Tag: International

26th January 25

The cost of attending independent (private) schools for international students in both the UK and the US can vary widely depending on factors such as location, the prestige of the school, and whether the school is day or boarding. If you’re considering studying in the UK or the US, we’ve put together a simple comparison…

18th July 23

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….

18th July 23

When considering switching schools within the UK, there can be certain visa implications for international students depending on your immigration status and the type of visa you hold. Here are some general guidelines, but please note that immigration regulations may change, so it is always best to consult with our colleges’ visa teams, official sources,…

10th July 23

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.

4th July 23

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…

29th June 23

Foundation programmes are academic courses designed to develop the skills and subject-specific knowledge to enable students to progress on to study an undergraduate degree course at university. The Abbey DLD Group of Colleges is a well-regarded institution based in the United Kingdom that offers a selection of International Foundation Programmes (IFPs), amongst other courses. The…

26th May 23

Max, at Abbey College Cambridge, is celebrating a remarkable achievement as she placed in the top 6.5% of participants in this year’s Canadian Chemistry Contest (CCC). This contest, conducted in partnership with the Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO) and the Chemical Institute of Canada, aims to inspire talented young individuals and promote excellence in chemistry at…

27th March 23

Year 13 A Level, International Foundation Programme, and BTEC students from Abbey College Cambridge, DLD College London, and Abbey College Manchester have secured more than 1000 offers for UK universities in total in 2023. This includes more than 300 offers to study at top-ranked Russell Group Universities. Abbey DLD Students have received offers to study…

20th March 23

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…

11th November 22

Abbey College Manchester Students will be told to get on their bikes next year when they enrol on the new Academic Studies with Cycling Training programme, launched in partnership with the Manchester Cycling Academy. The innovative course, which will be the first of its kind in the UK and is believed to be the first…