of theacademic and cultural life of Oxford
Make connections: build your network as you study
with American undergraduates and students from
more than 20 countries
Get ready for university: strengthen your academic
profile and succeed with the support of our expert
team of careers and higher education advisers
Receive support: for your academic and personal
welfare needs from your Personal Tutor

Academic courses
overview on the website
Course structure:
English for Academic Purposes• academic & study skills for Higher
Education• preparation for IELTS or Cambridge
exams• critical thinking• using reliable sources• academic essay writing• presentations

Age

16+

English Level

B2 to C2
(upper intermediate to very advanced)

Class Size (max)15

Lessons (hours)

19 (17.4) per week

Length14 weeks (1 semester)
Short course available in May-June

Start Dates

September or January

Examples of university degrees and destinations
over the last 3 years:• BA Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics, University of
Amsterdam, Netherlands• Bachelor of Laws, IE University, Spain• BSc International Business Administration, Erasmus University,
Rotterdam, Netherlands• BSc Liberal Arts and Sciences (PPE major), Erasmus University
College Rotterdam, Netherlands• BSc Politics and International Relations, UCL, UK

Academic subjects – a choice of 3
• Art
• Art History• Business• Communications• Economics• English Literature• Film Studies• History• International Relations• Marketing• Maths• Philosophy• Photography• Politics• Psychology• Sociology

Languages: French, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Japanese and more...

GAP YEAR PROGRAMMESUndergraduate
Programme

Why choose this programme
University-level study: learn alongside undergraduate
students from our partner universities in the USA

Expand your academic knowledge in your gap year

Interactive learning: study in small seminars of 3-12
students taught by university-based academic staff
Tutorial research: deepen your understanding ofa subject you are passionate about with a 1-to-1
tutorial designed to meet your interests, or choose
from a wide range of options
Go beyond the classroom: take advantage of theacademic and cultural life of Oxford with university
lectures and study trips to our world class museumsin Oxford and London
English language study: continue towards a
Cambridge exam with our 3-hour tutorial option

Academic mentor: your Personal Tutor supports yourlearning and oversees your welfare needs

Academic courses
overview on the website

Age

16+

English Level

C1 to C2+
(advanced to fluent speaker)

Class Size (max)

15 (Seminar) or 3 (Tutorial)

Lessons (hours)

15 (13.75) per week

Length14 or 28 weeks
4-week programme in June

Start Dates

September or January• Explore and develop your academic interests as you prepare
for university• Build confidence, independence and academic skills• Be challenged intellectually while receiving the individual
support you require

Quality assurance: our academic programme isaccredited by US universities including the Universityof San Diego

Progress to higher education: gain the support ofour expert careers and higher education advisers
who help you find the course and university that isright for you and help you apply to any country in
the world

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The quality of thecurriculum, teaching andlearners’ achievements
is excellent
ISI PFE Report 2021

St Clare’s means “international”
to me, the possibility to meet andstudy with people from all over theworld – and that’s a really enrichingexperience.
Augustin from Belgium

Course structure:
Your programme comprises: 4 seminar courses, 1 tutorial course and 1 hour of support from your Personal Tutor per week.
Our wide range of subject areas means you can choose from over 80 introductory and advanced academic courses:• Art History• Economics• Film Studies• Photography• Politics• Maths• Business• History• International Relations• Drawing• Psychology• Religion• Communications• English Literature• Philosophy• Painting• Marketing• Sociology

Languages: French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and more
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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

SPECIALIST courses
Business & Leadership in Oxford
Prepare for leadership in the 21st century
English levelB2 to C1
(upper intermediate to advanced)

Class size (max) 15
Lessons (hours) 21 (19.25) per week
Length2 weeks

Start dates

July and August• Discover the attributes of leadership through case-studies,
research topics and debates• Learn vital business and leadership skills including criticalthinking, strong communication and public speaking
confidence• Develop lasting relationships with members of theinternational business community

Summer English for Life English for Exam
Enhances language skills for everyday life
Preparation
English levelA2 to C2
(elementary to very advanced)

Class size (max) 15
Lessons

21 per week (19.25 hours)

Length2+ weeks

Start dates

June, July and August• Build confidence and fluency• Gain a wider range of vocabulary with our topical Weekly
themes including Global Issues• Apply your language skills through Study Visits within
Oxford and Guest Speaker events

Prepares you for IELTS or Cambridge exams
English level

B1 to C2
(intermediate to very advanced)

Class size (max) 15
Lessons

25 per week (22.9 hours)

Length3 weeks

Start dates

July• Learn and practise exam techniques• Develop your study and exam skills• Take learning beyond the classroom through Weekly
Themes and Study Visits within Oxford

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SUPPORT for your FUTURE
University success, career progression and personal development
Careers support is embedded into the learning experience.
Benefit from advice on university choices, higher education
applications, apprenticeships, entry to professional careers,internships and gap year schemes.
• personalised support: through 1-to-1 meetings and groupsessions which help you explore future education and career
options• learn professional skills for the competitive jobs market:
including CV writing, presentation and interview skills

We promote personal growth throughexperiential learning and self-reflection
HIGHER EDUCATION FAIR
Talk to over 100 universities from more than 20 countries aswell as gap year providers.

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONSOver the last 3 years, our students have achieved places
at a range of prestigious universities. Examples include:• Amsterdam University
College, Netherlands• ESCP Business School,
Europe• Bocconi University, Italy• University ofManchester, UK• City University of
London, UK• University of York, UK• Erasmus University
Rotterdam, Netherlands• Maastricht University,
Netherlands• WHU Otto-Beisheim
School of Management,
Germany• University of Exeter, UK• University of Warwick,UK• University College
London, UK• University ofSouthampton, UK• Santa Clara University,
the USA• IE University, Spain

Build your professional network with over1000 alumni on stclaresconnect.com
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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Which is the right course for me?
What doyou want toachieve?

		 Your
Objective
Level
A2-C2
B2+

University
Success

What is yourcurrent level?

Length of stay
7
weeks

14
weeks

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●

●

●

University Foundation Programme (UFP)●

Undergraduate Programme (UP)

Page
10-11
12-13
12-13
14-15
15

Length of stay
14
weeks

28
weeks

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●

●
●

●

●

●

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Academicyear
Course Option●

Summer English for Life
Online Personal Language Training
English for Life (EfL)

Page
10-11
12-13

●

EfL >> UFP●

University Foundation Programme (UFP)

12-13

●

Business and Leadership
English plus Academic Subjects (EAS)

16
14

●

Undergraduate Programme (UP)●EAS >> UP

14-15

Length of stay
7
weeks

14
weeks

28
weeks

A1-C2

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B2+

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B2-C2

●

English Language
CourseAutumn term●

English plus Academic Subjects (EAS)

Your
			
Objective

Personal
Development

EfE >> UFP

EAS >> UP

7
weeks

C1+

Level

●

●

B2-C1
B2-C2

EfEP >> EAS
English for Examinations (EfE)

●

●

			
Objective
Your

B2+

●

●

C1+

A2-C2

Academicyear
Course Option
English for Exam Preparation (EfEP)

●

B2-C2

Career
Progression

28
weeks

B2-C1

Level

How long
can you stay?

English plus
Academic Subjects
Spring term

Academicyear
Course Option●

Page

Online Personal Language Training
Summer English for Life

10-11

English for Life
English for Examinations

10-11

English plus Academic Subjects Compact

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St Clare’s is anamazing place to learn.
I would recommend
this experience toeveryone.
Marleen from Germany
Ines from Spain

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