St Clares

Q: Are airport transfers provided?

Junior programmes (ages 9-15) include free Heathrow transfers. For Juniors using other airports, older teenagers (ages 15-17) and adults please see our list of transfer prices: https://stclares.ac.uk/student-life/airport-transfers/

Q: Is course insurance provided?

Insurance is included. Details of the coverage are available at this link - https://stclares.ac.uk/app/uploads/Insurance-policy-for-personal-accident-and-group-travel.pdf

Q: What supervision is provided?

Juniors are monitored closely on a secure campus. Older Teenagers and Adults are issued with a photo ID card that is needed to access any of our College buildings and residences. A team that includes Teachers, House Parents, Activity Leaders and a Nurse led by our experienced Course Director and Welfare Manager is available 24/7 to supervise students under 18 years of age.

Q: How many hours of tuition are provided?

Juniors – 16.5 hours per week Teenagers – 19.25 or 22.9 hours per week Adults – 13.75 or 19.25 hours per week

Q: What visa do I need and how do I get it?

Students will either need a Standard Visitor Visa for stays up to 6 months or a new eVisa. Learn more at https://stclares.ac.uk/about-us/visa-advice/.

Q: Where will I be staying / what is the accommodation like?

- Juniors aged 9-12 – dormitories of 4-6 students at the Headington Rye Prep School campus - Juniors aged 13-15 – single or twin rooms at the Headington Rye Prep School campus - Older teenagers stay in a shared residential room near the main College buildings at 139 Banbury Road - Adults have a choice of single or twin rooms at 3 Bardwell Road or 382 Banbury Road

Q: Will I get a certificate?

Student will receive a certificate from St Clare’s and a personalised report at the end of the course.

St Clares in Oxford, by St Clares.

Duration: Duration: 2 weeks
Dates: Dates: June - August
Start Dates

June - August
Age Range: Age Range: 10-17+
Fees: Fees from: £2,345

Program Summary

St Clare’s offers courses to students aged 9-15, 15-17 and adults aged 17+. With over 70 years of experience, St Clare’s Oxford is one of the older and more established summer school providers on the market, based out of their own school setting close to Oxford city centre. Teaching takes place in St Clares’ own private grounds in an attractive residential part of Oxford, while students can either stay in the college or local homestay accommodation, all a short walk from the city centre. Most courses are based around English language, though subject-specific courses are available for older age groups. Uniquely, each week is taught by a certain theme, giving students the opportunity to gain an in-depth and focused understanding of their chosen subject. Outside of classes, the residential houses where students stay are in central Oxford and make great bases for exploring the city outside study hours.

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Program Highlights

An experienced provider that has been running summer courses for more than 65 years
An exciting range of subjects including English, Business, Art & Digital Design and Science
Topical lessons that encourage learning through a range of Weekly Themes and Guest Speaker events
Students study in the St Clares centre near Oxford centre, and either live in the college residency or local homestay accommodation
All programmes include study visits and excursions around the UK
Courses can be 2 or more weeks depending on the age group and course

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Upcoming start dates

June - August

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