Abbey DLD Online Events

Thursday 23rd January 2025, 9am GMT
DLD College London Virtual Open Morning

Hear our new Principal, James Kidd introduce DLD College London, his ethos and vision for the school. James will be joined by Vice Principal (Academic), Dr Sarah Watson, Vice Principal (Pastoral) Gareth Evans and Head of Boarding, Emma Finnerty. They will be providing an overview of their areas and answering your questions.

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Wednesday 17th January 2024, 10am GMT
An Introduction to the UK Education System

Learn all about the UK Education System including the different courses available to study and their benefits. What is life like at UK schools? What does a typical student’s day and week look like? And how do British schools help students to prepare for success in their exams and life at university and beyond?

Who is this webinar for?

International students aged 13- 19 years who are interested in applying to study at a UK school.

Key Learning points from this webinar:

• What is the UK Education system and how does it work?
• What are key stages?
• What are the key differences between different types of schools?
• Different courses open to international students
• How does the British School Year work?
• What is a typical student’s weekly timetable
• Academic and Personal support on offer
• How do schools help students move on to University
• How do Boarding Schools work?

Wednesday 21st February 2024, 10.30am GMT
Introduction to Year 9 Studies at DLD College London

Join our Vice Principal (Academic) Dr Sarah Watson to learn more our pioneering Year 9 offering.

Our Year 9 curriculum is designed to spark a love of learning for the younger years, preparing students for the careers of tomorrow whilst at the same time providing a solid bedrock of knowledge and skills.

This unique programme delivers a hybrid of the traditional and the unconventional, thereby introducing students to the rigours of grammar and algebra while also learning about topics such as NFTs and cryptocurrency.

There will be an opportunity to put your Year 9 questions to Dr Watson at the end of the webinar.

Who is this webinar for?

Students and parents of students aged 12-13 years who are looking for a new school in London for their year 9 studies and beyond.

Tuesday 27th February 2024, 10am GMT
Abbey College Manchester Virtual Open Morning and Student Q&A

An online open morning live from Abbey College Manchester with the Principal and representatives from the Student Council.

This session will give an overview of life at the college and an insight into what makes us an outstanding Independent Sixth Form College for students from the UK and around the world.

We will host a live Q&A session with teachers and students at the end of the webinar.

Thursday 21st March 2024, 10am GMT
How to get a place at Oxbridge: Preparation for International Students

Applying to study at the Universities of Oxford or Cambridge (known collectively as Oxbridge) is a very competitive process where students need more than just good A Level grades to succeed.

In this interactive webinar, we will introduce you to the world of Oxbridge colleges, and provide an overview of the complex, challenging, and often confusing application process. There will be lots of useful Oxbridge application tips, and will also give you advice on what to do now to start preparing (it’s never too early to start!)

Key Learning Points:

• What is Oxbridge and why would you want to study there?
• What are the key differences between the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge?
• How do I choose the right university, college, and course?
• What are the main Oxbridge application steps?
• What does Oxbridge look for in a candidate?
• What preparation should I be doing now?
• How does the Abbey DLD Group of Colleges help international students to apply to Oxbridge?

Thursday 28th March 2024, 10am GMT
An Introduction to UCAS & University Applications

Most applications to UK universities are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the application process for UK universities, and provide insight and advice for international students with ambitions of studying at a top UK university.

Wednesday 17th April 2024, 10am BST
An Introduction to the International Foundation Programme

In this webinar, we will focus on our International Foundation Programme (IFP).

The IFP is an intensive Year 13 programme that is typically taken in one year and offers progression to a wide range of top UK universities.

In this session we will learn more about the programme and answer questions such as; who can study it? what subjects can be taken? how does it differ from A-Levels? and what are the main benefits to international students?

There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.

Wednesday 5th June 2024, 10am BST
Abbey College Manchester Virtual Open Morning and Student Q&A

An online open morning live from Abbey College Manchester with the Principal and representatives from the Student Council.

This session will give an overview of life at the college and an insight into what makes us an outstanding Independent Sixth Form College for students from the UK and around the world.

We will host a live Q&A session with teachers and students at the end of the webinar.

Friday 28th June 2024, 10am BST
Preparation for Medicine at Abbey College Cambridge

Abbey College Cambridge has a proud track record of helping students progress to medical school. The College has a 90%+ medicine application success rate, and in 2022, 2023, and 2024 our students secured multiple medical school offers.

In this webinar, Abbey College Cambridge’s Head of Medicine Sephora Day will introduce you to the Medicine Preparation Programme; a special two-year programme designed to ensure that international students are prepared in every aspect required to succeed on this most competitive of university courses.

This will be an invaluable webinar for any students planning to study medicine at university. The session will provide lots of tips and advice for prospective medics, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.

Thursday 31st October 2024, 9am GMT
DLD College London Virtual Tour

Join us for a tour of our state-of-the-art teaching facilities on London’s Southbank led by our Head of Admissions, Janay Morrison.

Wednesday 6th November, 10am GMT
Abbey College Cambridge Virtual Open Morning

Learn more about studying and living at Abbey College Cambridge. This webinar will be hosted by college staff and students and will cover academics, pastoral care, boarding, and student life. There will be a chance to ask questions at the end of the session.

Wednesday 27th November 2024, 10am GMT.
Abbey College Manchester Virtual Open Morning and Student Q&A

An online open morning live from Abbey College Manchester with the Principal and representatives from the Student Council. This session will give an overview of life at the college and an insight into what makes us an outstanding Independent Sixth Form College for students from the UK and around the world. We will host a live Q&A session with teachers and students at the end of the webinar.

Thursday 28th November 2024, 10am GMT
Abbey College Cambridge Virtual Tour

Join us for a live virtual tour of the campus at Abbey College Cambridge. This will include the teaching and boarding facilities. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.