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ENTRY CRITERIA: STUDENT AGE – 15-16 ON ENTRY

Students who are not 16 on the first day of the academic year (taken as September 1st) are classed as ‘Compulsory School Age’. Such students will receive a higher level of supervision in college and in their living accommodation for the duration of the academic year.

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September 2026 Scholarships

We are now accepting applications from local students for September 2026 entry scholarships at Abbey College Cambridge.

Abbey College Cambridge Scholarships Open

Generous scholarships are available for local students — for 13+ entry (Year 9), awards may be up to 100% of tuition fees. For  Year 12 entry there are scholarships offering up to a 20% discount.

Our scholarships recognise academic ability, critical thinking, teamwork and community contribution and are awarded based on performance at our assessment day on 29th January.

REGISTER FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENT DAY