British Boarding School Experience (BBSE)

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.

Male And Female Students Pose For A Photo At Abbey College Cambridge

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 9GCSEA-Level or International Foundation Programme course and complete your university studies in the UK or at home.

British Boarding School Experience Course Duration and Start Dates

Duration Starts Every Available At
One or Two Terms September, January Cambridge, London, Manchester

 

About Cambridge

Students Walking In Cambridge

Cambridge is a fusion of the everyday and the extraordinary, a place that has shaped our history and continues to make its mark on our future. For over 800 years, the city has been home to the world-renowned University of Cambridge, it is consistently voted as one of the world’s best.

Cambridge is a quiet, safe and very beautiful city. There are an enormous range of cultural, sporting, leisure and entertainment opportunities within the city and the surrounding countryside.

It is also a hub for cutting edge research and development. Technology start-ups, entrepreneurs, and established global giants such as Apple, Microsoft, ARM and Hewlett Packard all have bases here. Central London is 45 minutes away by train. The nearest international airport is just 30 minutes by train or car. European capitals such as Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels can also be accessed from the city centre.

Abbey College Cambridge

Abbey College Cambridge campus main courtyard

For over 800 years, the city has been home to the world-renowned University of Cambridge, it is consistently voted as one of the world’s best. Cambridge is a quiet, safe and very beautiful city. There are an enormous range of cultural, sporting, leisure and entertainment opportunities within the city and the surrounding countryside.

Boarding Options

Female Student Working In Boarding Room

We offer boarding accommodation in more than 400 student rooms, all located either on-campus or within a few minutes’ walk of the college.

Boarding Houses and room types

Abbey House

(On Campus)

Purbeck House

(Off Campus)

Tripos Court

(Off Campus)

Orchard House

(Off Campus)

Standard Single Room Studio Single Room Standard Single Room  

 

Standard Single Room

Superior Single Room Apartment Single Room  

Superior Single Room

Standard Twin Room Studio Twin Room
Superior Twin Room

Programme Overview

You will be joining students from around the world studying on our established Year 9 (12 – 13 years), GCSE (14–16 years) and A-Level (16–18 years) programmes. Your weekly study programme will be a combination of academic subjects and English language lessons.

Courses Available

College Year 9 (12-13 years) GCSE (14 – 16 years) A-Level (16 – 18 years)
Abbey College Cambridge Yes Yes Yes

Entry Requirements

Age 12+
Academic Requirements School report and interview
English Level IELTS 4.0 (minimum)
Start Dates September, January