Prepare for IELTS and Cambridge exams in Oxford with expert teachers and personalised feedback.
Prepare for IELTS and Cambridge exams in Oxford with expert teachers and personalised feedback. Benefit from small, international classes, focused exam strategies, and flexible study options in a supportive, accredited school with over 70 years’ experience. Enhance your English skills, build exam confidence, and enjoy cultural activities in a world-famous academic city—ideal for university entry and career progression. 99% of students recommend our interactive, academically stimulating courses.
Prepare for Key Exams: Get ready for internationally recognised qualifications, IELTS and Cambridge – essential for university entry and career progression.
IELTS Exam: IELTS is a popular English Language exam and can be taken every month in Oxford. It tests your language ability in the 4 key skills reading, writing, listening and speaking and is widely used by universities as an entrance requirement.
Cambridge Exams: FCE and CAE (two of the Cambridge Examinations) language exams also have a very high reputation. It may be taken in your home country three times a year.
Focused Exam Strategies: Learn proven techniques for every part of the test: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Gain strategies to manage time, understand question types, and maximise your score.
Personalised Feedback: Receive individual guidance from practice tests and mock exams, with tailored feedback to help you improve quickly.
Small International Classes: Progress faster in small groups with students from around the world, ensuring plenty of speaking practice and individual attention.
Build Exam Confidence: Enhance your English fluency and accuracy while practising presentations, discussions, and writing tasks in a supportive environment.
Flexible Study Options: Choose the right course length for your goals—whether a short 3-week intensive or a full academic year of preparation.
Accredited Quality Teaching: Study with expert exam teachers at a school accredited by the British Council and inspected by ISI, with over 70 years of English teaching experience.
Learn in Oxford: Live and study in a world-famous academic city, just one hour from London, with opportunities to join cultural activities and excursions while preparing for your exam.
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St Clare’s offers outstanding academic and English Language summer courses that fully immerse students in the beautiful city of Oxford’s academic and cultural environment.
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Apply Now- 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
Juniors – 16.5 hours per week Teenagers – 19.25 or 22.9 hours per week Adults – 13.75 or 19.25 hours per week
English language courses have a minimum CEFR level of A2 so are unsuitable for complete beginners. Exam preparation courses have a minimum level of B1 All other courses have a minimum level of B2
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.
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/
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
Student will receive a certificate from St Clare’s and a personalised report at the end of the course.
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/.
