St Clare’s, Oxford Honoured with Dual Recognition at the Private Education Awards 2026
St Clare’s, Oxford has been named ‘International School of the Year 2026 – UK’ and awarded the ‘Education Enrichment Excellence Award 2026’ in the prestigious Private Education Awards 2026.
The awards, presented by LUXlife Magazine, celebrate outstanding achievement, innovation, and leadership across the private education sector. Now in its fifth consecutive year, the Private Education Awards have become one of the industry's most respected and widely followed programmes, recognising organisations and individuals that are making a meaningful impact on the future of education.
Receiving two major accolades in this year’s awards highlights St Clare’s longstanding commitment to academic excellence, internationalism, and holistic student development. The recognition reflects the school's dedication to providing an enriching educational experience that prepares students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
The title of ‘International School of the Year 2026 – UK’ recognises St Clare’s distinctive position as one of the UK’s leading international schools. For more than 70 years, the school has welcomed students from across the globe, fostering a truly multicultural learning environment built on international understanding, academic ambition, and respect for diverse perspectives. Its globally recognised curriculum, commitment to intercultural learning, strong university outcomes, and emphasis on developing globally minded citizens continue to set St Clare’s apart within the international education sector. The award acknowledges the school's success in creating a vibrant and inclusive community where students are encouraged to think independently, engage critically with global issues, and develop the skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.
The ‘Education Enrichment Excellence Award 2026’ recognises St Clare’s commitment to providing students with opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. Through its comprehensive enrichment offering - including the International Baccalaureate Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme, student leadership initiatives, and dedicated university and careers guidance - the school equips students with the confidence, skills, and real-world experience needed to flourish both during their education and in their future lives. This holistic approach supports personal growth, social responsibility, leadership development, and informed decision-making, ensuring students are well prepared for higher education and beyond.
The awards come as LUXlife Magazine launches the latest edition of its highly regarded Private Education Awards programme. Designed to celebrate excellence across schools, academies, tutors, consultants, and education providers, the awards recognise exceptional teaching quality, innovative learning methods, student wellbeing initiatives, visionary leadership, and specialist programmes that deliver measurable results.
According to LUXlife Magazine, winners are selected purely on merit, ensuring recognition is reserved for organisations demonstrating genuine impact, meaningful achievement, and forward-thinking excellence.
As the education sector continues to evolve, St Clare’s remains committed to delivering a transformative learning experience that combines academic rigour with personal growth, cultural understanding, and global perspectives. These latest awards further reinforce the school's reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s leading international educational institutions.
The entire St Clare’s community celebrates this achievement and looks forward to continuing its mission of inspiring students, nurturing talent, and shaping the next generation of global citizens and leaders.
Private Education Awards 2026
- International School of the Year 2026 – UK
- Education Enrichment Excellence Award 2026
These honours recognise St Clare’s ongoing dedication to educational excellence and its significant contribution to advancing the standards of private and international education in the UK and beyond.
