Fees
Tuition and Boarding Fees for the 205/26 Academic Year at Abbey College Cambridge.
INTERNATIONAL TUITION FEES 2025 – 26
All fees shown are per year and excluding VAT unless otherwise stated.
YEAR 9 COURSE FEES*
Year 9 Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| Full Course Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £37,600 |
Learn more about our Year 9 Programme.
GCSE COURSE FEES*
GCSE Two Year Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| First Year (Full Year) Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £37,600 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
GCSE 18 Month Programme (January 2026 start) | |
| First Year (6 Months) Fee January 2026 – June 2026 | £23,815 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
GCSE One Year Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| Full Course Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £37,600 |
Learn more about our GCSE Progamme.
A LEVEL COURSE FEES*
A-Level Two Year Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| First Year (Full Year) Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £37,600 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
A-Level 18 Month Programme (January 2026 start) | |
| First Year (6 Months) Fee January 2026 – June 2026 | £23,815 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
Learn more about our A-Level Programme.
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME COURSE FEES*
One Year International Foundation Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| Full Course Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £37,600 |
Learn more about our International Foundation Programme.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSE FEES*
Academic Preparation Course (September, January, April Start) | |
| Per Term | £10,700 |
Learn more about our Pre-Sessional Programme.
BRITISH BOARDING SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FEES*
British Boarding School Experience (September, January, April Start) | |
| Autumn Term, September – December 2025 | £19,600 (Including Accommodation) |
| Spring Term, January – April 2026 | £16,200 (Including Accommodation) |
| Summer Term, April – June 2026 | £12,400 (Including Accommodation) |
| Full Year, September 2025 – June 2026 | £28,600 (Including Accommodation) |
Learn more about our British Boarding School Experience (BBSE) Programme.
OTHER FEES
Other Fees | |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable, excluding VAT) | £500 |
| Deposit* | £2,000 |
| The above fees include examination fees (except IELTS which are charged at time of entry), textbooks and lab fees. The above prices are per academic year. Prices for the 2026/27 academic year are not yet set but will be published 12 months before the start of the academic year. | |
*The deposit will be refunded when the student vacates. Additional expenses (trips etc.) will be deducted from the deposit and the remaining balance refunded on departure. Deposit is non-refundable if student withdraws from the course.
*In line with the UK Government announcement, from 1st January 2025, all independent education tuition and boarding fees in the UK will be subject to VAT.
Click here to learn more about our application process for international students.
EEA TUITION FEES 2025 – 26
All fees shown are per year and excluding VAT unless otherwise stated.*
YEAR 9 COURSE FEES*
Year 9 Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| Full Course Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £29,600 |
Learn more about out Year 9 Programme.
GCSE COURSE FEES*
GCSE Two Year Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| First Year (Full Year) Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £29,600 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
GCSE 18 Month Programme (January 2026 start) | |
| First Year (6 Months) Fee January 2026 – June 2026 | £18,745 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
GCSE One Year Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| Full Course Fee September 2025 – July 2026 | £29,600 |
Learn more about our GCSE Programme.
A LEVEL COURSE FEES*
A-Level Two Year Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| First Year (Full Year) Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £29,600 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
A-Level 18 Month Programme (January 2026 start) | |
| First Year (6 Months) Fee January 2026 – June 2026 | £18,745 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
Learn more about our A-Level Programme.
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME COURSE FEES*
One Year International Foundation Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| Full Course Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £29,600 |
Learn more about our International Foundation Programme.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSE FEES*
Academic Preparation Course (September, January, April Start) | |
| Per Term | £8,500 |
Learn more about our Pre-Sessional Programme.
OTHER FEES
Other Fees | |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable, excluding VAT) | £500 |
| Deposit* | £2,000 |
| The above fees include examination fees (except IELTS which are charged at time of entry), textbooks and lab fees. The above prices are per academic year. Prices for the 2026/27 academic year are not yet set but will be published 12 months before the start of the academic year. | |
*The deposit will be refunded when the student vacates. Additional expenses (trips etc.) will be deducted from the deposit and the remaining balance refunded on departure. Deposit is non-refundable if student withdraws from the course.
*In line with the UK Government announcement, from 1st January 2025, all independent education tuition and boarding fees in the UK will be subject to VAT.
DOMESTIC FEES 2025 – 26
All fees shown are per year and excluding VAT unless otherwise stated.*
YEAR 9 COURSE FEES*
Year 9 Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| Full Course Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £28,700 |
Learn more about our Year 9 Programme.
GCSE COURSE FEES*
GCSE Two Year Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| First Year (Full Year) Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £28,700 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
GCSE One Year Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| Full Course Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £28,700 |
Learn more about our GCSE Programme.
A LEVEL FEES*
A-Level Two Year Programme (September 2025 start) | |
| First Year (Full Year) Fee September 2025 – June 2026 | £28,700 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
A-Level 18 Month Programme (January 2026 start) | |
| First Year (6 Months) Fee January 2026 – June 2026 | £18,175 |
| Second Year Fee September 2026 – June 2027 | Full Year fee plus inflation |
Learn more about our A-Level Programme.
OTHER FEES
Other Fees | |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable, excluding VAT) | £500 |
| Deposit* | £2,000 |
| The above fees include examination fees (except IELTS which are charged at time of entry), textbooks and lab fees. The above prices are per academic year. Prices for the 2026/27 academic year are not yet set but will be published 12 months before the start of the academic year. | |
*The deposit will be refunded when the student vacates. Additional expenses (trips etc.) will be deducted from the deposit and the remaining balance refunded on departure. Deposit is non-refundable if student withdraws from the course.
*In line with the UK Government announcement, from 1st January 2025, all independent education tuition and boarding fees in the UK will be subject to VAT.
ACCOMMODATION FEES 2025 – 26
All fees shown are per year and excluding VAT unless otherwise stated.*
Boarding House & Room Type* | |
| Abbey House – Standard Single – Full Board | £27,100 per year £17,165 (January – June 2026) |
| Abbey House – Superior Single – Full Board | £28,800 per year £18,240 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Abbey House – Standard Twin – Full Board | £21,000 per year £13,300 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Abbey House – Superior Twin – Full Board | £22,200 per year £14,060 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Purbeck House – Studio – Full Board | £29,500 per year £18,685 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Purbeck House – Apartment – Full Board | £31,300 per year £19,825 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Purbeck House – Twin – Full Board | £22,900 per year £14,505 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Tripos Court – Standard Single – Full Board | £24,000 per year £15,200 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Tripos Court – Superior Single – Full Board | £25,900 per year £16,405 (January 2026 – June 2026) |
| Host Family – Range of Room Options – Half Board | £12,000 – £18,100 per year |
*In line with the UK Government announcement, from 1st January 2025, all independent education tuition and boarding fees in the UK will be subject to VAT.
