Why choose the IB?
The IB Diploma is a very well established and highly regarded international qualification and students are choosing to study for the IB rather than other qualifications such as traditional British A Levels.
- With the IB Diploma students are accepted at the best universities and colleges worldwide. The depth and breadth of the Diploma enables students to offer that bit extra, not only at higher education institutes but also within future careers.
- The structure of the course enables students to study a wide range of subjects, rather than narrowing their choices as they would in the A Level programme.
- The CAS element of the IB allows students to continue with sports or arts subjects as part of their course. Or they can try something completely new!
- As an international qualification students can follow university or career options within a global market.
- Consistently, education research and reports show that the make up of the Diploma develops a well rounded individual with challenging views.


Further Reading
Hear from our Students: Winning at the St Clare’s Olympics
This year at Orientation weekend at St Clare’s, the highlight was none other than the legendary “St Clare’s Olympics.” The atmosphere was buzzing with competitiveness, energy, and just the right amount of chaos. Teams threw themselves into all sorts of...
Hear from our Students: Settling into a new school
My experience here at St Clare's began on the morning of August 28th, when my parents dropped me off at school.At first, I was a little scared because I didn't know anyone and the environment was completely new to me. The idea of completely changing my...
Hear from our Students: Arrivals, Orientation Weekend and the St Clare’s Olympics
My first days at St Clare’s were unforgettable. During Arrivals, everyone was extremely welcoming and helpful. The staff guided me on a tour of the school, answering all my questions and making me feel at home from the very beginning. That day was also...
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