Year: 2026
Building Leadership Skills at Abbey College Cambridge
At Abbey College Cambridge, student leadership is more than a title – it’s a pathway to personal growth, confidence, and future success. Through a wide range of leadership opportunities, from serving on the Student Council to becoming a House Captain, students develop essential skills that prepare them for university and beyond. These roles encourage teamwork,…
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars
At Abbey College Cambridge, academic ambition and personal fulfilment go hand in hand. We believe that exceptional exam results are best achieved by students who enjoy a balanced lifestyle – one that nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, wellbeing, and confidence. Central to this philosophy is our comprehensive Enrichment Programme, which plays a vital role in shaping…
Alumni Update: Glenn
For this Abbey College Cambridge alumnus, studying BSc Politics and International Relations at the London School of Economics (LSE) has been an eye‑opening journey into the ideas, theories, and global issues shaping our world today. Now entering his second year, he has explored everything from the foundational political thought of Plato and Aristotle to the…
Igniting Ambitions… Abbey College Cambridge Hosts Inspiring Careers Event
On Thursday 29th January we welcomed an impressive line-up of industry leaders, academics and creative professionals for a vibrant Careers Event designed to broaden students’ horizons and explore the pathways open to them beyond their A Levels. Held at Abbey College Cambridge the afternoon brought real-world experience directly into the classroom, offering students practical insights…
Year 9 Student Charles Shares How ‘Cambridge Is Our Classroom’ Transforms Learning at Abbey College Cambridge
Year 9 student, Charles gave us his thoughts on Cambridge is Our Classroom, and how Abbey College Cambridge helps him through it. “As a Year 9 student, part of the youngest year group in the school. The “Cambridge Is Our Classroom” program has one of the most unique parts of my experience at Abbey College Cambridge so far. I have noticed…
Alumni Update: Viola
From Abbey College Cambridge to Imperial Innovation For Abbey College Cambridge alumna Viola, the journey from A Levels to the cutting edge of biomedical science has been defined by curiosity, independence, and the confidence to ask big questions. Now entering her second year studying Medical Biosciences at Imperial College London, Viola reflects on her first…
Understanding Race Across Cultures – Education, Leadership and the Courage to Engage
Ellen Hesse, Principal of Abbey College Cambridge, recently represented the College at Understanding Race Across Cultures, a round‑table event hosted by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. Bringing together leaders from education, business and academia, the discussion explored how race is understood across different cultural contexts and what this means for organisations committed to…
How the Abbey Inspires Programme Prepares Students to be Future Leaders:
What Is Abbey Inspires? Abbey Inspires is a unique programme that enhances both academic and personal development through a wide range of evening lectures. These sessions offer students the rare opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading thinkers, delivered in the inspiring and historic surroundings of the University of Cambridge. This experience enables…
