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Considering starting your sixth form studies in January? Things to consider when choosing a January start course
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…
An Introduction to Cambridge
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.
Abbey College Cambridge 2020 GCSE Results Update
Our Abbey College Cambridge GCSE students have achieved an impressive set of results in 2020. From a total of 203 GCSEs sat, 27% were awarded the top grade of 9, and nearly half achieved 9-8 grades. Over three quarters of grades received were in the 9-6 range, and no students received a grade lower than…
Abbey College Cambridge students celebrate another impressive set of A-Level results in 2020
Our Abbey College Cambridge ‘class of 2020’ students have marked the end of their A-Level studies with another impressive set of exam results that far exceed the national average. This year, 45% of A-Level examinations taken by Abbey College Cambridge students achieved the highest grade of A*. Over three quarters (83%) received A*-A grades, and…
Agustin is on top of the world after success in the International Chemistry Olympiad
Abbey College Cambridge student Agustin Lorusso Notaro Francesco has been celebrating after representing the UK team and achieving a gold award at this years’ International Chemistry Olympiad competition. The international Chemistry Olympiad is an annual competition for the world’s most talented chemistry students at secondary school level. This year 235 students from 60 countries took…
What A-Level subjects go well together? 10 great combinations you could consider
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…
The benefits for international students of studying A-Levels in Cambridge
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…
Things to look out for when choosing A-Level subjects – how to pick the right subjects and the right amount of subjects
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…
Want to study Medicine at University? Here are 5 top tips for international students considering applying to medical school
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…
Abbey College Cambridge International Foundation Programme Results 2020
Abbey College Cambridge International Foundation Programme students are celebrating another impressive set of results in 2020. The average overall score achived by students across all foundation pathways stands at an impressive 75%, that’s a score that enables entry to a wide range of undergraduate courses at top-ranked UK universities, including at many Russell Group institutions….
