Why St Clare's?
Specialist Courses in a Unique Countryside Setting |
Study English, leadership, sustainability, and specialist electives, all enhanced by Merrist Wood’s 400-acre campus in Surrey, with its onsite working farm, licensed zoo, ancient woodland, and sports facilities. |
Personalised Learning in Small Groups |
With classes capped at 15 students, everyone benefits from tailored feedback, supportive teaching, and the confidence to achieve their goals. |
Topical Weekly Themes |
Lessons connect to real-world issues around sustainability and the environment, making learning dynamic, meaningful, and fun. |
Hands-On, Outdoor Learning |
Learn immersed in nature, with electives available in animal health and conservation and bushcraft, and English language learning involving environmental projects, and sustainability themes. Students can enjoy a practical study experience unique to Merrist Wood. |
Wide Choice of Electives |
Students can pursue their passions or develop new ones with electives in Football coaching, Visual Arts, Bushcraft or Animal Health and Conservation. |
International Community & Friendships |
Meet peers from across the globe, collaborate on projects, and form lasting friendships in a small and supportive international community. |
Varied Sports, Activities & Excursions |
Enjoy football, volleyball, outdoor yoga, arts, karaoke, and nature crafts, plus up to three weekly excursions to destinations such as London, Windsor Castle, Oxford, and the south coast. |
Safe, Supportive, and Inspiring Campus Life |
Live in comfortable single rooms on campus with 24-hour pastoral care, nutritious meals, and a structured programme that balances study, recreation, and wellbeing - all in a safe, welcoming environment. |
Start your summer
with the right course.
Our Teenager: Merrist Wood courses build confidence in English and develop leadership and sustainability skills. Explore academic and outdoor subjects, prepare for future studies, and discover new passions in a vibrant international community.
New for 2026: Project Eco-innovation
Where sustainability, creativity, and entrepreneurship come together! In this one-week, multi-disciplinary course, students from different courses across both Oxford and Merrist Wood programmes collaborate to develop bold ideas for a greener world. You’ll research, design, and present innovative, cost-effective eco-solutions to real-world challenges.
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Take learning
beyond the classroom.
Learning extends beyond the classroom with topical weekly themes that connect lessons to real-world topics. Study visits and guest speakers tied to each theme enrich the experience, while English classes tailored to every excursion help students gain a deeper understanding from each trip.
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Discover the summer
you've been waiting for.
This summer, it’s all about exploring new interests, building confidence, and making memories that last! At St Clare’s, our Teenager Summer Programmes bring learning to life through creativity, collaboration, and fun. Hit play to experience summer at St Clare’s!
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