Which school is cheaper: EF Academy Oxford or St Clare’s, Oxford?

St Clare’s, Oxford has lower published tuition than EF Academy Oxford — roughly 143% cheaper at the midpoint. St Clare’s, Oxford runs $25,890-$25,890 USD/year; EF Academy Oxford runs $62,895-$62,895.

What is the true annual cost difference between EF Academy Oxford and St Clare’s, Oxford?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), St Clare’s, Oxford runs about $27,210 per year vs $64,845 at EF Academy Oxford — a difference of $37,635.

Which curriculum does EF Academy Oxford vs St Clare’s, Oxford offer?

EF Academy Oxford offers IB and British leading to A-Levels and IB Diploma. St Clare’s, Oxford offers IB.

How do admissions compare between EF Academy Oxford and St Clare’s, Oxford?

EF Academy Oxford has Open admissions; St Clare’s, Oxford has Open admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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EF Academy Oxford vs St Clare’s, Oxford

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Oxford

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St Clare’s, Oxford is 138% cheaper than EF Academy Oxford on true annual cost ($27,210 vs $64,845). St Clare’s, Oxford scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (69/100 vs 59/100).

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EF Academy Oxford vs St Clare’s, Oxford side-by-side comparison
Metric	EF Academy Oxford	St Clare’s, Oxford
Curriculum	IB, British	IB
Qualifications	A-Levels and IB Diploma	—

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