Study at Abbey College Cambridge – September 2022

From the Spring term of Year 12, students who have joined our Medicine Pre-Degree Diploma will also begin a programme of specialist medical school preparation. This programme will involve 5 hours a week of specialist medicine application preparation sessions delivered by Abbey College Cambridge tutors. (Please note that it is expected that Medicine students will take a maximum of 3 A-Level subjects in order to facilitate the extra medicine preparation work).

Students who are accepted onto this programme will be able to participate at no extra cost

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Students who have expressed a desire to apply to Oxbridge colleges will also have the opportunity to apply for a place on our Oxbridge Candidate Programme. Students who have applied will then undergo a selection process to be successfully offered a place on the programme, which will be delivered in partnership with Oxbridge application specialists from Leading Education. Students who are accepted onto this programme will be able to participate at no extra cost.

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GCSE represents the first stage on the path to study at a UK university. Many institutions will ask for at least 5 GCSE passes for entry.

In 2020 85% of GCSEs awarded to Abbey College Cambridge students achived grades 9-6 (A** – B).

September 2022 GCSE study options

¿Por qué estudiar GCSE?

Depending on the duration of studies, GCSE students will take between 6-8 subjects. GCSEs provide a great ‘grounding’, offering students a wide breadth of subjects, time to familiarise themselves with the UK education system and improve their English (English Language is a compulsory GCSE subject). GCSEs also provide a natural pathway to A Levels, and students who have taken them tend to perform better in higher level examination.

¿Cómo se enseñan?   

El contenido del curso GCSE se divide en unidades, cada unidad se enseña en una estructura lineal, con un énfasis en la comprensión de la conexión entre los temas dentro del contexto más amplio de la materia.

Evaluación

GCSEs are assessed by an end of course exam. Some subjects will also include coursework or practical work.

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Advanced Level courses, commonly known as ‘A Levels’ are the most widely recognised qualification for entry to UK universities.

In 2020, 83% of A Levels awarded to Abbey College Cambridge students achieved grades A* – A.

September 2022 A Level study options

¿Por qué estudiar los A Levels?

Most students will take 3 or 4 A Level subjects over the duration of their studies. A Levels offer a good balance between subject specialisation and choice, allowing students to focus on the subject that really interest them, whilst maintaining a breadth of subject choice. A Levels also offer progression to the widest range of universities, and are the best options for students looking to join a top-ranked university.

¿Cómo se enseñan?

El contenido del curso se divide en diferentes secciones, y se anima a los estudiantes a desarrollar y comprender los vínculos entre ellas. El aprendizaje se sustenta en los conceptos clave de las competencias de la asignatura, con un fuerte enfoque en su aplicación práctica en el mundo real.

Evaluación

A Levels have a linear structure, which means that all exams take place at the end of the final year. Most A Level subjects are assessed by written examination unless the course has a large practical element (such as in Art and Science).

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Nuestra International Foundation Programme (IFP) is an intensive year 13 academic programme that offers international students direct entry to a wide range of UK universities.

In 2020, Abbey College Cambridge students achieved an average overall score of 75% on our foundation programme.

September 2022 International Foundation Programme Study options

¿Por qué estudiar el International Foundation Programme?

Unlike many foundation programmes, our destinations are not limited to a choice of one or two partner universities. This means students are free to progress to a wide range of UK universities, including many top-ranked institutions.

¿Cómo se enseñan?

El programa ofrece una serie de itinerarios relacionados con las asignaturas, que dan acceso a asignaturas complementarias en la universidad. Cada itinerario se compone de una serie de módulos, dependiendo de la vía que elija puede tener una opción de módulos, pueden ser todos obligatorios, o una mezcla de módulos optativos y obligatorios.

Evaluación

Cada módulo se evalúa individualmente, con tres puntos de evaluación a lo largo de cada trimestre. Los estudiantes obtendrán una nota media.

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