University success for our Foundation graduates
With around 70 years experience teaching students from around the world, we’ve been able to build a University Pathways course quite unlike anything else.
We are an international college, so our University Foundation Programme gives students the chance to expand their cross-cultural awareness and build international friendships. As such, our University Foundation attracts students from a wide range of countries and this year is no exception. Our graduating class includes students from 10 different countries, including Israel, Laos, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Germany, among many more.


Excellent set of results from the class of 2022
There are several successes to celebrate, with 2 students receiving all A grades and 80% achieving marks A*-C.
University destinations
In addition to the outstanding results, the breadth of quality universities that our students’ progress onto is a fantastic success story! We are delighted that following an excellent set of results our University Foundation Programme student’s have accepted places at Santa Clara University, Bocconi University, University of Amsterdam, University of Lincoln, University of Roehampton and many more.
With a significant proportion of the students studying in their second language, we are also thrilled by the range of pathways our students are progressing onto including Econometrics, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science as well as Economics and Social Science.

Who is a foundation course for?
It is for students who wish to:
- Further their academic education after completing Secondary Education in a non-English speaking country
- Advance their English language skills and academic study skills
- Improve their IELTS score for entry to university
- Prepare to join a university degree course taught in English
Why choose St Clare’s?
We specialise in teaching the IB Diploma, University Foundation, English language and Gap Year courses as well as short summer courses for Juniors, Teenagers and Adults. With such a wealth of teaching experience, we are the perfect choice if you are looking to gain a quality international education in Oxford!
Our University Foundation Programme prepares you for life in the UK and progression onto a university course in an academic year. Download our college brochure or book your place on our University Foundation Programme this September or October.
Progress onto university within a year
Further Reading
Hear from our Students: Spotlight on Afterlife – Meet the Cast
The theatre classes of 2025 are preparing an exciting performance of the play Afterlife, presented by students from this year's pre-IB and IB1 groups, who have been working on the play during the Spring and Summer terms together with their teacher Sophie...
Hear from our Students: More Than Just Objects – A TOK Journey Through Oxford’s Museums
As part of our IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, our class visited two well-known museums in Oxford: the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum. The aim of this visit was to explore and choose three real-world objects...
Hear from our Students: Adventure, Challenge, and Growth – The Bronze DofE at St Clare’s
The Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a nationally recognised youth programme in the UK that helps young people develop key life skills through a mix of physical activity, volunteering, learning new skills, and an expedition. It’s open to students...
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