Year: 2020
The benefits for international students of studying A-Levels in Cambridge
The UK has a world renowned reputation for its quality of its education. The qualifications offered by British schools, colleges and universities are recognised as hallmarks of excellence and distinction. Here at Abbey College Cambridge, we offer a range of courses for international students, these include GCSE, A-Level, and our International Foundation Programme. In this…
Things to look out for when choosing A-Level subjects – how to pick the right subjects and the right amount of subjects
Advanced Level courses, also known as ‘A-Level Courses’, are the most commonly recognised qualifications students can take to gain place at a UK university. A-Levels also have the benefit of being a well-respected global qualification, so universities outside of the United Kingdom will also accept A-Level students. Typically, A-Level students will take 3 or 4…
Want to study Medicine at University? Here are 5 top tips for international students considering applying to medical school
Securing a place to study medicine at a UK university is tough, high demand and limited places means that competition for places at UK medical schools is fierce, and it’s even tougher to get a place to study medicine if you are an international student. Here at Abbey College Cambridge, we are experts at helping…
Abbey College Cambridge International Foundation Programme Results 2020
Abbey College Cambridge International Foundation Programme students are celebrating another impressive set of results in 2020. The average overall score achived by students across all foundation pathways stands at an impressive 75%, that’s a score that enables entry to a wide range of undergraduate courses at top-ranked UK universities, including at many Russell Group institutions….
Welcome to Cambridge
Described by Lonely Plant as “Abounding with exquisite architecture, exuding history and tradition, and renowned for its quirky rituals, Cambridge is a university town extraordinaire. The tightly packed core of ancient colleges, the picturesque riverside ‘Backs’ (college gardens) and the leafy green meadows surrounding the city give the city a tranquil appeal.” But what do…
September 2020 Colleges Reopening Message
Abbey DLD is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, and preparations are being made to ensure that when our colleges reopen this September, all students are welcomed into a safe environment. Prior to the closure of UK schools in late March, our colleges introduced enhanced measures to ensure the safety of both…
Webinar: Getting into UK Medical Schools: tips and guidance
View our recent webinar on getting into UK medical schools for international students &cc_load_policy=1 Join Dr Julian Davies, Principal of Abbey College Cambridge and Liz Elam, Principal of Abbey College Manchester to find out how you can unlock your potential and study at the UK’s best medical schools. This webinar is for students aged between…
Economics Sample Lesson
Watch our recent online A-Level Economics sample lesson, presented by Neil McKenzie from Abbey College Cambridge. Get a feel for studying Economics at an Advanced Level. cc_load_policy=1
Improve your English language skills in lockdown
Looking for ways to improve your English Language skills? Ali Talbot, Head of Sixth Form EAL at Abbey College Cambridge, has some great ideas for improving your English while distance learning in lockdown.
Webinar: How to get into top 5 UK universities: tips and guidance
Watch our recent Abbey College Cambridge webinar, ‘How to get in top 5 UK universities: tips and guidance’ presented by Dr Lucy Sweatman, Vice Principal (Academic) at Abbey College Cambridge. Find out how you can unlock your potential to study at the best universities in the world including two of the UK’s top institutions:…
