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. Five-star boarding & accommodation available, the perfect environment to live, study, make friends and enjoy extra-curricular activities from tennis to tai chi.
- 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).
Study our popular Business and Economics Foundation Pathway Course
On our Business Management and Economics pathway you will develop a critical understanding of three core interdependent subjects – Business, Economics and Accounting. These will underpin future enterprise success through knowledge of organisation, markets, competition and value.
| Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 |
| Business Studies | Economics | Accounting | Mathematics & Business |
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ECONOMICS PATHWAY: TYPICAL UNIVERSITY OFFERS RECEIVED
| University | Course | Academic Requirements | IELTS Requirements |
| University of Bristol | Economics | 80% Overall Score with 80% in Advanced Mathematics | 7.0 Overall. 7.0 in Writing. 6.5 in each other category |
| University of Manchester | Management | 75% Overall Score | 6.5 Overall. Minimum 6.0 in each category |
| University of Durham | Business Management | 70% Overall Score | 6.5 Overall. Minimum 6.0 in each category |
| University of Sussex | Accounting & Finance | 65% Overall inclduing 65% in Mathematics | 6.5 Overall. Minimum 6.0 in each category |
| University of Liverpool | Law | 75% Overall with no module less than 65% | 6.5 Overall. Minimum 5.5 in each category |
STUDENT PROFILE: OLGA FROM RUSSIA
‘Friends and teachers made studying here special. Teachers provide extra lessons and answered all of my questions and the time spent studying with my friends will always stay in my memory.
My dream is to start my own business. Abbey College Cambridge is a nice place, full of many brilliant people. I enjoyed studying here.’
Olga achieved an overall score of 82% on the Business Management and Economics pathway. She is now studying Business Management at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Study our popular Engineering Foundation Pathway Course
On our Engineering pathway you will focus on the building blocks of the discipline; Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. You will consider in detail; mechanics, electricity, magnetism, solids and fluids.
| Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 |
| Chemistry | Physics | Mechanics | Mathematics for Engineering |
ENGINEERING PATHWAY: TYPICAL UNIVERSITY OFFERS RECEIVED
| University | Course | Academic Requirements | IELTS Requirements |
| University of Surrey | Civil Engineering | 75% in Mathematics | 6.0 Overall |
| University of Bath | Mechanical Engineering | 85% Overall Score with 85% in Advanced Mathematics & Physics | 6.5 Overall. Minimum 6.0 in each category |
| University of Leeds | Mechanical Engineering | 75% Overall Score with 75% in Advanced Mathematics & Physics | 6.0 Overall. Minimum 5.5 in each category |
| Newcastle University | Chemical Engineering | 80% Overall with 80% in Chemistry & Advanced Mathematics | 6.5 Overall. Minimum 5.5 in each category |
| University of Sheffield | Software Engineering | 80% Overall with 85% in Advanced Maths & Physics | 6.5 Overall. Minimum 6.0 in each category |
STUDENT PROFILE: KENECHI FROM NIGERIA
‘Teachers are always willing to help, my favourite memories will be just chilling with my friends. The experiences I’ve had will help me to pursue my career goals to the fullest of my abilities.’
Kenechi achieved an overall score of 72% on the Engineering pathway. He is now studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham.
BOARDING & Accommodation (IMAGES)
Case Studies
Zhamilya
- Originally from Kazakhstan
- Previous School: HAILEYBURY ALMATY
- Destination: University of Warwick to study Psychology
A-level subjects taken at Abbey Cambridge:
- Business Studies B
- Psychology A
- Russian A*
“The school has very good teaching standards and teachers provide very helpful lesson notes. I loved being the captain of my house and was very proud to be voted Business Studies student of the year. Outside of my studies I loved living in Purbeck House and hanging out with my friends.”
Bakhtiyar
- Originally from Kazakhstan
- Destination: University of Durham to study Economics with management
Foundation subject taken at Abbey Cambridge: Foundation in business management and economics overall score 86%
“Teachers here are very good, they are good at what they do and know their subjects inside and out. They would give me lots of work to help me improve, and gave very specific feedback on how to be better. The staff are also very co-operative and understanding, I appreciate the mutual respect between staff and students.”
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