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
TEDx St Clare’s Youth 2025
Our TEDx team proudly presented an evening of talks related to the theme 'The Future We Shape'. On Tuesday 9th December 2025, three final year IB Diploma students at St Clare’s, Oxford hosted this year’s annual TEDx event. Event organisers, students...
TEDx St Clare’s Youth 2024
Our TEDx team proudly presented an evening of talks related to the theme 'Questioning the Norm'. On Monday 9th December 2024, three final year IB Diploma students at St Clare’s, Oxford hosted this year’s annual TEDx event. Event organisers, students Tina,...
Hear from our Students: A Comprehensive Overview of St Clare’s Art Subjects
As a young person and student, cherishing and enveloping the human nature of creativity and creation is vastly overlooked; however, it is one of the most important aspects of developing as a person and growing into adulthood, especially if a pupil’s...
Study the IB Diploma in our sixth-form college in Oxford
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