The Bardwell Road Centre

All students study at our specially dedicated site, the Bardwell Road Centre, which is a ten-minute walk from the Banbury Road campus, just 1 km from the centre of Oxford and close to local shops, cafés, bars, banks and a post office. Students are provided with the following:

• Data-projectors with internet access link to classrooms to the world outside
• Wi-fi access in the houses and common rooms, together with the facilities in the computer room, encourage independent study and make 'blended learning' a reality
• The St. Clare's intranet gives exclusive access to a wide range of on-line resources and provides links to many useful sites, Careers and Higher Education information, web projects, IELTS practice tests and recent class podcasts
• The 'Open Learning and Homework Club' with scheduled teacher support provides focused help with homework exercises and other research projects
• A collection of 'graded readers' offer a stimulating way to build confidence in reading and listening for elementary to intermediate learners

Accommodation

St. Clare's occupies 25 substantial buildings in Oxford including classrooms, residential accommodation, a library, computer and dining rooms.

• St. Clare's has 5 large residential houses exclusively for adult students
• All houses are supervised by a resident House Manager
• Houses are located either within 15 minutes' walk or a short bus ride away
• You can return to the house when you wish, but we expect you to observe the house rules, which protect the privacy, security and welfare of all residents
• All houses are non-smoking
• Sheets, duvets and towels are provided and for personal laundry, there is a laundrette on site
• Students may prefer to live with a local host.

Meals at St. Clare's

Students can choose to have all meals provided at the College or to have self-catering accommodation with a private or shared kitchen.

• Meals are served in one of the College dining rooms
• We provide a healthy and nutritional choice of meals
• There is a wide range of hot and cold choices, including vegetarian options
• Self-catering students may buy lunch and other meals at the College.