Additional costs
Some course elements may incur additional cost:
Personal Language Training
Students can add One-to-One lessons to their language classes. Lessons last 55 minutes and are charged at £55 per lesson.
Examination fees
Fees for the following examinations are currently between approximately £30- £150. Please contact our Admissions Registrar 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)
Optional college weekend trips / theatre visits / excursions, etc.
- Day excursions at weekends - free to £40
- Theatre tickets and transport - £25 to £45
- Weekend trip with overnight stay (2 nights) - £70 to £300
- Additional sports and other activities - allow - £10 to £15 per week
- Stationery / book purchase (loan of books is included in fees)
- 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
Payment schedule
Registration fee and deposit
Course applications must be accompanied by the following fee and deposit:
| Registration Fee |
| £100 |
Non-refundable |
| Deposit |
| £500 |
Refundable after the end of the course less any outstanding charges |
| 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. |
The registration fee and deposit should be paid in £ pounds Sterling either by
- Credit / debit card
- 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
- Payment made by this method should include reference to student name and course/number
- Please tell your bank to charge you all the bank charges so that St. Clare's receives the full amount due
- Please fax a copy of the bank transfer papers with the student's name marked clearly
- Fax to: +44 1865 553751
All students studying on our academic year courses are covered by our travel insurance. This insurance policy covers, for example, medical expenses, personal accident, cancellation expenses, personal belongings, travel delay, etc. This detailed
Travel Insurance policy document lists those items that are covered. There is no extra charge for this insurance. All students are advised to take out personal possessions insurance for items such as laptops, cameras, iPods, phones, etc.