Category: Blog

23rd November 22

  Cambridge is a small city that has a global reputation, and here at Abbey College Cambridge, we think we’re very lucky to call this beautiful and historic place home. If you are an international student looking to study in the UK, here are a few of the many reasons we think you should consider…

2nd March 22

The quality of a British education is renowned and respected around the world. If you are a Nigerian student looking to travel to the UK to study a GCSE or A-Level programme, you will probably be looking to apply to study and live at an independent British Boarding School. There are wide variety of independent…

8th July 21

Independent boarding schools have a long history of creating well-rounded pupils with excellent results. Most students beginning an A Level course or an International Foundation Programme will not only be striving to gain the best possible grades but yearning to exercise their independence. In many cases these two can act in competition with one another,…

19th February 21

Independent Colleges, such as Abbey College Cambridge, are a popular choice for students looking for a more mature, independent learning environment and there are many advantages that this environment offers to students aiming gain entry to a top university. Independent colleges follow the same guidelines and regulations as any independent school and are members of…

2nd October 20

Although the new school year in the United Kingdom traditionally starts in September, many schools and colleges now offer an additional entry point in January. January start courses are intended to allow international students from countries whose academic year doesn’t sync with the traditional school year the option to study in the United Kingdom without…

31st August 20

A chance to watch our recent webinar ‘Welcome to Cambridge’. Learn more about the beautiful, world-renowned university city of Cambridge, the place that you will call home during your time at Abbey College Cambridge.

22nd July 20

Advanced Level courses, also known as ‘A-Levels’, 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 subjects…

22nd July 20

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…

22nd July 20

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…

22nd July 20

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…