Join us in January

Year 9 subjects available (for students aged 13 years)

18 Month GCSE subjects available (for students aged 14-16 years)

18 Month A Level subjects available (for students aged 16-19 years)

*Please note that at DLD College London students will be joining the existing 2 year A Level Programme (September 2026 start) and will be expected to catch up on learning.

18 Month Foundation Programme pathways available (for students aged 17-21 years, available at Abbey College Manchester only)

6 Month Foundation Programme pathways available (for students aged 17-21 years, available at Abbey College Cambridge only)

Our Academic Preparation Course is designed to raise students’ ability in general and subject-specific English and prepare them to join our academic programmes.

How is the Academic Preparattion Course taught?

Dependent on the students’ level of language and academic abilities, these programmes can be taught for one, two or three terms. As well as strengthening English language and academic skills, we will prepare students to learn in a typical British classroom environment. This includes skill development in areas such as pair work, project work, independent reading, discussion work, team building. Physical Education (PE) and Personal Health and Social Education (PHSE) also form part of our preparatory curriculum.

Assessment

Students have regular internal tests on the full range of English language skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking throughout the programme. Formal external assessments take place at the end of the programme which will be used to determine the student’s suitability to progress onto the relevant academic programme.

Spend a term or two studying the British curriculum and improving your English whilst boarding in the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting cities.

Course Benefits:

• 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, lectures, and university 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 Year 9, GCSE, A-Level or  Foundation Programme course and complete your university studies in the UK or at home.