These are just a few of the questions parents and students have asked in the past. I hope you will find the answers here - if not do not hesitate to call us or use our questions form.

When should I arrive for my course?

Arrival Day is Sunday and rooms are available from 1400 hrs. If you arrive earlier you will be welcomed, your luggage put in safe storage and refreshments will be available for you.

What happens on the first Sunday of the course?

You will be shown to your rooms and there is a welcome event for you in the evening.

When do I start my course?

You start your course at 0900 hrs on Monday. You will be welcomed by the Director of English Language Courses and the Dean of Students. You will then take a placement test. Later the orientation continues with a tour of the College. You will be put into your groups on Tuesday morning.

When does my course finish?

The last teaching day is the final Friday of your course; the day before you depart.

When do I have to leave at the end of my course at St. Clare's?

You leave on Saturday and we ask you to vacate your room by 1000 hrs in the morning.

Is insurance covered in the course fees?

All course fees include travel insurance for travel, medical and possessions cover. This links to our full Travel Insurance Policy. However we strongly recommend that you take out your own insurance in the case of lost or stolen belongings.

Are the airport transfers included in the course fees?

If you would like a taxi service to and from St. Clare's from the airport, you need to book this at least three weeks before your course starts. These are our airport transfer charges. We can collect from any local airport.

Are there any course rules?

There are both house rules and college rules and these relate to behaving with politeness to everyone around you, observance of the curfew and laws that apply to use of alcohol or drugs. We reserve the right to expel any student whose behaviour we find unacceptable. In this unlikely event the student/ parent will bear the any additional costs.

How much spending money will I need to bring ?

We recommend £70 for additional activities or souvenirs, etc. plus a £30 key/ damage deposit which is refunded at the end of the course on return of the key and with no damage caused.

Who looks after me in my house/ residence?

Students stay in houses where there is a residential warden during the evenings and overnight.

Can I share a bedroom with my friend?

It is part of St.Clare's mission to promote international understanding through education. Boys and girls are accommodated in separately in rooms with similar aged students and as far as possible of a different nationality. It is more likely that you could be in the same house as a friend, but not usually the same room.

What about laundry?

Students can use the on-site coin-operated washing machines for a small charge.