Abbey DLD Online Events

Tuesday 11th May 2021, 10am BST
Webinar: An introduction to the Pre-Degree Diploma and Abbey Inspires
John Hughes, Head of Pre-Degree Diploma, and James Noton, Head of Abbey Inspires at Abbey College Cambridge

Join Abbey College Cambridge tutors John Hughes and James Noton to learn more about the Pre-Degree Diploma Programme, our unique university preparation programme, and Abbey Inspires, our weekly programme of evening academic lectures, workshops and revision activities.

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Thursday 13th May 2021, 10am BST
Webinar: Acaemic Sporting Opportunities at Abbey College Manchester
Liz Elam, Principal of Abbey College Manchester

Join Principal Liz Elam and learn about the numerous Sporting Opportunities available at the College.
On the Academic Studies with Sport programme you can follow a rigorous academic programme and train to be a professional footballer or Basketball player.
For those students interested in a career in sport, learn about our IFP Sports pathways and the amazing progression opportunities.

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Thursday 13th May 2021, 5.30pm BST
DLD College London Virtual Open Evening

Join the Principal and Vice-Principals Pastoral, Academic & Boarding, as well as the Head of Admissions for this summer term virtual open evening.

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Thursday 27th May 2021, 2pm BST
Webinar: Study in Manchester. Live in Manchester. Your full experience at Abbey College Manchester
Liz Elam, Principal of Abbey College Manchester

Join Abbey College Manchester Principal Liz Elam, as she talks about the student opportunities available at Abbey College Manchester and about living in this thriving northern UK City.
The event will include, courses offered, university preparation, extra curricular activities, the amazing new boarding facilities and details of students next steps into top universities.

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Tuesday 5th May 2020
Webinar: How to get into top 5 UK universities, tips and guidance
Dr Lucy Sweatman, Vice Principal (Academic) Abbey College Cambridge

We’re inviting you to our Webinar: How to get into Top 5 UK universities, Tips and Guidance to find out how you can unlock your potential to study at the best universities in the world including two of the UK’s top institutions: University of Oxford and Cambridge. This Webinar is held by Lucy Sweatman, Vice Principal of Abbey Cambridge, who will share her expert advice on what it takes for a student to reach the top of the ladder and ultimately reach their career goals.

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Wednesday 6th May 2020
Economics A-Level Sample Lesson
Neil McKenzie, Director of Studies and Economics Tutor, Abbey College Cambridge

Join our A-Level Economics sample lesson, presented by Neil McKenzie from Abbey College Cambridge. Get a feel for studying Economics at an Advanced Level.

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Wednesday 13th May 2020
Webinar: How to get into UK medical schools, tips and guidance
Dr Julian Davies, Principal Abbey College Cambridge and Liz Elam, Principal Abbey College Manchester

We’re inviting you to our webinar: How to get into UK medical schools, tips and guidance. Join Dr Julian Davies and Liz Elam to find out how you can unlock your potential and study at the UK’s best medical schools. This webinar is for students aged between 14 – 18 years old who dream of studying medicine and becoming a doctor.

Date: Thursday 14^th of May 2020
Time: 10am UK time
Presenter: Dr Daniel Woodley, Director of UCAS at DLD College

We’re inviting you to our webinar: Accessing top London and US Universities: tips and guidance to find out how you gain a place at top London and US Universities. This webinar is for students aged between 14 – 18 years old who dream of studying in London or the United States.

We’re inviting you to our Sample Biology lesson. The lesson will be presented by Rini Mukherji, Teacher of Biology at DLD College London. Looking at the current Coronavirus pandemic, Rini will explore the science behind vaccinations, and why developing them proves so difficult.

Date: Wedneday 20th of May 2020
Time: 10am British Summer Time
Presenters: Liz Elam, Principal of Abbey College Manchester & Chris Randall, Assistant Principal of Abbey College Manchester

We’re inviting you to our webinar: An Introduction to Academic Studies with Football Training. This Webinar is hosted by Liz Elam, Principal of Abbey College Manchester & Chris Randall, Assistant Principal of Abbey College Manchester.

It offers the opportunity to study our GCSE, A-Level, Combined Studies or International Foundation Programme in the mornings and have football training sessions led by professional coaches in the afternoon.

Learn more about this exciting and unique programme, and about studying at Abbey College Manchester.

Date: Wedneday 20th of May 2020
Time: 11.30am British Summer Time
Presenter: Sean Gallagher, Head of C0-Curricular and Sports at DLD College London

Date: Friday 22nd of May 2020
Time: 10am, British Summer Time
Presenter: Peter Hopkins, Head of Creative Arts at DLD College London

Date: Tuesday 26th of May 2020
Time: 10am, British Summer Time
Presenter: James Noton, Head of Physics at Abbey College Cambridge

We’re inviting you to our Sample Physics online lesson. Join Head of Physics James Noton to learn explore the History of Particle Physics. You will learn about studying this fascinating and popular subject which we teach at GCSE, A-Level and Foundation level. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the lesson.

Date: Wednesday 27th of May 2020
Time: 10am, British Summer Time
Presenter: Thomas Hadcroft, Vice Principal (Pastoral) at DLD College London

Thomas Hadcroft, Vice Principal Pastoral at DLD College London will be joined by DLD students from around the world for this panel dicsussion. Students will share their experiences of living and studying in the UK and to pass on some top tips and advice on what to expect when you move here.

Date: Thursday 28th of May 2020
Time: 10am, British Summer Time
Presenter: Ali Talbot, Head of EAL at Abbey College Cambridge

For international students studying in the UK, good English comprehension, writing and speaking goes hand in hand with good academic grades. This session will give you a sense of the daily English lessons and support we deliver to help our students achieve top grades and secure a place at their first choice university.

: Tuesday 2nd of June 2020
Time: 10.30am British Summer Time
Presenter: Shoaib Ali, Assistant Principal of DLD College London

Join DLD College London Assistant Principal Shoaib Ali as he presents a sample lesson from our Business International Foundation Programme.

Shoaib will draw on years of business experience to share insights into the magic of brands and branding.

Date: Wednesday 3rd of June 2020
Time: 10am British Summer Time
Presenter: Christalla Mavroudis, Head of Academic English at DLD College London

Join DLD College London’s’ Head of Academic English Christalla Mavroudis for this webinar to find out how the Academic English Department helps to overcome the language barrier for international students at the college.

Date: Wednesday 3rd of June 2020
Time: 11.30am British Summer Time
Presenter: Dr David Shah, Director of Studies at Abbey College Cambridge

Join Dr David Shah, who will talk you through the processes involved in helping our students to select and applying for the right UK university and course.

Date: Thursday 11th June 2020
Time: 10am British Summer Time
Presenter: Philip White, Head of Extra-Curricular at Abbey College Cambridge

Philip will introduce you to the programme of more than 60 weekly extra-curricular clubs and sports at Abbey Cambridge Philip will explain how the programme works, what is available, how it complements our academic programme, helps our students develop and enhance their personal statement.

Date: Monday 15th of June 2020
Time: 10am British Summer Time
Presenter: Simon Pearson, Head of Humanities at DLD College London

Join Simon Pearson, Head of Humanities at DLD College London to find out what it’s like to study and live in the UK as an international student.

This webinar will give you insights into UK culture and classroom life, and how they may differ from your home country.

If you’re planning to study in the UK in the future, this webinar will be packed with lots of useful information to help you prepare.

Monday 15th June 2020 *Back by popular demand*
Time: 11.30am British Summer Time
Presenter: Dr Lucy Sweatman, Vice Principal (Academic) Abbey College Cambridge

We’re inviting you to our Webinar: How to get into Top 5 UK universities, Tips and Guidance to find out how you can unlock your potential to study at the best universities in the world including two of the UK’s top institutions: University of Oxford and Cambridge. This Webinar is held by Lucy Sweatman, Vice Principal of Abbey Cambridge, who will share her expert advice on what it takes for a student to reach the top of the ladder and ultimately reach their career goals.

Tuesday 16th June 2020
Time: 10am BST
Presenter: Serena O’Connor, Head of Art at Abbey College Cambridge

Join Abbey College Cambridge’s Head of Art Serena O’Connor for this webinar which is designed for students looking to study Architecture at a UK University.

Webinar Schedule:

1. Introduction
2. Form and Function
3. A comparison and analysis of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge (Basevi) and the Guggenheim, Bilbao (Gehry)
4. Stylistic Language
5. The Importance of Creativity and Visual Thinking
6. The formal qualities of Fine Art (Line, tone, colour, texture, pictorial depth, composition)
7. Skill
8. Pre-Degree Diploma
9. Portfolio Preparation

Wednesday 17th June 2020.
Time: 10am BST
Presenter: Nadine Parker, Biology Teacher at Abbey College Cambridge

Join Abbey College Cambridge Biology teacher Nadine Parker for this sample biology lesson.

Nadine will be exploring the topic of cell division and how this can lead to cancer. Learn more about this fascinating subject which we teach at GCSE, A-Level and at Foundation level.

Biology leads to a wide range of scientific degrees and careers, and it is particularly key for students looking to study medicine and dentistry at university.

Date: Thursday 18th of June 2020
Time: 10.30am British Summer Time
Presenter: Patrick Danzelmann, Teacher of Mathematics at DLD College London

Join Patrick Danzelman, Mathematics Tutor at DLD College London as he presents a sample lesson.

Date: Monday 22nd June 2020
Time: 10am British Summer Time

Presenter: Dr Cindy Wells, Head of Mathematics at Abbey College Cambridge

Join Abbey College Cambridge’s Head of Mathematics Dr Cindy Wells for a sample Maths lesson.

Tuesday 23rd June 2020 *Back by popular demand*
Time: 10am BST
Presenters: Dr Julian Davies, Principal Abbey College Cambridge and Liz Elam, Principal Abbey College Manchester

We’re inviting you to our webinar: How to get into UK medical schools, tips and guidance. Join Dr Julian Davies and Liz Elam to find out how you can unlock your potential and study at the UK’s best medical schools. This webinar is for students aged between 14 – 18 years old who dream of studying medicine and becoming a doctor.

Date: Wednesday 24th June 2020.
Time: 10am BST
Presenter: Andrew Humphris, Head of Business and Commerce at Abbey College Cambridge

Join Abbey College Cambridge Head of Business Andrew Humphris for a sample business lesson.

Cash Vs Profit: The REAL ruler of commerce

We all understand the importance of profit for firms – after all, if there is no reward for entrepreneurs, why take the risk?

If we present weak profit and dividends…what would make investors part with their hard earned money to aid our growth as a firm?

But what about cash? How important is cash?
When so few of us use physical cash anymore, do we really understand the true value of cash?

In this session we will examine the importance of cash through a case study exploration of one of the UK’s largest firms – a firm that could perhaps have benefited from attending this sample lesson!

Date: Thursday 25th June 2020.
Time: 10am BST
Presenter: Liz Elam, Principal of Abbey College Manchester

Learn more about our innovative and friendly college that’s located in the heart of this vibrant city, including the courses on offer, accommodation and extra-curricular activities and the university destinations of college graduates.

Date: Monday 29th June 2020.
Time: 11am BST
Presenter: Darren Kelly, Teacher of Physics at Abbey College Cambridge

Join Abbey College Cambridge Physics teacher Darren Kelly to learn more about this fascinating subject.

Darren will discuss some of the key players in the history of astronomy as well as the role of religion in Astronomy. He will focuse on 4 key phases of Astronomy; Prehistoric, Classical, Renaissance and Modern.

Thursday 30th July 2020, 11am British Summer Time
Webinar: Welcome to Abbey College Cambridge
Abbey College Cambridge Welcome Team

This webinar will be invaluable for all students joining Abbey College Cambridge this September.

Our team will tell you about what you can expect in your first few weeks in the college, including welcome and induction, settling into college boarding and host family accomodation, covid health and safety around the college and in the city, and online and face to face learning.

Tuesday 11th August 2020, 11.30am British Summer Time
Webinar: An Introduction to London
Rachel Hall, Marketing Manager at DLD College London

A must-attend webinar if you’re planning to join us in London this September!

Learn more about London, the city you will call home during your studies at DLD.
This informative webinar will showcase the area of the city in which our college campus is located and the wide range of extra-curricular and lesiure activies that London offers for international students.

Wednesday 12th August 2020, 10am British Summer Time
Webinar: An Introduction to Manchester
Marc Arrowsmith, Director of Accommodation at Abbey College Manchester

Learn more about historic, industrious and multiucultural Manchester, the place that you will call home during your time at Abbey College Manchester.

Discover Manchester’s unique character. We’ll give you the inside track on where to eat, where to shop and where to hang out. You’ll also learn why the city is considered the UK’s sporting and cultural capital.

We’ll also explore the area around Manchester, home to some of the UK’s most beautiful scenery and packed with things to do and places to see.

A must-attend webinar if you’re planning to join us in Manchester this September!

Wednesday 19th August 2020, 10am British Summer Time
Webinar: An Introduction to Cambridge
John Menzies, Marketing Manager at Abbey College 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.

This webinar will cover the history of the city, it’s economy, and the structure of the famous university. You will learn more about what the city has to offer in recreation, shopping, entertainment and eating out. And we’ll also explore the area and things to do outside of Cambridge.

A must-attend webinar if you’re planning to join us in Cambridge this September!

Wednesday 19th August 2020, 11.30am British Summer Time
Webinar: Welcome to DLD College London
Ben Hessenthaler, Head of Admissions at DLD College London

This webinar will be invaluable for all students joining DLD College London this September.

Our team will tell you about what you can expect in your first few weeks in the college, including welcome and induction, settling into college boarding and host family accomodation, covid health and safety around the college and in the city, and online and face to face learning.

Join College Principal Dr Julian Davies for an academic update and important information on arrival and welcome, covid safety measures and starting learning.

A must attend for all students hoping to join us in September!

Thursday 24th September 2020, 6.30pm BST
Webinar: An Introduction to DLD College London & How to Apply
Ben Hessenthaler, Head of Admissions at DLD College London

Head of Admissions, Ben Hessenthaler, introduces DLD College London to prospective new students and explains the process for applying for a place at the school.

Thursday 1st October 2020, 6.30pm BST
Webinar: Academic Choices at DLD COllge London
Ben Hessenthaler, Head of Admissions at DLD College London

Vice Principal (Academic), Marie-Do Reza and Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning) discusses the courses available to study at DLD College London and how we work with you to find the pathway that will best help you to achieve your academic goals.

Tuesday 13th October 2020, 10am BST

Webinar: An Introduction to Academic Studies with Basketball Training
Liz Elam, Principal of Abbey College Manchester and Jamie Edwards (Manchester Giants Basketball Team)

Find out more about this exciting new course, available for enrolment in January 2021 at Abbey College Manchester, which offers the opportunity to study our academic courses in the mornings and have Basketball training sessions led by professional coaches in the afternoon.

Thursday 22nd October 2020, 10am BST
Webinar: Welcome to Abbey College Cambridge Cambridge

This webinar will be invaluable for all students joining Abbey College Cambridge this January.

Our team will tell you about what you can expect in your first few weeks in the college, including welcome and induction, settling into college boarding and host family accomodation, covid health and safety around the college and in the city, and online and face to face learning.

Tuesday 3rd November 2020, 6.30pm GMT
Webinar: GCSEs and Lower School at DLD College London

Gareth Evans, Assistant Principal (Lower School), talks about life in the Lower School and the GCSE choices available and Sean Gallagher (Head of Co-Curricular) discusses the multiple co-curricular activities available within college.

Tuesday 10th November 2020, 6.30pm GMT
Webinar: Boarding at DLD College London

James Kidd, Vice Principal (Boarding) introduces you to boarding life at DLD College London. See some of the facilities and meet some of the boarders.

Thursday 19th November 2020, 6.30pm GMT
Webinar: Wellbeing & Opportunities at DLD College London

Wellbeing is at the core of what we do and this webinar explains the level of support available to students, plus information on the wealth of opportunities available to further your personal development and that all important UCAS application.

Thomas Hadcroft, Senior Vice Principal (Pastoral), Mark Johnson, Head of Wellbeing, Sean Gallagher, Head of CCAs & Charles Pinel, Head of SEN can all answer your questions.

Thursday 26th November 2020, 10am GMT
Webinar: Welcome to Cambridge

This webinar will be invaluable for all students joining Abbey College Cambridge this January.

Our team will tell you about what you can expect in your first few weeks in the college, including welcome and induction, settling into college boarding and host family accomodation, covid health and safety around the college and in the city, and online and face to face learning.

Thursday 26th November 2020, 6.30pm GMT
Webinar: Meet the students at DLD College Lomdon

The student voice is very important at DLD College London and in this webinar you can meet our current School Council and listen to how they participate in school life and improve it for the better for all students.

Thursday 8th December 2020, 10am GMT
Webinar: Welcome to DLD College London

This webinar will be invaluable for all students planning to join DLD College London this January.

Head of Admissions Ben Hessenthaler will tell you about what you can expect in your first few weeks in the college, including welcome and induction, settling into college, lessons, accommodation, covid health and safety around the college and in London

Wednesday 3rd February 2021, 5.30pm GMT
How to get an A*
Shoaib Ali (Assistant Vice Principal at DLD College London) John Branney (Assistant Vice Principal at DLD College Cambridge) and Kam Taj

Join DLD College London Assistant Principals Shoaib Ali & John Branney, together with Academic Performance Coach and University of Cambridge graduate Kam Taj, for an informal chat and Q&A exploring effective independent study habits and self-reflection for academic success.

Kam Taj Bio:
Kam Taj is a Cambridge-educated, London-based performance coach, speaker and author with a background in management consulting. Kam works with high-potential students & professionals on performance improvement, goal attainment and holistic life transformations. He is the creator of the Exam Success Academy online courses and the author of The Ultimate Guide To Exam Success. He delivers workshops at companies, schools and universities on topics such as academic success, parenting best-practices, resilience, emotional intelligence, time-management, vision setting and mental wellbeing.

Wednesday 17th February 2021, 9am & 2pm GMT
Virtual Tour of DLD College London
Ben Hessenthaler, Head of Admissions at DLD College London

Join Head of Admissions Ben Hessenthaler for a virtual tour of DLD College London. Ben will show you the facilities of our college based in the heart of London including classrooms, boarding and communal areas such as our Global Kitchen.

You will also learn more about living and learning at the college and have a chance to ask Ben questions.

Thursday 25th February 2021, 5.30pm GMT
DLD College London’s Virtual Open Evening

Join us to discover more about this award winning school – Independent School of the Year, Special Judges’ Award & Boarding School of the Year 2020. Meet the Executive Leadership team including Principal Irfan Latif, see some of our facilities and ask your questions in the open forum.

Wednesday 10th March 2021, 9am & 2pm GMT
Virtual Tour of Abbey College Cambridge
Presenter: John Menzies, Head of Marketing at Abbey DLD Group of Colleges

Join Marketing Manager John Menzies for a virtual tour of Abbey College Cambridge. John will show you around the college facilities including classrooms boarding and communal areas.

John will also tell you more about learning and living at Abbey College Cambridge, and there will be a chance to ask questions.

Thursday 11th March 2021, 2pm GMT
Art at DLD College London
Presenter: Ed McCool, Head of Art at DLD College London

Join the Head of Art at DLD College London to learn more about the Art & Design subjects offered: Art & Design, Graphic Communications, Photography and Fashion.

This webinar will cover subject content, how we teach Art at DLD, how we support our students, extra-curricular art activities on offer, and art students’ university destinations.

This session is a must attend for anyone interested in study Art at GCSE, A Level or Foundation at DLD College London.

Thursday 18th March 2021, 10am GMT
How to get a place at a top ranked university
Presenter: Dr Julian Davies, Principal of Abbey College Cambridge

Find out how you can unlock your potential to study at the best universities in the world including two of the UK’s top institutions: University of Oxford and Cambridge.

Abbey College Cambridge has developed a strong reputation for helping international students progress to elite UK universities. College Principal Dr Julian Davies will share advice and tips on what it takes to gain a place at one of the best best universities.

Tuesday 23rd March 2021, 9am GMT
Lower School at DLD College London
Presenter: Gareth Evans, Assistant Principal (Lower School)

Assistant Principal, Gareth Evans, outlines the Lower School GCSE programme at DLD in addition to the strength of pastoral care and co-curricular activities on offer at this award winning school including Boarding School of the Year.

Wednesday 14th April 2021, 10am BST
Abbey College Cambridge Extra-Curricular Activities Overview
Presenter: Philip White, Head of Extra-Curricular at Abbey College Cambridge

Philip will introduce you to the programme of more than 60 weekly extra-curricular clubs and sports at Abbey Cambridge. You will learn how the programme works, what is available, how it complements our academic programme, and helps our students develop and enhance their university personal statement.

Thursday 15th April 2021, 9am BST
University Preparation at DLD College London
Presenter: Dr Daniel Woodley, Director of UCAS at DLD College London

Join DLD Colleg London’s Director of UCAS Dr Daniel Woodley to learn more about how we help our students gain places on a wide range of undergraduate courses in London and beond.

This webinar is for students aged between 14 – 20 years old who dream of studying at a university in the UK.

Thursday 22nd April 2021, 10am BST
Webinar: How to get into UK medical schools, tips and guidance
Dr Julian Davies, Principal Abbey College Cambridge, Liz Elam, Principal Abbey College Manchester & Pardeep Sagoo, Head of Science at DLD College London

We’re inviting you to our webinar: How to get into UK medical schools, tips and guidance. Join Dr Julian Davies, Liz Elam and Padeep Sagoo to find out how you can unlock your potential and study at the UK’s best medical schools. This webinar is for students aged between 14 – 18 years old who dream of studying medicine and becoming a doctor.