STUDY AT ABBEY COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
Study in the UK at one of the top independent colleges in the country.
We are a top-performing international boarding college located in the centre of Cambridge, one of the world’s most prestigious university cities. Since our foundation in 1994 we have helped thousands of boarding students to achieve outstanding academic results and join some of the world’s best universities. We are recognised as one of the best places in the UK for international students to live, learn and thrive.
We offer high-quality GCSE, A-level and International Foundation Programmes in a vast selection of courses. Boarding & accommodation available, the perfect environment to live, study, make friends and enjoy extra-curricular activities.
- Cambridge’s outstanding international college. Students from 50 different nationalities. 71% A* – A at A level, 69% 9-7 at GCSE, 76% average foundation score.
- A pathway to elite universities. One-third of A level students progress to top 5 UK universities and 66% to Russell Group. 70 students to Oxford and Cambridge University in recent years.
- Live, learn and thrive at the heart of the world’s most prestigious university city. Students access world-renowned Cambridge facilities faculties and colleges. Oxbridge educated tutors are well placed to support student’s application.
- A campus designed for international students. Four boarding houses offer more than 400 on and off-campus student beds. On-campus gym, sports hall, library, basketball court, music studies and much more.
BRITISH BOARDING SCHOOL EXPERIENCE (ONE-TERM STUDY)
Spend a term studying the British curriculum and improving your English whilst boarding in the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting cities.
Why study with us?
- Improve your written and spoken English
- Live and study in one of three beautiful, historic and vibrant British cities
- Study the globally recognised and admired British curriculum
- High-quality accommodation and pastoral support included
- Study and live with ambitious students from around the world
Whilst you study you will become a full member of our diverse student community, with access to our exciting extra-curricular programme of weekly clubs, sports and activities, evening lectures, and university study preparation sessions.
Upon completion of your studies, you will receive a comprehensive academic report and completion certificate to take home. If you enjoy your time here, you can also choose to join the full GCSE or A Level course and complete your university studies in the UK or at home.
Please note that there are limited places on these courses available.
Course overview
You will be joining students from around the world studying on our established GCSE (14–16 years) and A Level (16–18 years) programmes. Your weekly study programme will be a combination of academic subjects and English language lessons.
Full board accommodation will be included in one of our college boarding houses.
The fees listed cover tuition and boarding for the stated duration of study.
Course fees
| Sept. 2020 – Dec. 2020 one term | |
| DLD College London | £17,360 |
| Abbey College Cambridge | £16,200 |
| Abbey College Manchester | £13,375 |
UK EDUCATION SYSTEM
The UK education system has a world-wide reputation for quality, with universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, University College London (UCL) and Imperial College London consistently ranked in the world’s top ten. By studying at Abbey College Cambridge, you will be provided with an unrivaled opportunity to gain entry to the best universities the UK has to offer and make the very best start to your career.
Explaining UK Qualifications
A Level (Advanced Level) courses can be studied over two years or 18 months. A Level courses are the most commonly used qualifications for entry to UK universities.
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a one year course specifically designed for direct access to study at UK universities. A large portion of our IFP students go on to study at the elite ‘Russell Group’ of top UK universities.
GCSEs (General Certificates of Secondary Education) can be studied over one year, two year or 18 month periods. Many universities will ask for at least 5 passes at grade C or above for entry (often including GCSE Mathematics and English passes).
BOARDING & Accommodation (IMAGES)
Case Studies - Our former Thailand Students
Triz
- Originally from Thailand
- A levels subjects taken: Economics (A*), Maths (A*), Further Maths (A)
- Destination: Computer Science at King’s College London
“I hope to one day make my family proud and become a computer programmer. The teaching at Abbey Cambridge has provided me with the skills to expand my potential. The teachers are dedicated and provide me with the resources and guidance I need.”
Napas
- Originally from Thailand
- A levels subjects taken: Economics, Maths, Biology, English Literature
- Destination: Health and Human Sciences at Durham University
“Teachers are friendly, approachable and helpful. Lessons are interactive, which I find more helpful than old-fashioned regurgitation of textbooks. My classmates work really hard, pushing me to achieve highly.”
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