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Abbey College Cambridge Showcases Talent with Regional Art Exhibition and Animation Competition Wins
Year 12 Art Students Exhibit Work in Regional Student Showcase We are delighted to announce that seven of our talented Year 12 A Level Art students have had their work selected for inclusion in a regional student art exhibition, on display at the Michaelhouse Café in Cambridge. The exhibition brings together a vibrant collection…
University Offers Summary 2025
The deadline for year 13 students in the UK to make their final firm and insurance university choices to UCAS passed on the 5th June. 2025 has been another year of high-quality university offers for Abbey College Cambridge students, with a total cohort of 160 Year 13 students across our A-Level and International Foundation Programme…
What is a Pre-Degree Diploma at Abbey College Cambridge? – Student Blog
Student blog piece by Nachanok (Year 12) At Abbey College Cambridge, all A-Level and IFP students complete the Pre-Degree Diploma (PDD) because it helps us prepare for university. The PDD gives students more knowledge and skills that are useful for higher education. It also helps students learn how to work independently and apply what they…
Enrichment at Abbey College Cambridge (Spotlight on Animation Club) – Student Blog
Student blog piece by Maia (Year 9) At Abbey College Cambridge, there is a club for everyone. There are clubs for people who enjoy sport, creative students interested in art, people looking to improve their science skills and much more. Active: Rowing One of our sport clubs is rowing. Located just next to the riverside,…
Mastering the New UCAS Structured Personal Statement: Tips from Abbey College Cambridge
Introduction The UCAS personal statement is undergoing a significant transformation. From September 2025, students applying for 2026 university entry will no longer submit a free-form essay but instead respond to three structured questions. This change is designed to offer clarity, reduce stress, and ensure all students—regardless of background—have equal footing in articulating their university ambitions….
5 Reasons to Join Abbey College Cambridge – from a current Year 9 UK student
Student blog piece by Maia (Year 9) 1. Smaller classes “At my previous school, most classes had around 30 children. This meant that it was very difficult for the teacher to be able to help each student individually, and it was easy to feel overlooked or left behind. However, my lessons here only have 11…
Young Medics Afternoon, Wednesday 25th June, 4pm – 6.30pm
Discover, explore and plan your child’s future in medical careers. Open to Year 7 and 8 Pupils and their parents. Is your child dreaming of a future in a medical career? Join us for an inspiring and interactive medicine afternoon at Abbey College Cambridge, where we will showcase our exceptional academic pathway to medicine –…
Lake District Trip May 2025
This year’s residential trip for our Pre-sessional and Year 10 students took place in the Lake District National Park over the week 5th -9th May. A stunningly beautiful area in England, the students enjoyed learning at ‘Abbey College, Windermere’ as they spent the week working together in the wonderful environment of the Lakes. This…
Sports Day 2025 – Student Blog
. On Wednesday 30th April we held our annual Abbey College Cambridge Sports Day at the University of Cambridge Athletic Ground. The event gave the whole school the opportunity to come together to represent and support their college houses. During the morning all students competed against one another as teams in their tutor groups. They…
Stepping Forward – Keeping Fit at School
Abbey College Cambridge launches a new programme called ‘Stepping Forwards’, designed by our healthcare team and aimed to encourage physical activity and healthy choices in students who do not currently participate in school sports. This customised programme of physical activity and healthy eating support with realistic goals set with the students is being led by…
