St. Clare's, Oxford is England's longest established provider of the IB Diploma. The IB introduction course draws upon the expertise and experience which St Clare's has gained over almost 30 years of teaching the Diploma.
This fully residential course in an established IB World School is designed specifically for students who are about to start an IB Diploma programme. Devised and developed by the Diploma teachers at St. Clare's, this unique three week course enables students to refine and develop their study skills in preparation for the Diploma programme.
The course aims to make clear the demands which the Diploma student will face. It gives them an invaluable head start with much of the subject matter as well as providing a firm foundation in those components of the IB Diploma which make it a unique qualification.
Subject classes take place each weekday providing a total of 24 hours over the week. For three weeks students will follow an IB Diploma timetable. Each week will have a different subject emphasis.
The classes provide introductory courses to the IB Diploma in Science, Mathematics, English and Individuals and Societies, Languages and the Arts. These are combined with elements of The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity, Action and Service (CAS). The students will also take part in lectures, local excursions and study visits, English language, public speaking and debating.