Accreditations and Memberships

St Clare’s, Oxford are authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation to offer the IB Diploma.

We have been offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma for over 40 years, longer than any other school or college in England. There are only 13 schools in the world that have been teaching the IB Diploma longer than us.

The English Language courses at St Clare’s are accredited by the British Council, the UK’s international organization for educational opportunities and cultural relations. You can read our Inspection Report here.

We are a member of the Independent Schools Association.

We are a member of the Independent Schools Council who strive to improve international education.

We are a member of English UK, a leading language teaching association.

English UK the national association of English language centres in the UK.

We are a member of Quality English who selects independent English language schools with exceptional service, unique character and a wide range of courses.

We are a member of Quality English Online Courses, who selects independent English language schools based on their quality online course offering.

We are a member of Quality Education, who select Independent schools in English speaking countries based on their quality and reputation.

Independent Schools Inspectorate is the body responsible for the inspection of schools in membership of the Associations that make up the ISC. You can view our Inspection Reports here

The Independent Schools Inspection (PFE): with the focus on teaching and course design for both English Language and Academic Subject classes. You can read our Inspection Report here.

St Clare’s is the Oxford member of the International Association of Language Centres, a global network of high-quality, independent language schools that teach the official language of their country.

The University of San Diego has worked in partnership with St Clare’s for more than 30 years as the University of Record for our Liberal Arts Programme.

Our Scholars Programme is a joint initiative between St Clare’s and Blackfriars Hall, a private permanent Hall of Oxford University, governed by the English Dominican Friars.

St Clare’s is a Licensed Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Centre.