University Foundation Course - detailed information about our fees

Advance payments
Registration fee £100
to accompany the application form (non-refundable)
Enrolment Deposit £500
to confirm acceptance of an offered place. The deposit is forfeit if a place is accepted but subsequently not taken up. The deposit is refundable after the second semester when all charges have been met, including the cost of avoidable loss or damage to the College and its property. In case of withdrawal without due notice the deposit is forfeit.
Tuition fees for academic year 2012 / 2013
35 weeks September intake £15,466
28 weeks October intake  
£12,694
Please contact our Sales Team for more information about the fees, what they include and the exact course dates - email:manuela.williams@stclares.ac.uk.
Accommodation fees 36 weeks 28 weeks
Standard Twin self catering - room only £7,056 £5,488
Standard Single self catering - room only £9,072 £7,056
Superior Twin (private bathroom) self catering - room only £8,532 £6,636
Superior Single (private bathroom) self catering - room only £11,124 £8,652
Homestay Standard room
(including breakfast and dinner)
£7,056 £5,488
What the accommodation fee includes
College houses
  • Supervised accommodation from the day of arrival to the morning after the last day of the course; bed linen and towels; room cleaning (weekdays); heating and lighting.
  • Accommodation fees include your stay in your house during the mid semester breaks but not the two week spring break.
  • If you have chosen to include meals you are entitled to breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday (excluding the semester breaks)
Homestay
  • Fees include accommodation as a guest with a local host (appraised and inspected regularly by our Student Services Officer), single room, bed linen and towels, laundry facilities, breakfast and dinner every day (lunches can be bought in college) and support provided by the Student Services Officer in college. Some of our hosts offer a single superior option (ensuite facilities).
Supplements 36 weeks 28 weeks
Meals included option - breakfast and lunches Monday - Friday £1,981.00 £1,589.00
Fees Insurance (compulsory) £202.66 £162.28
Travel Insurance (compulsory) £131.20 £105.60
Additional costs
Some course elements may incur additional cost:

Examination fees

Fees for the following examinations are currently between approximately £30- £150. Please refer to our Sales Office for more details.

Cambridge examinations
(may be taken each term except CPE and CAE)
Entry and fees are due about 3 months before the exam date.

  • FCE First Certificate in English
  • CAE Certificate in Advanced English
  • CPE Certificate of Proficiency in English
Other examinations

  • TOEIC, TOEFL (for further study in USA) SAT I, SAT II, (3 sets)
  • IELTS (for further study in the UK)
Meals - college meals, if paying cash: 2012 2013
Breakfast £3.70 £TBC
Lunch £7.40 £TBC
General spending money - allow around - £80 per week. Remember, key deposit, police registration (for students from countries outside the EU) and book purchase all need to be paid for in the first week.
Optional weekend trips / theatre visits / excursions, etc.

  • Day excursions at weekends - £25 to £30 (though some are free of charge)
  • Theatre tickets and transport - £15 to £35
  • Weekend trip with overnight stay (2 nights) - £80 to £350
  • Additional sports and other activities - allow - £20 to £25 per week
Payment schedule
Registration fee and deposit
Course applications must be accompanied by the following fee and deposit:
Registration Fee - non-refundable £100
Deposit - refundable after the end of the course less any outstanding charges £500
The registration fee and deposit should be paid in £ pounds Sterling either by:
• credit / debit card or
• bank transfer
Balance of fees

  • The balance of your tuition and accommodation fees are due for payment not less than 3 weeks before your course begins. You will not be able to attend classes or take up residence in St. Clare's accommodation if there is any outstanding balance.
  • You may choose to pay by credit or debit card or by bank transfer to St. Clare's, Oxford using the details below. Please remember to allow sufficient time for your payment to clear before the 3 week deadline.
Bank transfer

  • Bank: Barclays Bank plc, Apex Plaza, Forbury Road, Reading RG1 1AX, UK
  • Account Name: St. Clare's, Oxford
  • Account Number: 90 96 53 83 Sort Code: 20-65-18
Please give your bank the following information:
Swift ID: BARCGB22
IBAN number (Europe only): GB94BARC 206518 90965383

  1. Payment made by this method should include reference to student name and course/number
  2. Please tell your bank to charge you all the bank charges so that St. Clare's receives the full amount due
  3. Please fax a copy of the bank transfer papers with the student's name marked clearly
  4. Fax to: +44 1865 553751

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