Why study the IB Diploma?
We are an IB World School. Over the years have developed a strong reputation for teaching IB Diploma. We have offered the IB longer than any other school or college in England. In fact there are only 13 institutions in the world who have taught the IB longer than us.
The benefits of studying the IB Diploma
The International Baccalaureate Diploma is an internationally recognised qualification and so prepares you well if you wish to apply for universities around the world.
The IB Diploma makes sure that you do not specialise too narrowly before you go to university. IB curriculum is structured to encourage breadth as well as depth of academic subjects. You choose 6 academic subjects (3 at standard level and 3 at higher level) and complete the core components which include Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). All of these aspects contribute to the final mark.
How is the IB assessed?
Examinations at the end of the second year are complemented by a programme of internal assessments. Each subject, whether higher or standard can contribute up to 7 points to a final points total. The Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge together contribute 3 points so the maximum score possible is 45, while the pass mark is 24 points. Examinations at the end of the second year are complemented by a programme of internal assessment.
Further Reading
Hear from our Students: What to in Oxford over the weekend
Just because Oxford is relatively small, that does not mean the city is boring so do not underestimate it! Through our time here, we have discovered a lot of fun places, tried some things for the first time in our life and most importantly made some...
Hear from our Students: The Careers Team
For more than 70 years, St Clare’s has been providing first class education to its students and has been able to help them achieve their goals for further education. The careers team plays a very important role in this process of exploring and helping...
Hear from our Students: How Do St Clare’s CAS Service Experiences Promote the Development of the IB Learner Profile?
CAS is one of the core components of the IB Diploma, which stands for Creativity, Activity, and Service. St Clare’s is very committed to the CAS programme as the experiences offered by the school are meant to promote the development of the IB learner...
Study the IB Diploma in our sixth-form college in Oxford
Find out how successful we are in preparing students for their future studies and careers.
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