IELTS and Academic English

Age: 18+   Level: Intermediate +

Oxford is the perfect place for study and St. Clare's has long experience of preparing for examination success.

IELTS is the most popular exam for St. Clare's students. It is the best way of testing your level in English and is widely used by universities in the UK and other countries as an entrance requirement. The test can be taken in Oxford every month and the results are available within three weeks. The Cambridge Examinations are also highly regarded. St. Clare's prepares students for the following levels:

  • PET - Preliminary English Test
  • FCE - First Certificate in English
  • CAE - Certificate in Advanced English

TOEFL and TOEIC examinations may be prepared in one-to-one lessons.

Monitoring progress

The following systems monitor and support your progress:

  • Setting goals: you choose the examination which is most appropriate for your level and your future career with the help of your teacher
  • After-class assignments: you complete homework tasks which extend your classroom learning
  • Regular tests: you take internal tests and coursework assignments to help decide on the date of your external examination
  • Careers advice: you meet our specialist Careers and Higher Education Adviser for independent advice on the best university for you.

Apply now

using this application form