Secondary school

British Boarding School Experience (BBSE)

Abbey DLD Colleges · Cambridge · United Kingdom

A secondary school, taught in English, in Cambridge.

University accessIntake: 2026-09 · Progression: Full Academic Programme⁠8 of 35 similar publish this
CurriculaBritish curriculum with English language lessons⁠29 of 35 similar publish this
BoardingHost family required · Campus: Manchester⁠31 of 35 similar publish this
Price£39,060for the programme · 2026/27 · EU/EEA ≈ €46,801
Next dateEvery september january⁠Starts
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 4.0
DurationTerms⁠

✓ 9 official sources · checked 30 Oct 2026

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The school years

From age 14

Which ages and school years?

From age 14

UK Year 10–13 · US Grade 9–12 · usual mapping, our table. N: nursery, R: reception, P: pre-K, K: kindergarten

What do they study?

British curriculum with English language lessons

Which grades exactly?
Grades as the school names them (5)
Note: BBSE students join this established programme · Stage: A-Level · Age max: 18 · Age min: 16
Note: BBSE students join this established programme · Stage: GCSE · Age max: 16 · Age min: 14
Note: BBSE students join this established programme · Stage: Year 9 · Age max: 13 · Age min: 12
Stage: British Boarding School Experience (BBSE) · Intake: 2026-09 · Age max: 19 · Age min: 12
Stage: British Boarding School Experience (BBSE) · Intake: 2027-01 · Age max: 16 · Age min: 14
Life at school

Day to day

The school in facts
BoardingHost family required
GuardianshipNot found on official pages
University access
  • Intake2026-09⁠
  • ProgressionFull Academic Programme⁠
  • Intake2027-01⁠
  • ProgressionGCSE, A Level, Foundation Programme, BTEC⁠
What it costs

£12,480–£39,060 for the programme · 2026/27

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

How does the price vary?

for the programme · 2026/27 · Eea

Fees by grade
Grade or stageYear · who paysPrice
Cambridge 1 term apr 20272026/27 · Eea£15,474 for the programme
≈ €18,541
Cambridge 1 term apr 20272026/27 · International students£15,474 for the programme
≈ €18,541
Cambridge 1 term jan 20272026/27 · Eea£20,220 for the programme
≈ €24,227
Cambridge 1 term jan 20272026/27 · International students£20,220 for the programme
≈ €24,227
Cambridge 1 term sep 20262026/27 · Eea£24,462 for the programme
≈ €29,310
Cambridge 1 term sep 20262026/27 · International students£24,462 for the programme
≈ €29,310
Cambridge 2 terms jan 20272026/27 · Eea£35,694 for the programme
≈ €42,768
Cambridge 2 terms jan 20272026/27 · International students£35,694 for the programme
≈ €42,768
London 1 term apr 20272026/27 · Eea£17,100 for the programme
≈ €20,489
London 1 term apr 20272026/27 · International students£17,100 for the programme
≈ €20,489
London 1 term jan 20272026/27 · Eea£21,966 for the programme
≈ €26,319
London 1 term jan 20272026/27 · International students£21,966 for the programme
≈ €26,319
London 1 term sep 20262026/27 · Eea£26,334 for the programme
≈ €31,553
London 1 term sep 20262026/27 · International students£26,334 for the programme
≈ €31,553
London 2 terms jan 20272026/27 · Eea£39,060 for the programme
≈ €46,801
London 2 terms jan 20272026/27 · International students£39,060 for the programme
≈ €46,801
Manchester 1 term apr 20272026/27 · Eea£12,480 for the programme
≈ €14,953
Manchester 1 term apr 20272026/27 · International students£12,480 for the programme
≈ €14,953
Manchester 1 term jan 20272026/27 · Eea£17,220 for the programme
≈ €20,633
Manchester 1 term jan 20272026/27 · International students£17,220 for the programme
≈ €20,633
Manchester 1 term sep 20262026/27 · Eea£20,340 for the programme
≈ €24,371
Manchester 1 term sep 20262026/27 · International students£20,340 for the programme
≈ €24,371
Manchester 2 terms jan 20272026/27 · Eea£29,700 for the programme
≈ €35,586
Manchester 2 terms jan 20272026/27 · International students£29,700 for the programme
≈ €35,586
How to get in

Starts: Every september january

Is my language good enough?
Language requirement4.0 IELTS overall
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What do they ask for?
Academic recordsDocuments: school report and interview⁠
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 programmeBritish Boarding School Experience (BBSE) Abbey DLD CollegesSimilarUniversity Foundation Programme David GameSimilarAberystwyth International Foundation Programmes David Game
Price£39,060 for the programme · 2026/27£28,150 for the programme · 2026/27£23,255 for the programme · 2027/28
DurationTermsNote: September intake runs to June; January intake runs to AugustUnit: Academic year
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot published27 Sep 2027

1 of 5 publish a next date.

CATS Global · CambridgeUnited Kingdom

A Level

£23,190–£40,440 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €27,786–€48,454
A-Level
curriculum
11
avg class size
Secondary schoolSmall groupsAccommodation includedEnglish

CATS Global · CambridgeUnited Kingdom

GCSE

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

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
Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

60 facts from 9 official sources

Checked 5 days ago.

60facts with a quote
9official pages
3fields marked unknown
All 9 sources
abbeycolleges.co.uk/admissions/fees/2230 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk/courses/british-boarding-school-experience-bbse/1230 Oct 2026
abbeycambridge.co.uk/admissions/fees/830 Oct 2026
abbeymanchester.co.uk/admissions/international-admissions/international-fees/830 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk/join-us-in-january-2027/330 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk230 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk/admissions/join-abbey-dld-in-september-2026/230 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk/admissions/application-process/230 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk/admissions/130 Oct 2026

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

British Boarding School Experience (BBSE) is a secondary school at Abbey DLD Colleges in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It takes terms. Teaching is in English.

How much does British Boarding School Experience (BBSE) cost?

£39,060 for the programme · 2026/27 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (Eea: £39,060; International students: £39,060). In euros that is ≈ €46,801.

When is the next deadline or start?

Every september january (Starts).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 4.0).

How long does it take?

Terms.

Where is it?

Abbey DLD Colleges, Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 20 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Admission · 5 with values
How to applyChannel: Online application portal · Next steps: interview with a senior member of staff · Alternative: downloadable application form⁠
Academic recordsDocuments: school report and interview⁠
Admission testsOnline english language test · Applies: if no official evidence of English level · Validity: 2 weeks once set up⁠
Language requirementIELTS 4.0 · Terms⁠
Selection criteriaAcademic interview · Note: all students are interviewed before any offer is made⁠
Programme · 11 with values · 2 without
Minimum age14⁠
BoardingHost family required · Campus: Manchester · Condition: under 16 at the start of the academic year, unless living with a parent or other blood relative! Sources disagree
CampusIntake: 2027-01 · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester · Colleges: Abbey College Cambridge; DLD College London; Abbey College Manchester! Sources disagreeTerms · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester · Colleges: Abbey College Cambridge; DLD College London; Abbey College Manchester⁠
CurriculaBritish curriculum with English language lessons⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
DurationTerms · Max terms: 2 · Min terms: 1⁠
Exam resultsNot applicable
GradesNote: BBSE students join this established programme · Stage: A-Level · Age max: 18 · Age min: 16⁠Note: BBSE students join this established programme · Stage: GCSE · Age max: 16 · Age min: 14⁠Note: BBSE students join this established programme · Stage: Year 9 · Age max: 13 · Age min: 12⁠Stage: British Boarding School Experience (BBSE) · Intake: 2026-09 · Age max: 19 · Age min: 12⁠Stage: British Boarding School Experience (BBSE) · Intake: 2027-01 · Age max: 16 · Age min: 14⁠
GuardianshipNot found on official pages
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
Start ruleRule: Every september january · Months: September; January · Terms · Recurring: Yes⁠
Study modeFull timeInferred
University accessIntake: 2026-09 · Progression: Full Academic Programme⁠Intake: 2027-01 · Progression: GCSE, A Level, Foundation Programme, BTEC⁠

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