St Clare's, Oxford
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 41.5K–88.6K
GBP 31K–66.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
St Clare's is an international education provider in Oxford, founded after the Second World War by Anne Dreydel and Pamela Morris. It describes itself as the oldest IB World School in England, preparing students aged 15-18 for university. It also runs an International College for older students and adults, summer and short courses, and teacher training including IB workshops, CELTA and DELTA.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 15–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1953
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| IB Diploma, Boarding, Full Year | GBP 66,185≈ USD 88.6K |
| IB Diploma, Day, Full Year | GBP 30,985≈ USD 41.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| IB Diploma, Boarding, Full Year | GBP 66,185 (about USD 88.6K) |
| IB Diploma, Day, Full Year | GBP 30,985 (about USD 41.5K) |
Source: school website (stclares.ac.uk) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| St Clare's, Oxford (this school) | GBP 30,985 (about USD 41.5K) | GBP 66,185 (about USD 88.6K) |
| Marlborough College | GBP 51,228 (about USD 68.6K) | GBP 64,035 (about USD 85.7K) |
Source: school website (stclares.ac.uk) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 180
- Enrolment fee
- GBP 3,500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
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