Accommodation Options
We offer a variety of accommodation options described below. Please indicate on the Accommodation Registration section of the Liberal Arts Programme Application Form which type of accommodation you prefer, giving an alternative choice.
Options
Option 1 - College house - self-catering facilities; meals optional
Option 2 - College residence with meals included
Option 3 - Homestay - living with a family
Option 4 - Independent accommodation
Spring Semester 2002
: In all cases (except for Option 2 & 3) accommodation fees cover the period from the first date of the course, Sunday 6 January to Saturday 11 May. Fees include the mid-semester break (13 - 17 February) but do not include the Easter break.Autumn Semester 2002
: In all cases (except for Option 2 & 3) accommodation fees cover the period from the first date of the course, Thursday 29 August to Saturday 14 December. Fees include the mid-semester break (19 - 27 October).Residential Accommodation
St. Clare's is able to offer comfortable and high quality College residential accommodation to a high proportion of students age 18+. All houses have a resident house manager, a senior resident (in the case of some smaller self-catering houses), or a member of staff on duty each night. There are some house rules which are intended to protect the privacy, security and welfare of all residents. You have your own key and there are no restrictions on when you return to the house in the evening. However, please note that overnight visitors are not permitted.
Bed linen and towels are provided, and rooms are cleaned each week day. Some houses have coin-operated washing machines and dryers for personal laundry. Otherwise you can use a launderette at the International College site, or one near the Academy site.
Please note that all College residential accommodation is non-smoking.
Two principal types of residential accommodation are offered:
Option 1 - in a College house, with self-catering facilities; meals optional
- Hampden Manor, Staverton Road, Logan House
Option 2 - in a College house with meals included (no kitchen facilities)
- Bardwell Road
Top Tip
We recommend that you do not choose to take the meals included option as you will be tied into a meal plan. If you miss meals in college you will not receive a refund. As you might be travelling on weekends you need to have the freedom that the self-catering option offers.
Option 1
- College house, with self-catering facilities; meals optionalSt. Clare's has a number of houses with fully equipped kitchens for student use. These are:
- Hampden Manor
- Staverton Road
- Logan House
If you select this option, you can choose to cook your own meals or, if you wish, you can buy meals at the Academy or the International College sites. Some of the houses are very close to the International College, but a short walk (about 15 minutes' walk; 1 km) from the Academy. Others may be a short (10-20 minute) bus ride from the Academy or the International College sites.
• Rooms are single or twin
• Houses are normally mixed male and female
• All houses have a common room with television and video
St. Clare's self-catering properties are offered in two categories:
Standard : usually in twin rooms in a shared house or apartment with shared kitchen and bathroom.
Properties in this category include apartments in Hampden Manor, a 17th century manor house for 20 students 15-20 minutes by bus from the Academy or the International College sites and a limited number of rooms in Logan House.
Superior: single and twin rooms with private shower and toilet.
Superior accommodation is offered in Logan House and Staverton Road.
Our house in Staverton Road is our newest property, opened in summer 2000, and offers single and twin ensuite rooms for 20 students. Students share a fully equipped kitchen on each floor and have the use of a common room on the ground floor which opens out to a large garden. Laundry facilities (coin operated machines) are also available. The house is located on the International College site campus just minutes from classes, the dining room and cafe bar. This is the nearest house to the college facilities and is popular with both US and international students.
Logan House is a purpose-built block of high quality apartments opened in 1996. Logan House provides accommodation for 45 students in apartments or bed-sitting rooms, each with their own kitchen and bathroom. Most rooms are twins, but some single rooms are available. Logan house is about 2.5 km from the Academy (25 minutes' walk; a few minutes by bus or bicycle).
Option 2
- College house with meals includedAccommodation is in College houses in North Oxford. Most are situated up to ten minutes' walk, or a short bus or cycle ride from the two sites. Students can choose to tie into the meal plan in any of our houses but the main house in this category, (ie. kitchen facilities for the students are not provided) is in our Bardwell Road house.
Top Tip
We recommend that you do not choose to take the meals included option as you will be tied into a meal plan. If you miss meals in college you will not receive a refund. As you might be travelling on weekends you need to have the freedom that the self-catering option offers.
Each house accommodates between 14 and 25 students, mostly in twin bedded rooms, although some single rooms are available. Superior rooms have private showers and toilets. For the others, (Standard rooms) bathrooms are shared, although almost all rooms have wash hand basins. Some superior rooms are in Logan House. Houses are normally mixed male and female, although bathrooms are single sex. There is a common room for students in each house.
Breakfast and dinner each day are included, and are provided in the Academy dining room or at the International College site.
Other Accommodation Options
Option 3 - Accommodation in private homes (Homestay)
Private homes are carefully selected for their quality and are regularly inspected by St. Clare's staff. Accommodation is clean and comfortable, and your host will make you welcome. You have a single room, unless you specifically request a twin room (for instance if you are coming with a friend). Usually you share a bathroom, although some homes do offer a private shower or bathroom. You are provided with bed linen and towels, and will be able to use a washing machine in the house for your personal laundry, at no extra charge. Your family provides you with breakfast and dinner. A few private homes are within walking distance of central buildings, but most are a short bus journey away (maximum 20 minutes).
Option 4 - Independent accommodation
Some students prefer to organise their own accommodation. The Student Services Officer at St. Clare's can offer some assistance by providing lists of letting agents and other information. Suitable accommodation is in short supply and you will normally need to provide a substantial deposit. Rentals are often for a minimum of six months. If you plan to arrange your own accommodation
What's included in the fees
Option 1 - College house with self-catering facilities; meals optional
Fees include: accommodation from the day of arrival to the night before the day of departure, including the Autumn break and Spring breaks, but not including Easter. Free bus pass where bus travel is necessary (not provided for Logan House). Bed linen and towels and their laundry. Use of a kitchen. Cleaning (weekdays), heating, lighting.
Option 2 - College house with meals included
Fees include: accommodation from day of arrival to the night before the day of departure (except for Autumn half-term week and Easter break). Bed linen, towels and their laundry. Meals (breakfast and dinner every day).
Option 3 - Homestay
Fees include: accommodation in a private house from the day of arrival to the night before the day of departure excluding Autumn and Easter half-term holidays. Bed linen and towels and their laundry. Use of a washing machine (at no extra charge). Breakfast and dinner each day are included in the fees. Bus pass (for free travel) if needed.
Booking Accommodation
If you wish to book College house with meals included, College house with self-catering facilities or Homestay, please complete in full your first choice and an alternative on the Accommodation Registration section of the Liberal Arts Programme Application Form. Please return the application form to the Admissions Office at St. Clare's along with the payment of the Accommodation Deposit of £200. Accommodation is allocated in order of receipt of the Accommodation Deposit. We are unable to allocate you to accommodation if the accommodation deposit is not included with the application form.
Methods of Payment
International Money Order - if you wish to pay the deposit using an International Money Order please make sure it is in £ Sterling and made payable to St. Clare's, Oxford. If you are paying by International Money Order remember to include your deposit with your application form (any reservation made for you will only be provisional until your deposit is received).
It is essential that you provide us with any personal information which we may require in order to make appropriate accommodation arrangements.
Paying the balance of Accommodation Fees
You need to pay the balance of your Accommodation Fees not less than 3 weeks before your course begins. You will not be able to take up residence in St. Clare's accommodation if there is any outstanding balance. Accommodation Fees need to be paid in £ Pounds Sterling.
You may choose to pay your Accommodation Fees by International Money Order or by credit card.
If you pay by International Money Order you need to send it in good time to arrive by the due date.
If you wish to pay by credit card you can complete the section on the application form and your card will be charged on the due date.
If we are unable to offer you accommodation because all spaces have been booked, we will notify you quickly and your Accommodation Deposit will be returned.
Accommodation changes or moving out of College-arranged accommodation
Please note that if you wish to move out of a College house or Homestay accommodation you must give us written notice as follows: four weeks for College Houses, one week for Homestay. The same notice period is required for any changes of accommodation. A charge is made for changes or cancellations made without giving the notice period.
