Devised and developed by the Diploma teachers at St. Clare's, these unique courses enable students to refine and develop their knowledge, understanding and study skills in preparation for the final year of their IB Diploma programme. Each IB review course provides a means for students to experience a bit of ‘life as a student' and to spend time in some of the university colleges.

The course provides an opportunity for students to review their progress during the first year of Diploma studies and to identify and address any areas of weakness. The number of places is limited to 30 students per week. Class sizes are small (< 8 students). The teaching programme will be tailored as far as possible to the needs of individual students.

Each week the teaching programme includes a total of 18 hours detailed as follows:

  • Subject classes (12 hours)
  • Tutorials (one to one) (2 hours)
  • Visit to a university college (3 hours)
  • Careers / university advice (1 hour)
IB Diploma review students can choose to study from 1 to 4 weeks; they choose one subject per week.

Dates Subjects
Week 1
Sunday 8 July - Saturday 14 July
Visual Arts
Chemistry HL / SL
Biology HL / SL
Physics HL / SL
Week 2
Sunday 15 July - Saturday 21 July
Psychology
Mathematics SL
Mathematics HL
Economics HL / SL
Week 3
Sunday 22 July - Saturday 28 July
English Language and Literature
English Literature
English B
Week 4
Sunday 29 July - Saturday 4 August
Chemistry HL / SL
Biology HL / SL
Physics HL / SL
Visual Arts
Week 5
Sunday 5 August - Saturday 11 August
History HL / SL
Mathematical Studies
Mathematics HL
Economics HL / SL

Students wishing to attend the IB review course should apply online giving details of their current subjects, levels and latest grades. This information will be used to devise a programme of study which is tailored to the individual needs of the student.

A typical weekly programme

  0900-1300   1400-1600   1700-1800   1900-2200
Monday Subject classes   Lectures, debates, CAS
and excursions
  Afternoon activities
or private study
  Evening activities
or private study
Tuesday    
Wednesday    
Thursday    
Friday      
Saturday Excursions
Sunday Excursions

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