We strongly believe that there's no better place to prepare for a UK university than St. Clare's, Oxford. What better place for study than the city of Oxford, world famous for learning and success. When you join the Foundation Course, you become part of our small, welcoming community. Located in elegant north Oxford, our college provides a beautiful setting for your experience of living in England. The course combines English language classes with academic subjects.

You improve your English language skills

International success today depends on your competence in English. Classes focus on improving your accuracy and fluency in English and on the skills needed for the IELTS examination. Our ultimate aim is to boost your IELTS score to 6.5 or 7.0 so that you can operate successfully at university in the UK or USA.

You get a solid foundation in your academic studies

We make sure that you are fully-prepared for university. The focus on Study and IT Skills helps you become a more independent learner; academic classes introduce the language and concepts needed for your further studies; and assessment is based on a combination of your course work and a final examination. The two popular study streams at St. Clare's are Business Studies and International Affairs. Take a look at the subjects you can study on this course or the one page overview.

You move on to university

St. Clare's has an excellent relationship with many universities. Recent students have gained entry to the Universities of London, Oxford Brookes, Manchester, Aston and Kent - more details. Our University Foundation Course really is your stepping stone to a successful international career.

You are an individual

St. Clare's is a small, specialist college. All the teachers and welfare staff know you as an individual. You stay in a pre-selected host family or in a college residence. Regular meetings with the Welfare Officer and Course Director help to maintain close contact.

You receive the very best advice

The attention is personal: we focus on your own particular needs and interests. Our full-time Careers and Higher Education Adviser is on hand to help you make the right subject and university choices. Together you make the very most of your skills and potential.

You join a truly international community

There's a truly international atmosphere at St. Clare's. Join the ‘out-of class' activities and excursions each week. Highlights include the study visits in and around Oxford, the series of lectures at Blackfriars Hall and the long weekends away together. You even get membership of a fitness club in the city centre.

Further information

Find out more about:

• the course fees;
• the course structure;
• the subjects we offer;
• the application process;
• our entry requirements;
• the universities our students have gone on to;
• the IELTS examinations;
• our social life programme and accommodation options for adult students
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