An 18-month secondary school, taught in English, in Cambridge.

University accessIntake: 2026-09 · Progression: Undergraduate Course at University⁠8 of 35 similar publish this
Exam results14 · Exam: A Level · Year: 2025⁠10 of 35 similar publish this
CurriculaA Level⁠29 of 35 similar publish this
BoardingBoth · Basis: group of independent day and boarding schools⁠31 of 35 similar publish this
Price£35,820–£46,926/ year · 2026/27 · depending on citizenship
Next dateEvery january⁠Starts
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 5.5
Duration18 months⁠

✓ 12 official sources · checked 30 Oct 2026

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The school years

Ages 16–20

Which ages and school years?

Ages 16–20

UK Year 12–13 · US Grade 11–12 · usual mapping, our table. N: nursery, R: reception, P: pre-K, K: kindergarten

What do they study?

A-Level

26 subjects
AccountingArt & DesignBiologyBusiness StudiesChemistryComputer ScienceDrama & Theatre StudiesEconomicsEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureEnvironmental ScienceFilm StudiesFurther MathematicsGeographyGovernment & PoliticsGraphic CommunicationHistoryMathematicsMedia StudiesModern Foreign LanguagesPhotographyPhysicsPsychologyReligious StudiesSociologyTextiles
Which grades exactly?
Grades as the school names them (2)
Stage: A Level · Intake: 2026-09 · Age max: 20 · Age min: 16
Stage: A Level · Intake: 2027-01 · Age max: 19 · Age min: 16
What pupils achieve

Results as published

What comes after?
52Pct progressed to russell group
Life at school

Day to day

The school in facts
BoardingBoth
GuardianshipNot found on official pages
University access
  • Intake2026-09⁠
  • ProgressionUndergraduate Course at University⁠
  • Intake2027-01⁠
What it costs

£46,926 / year

Fees as the school lists them, each with its year.

How does the price vary?

· 2026/27 · Domestic students

Is that expensive?

More expensive than most

Among 51 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €56,226

Costs more than 40 of 50 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €28,627 and €48,454.

Same level and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 51, cheapest first
Middle School (American School of Valencia)2026/27≈ €9,291
Secondary (Cambridge House British International School)2026/27≈ €9,400
Secundaria (Year 7 a 11) (Caxton College)2026/27≈ €9,810
High School (American School of Valencia)2026/27≈ €9,862
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (American School of Valencia)2026/27≈ €9,862
Sixth Form (Cambridge House British International School)2026/27≈ €9,950
Bachillerato (Year 12 y 13) (Caxton College)2026/27≈ €9,980
Osmileté gymnázium Open Gate (Open Gate – Boarding School)2026/27≈ €11,601
Elite Sports Programme (Sotogrande International School)2026/27≈ €20,830
Middle School (MYP) (Sotogrande International School)2026/27≈ €23,100
Junior High (Riverside School Prague)2026/27≈ €25,916
Senior High: IGCSE Programme (Years 10-11) (Riverside School Prague)2026/27≈ €28,014
High School (IB Diploma, High School Diploma) (Sotogrande International School)2026/27≈ €28,255
Sixth Form (16-18) (The British School in the Netherlands)2026/27≈ €28,998
Senior High: IB Diploma Programme (Years 12-13) (Riverside School Prague)2026/27≈ €29,084
Middle School (International School of Prague)2026/27≈ €30,935
Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10) (International School of Amsterdam)2026/27≈ €31,895
MYP Programme (Middle Years Programme) (Danube International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €32,342
IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) (International School of Amsterdam)2026/27≈ €32,755
Career-related Programme @ ISP (International School of Prague)2026/27≈ €34,185
Diploma Programme @ ISP (International School of Prague)2026/27≈ €34,185
Upper School (International School of Prague)2026/27≈ €34,185
DP Programme (Diploma Programme) (Danube International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €35,240
A-levels (Kings Education)2026/27≈ €39,684
A-levels: transfer from Year 12 and resits (one year) (Kings Education)2026/27≈ €39,684
International High School Programme (Kings Education)2026/27≈ €39,684
A Level AI-Powered Adaptive Learning Programme (David Game College)2026/27≈ €41,936
GCSE AI-Adaptive Learning Programme (David Game College)2026/27≈ €41,936
A Level (David Game College)2026/27≈ €44,932
A Level Retake Course (David Game College)2026/27≈ €44,932
GCSE (David Game College)2026/27≈ €44,932
GCSE Retake Course (David Game College)2026/27≈ €44,932
Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €47,124
Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €47,124
Extended Diploma in Performing Arts – Drama (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €47,124
Junior High School (Grades 7-8) (American International School Salzburg)2026/27≈ €48,000
A Level (CATS Global Schools)2027/28≈ €48,454
GCSE (CATS Global Schools)2027/28≈ €48,454
Pre-A level (CATS Global Schools)2027/28≈ €48,454
AIS-Salzburg High School Diploma (Grades 9-12) (American International School Salzburg)2026/27≈ €51,000
This programme2026/27≈ €56,226
BTEC (Abbey DLD Colleges)2026/27≈ €56,226
GCSE (Abbey DLD Colleges)2026/27≈ €56,226
Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10) (Amadeus International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €65,230
IB Diploma Programme (Schule Schloss Salem)2027/28≈ €68,400
AMADEUS High School Diploma (Grades 9-12) (Amadeus International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €69,865
IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) (Amadeus International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €69,865
IB Career-related Programme with a focus on Business (Grades 11-12) (Amadeus International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €69,865
IB Career-related Programme in Music (Grades 11-12) (Amadeus International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €69,865
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) (St. Gilgen International School)2026/27≈ €74,200
IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and StGIS Diploma (St. Gilgen International School)2026/27≈ €75,800
Fees by grade
Grade or stageYear · who paysPrice
Cambridge 18m2026/27 · Domestic students£22,680 First 6 months
≈ €27,175
Cambridge 18m2026/27 · Eea£23,394 First 6 months
≈ €28,030
Cambridge 18m2026/27 · International students£29,724 First 6 months
≈ €35,615
Cambridge 2y2026/27 · Domestic students£35,820 / year
≈ €42,919
Cambridge 2y2026/27 · Eea£36,942 / year
≈ €44,263
Cambridge 2y2026/27 · Eea£36,942
≈ €44,263
Cambridge 2y2026/27 · International students£46,926 / year
≈ €56,226
Cambridge 2y2026/27 · International students£46,926
≈ €56,226
Cambridge retake 1 subject2026/27 · Domestic students£18,624 / year
≈ €22,315
Cambridge retake 1 subject2026/27 · Domestic students£18,624
≈ €22,315
Cambridge retake 2 3 subjects2026/27 · Domestic students£35,820 / year
≈ €42,919
Cambridge retake 2 3 subjects2026/27 · Domestic students£35,820
≈ €42,919
London 18m2026/27 · Domestic students£22,680 First 6 months
≈ €27,175
London 18m2026/27 · Eea£23,394 First 6 months
≈ €28,030
London 18m2026/27 · International students£29,724 First 6 months
≈ €35,615
London 2y2026/27 · Domestic students£35,820 / year
≈ €42,919
London 2y2026/27 · Domestic students£35,820
≈ €42,919
London 2y2026/27 · Eea£36,942 / year
≈ €44,263
London 2y2026/27 · Eea£36,942
≈ €44,263
London 2y2026/27 · International students£46,926 / year
≈ €56,226
London 2y2026/27 · International students£46,926
≈ €56,226
London retake 1 subject2026/27 · Domestic students£18,624 / year
≈ €22,315
London retake 1 subject2026/27 · Domestic students£18,624
≈ €22,315
London retake 2 3 subjects2026/27 · Domestic students£35,820 / year
≈ €42,919
London retake 2 3 subjects2026/27 · Domestic students£35,820
≈ €42,919
Manchester 18m2026/27 · Domestic students£12,978 First 6 months
≈ €15,550
Manchester 2y2026/27 · Domestic students£19,470
≈ €23,329
Manchester 2y2026/27 · Eea£20,220 / year
≈ €24,227
Manchester 2y2026/27 · Eea£20,220
≈ €24,227
Manchester 2y2026/27 · International students£37,440 / year
≈ €44,860
Manchester 2y2026/27 · International students£37,440
≈ €44,860
Manchester 2y2026/27 · Domestic students£6,490 / term
≈ €7,776
Manchester retake 1 subject2026/27 · Domestic students£10,110
≈ €12,114
Manchester retake 1 subject2026/27 · Domestic students£3,370 / term
≈ €4,038
Manchester retake 2 3 subjects2026/27 · Domestic students£19,470
≈ €23,329
Manchester retake 2 3 subjects2026/27 · Domestic students£6,490 / term
≈ €7,776
Every fee and condition published
Not included
  • Exam feesCambridge⁠
  • Exam feesLondon⁠
  • Exam feesManchester⁠
Extra costs
  • £2,500 / year · Sports academy · 2026/27 · Domestic students⁠
Payment schedule
  • Monthly instalments£1,947 · Domestic students⁠
How to get in

Starts: Every january

Is my language good enough?
Language requirement5.5 IELTS overall
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All 2 accepted proofs
IELTS 5.5 · Also: successfully passing the college interview process · 18m
IELTS 5.5 · Also: successfully passing the college interview process · 2y
What do they ask for?
Selection criteriaAcademic interview · Note: all students are interviewed before any offer is made⁠
Admission testsOnline english language test · Applies: if no official evidence of English level · Validity: 2 weeks once set up⁠
How to applyChannel: Online application portal · Next steps: interview with a senior member of staff · Alternative: downloadable application form⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

5 of 5 similar publish a price

Similar: same type, country and language

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 3 more.

This programmeA-Level Abbey DLD CollegesSimilarA Level CATS GlobalSimilarGCSE CATS Global
Price£46,926 / year · 2026/27£40,440 / year · 2027/28£40,440 / year · 2027/28
Duration18 months6 or 5 terms5 or 6 terms
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

1 of 5 publish a next date.

CATS Global · CambridgeUnited Kingdom

University Foundation Programme (UFP)

£23,190–£40,440 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €27,786–€48,454
11
avg class size
FoundationSmall groupsAccommodation includedEnglish

CATS Global · CambridgeUnited Kingdom

Pre-A level

£23,190–£40,440 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €27,786–€48,454
11
avg class size
Secondary schoolSmall groupsAccommodation includedEnglish
£26,610–£39,330 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €31,884–€47,124
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Secondary schoolEnglish
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The programme, from the facts

A-Level is a secondary school at Abbey DLD Colleges in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It takes 18 months. Teaching is in English.

It includes boarding.

How much does A-Level cost?

£46,926 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (Domestic students: £35,820; Eea: £36,942; International students: £46,926). In euros that is ≈ €56,226.

When is the next deadline or start?

Every january (Starts).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 5.5).

How long does it take?

18 months.

Where is it?

Abbey DLD Colleges, Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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Money · 3 with values
Extra costs£2,500 / year · Sports academy · 2026/27 · Domestic students⁠
Not includedExam fees · Campus: Cambridge⁠Exam fees · Campus: London⁠Exam fees · Campus: Manchester⁠
Payment schedule£1,947 · manchester-2y · Domestic studentsYear not stated: confirm with the source
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyChannel: Online application portal · Next steps: interview with a senior member of staff · Alternative: downloadable application form⁠
Admission testsOnline english language test · Applies: if no official evidence of English level · Validity: 2 weeks once set up⁠
Language requirementIELTS 5.5 · Also: successfully passing the college interview process · 18m⁠IELTS 5.5 · Also: successfully passing the college interview process · 2y⁠
Selection criteriaAcademic interview · Note: all students are interviewed before any offer is made⁠
Programme · 15 with values · 1 without
Assessmentlinear: all exams at the end of the final year; mostly written examination⁠
BoardingBoth · Basis: group of independent day and boarding schoolsInferred
CampusIntake: 2027-01 · Campuses: Cambridge; London · Colleges: Abbey College Cambridge; DLD College London! Sources disagree18m · Campuses: Cambridge · Colleges: Abbey College Cambridge⁠2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester · Colleges: Abbey College Cambridge; DLD College London; Abbey College Manchester⁠
CurriculaA Level⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration18 months · 18m⁠2 years · 2y⁠
Exam results14 · Exam: A Level · Year: 2025 · Scope: all colleges average · Metric: Pct a star⁠34 · Exam: A Level · Year: 2025 · Scope: all colleges average · Metric: Pct a star a⁠61 · Exam: A Level · Year: 2025 · Scope: all colleges average · Metric: Pct a star b⁠80 · Exam: A Level · Year: 2025 · Scope: all colleges average · Metric: Pct a star c⁠97 · Exam: A Level · Year: 2025 · Scope: all colleges average · Metric: Pct a star e⁠
GradesStage: A Level · Intake: 2026-09 · Age max: 20 · Age min: 16⁠Stage: A Level · Intake: 2027-01 · Age max: 19 · Age min: 16⁠
GuardianshipNot found on official pages
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
Outcomes52 · Year: 2025 · Metric: Pct progressed to russell group⁠
Start ruleRule: Every january · Months: January · 18m · Recurring: Yes⁠Rule: Every september · Months: September · 2y · Recurring: Yes⁠
StructureSubjects taken: 3 or 4 A-Level subjects⁠
Study modeFull timeInferred
SubjectsIntake: 2026-09 · Subject: Accounting · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Art & Design · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Biology · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Business Studies · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Chemistry · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Computer Science · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Drama & Theatre Studies · 2y · Campuses: London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Economics · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: English Language · 2y · Campuses: Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: English Literature · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Environmental Science · 2y · Campuses: Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Film Studies · 2y · Campuses: London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Further Mathematics · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Geography · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Government & Politics · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Graphic Communication · 2y · Campuses: London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: History · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Mathematics · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Media Studies · 2y · Campuses: London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Modern Foreign Languages · 2y · Campuses: Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Photography · 2y · Campuses: London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Physics · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Psychology · 2y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Religious Studies · 2y · Campuses: Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Sociology · 2y · Campuses: London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Textiles · 2y · Campuses: Manchester⁠
University accessIntake: 2026-09 · Progression: Undergraduate Course at University⁠Intake: 2027-01 · Progression: Undergraduate course at university⁠

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