Trips | Student Life | IB World School | St Clare's, Oxford

TRIPS

DISCOVER THE 
UK AND BEYOND

 

Trips and visits are a vibrant part of the St Clare’s experience, offering students the chance to explore, engage, and deepen their learning through educational, cultural, environmental, sporting, and social activities in the UK and beyond.

 

Local Days Out

Students have the opportunity to explore the local area through a variety of trips and outings. Sports enthusiasts can attend Oxford United FC matches, while other trips take students to inspiring destinations across the UK such as Blenheim Palace, Brighton, and the scenic Chilterns.

These places offer a mix of culture, history, and natural beauty.

Group of students in a city tour
Group of students participating in an outdoor activity while wearing harnesses
Group of students in a city tour with the Big Ben on the background
Group of students participating in an outdoor activity
Group of students participating in a city tour
Group of students participating in an climbing outdoor activity
Group of students participating in a city tour
Group of students participating in a city tour
Group of students participating in a city tour outside Buckingham palace

Exploring London

Just an hour by bus or train, London is easily accessible and offers students a wealth of experiences, from West End shows and local theatre.
 

Historic Sites
  • Tower of London
  • Trafalgar Square
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Houses of Parliament
Markets
Students can explore markets like Brick Lane and Camden, enjoy boat trips on the Thames, visit world-class museums and galleries, and experience the city’s diverse restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions.

Overseas Trips

Students have the opportunity to travel internationally for both sports and cultural experiences. Sports trips have included competing in football in the Mediterranean Cup in Verona, Italy, while cultural exchanges have taken students to India, visiting partner school Kodaikanal International School in Tamil Nadu, and to Sri Lanka, offering immersive experiences that broaden horizons and foster global understanding.

Group of students participating in an outdoor activity
Group of students participating in an outdoor activity
Group of students biting a medal and holding a trophy
Group of students participating in a city tour
Group of students participating in a city tour
Group of students sitting in a cart during a city tour.
Group of students participating in an outdoor activity
Group of students riding bikes, participating in an outdoor activity
Group of students participating in an outdoor activity

Study Visits

Students enrich their learning through a variety of study visits, from exploring museums and galleries to engaging with cultural and scientific institutions in Oxford, London, and overseas.

Read more on our study visits to discover the full range of opportunities and experiences available.

MELANIE

USA, IB 2024

 

"Travelling to Milan at the beginning of IB1 for a leadership conference was a really cool opportunity to collaborate with students from a different school that were also studying the IB, meet new people and explore a new city.”