Discover the vibrant life of the IB and Pre-IB programmes at St Clare’s.
From sports matches and performances to trips and cultural experiences, this blog shares stories, adventures, and insights that highlight what makes studying at St Clare’s an unforgettable journey.
Read more to explore these experiences in detail and see life at St Clare’s for yourself.
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Hear from our Students: Antarctica's Silent Impact
IB27 Student Maria explores how isolation changes the brain in her feature article for the student magazine Clarity.
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Hear from our Students: An Interview with James Jacob
As the school year comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the teachers who will be leaving us this summer and asked them to reflect on their time at St Clare’s.
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Hear from our Students: An Interview with Becky Allen
As the school year comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the teachers who will be leaving us this summer and asked them to reflect on their time at St Clare’s.
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Hear from our Students: A Year in Oxford – Maria Júlia Dantas on Life in the St Clare’s Pre-IB Programme
Today, we sit down with Maria Júlia Dantas, a Brazilian student who spent the 2023–2024 academic year in Oxford as part of St Clare’s Pre-IB Programme, a foundation programme designed for students aged 15–17 who wish to prepare for the IB Diploma, helping develop key skills and attributes that are fundamental to IB study.
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Hear from our Students: Weekends That Shape You – Inside the St Clare’s Pre-IB Journey
At St Clare’s, Oxford, the Pre-IB programme isn’t just about getting ready for exam, it’s about experiencing life in a completely new way. For many students, it’s their first time living abroad, adapting to a different culture, and building independence far from home. The school’s trips throughout the year play a huge role in that journey, turning ordinary weekends into experiences that feel exciting, new, and sometimes even life-changing.
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Hear from our Students: A Day at the St Clare’s MUN Event in Oxford
In November, St Clare’s organised a special MUN Day in Oxford. The event took place in the Oxford Town Hall, a beautiful and historic building whose elegant rooms made the occasion feel even more significant. Students from different classes came together to discuss major global issues, just as delegates do in the real United Nations.
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Hear from our Students: A Comprehensive Overview of St Clare’s Art Subjects
IB student Daniel interviews some of the leading teachers in departments such as Theatre and Visual Arts at St Clare's to help describe the arts courses at St Clare’s in greater depth: what they consist of, why they are important, and why they help develop the pupils of this school.