Foundation

International Foundation Programme

Abbey DLD Colleges · Cambridge · United Kingdom

An 18-month foundation, taught in English, in Cambridge.

University accessIntake: 2026-09 · Progression: Undergraduate Course at University⁠8 of 35 similar publish this
Exam results66 · Exam: International Foundation Programme · Year: 2025⁠10 of 35 similar publish this
CurriculaFoundation Programme (International Foundation Programme)⁠29 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 dateNot foundNot found on official pages
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 4.5
Duration18 months⁠

✓ 11 official sources · checked 30 Oct 2026

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The school years

Ages 17–21

Which ages and school years?

Ages 17–21

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

What do they study?

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

17 subjects
Advanced Mathematics & EconomicsArt & DesignBiomedical ScienceBusiness & EconomicsBusiness & MathematicsBusiness Management & EconomicsComputer Science & MathematicsCreative ArtEconomics & MathematicsEngineeringEnvironmental ScienceFashion ManagementHumanitiesMedicineScienceSocial SciencesSport
Which grades exactly?
Grades as the school names them (2)
Stage: Foundation Programme · Intake: 2027-01 · Age max: 21 · Age min: 17
Stage: International Foundation Programme · Intake: 2026-09 · Age max: 21 · Age min: 17
What pupils achieve

Results as published

What comes after?
39Pct 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
  • Progressionwide range of UK universities, incl. top 20 and Russell Group⁠
What it costs

£46,926 / year

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

How does the price vary?

· 2026/27 · Eea

Fees by grade
Grade or stageYear · who paysPrice
Cambridge 1y2026/27 · Domestic students£35,820 / year
≈ €42,919
Cambridge 1y2026/27 · Domestic students£35,820
≈ €42,919
Cambridge 1y2026/27 · Eea£36,942 / year
≈ €44,263
Cambridge 1y2026/27 · Eea£36,942
≈ €44,263
Cambridge 1y2026/27 · International students£46,926 / year
≈ €56,226
Cambridge 1y2026/27 · International students£46,926
≈ €56,226
Cambridge 6m2026/27 · Eea£23,394 for the programme
≈ €28,030
Cambridge 6m2026/27 · International students£29,724 for the programme
≈ €35,615
London 1y2026/27 · Domestic students£35,820 / year
≈ €42,919
London 1y2026/27 · Domestic students£35,820
≈ €42,919
London 1y2026/27 · Eea£36,942 / year
≈ €44,263
London 1y2026/27 · Eea£36,942
≈ €44,263
London 1y2026/27 · International students£46,926 / year
≈ €56,226
London 1y2026/27 · International students£46,926
≈ €56,226
Manchester 18m2026/27 · Domestic students£13,062 First 6 months
≈ €15,651
Manchester 18m2026/27 · Eea£15,600 First 6 months
≈ €18,692
Manchester 18m2026/27 · International students£23,712 First 6 months
≈ €28,411
Manchester 1y2026/27 · Domestic students£19,470
≈ €23,329
Manchester 1y2026/27 · Eea£23,460
≈ €28,109
Manchester 1y2026/27 · International students£37,440 / year
≈ €44,860
Manchester 1y2026/27 · International students£37,440
≈ €44,860
Manchester 2y2026/27 · International students£20,094 / year
≈ €24,076
Manchester 2y2026/27 · Eea£20,094
≈ €24,076
Manchester 2y2026/27 · International students£31,950
≈ €38,282
Manchester 6m2026/27 · International students£23,712 First 6 months
≈ €28,411
Every fee and condition published
Not included
  • Exam feesCambridge⁠
  • Exam feesLondon⁠
  • Exam feesManchester⁠
How to get in

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesNot found on official pages
Is my language good enough?
Language requirement4.5 IELTS overall
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All 3 accepted proofs
IELTS 4.5 · Also: successfully passing the college interview process · 18m
IELTS 5.0 · Also: successfully passing the college interview process · 1y
IELTS 4.0 · 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 programmeInternational Foundation Programme 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

CSVPA · CambridgeUnited Kingdom

Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production

£26,610–£39,330 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €31,884–€47,124
16+
age
Ual diploma
curriculum
Secondary schoolEnglish
Next date
Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

76 facts from 11 official sources

Checked 5 days ago.

76facts with a quote
11official pages
3fields marked unknown
All 11 sources
abbeycolleges.co.uk/admissions/join-abbey-dld-in-september-2026/1930 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk/admissions/fees/1630 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk/courses/foundation-programme/1330 Oct 2026
abbeycambridge.co.uk/admissions/fees/630 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk/results-and-destinations/530 Oct 2026
dldcollege.co.uk/admissions/fees/430 Oct 2026
abbeymanchester.co.uk/admissions/international-admissions/international-fees/430 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk330 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk/join-us-in-january-2027/330 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk/admissions/application-process/230 Oct 2026
abbeycolleges.co.uk/admissions/130 Oct 2026
The short version

The programme, from the facts

International Foundation Programme is a foundation at Abbey DLD Colleges in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It takes 18 months. Teaching is in English.

It includes boarding.

How much does International Foundation Programme cost?

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

When is the next deadline or start?

Not found on official pages.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 4.5).

How long does it take?

18 months.

Where is it?

Abbey DLD Colleges, Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 22 fields we hold

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

Money · 1 with values
Not includedExam fees · Campus: Cambridge⁠Exam fees · Campus: London⁠Exam fees · Campus: Manchester⁠
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 4.5 · Also: successfully passing the college interview process · 18m⁠IELTS 5.0 · Also: successfully passing the college interview process · 1y⁠IELTS 4.0 · Also: successfully passing the college interview process · 2y⁠
Selection criteriaAcademic interview · Note: all students are interviewed before any offer is made⁠
Programme · 13 with values · 2 without
Assessmentmodular; three assessment points through each term, resit opportunity⁠
BoardingBoth · Basis: group of independent day and boarding schoolsInferred
CampusIntake: 2027-01 · Campuses: Cambridge; Manchester · Colleges: Abbey College Cambridge; Abbey College Manchester! Sources disagree18m · Campuses: Manchester · Colleges: Abbey College Manchester⁠1y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester · Colleges: Abbey College Cambridge; DLD College London; Abbey College Manchester⁠2y · Campuses: Manchester · Colleges: Abbey College Manchester⁠
CurriculaFoundation Programme (International Foundation Programme)⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration18 months · 18m⁠1 year · 1y⁠2 years · 2y⁠
Exam results66 · Exam: International Foundation Programme · Year: 2025 · Scope: Abbey College Cambridge · Metric: Overall score pct⁠67 · Exam: International Foundation Programme · Year: 2025 · Scope: Abbey College Manchester · Metric: Overall score pct⁠99 · Exam: International Foundation Programme · Year: 2025 · Scope: all colleges, all pathways · Metric: Pass rate pct⁠63 · Exam: International Foundation Programme · Year: 2025 · Scope: DLD College London · Metric: Overall score pct⁠
GradesStage: Foundation Programme · Intake: 2027-01 · Age max: 21 · Age min: 17⁠Stage: International Foundation Programme · Intake: 2026-09 · Age max: 21 · Age min: 17⁠
GuardianshipNot found on official pages
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
Outcomes39 · Year: 2025 · Metric: Pct progressed to russell group⁠
Start ruleNot found on official pages
Study modeFull timeInferred
SubjectsIntake: 2026-09 · Subject: Advanced Mathematics & Economics · 1y · Campuses: London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Art & Design · 1y · Campuses: London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Biomedical Science · 1y · Campuses: London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Business & Economics · 1y · Campuses: London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Business & Mathematics · 1y · Campuses: Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Business Management & Economics · 1y · Campuses: Cambridge⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Computer Science & Mathematics · 1y · Campuses: London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Creative Art · 1y · Campuses: Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Economics & Mathematics · 1y · Campuses: Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Engineering · 1y · Campuses: Cambridge; London; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Environmental Science · 1y · Campuses: Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Fashion Management · 1y · Campuses: London⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Humanities · 1y · Campuses: Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Medicine · 1y · Campuses: Cambridge; Manchester⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Science · 1y · Campuses: Cambridge⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Social Sciences · 1y · Campuses: Cambridge⁠Intake: 2026-09 · Subject: Sport · 1y · Campuses: Manchester⁠
University accessIntake: 2026-09 · Progression: Undergraduate Course at University⁠Intake: 2027-01 · Progression: Undergraduate course at university⁠Progression: wide range of UK universities, incl. top 20 and Russell Group⁠

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