St Clare’s are excited to announce an outstanding set of IB Diploma results. This achievement highlights the hard work and dedication of their students in achieving such successful outcomes, despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic.

Recognising the fantastic achievements of the graduating class

St Clare’s are delighted that their largest year group of 123 students achieved such an excellent set of results. There are several successes to celebrate, with the graduating class scoring an average of 36.1 points out of 45, as well as six students attaining a near perfect score of 44 points. In fact, 25% of their students scored 40 points or more, giving them access to leading universities across the globe.

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University destinations and higher education pathways

In addition to the outstanding results, the breadth of top-quality universities that their students’ progress onto is a fantastic success story! This year’s graduates have secured places at a range of high-profile universities around the world including Amsterdam University College, Columbia University, Durham University, Imperial College London, Kings College London, Sciences-Po, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of San Diego, University of Southern California, University of Toronto and University of Warwick.

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With a significant proportion of the students studying in their second language, St Clare’s are also thrilled by the range of pathways that their students are progressing onto including biochemistry, medicine, music, veterinary science, history and modern languages, among many more.

Impact of the pandemic on the study experience

All of this, against the backdrop of the pandemic! This cohort started their IB Diploma studies in September 2020, at the height of the pandemic. In addition to the enforced lockdowns and isolations, they experienced significant difficulties every time a term started or finished due to the international travel restrictions. The students demonstrated incredible resilience and perseverance throughout their studies.

Similarly, this is the first-year group since the outbreak to sit their final examinations and so the college are delighted that the results reflect the hard work and determination of the students as well as the expertise of a remarkable group of teachers and specialist support staff.

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Alastair Summers, Vice Principal of Academic, said: “I have nothing but respect and admiration for this group of young people. The disruptions to their education resulting from COVID began six months before they even started at the college and provided a constant backdrop to their time here.

"However, they refused to be downhearted and continued to apply themselves wholeheartedly to their studies and a wide range of activities. There were so many heartening occasions where the students supported each other through the difficult times, and they emerged stronger and more united as a result.

"I look forward to hearing about all the exciting things have gone on to do when they come back to visit us.”

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Why choose St Clare’s, Oxford?

St Clare’s 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, they are the perfect choice if you are looking to gain a quality international education in Oxford: https://stclares.ac.uk/

Please note that the above information is correct at the time of writing. Results may change as a result of re-marking and university choices are subject to change.