ADMISSIONS

An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.

• Upcoming events schedule

  In-Person Open Day

  St Clare's, Oxford Open House

  • Sep 19, 2026

  • 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

  • St Clare's, Oxford

    139 Banbury Road
    Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7AL

  • https://www.stclares.ac.uk/ib-open-days-and-tours

  RSVP

  This is the perfect opportunity to have a guided tour of our campus, find out why we’re the Sixth Form specialists, and learn more about how our Pre-IB and IB Diploma Programmes are the best preparation for your future. Sessions and Q&As from the Principal, Senior Management and our current students will give you an exciting insight into life at England’s oldest IB World School.

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  Virtual Open Day

  St Clare's, Oxford Open House

  • Nov 21, 2026

  • 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

  • Online

  • https://www.stclares.ac.uk/ib-open-days-and-tours

  RSVP

  This is the perfect opportunity to have a guided virtual tour of our campus, find out why we’re the Sixth Form specialists, and learn more about how our Pre-IB and IB Diploma Programmes are the best preparation for your future. Sessions and Q&As from the Principal, Senior Management and our current students will give you an exciting insight into life at England’s oldest IB World School.

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  Event name	Date	RSVP
  In-Person Open Day	Sep 19, 2026	RSVP
  Virtual Open Day	Nov 21, 2026	RSVP

• Why it matters

  A school visit offers a firsthand look at the environment, culture, and daily life of the school. It provides an opportunity to ask questions, observe interactions, and verify your expectations directly. It's a vital part of an informed choice.

See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	St Clare's, Oxford	Other schools
  	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September	Day and Boarding admissions	0%	90% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		1%
  December		7%
  January		2%
  February		1%
  March		2%
  April		Less than 1%
  May		Less than 1%
  June		Less than 1%
  July		0%
  August		Less than 1%

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• Why it matters

  The admissions timeline helps you plan and prepare for key milestones, including school visits, application submission, and acceptance notifications.

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• What St Clare's, Oxford says it looks for in students

  St Clare’s looks for students who are curious, ambitious and intellectually engaged, with a genuine desire to be challenged. Successful applicants are open-minded and internationally aware, and are motivated by more than grades alone - they are interested in ideas, global issues, and different perspectives.
  
  We seek students who are independent and responsible, able to manage their learning and time effectively within a demanding IB Sixth Form environment. They should be willing to step outside their comfort zone, ask questions, and take ownership of their progress.
  
  Equally important is character: students should be respectful, collaborative and willing to contribute positively to a diverse international community. As we welcome students from over 50 countries, openness, empathy and adaptability are essential.
  
  Ultimately, the students who thrive at St Clare’s are those who embrace challenge, value independence, and want to grow academically, personally and globally in preparation for university and life beyond school.

• Why it matters

  A school's acceptance rate gives you an indication of how competitive the admissions process is. Understanding this can help you set expectations and make strategic decisions about where to apply. Please note that the acceptance rates provided here are approximate.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at St Clare's, Oxford and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by St Clare's, Oxford					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Gr. 10		-	-	-	-	Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 20%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 11		-	-	-	-	Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 20%, Essay: 12%
  Gr. 12		-	-	-	-	Interview: 42%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 10%

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• What St Clare's, Oxford says about the application process

  Application fee: N/A

  Registration fee: $340

  Deposit: $6,535

  
  Description:

  Send an email or call our Admissions Team if you would like to discuss your application or if you have any questions. Alternatively, complete the enquiry form below and a member of our Admissions Team will be in touch with you shortly afterwards.

  Please send us your school reports / academic transcripts for the last 2 years (we also accept SSAT scores if you are applying from the USA). If these are satisfactory, we will send you the online application form.

  Complete and submit the online application form and registration fee. This form must be completed before continuing with the admission process.

  We will invite you and your family for a campus tour and you will attend an interview with the Vice Principal or another senior member of College staff. The tour will include visiting classes, residential accommodation and other facilities and you will have the chance to meet and chat to current students. If you are unable to visit us in Oxford, you can take our 3600 virtual tour online and attend your interview online.

  If successful, you’ll receive a verbal offer after the interview, followed by written confirmation shortly afterwards. The offer letter explains how to accept your place and an exciting new chapter in your life begins!

• Why it matters

  Understanding admission requirements is crucial as you assess your fit with a school and the likelihood of acceptance. These requirements often reflect the school's educational priorities.