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FAQs for UK-Based International Students looking to change school

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…

Max Excels in the Canadian Chemistry Contest

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…

Comparing the differences between the Polish and British Education Systems: A guide for Polish students planning to study in the UK

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…

DLD College London and Abbey College Cambridge named in ‘World’s Leading Boarding Schools’ list by Fortune

7th March 23

DLD College London and Abbey College Cambridge are celebrating having both been named among the World’s top 250 Boarding Schools by Fortune Education. Both of our colleges feature in the inaugural ‘World’s Best Boarding Schools 2023‘ directory. The list is a collaborative effort between Fortune Education and market research company Statista, the directory consists of…

Abbey College Manchester Expands Sports Courses to Offer Professional Cycling

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…

Abbey College Cambridge Wins Alpha Plus Group Innovation Award

4th November 22

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

1st August 22

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…

Webinar: An Overseas Parent’s Guide to UK Education

17th March 22

Abbey College Cambridge is sponsoring this special webinar ‘An Overseas Parent’s Guide to UK Education’ to celebrate the launch of a new book of the same title co-authored by Dr Julian Davies, Principal of Abbey College Cambridge, and Dr Martin Stephen, former High Master of St Paul’s School. Dr Davies and Dr Stephen will share…

Three Olympiad Successes for Juan Francisco

14th March 22

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…

An Introduction to Studying & Boarding in the UK

10th November 21

Watch our recent webinar to learn all about the UK Education System including the different courses available to study and their benefits, what does a typical student’s day and week look like? And how do British schools help students to prepare for success in their exams and life at university and beyond? Watch webinar recording…