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11th March 26

Abbey College Cambridge is celebrating another year of exceptional creativity as two of our talented students (Dari and Iris) have been recognised in the prestigious Rotary Young Artist Competition 2026. This national competition, organised by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland, invites young people across the UK to express themselves through visual art. This…

11th March 26

Abbey College Cambridge was delighted to welcome two international partner schools for a two‑day programme of academic enrichment and cultural exchange: Gymnázium Andreja Sladkoviča v Banskej Bystrici (Secondary Grammar School of Andrej Sládkovič) from Slovakia and AMES Education from Lithuania. During their stay, students experienced life at Abbey College Cambridge through taster lessons, participation in…

4th March 26

Abbey College Cambridge students are celebrating fantastic success after excelling in the Cambridgeshire round of the Rotary Young Photographer Competition, a long‑running national contest organised by Rotary International in Britain and Ireland. Run locally by The Rotary Club of Cambridge, in partnership with the Cambridge Independent, the Cambridge Camera Club, and Campkin’s Cameras, this year’s…

26th February 26

Earlier this month, a group of Abbey College Cambridge students set off on an adventure to Iceland – a landscape shaped by volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and skies that glow at night. What followed was a packed itinerary of exploration, learning, creativity, and awe‑inspiring moments that students will remember for years to come.

24th February 26

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,…

23rd February 26

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…

23rd February 26

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…

9th February 26

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…

5th February 26

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…

28th January 26

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…