Accreditations and memberships
Our accreditations and memberships highlight the quality of our provision and our strong reputation as a education provider.
Over the last 70 years we have developed strong links with prestigious organisations around the world including the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), Quality English, English UK, Cambridge English, University of San Diego and University of Oxford.
International Baccalaureate Organisation
We are an IB World School, and as such the IB Diploma qualification is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
As well as this, we offer IB teacher training workshops. These courses have been delivered in cooperation with the IBO since 2002.
You will benefit from being taught by IB approved workshop leaders, access to extensive IBDP resources and get the chance to network and share experiences with IB teachers.
British Council
Our English Language courses are accredited by the British Council. Read our Inspection Report.
Memberships
Independent Schools Association
We are a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA). The ISA provides support to independent schools across the sector.
Independent Schools Council
The college is a member of the Independent Schools Council who strives to improve international education.
Independent School Inspectorate
Independent Schools Inspectorate is responsible school inspections for Independent School Council (ISC) members.
Private Further Education
The Independent Schools Inspection (PFE) monitors teaching and course design for English language and academic subjects. Read our Inspection Report.
International Association of Language Centres
International Association of Language Centres, is a global network of high-quality, independent language schools that teach the official language of their country.
English UK
English UK is a leading language teaching association.
Quality English
Quality English selects independent schools with exceptional service, unique character, quality and breath of provision.
Quality Education
Quality Education selects independent schools with exceptional service, unique character, quality and breath of provision.
Teaching Qualification Centre
Cambridge English
We are a Cambridge English Teaching Qualification Centre for the DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching) and CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Associations and Partnerships
University of San Diego
The University of San Diego has worked in partnership with St Clare’s for more than 30 years as the University of Record for our Undergraduate Programme.
Associated with Blackfriars, University of Oxford
Our Scholars Programme is a joint initiative between St Clare’s and Blackfriars Hall, a private permanent Hall of Oxford University, governed by the English Dominican Friars.
PRELIM Teacher Training project
We are delighted to be part of the Partnered Remote Language Improvement Project (PRELIM) project.
The teacher training project aims to improve confidence and skills, and is supported by the British Council, IATEFL and English UK.
Licensed Award Centre
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
We are a licensed Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Centre.
