Category: News

4th November 22

Abbey College Cambridge is delighted that it’s ground breaking ‘Pastoral Diploma’ has won an innovation award with the Alpha Plus Group. The diploma is an innovative programme for staff to ensure that they receive high quality training on pastoral issues/ PSHEE. Leading to improved staff knowledge, understanding and confidence in delivering excellent pastoral care, including…

1st August 22

Abbey College Cambridge is delighted to announce that Dr Elena (Ellen) Hesse has been appointed as the new Principal of Abbey College Cambridge.  She will be taking up her appointment in April 2023 at the start of the Summer Term. Ellen has a Master’s Degree from Matej Bel University in Slovakia where she majored in…

4th July 22

Wednesday 15th – Tuesday 28th June saw a timetable of UCAS related activities for all Year 12 students as part of our Elite University Preparation Programme. UCAS is the University Central Admissions System and is the system students in the UK use to apply for their university place. As securing a place at a top…

1st June 22

The College holds two balls a year, organised by our Student Council. On Friday 20th May, students enjoyed this year’s Summer Ball held at the stunning Madingley Hall in Cambridge. A great way for students to make many happy memories with their friends in Cambridge.   The beautiful grounds provided lots of photo opportunities and…

31st May 22

The Abbey College Cambridge Community has celebrated the achievements of its Year 11 and Year 13 students over two Graduation ceremonies. Year 11 students were celebrated first on Friday 20th May, followed by Year 13 on Friday 27th May. In both ceremonies, students wore the tradition gown and mortar board and received a certificate to…

20th May 22

Date: Wednesday 8th June 2022 Time: 10am BST Register your attendance here. Join us for a virtual tour of Abbey College Cambridge. We will show you around the college facilities including classrooms boarding and communal areas. We will also tell you more about learning and living and at Abbey College Cambridge including extra-curricular activities and…

1st May 22

On Thursday 21st April we held our first College Sports Day at the University of Cambridge Athletic Ground.  The event gave the whole school the opportunity to come together to represent and support their college houses. During the morning all students competed against one another as teams in their tutor groups.  They had to complete…

21st April 22

Watch the recording of our Abbey College Cambridge Virtual Open Morning, which took place on Wednesday 20th September 2022. College Principal Dr Julian Davies, Vice Principal Academic Andrew Humphris, Director of Boarding Helen Walker and students tell you more about studying and living at Abbey College Cambridge. Since its foundation in 1994, Abbey College Cambridge…

17th March 22

Abbey College Cambridge is sponsoring this special webinar ‘An Overseas Parent’s Guide to UK Education’ to celebrate the launch of a new book of the same title co-authored by Dr Julian Davies, Principal of Abbey College Cambridge, and Dr Martin Stephen, former High Master of St Paul’s School. Dr Davies and Dr Stephen will share…

22nd February 22

We are fortunate to have 12 Wellbeing Ambassadors this year who will be supporting with presentations, PSHEE, assemblies and drop-in sessions. These young people all showed an interest in supporting their fellow students/friends with difficulties such as low mood, dealing with quarantine, homesickness, friendship issues, workload, and often students find it easier to speak with…