Tag: a-level
A-Levels and Foundation programmes – what are your options?
In the UK, A-Levels and Foundation programmes are two common educational pathways for students looking to pursue higher education. Here’s an overview of these options: A-Levels (Advanced Levels): A-Levels are two-year subject-based qualifications typically taken by students aged 16-19. They are the most traditional academic route for progression to universities and colleges in the UK….
Boarding in the UK? What is it like for Asian students?
Many international students, including Asian students, are boarding in the UK. According to the Independent School Council (ISC) Survey 2021, there are around 65,000 students in total attending UK Independent boarding schools, and approximately 40% of them are overseas students whose parents live abroad.
FAQs for UK-Based International Students looking to change school
Are you an international student who is already studying at a school in the UK? Maybe you are looking to change schools between academic programmes? or perhaps you didn’t get the grades you wanted to progress to your first-choice university and want to retake your course at another school? Every year, the Abbey DLD Group…
Comparing the differences between the Polish and British Education Systems: A guide for Polish students planning to study in the UK
If you are a Polish student thinking about studying in the UK, we have prepared this introductory guide to studying in the UK and the differences (and similarities) between the Polish and UK education systems. Key differences between the Polish and UK education systems The Polish and UK education systems have some differences in terms…
Abbey College Cambridge Wins Alpha Plus Group Innovation Award
Abbey College Cambridge is delighted that it’s groundbreaking ‘Pastoral Diploma’ has won an innovation award with the Alpha Plus Group. The diploma is an innovative programme for staff to ensure that they receive high-quality training on pastoral issues/ PSHEE. Leading to improved staff knowledge, understanding and confidence in delivering excellent pastoral care, including tutoring and…
Abbey College Cambridge Announces New Principal
Abbey College Cambridge is delighted to announce that Dr Elena (Ellen) Hesse has been appointed as the new Principal of Abbey College Cambridge. She will be taking up her appointment in April 2023 at the start of the Summer Term. Ellen has a Master’s Degree from Matej Bel University in Slovakia where she majored in…
Three Olympiad Successes for Juan Francisco
Abbey College Cambridge student Juan Francisco in Year 13 is celebrating not just one Olympiad success, but an amazing three awards, from papers sat in one week. Also following this success, he is one of 12 students in the country to be invited to attend the annual Physics training camp at the University of Oxford…
