Fees
Tuition and Boarding Fees for the 2025-26 Academic Year at Abbey College Cambridge.
INTERNATIONAL TUITION FEES 2025–26
All fees shown are per year and excluding VAT unless otherwise stated.
GCSE COURSE FEES*
GCSE 18 Month Programme (January 2026 start) | |
| First Year (6 Months) Fee January 2026 – June 2026 | £23,815 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
Learn more about our GCSE Progamme.
A LEVEL COURSE FEES*
A-Level 18 Month Programme (January 2026 start) | |
| First Year (6 Months) Fee January 2026 – June 2026 | £23,815 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
Learn more about our A-Level Programme.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSE FEES*
Academic Preparation Course (January, April Start) | |
| Per Term | £10,700 |
Learn more about our Pre-Sessional Programme.
BRITISH BOARDING SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FEES*
British Boarding School Experience (September, January, April Start) | |
| Spring Term, January2026 – April 2026 | £16,200 (Including Accommodation) |
| Summer Term, April 2026 – June 2026 | £12,400 (Including Accommodation) |
| Two Terms, January 2026 – June 2026 | £28,600 (Including Accommodation) |
Learn more about our British Boarding School Experience (BBSE) Programme.
OTHER FEES
Other Fees | |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable, excluding VAT) | £500 |
| Deposit* | £2,000 |
| The above fees include examination fees (except IELTS which are charged at time of entry), textbooks and lab fees. The above prices are per academic year. Prices for the 2026/27 academic year are not yet set but will be published 12 months before the start of the academic year. | |
*The deposit will be refunded when the student vacates. Additional expenses (trips etc.) will be deducted from the deposit and the remaining balance refunded on departure. Deposit is non-refundable if student withdraws from the course.
*In line with the UK Government announcement, from 1st January 2025, all independent education tuition and boarding fees in the UK will be subject to VAT.
Click here to learn more about our application process for international students.
EEA TUITION FEES 2025 – 26
All fees shown are per year and excluding VAT unless otherwise stated.*
GCSE COURSE FEES*
GCSE 18 Month Programme (January 2026 start) | |
| First Year (6 Months) Fee January 2026 – June 2026 | £18,745 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
Learn more about our GCSE Programme.
A LEVEL COURSE FEES*
A-Level 18 Month Programme (January 2026 start) | |
| First Year (6 Months) Fee January 2026 – June 2026 | £18,745 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
Learn more about our A-Level Programme.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSE FEES*
Academic Preparation Course (September, January, April Start) | |
| Per Term | £8,500 |
Learn more about our Pre-Sessional Programme.
OTHER FEES
Other Fees | |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable, excluding VAT) | £500 |
| Deposit* | £2,000 |
| The above fees include examination fees (except IELTS which are charged at time of entry), textbooks and lab fees. The above prices are per academic year. Prices for the 2026/27 academic year are not yet set but will be published 12 months before the start of the academic year. | |
*The deposit will be refunded when the student vacates. Additional expenses (trips etc.) will be deducted from the deposit and the remaining balance refunded on departure. Deposit is non-refundable if student withdraws from the course.
*In line with the UK Government announcement, from 1st January 2025, all independent education tuition and boarding fees in the UK will be subject to VAT.
DOMESTIC FEES 2025 – 26
All fees shown are per year and excluding VAT unless otherwise stated.*
A LEVEL FEES*
A-Level 18 Month Programme (January 2026 start) | |
| First Year (6 Months) Fee January 2026 – June 2026 | £18,175 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
Learn more about our A-Level Programme.
OTHER FEES
Other Fees | |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable, excluding VAT) | £500 |
| Deposit* | £2,000 |
| The above fees include examination fees (except IELTS which are charged at time of entry), textbooks and lab fees. The above prices are per academic year. Prices for the 2026/27 academic year are not yet set but will be published 12 months before the start of the academic year. | |
*The deposit will be refunded when the student vacates. Additional expenses (trips etc.) will be deducted from the deposit and the remaining balance refunded on departure. Deposit is non-refundable if student withdraws from the course.
*In line with the UK Government announcement, from 1st January 2025, all independent education tuition and boarding fees in the UK will be subject to VAT.
ACCOMMODATION FEES 2025 – 26
All fees shown are per year and excluding VAT unless otherwise stated.*
Boarding House & Room Type* | |
| Abbey House – Standard Single – Full Board | £17,165 (January – June 2026) |
| Abbey House – Superior Single – Full Board | £18,240 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Abbey House – Standard Twin – Full Board | £13,300 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Abbey House – Superior Twin – Full Board | £14,060 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Purbeck House – Studio – Full Board | £18,685 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Purbeck House – Apartment – Full Board | £19,825 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Purbeck House – Twin – Full Board | £14,505 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Tripos Court – Standard Single – Full Board | £15,200 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Tripos Court – Superior Single – Full Board | £16,405 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Host Family – Range of Room Options – Half Board | £12,000 – £18,100 per year |
*In line with the UK Government announcement, from 1st January 2025, all independent education tuition and boarding fees in the UK will be subject to VAT.
Tuition and Boarding Fees for the 2026-27 Academic Year at Abbey College Cambridge.
INTERNATIONAL TUITION FEES 2026–27
Fees are yearly unless otherwise stated. Excludes exam fees.
Year 9 International Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| Year 9, September 2026 Start | £39,105 | £46,926 |
GCSE International Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| GCSE 2 Year Programme, September 2026 Start | £39,105 | £46,926 |
| GCSE 18 Month Programme, January 2027 Start (First 6 Months) | £24,770 | £29,724 |
| GCSE 1 Year Programme, September 2026 Start | £39,105 | £46,926 |
A Level International Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| A Level 2 Year Programme, September 2026 Start | £39,105 | £46,926 |
| A Level 18 Month Programme, January 2027 Start (First 6 Months) | £24,770 | £29,724 |
International Foundation Programme International Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| International Foundation Programme 1 Year Programme, September 2026 Start | £39,105 | £46,926 |
| International Foundation Programme 6 Month Programme, January 2027 Start (First 6 Months) | £24,770 | £29,724 |
Academic Preparation Course International Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| Academic Preparation Course, September, January & April Starts (Per Term) | £11,130 | £13,356 |
British Boarding School Experience International Tuition Fees
| British Boarding School Experience | Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT |
| September – December 2026 (1 Term, Includes Accommodation) | £20,385 | £24,462 |
| January – April 2027 (1 Term, Includes Accommodation) | £16,850 | £20,220 |
| April – June 2027 (1 Term, Includes Accommodation) | £12,895 | £15,474 |
| January – June 2027 (2 Terms, Includes Accommodation) | £29,745 | £35,694 |
EEA TUITION FEES 2026–27
Fees are yearly unless otherwise stated. Excludes exam fees.
Year 9 EEA Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| Year 9, September 2026 Start | £30,785 | £36,942 |
GCSE EEA Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| GCSE 2 Year Programme, September 2026 Start | £30,785 | £36,942 |
| GCSE 18 Month Programme, January 2027 Start (First 6 Months) | £19,495 | £23,394 |
| GCSE 1 Year Programme, September 2026 Start | £30,785 | £36,942 |
A Level EEA Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| A Level 2 Year Programme, September 2026 Start | £30,785 | £36,942 |
| A Level 18 Month Programme, January 2027 Start (First 6 Months) | £19,495 | £23,394 |
International Foundation Programme EEA Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| International Foundation Programme 1 Year Programme, September 2026 Start | £30,785 | £36,942 |
| International Foundation Programme 6 Month Programme, January 2027 Start (First 6 Months) | £19,495 | £23,394 |
Academic Preparation Course EEA Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| Academic Preparation Course, September, January & April Starts (Per Term) | £8,840 | £10,608 |
British Boarding School Experience EEA Tuition Fees 2026/27
| British Boarding School Experience | Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT |
| September – December 2026 (1 Term, Includes Accommodation) | £20,385 | £24,462 |
| January – April 2027 (1 Term, Includes Accommodation) | £16,850 | £20,220 |
| April – June 2027 (1 Term, Includes Accommodation) | £12,895 | £15,474 |
| January – June 2027 (2 Terms, Includes Accommodation) | £29,745 | £35,694 |
DOMESTIC TUITION FEES 2026–27
Fees are yearly unless otherwise stated. Excludes exam fees.
Year 9 Domestic Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| Year 9, September 2026 Start | £29,850 | £35,820 |
GCSE Domestic Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| GCSE 2 Year Programme, September 2026 Start | £29,850 | £35,820 |
| GCSE 18 Month Programme, January 2027 Start (First 6 Months) | £18,805 | £22,566 |
| GCSE 1 Year Programme, September 2026 Start | £29,850 | £35,820 |
A Level Domestic Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| A Level 2 Year Programme, September 2026 Start | £29,850 | £35,820 |
| A Level 18 Month Programme, January 2027 Start (First 6 Months) | £18,900 | £22,680 |
A Level Retakes Domestic Tuition Fees 2026/27
| Tuition Fee Excluding VAT | Tuition Fee Including VAT | |
| A Level Retakes, One Subject | £15,520 | £18,624 |
| A Level Retakes, Two or Three Subjects | £29,850 | £35,820 |
ACCOMMODATION FEES 2026 – 27
Fees are yearly unless otherwise stated.
| Boarding House & Room Type | Boarding Fee Excluding VAT | Boarding Fee Including VAT |
| Abbey House, Standard Single En Suite | £28,185 (Full Year) £17,850 (January – June 2027) | £33,822 (Full Year) £21,420 (January – June 2027) |
| Abbey House, Superior Single Ensuite | £29,950 (Full Year) £18,970 (January – June 2027) | £35,940 (Full Year) £22,764 (January – June 2027) |
| Abbey House, Superior Twin En Suite | £23,090 (Full Year) £14,620 (January – June 2027) | £27,708 (Full Year) £17,544 (January – June 2027) |
| Purbeck House, Studio Single En Suite | £30,680 (Full Year) £19430 (January – June 2027) | £36,816 (Full Year) £23,316 (January – June 2027) |
| Purbeck House, Apartment Single En Suite | £32,550 (Full Year) £20,620 (January – June 2027) | £39,060 (Full Year) £24,744 (January – June 2027) |
| Puebeck House, Studio Twin En Suite | £19,500 (Full Year) £15,085 (January – June 2027) | £23,400 (Full Year) £18,102 (January – June 2027) |
| Tripos Court, Standard Single En Suite | £24,960 (Full Year) £15,810 (January – June 2027) | £29,952 (Full Year) £18,972 (January – June 2027) |
| Tripos Court, Superior Single En Suite | £26,935 (Full Year) £17,060 (January – June 2027) | £32,322 (Full Year) £20,472 (January – June 2027) |
| Host Family | £12,480 – £18,825 (Full Year) | £14,976 – £22,590 (Full Year) |
OTHER FEES
| Registration Fees (Non Refundable) | £500 |
| Deposit* | £2,000 |
*The deposit will be refunded when the student vacates. Additional expenses (trips etc.) will be deducted from the deposit and the remaining balance refunded on departure. Deposit is non-refundable if student withdraws from the course.
The above prices are per academic year. Prices for the 2027/28 academic year are not yet set but will be published 12 months before the start of the academic year.
