Study in the UK on an exciting programme for 13-14 year olds.
Join us in September 2024 for a year of exciting studies in the UK. Our new Year 9 programmes for students age 13 to 14, introduce a wide range of subjects and develop core skills in key areas, preparing students for their next level of study. On completing this year, many students choose to stay and progress through to our next level of study programmes for GCSE examinations and then onto Sixth Form, university, and beyond.
Year 9 in the United Kingdom is equivalent to Polish Grade 8.
The Abbey DLD Group of Colleges is a collection of three fee-paying independent British boarding schools in Abbey College Cambridge, DLD College London, and Abbey College Manchester. Each college offers a range of high-quality academic programmes and boarding accommodations for students from around the world and the UK. Year 9 is offered in Cambridge and London only.
Key Application Information
Age on Entry: 13 – 14 Years
International Students Tuition Fees: £35,300 – £35,500*
EEA Students Tuition Fees: £27,800 – £27,900*
Accommodation Fees Range: £18,800 – £33,600*
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*Tuition and Accommodation Fees shown are for September 2023 entry. September 2024 Fees are likely to include a single figure % increase. Contact us for more information.
Join one of our colleges in September 2024.
At Abbey DLD Group of Colleges, we offer more than just an education; we provide a holistic experience that empowers you to excel.
We offer secondary/high-school level education, with the majority of our students ultimately moving to study undergraduate courses at universities in the UK and around the World. Our group is long-standing, with our first college, DLD College London, having been established in 1931 and we offer a wide variety of academic study programmes.
Each of our colleges has its unique personality, but they are united by a set of common goals. At Abbey DLD we strive to achieve the highest academic standards whilst providing a welcoming, safe, high-quality teaching and boarding experience for students from around the world.
We aim to help our students achieve the academic success needed to progress to the UK and the world’s top universities, whilst also developing the personal skills and qualities to succeed at university and beyond.
Here are a few reasons why you should choose us:
- City Centre Locations: Being in the heart of Cambridge and London offers a wide range of activities right on your doorstep
- Award-Winning Colleges: Both our colleges and our students have achieved recognition for their excellence having won multiple national and international education awards
- Higher Standard Education: We are committed to maintaining the highest academic standards, ensuring you receive top-quality teaching and guidance.
- Experts in International Study: With years of experience helping international students reach their academic goals, we understand your unique needs and aspirations.
- Top-Ranked Results & Destinations: Our dedication to excellence is evident in our students’ remarkable achievements, with many gaining admission to prestigious universities.
- 5-Star Urban Boarding: Experience the finest boarding accommodation providing a comfortable and secure home away from home.
- Gain Experience Outside Of Your Studies: At Abbey DLD, education goes beyond the classroom. We offer a well-rounded experience, allowing you to develop skills and interests that will serve you well in life.
The Abbey DLD Group of Colleges caters to students aged between 13 and 21 years, making us the ideal place for a seamless transition from secondary school to university.
Learn more about our Year 9 programmes at Abbey College Cambridge and DLD College London below.
Year 9 at Abbey College Cambridge
Focus on Traditional Subjects Taught in a Modern Environment.
Our year 9 programme offers a broad and balanced curriculum with 14 core subjects including English, Mathematics, Computer Science, Art, and Physical Education. Student progress into year 10 well-prepared to excel in their GCSE studies.
Our colleges environment is designed to be informal but supportive, with no uniforms required and teachers and students referring to each other on a first-name basis.
The curriculum is designed to be a hybrid of the best of traditional and modern learning. Students will develop a solid foundation in language and numeracy skills, whilst the teaching of other subjects blends together and overlaps to reflect the connectivity between academic disciplines and how this is applied in the real world.
Unconventional and relevant topics such as NFTs and Cryptocurrencies for example, will be studied and learning will be brought together and connected over multiple academic strands in thematic teaching.
High Quality Careers & University Programmes Begins in Year 9
We have ambitious plans for year 9 students with critical thinking skills development and high-quality career and university preparation built into our year 9 timetable. Abbey DLD Colleges students always have an eye on the future!
Our central locations offer a wide range of opportunities for our students to take their learning outside of the classroom and take full advantage of everything that it has to offer, from the world-leading University of Cambridge and Oxford to multinational companies.
Year 9 Curriculum
Our robust curriculum delivered by our high calibre teachers allows our students to engage with their studies effectively. Students appreciate the small classes and supportive environment and feel comfortable to be able to ask questions and participate in class discussions. The positive and collaborative study environment encourages students to support and help one another. Students benefit from the fact that everyone wants to learn and succeed.
Our year 9 curriculum offers a broad range of traditional and highly valued subjects, designed to provide the best platform for success in GCSE and A-Levels.
Year 9 Core Subjects
| Art | Economics | Mathematics |
| Biology | English Language | Physical Education (PE) |
| Business Studies | English Literature | Physics |
| Chemistry | Geography | Physics |
| Computer Science | History | PSHEE |
Year 9 at DLD College London
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
The world we live in is becoming increasingly connected, in technology, in business, and culture. Our Year 9 programme at DLD College London both reflects and prepares students to succeed in the world as it is today and as it will be tomorrow.
The curriculum is designed to be a hybrid of the best of traditional and modern learning. Students will develop a solid foundation in language and numeracy skills, whilst the teaching of other subjects blends together and overlaps to reflect the connectivity between academic disciplines and how this is applied in the real world.
Students will learn the core knowledge and subject skills needed to successfully progress on to the next stage of their learning, but at DLD they will also extend their learning beyond the normal syllabus. Unconventional and relevant topics such as NFTs and Cryptocurrencies for example, will be studied and learning will be brought together and connected over multiple academic strands in thematic teaching.
Making the best use of our London location, every Friday our ‘Urban School Project’ will take learning out into the city we call home. Students will get involved in the local community, and at the same time develop their research, inquiry and reflection skills and make small, authentic changes to their own lives and that of others in the process. At DLD, London truly is our classroom.
Year 9 Study Programme
Core Subjects
Our Year 9 programme focuses on the core subjects in which students need a strong foundation, by studying Mathematics and English in depth to support the levels of numeracy and literacy that are required across all other subjects.
Thematic Courses
Students will then study thematic courses which are interdisciplinary in their approach including Science, Creative Arts, Digital Futures and People & Places. From this, students will be better prepared with the academic skills required to gain deeper content knowledge in their choice of Year 10 and 11 study. They will become independently able to integrate conceptual learning from several sources, and to engage methods of inquiry and problem solving across a range of subjects.
Urban School Projects
Taking advantage of the college’s central London position on the South Bank, our innovative curriculum has an Urban School Project element where, once a week, London truly is the classroom. Students will work on cross-curricular projects, getting involved in the community in which they live, and develop their research, inquiry and reflection skills, actively using everything the capital has to offer, thereby instilling an awareness and interest beyond the conventional.
Supplementary Learning & Activities
In addition to subject lessons, each week students will have additional timetables sessions focusing on their physical, social, emotional and professional development.
Each of these interdisciplinary courses draws content from the subject areas featured.
| Mathematics | English | Science | Creative Arts | Digital Future | People & Places | Urban School Projects |
| Language, Literature, IELTS | Biology, Chemistry, Physics | Media, Art, Film, Photography | Business, Computer Science, Economics | History, Geography, Sociology, Psychology | Real engagement with our communities |
| Careers & Professional Development | Study & Life Skills | PSHE | Sport |
| Making choices, exploring options, and representing yourself. | Academic Skills, life skills | Staying safe, being resilient, mentally healthy | Collaboration, leadership, and active to learn. |
Student Development
Year 9 students will progress onto our exciting GCSE programme, continuing the theme of tradition combined with innovation, as we are offering BTEC subjects such as Esports and Entrepreneurship alongside traditional GCSEs.
Through the school’s exceptional, award-winning pastoral system, students will also be supported in developing their confidence, independence and resilience, further preparing them for the future.
As integral members of our Upper School, Year 9 students will have a dedicated Tutor who will oversee their daily needs at morning registration, whilst the Head of Upper School will track their Academic and Pastoral needs with a weekly surgery. In addition, each student will be allocated to one of our Houses which are linked in to the Sixth Form and offer an opportunity to participate in the wider activities of school life such as House competitions and assemblies.
When lessons end at 4pm, each student will be required to sign up to at least two Co-Curricular Activities per week and these take place after school. With over 50 clubs and societies from Debating to Photography, Duke of Edinburgh to Model United Nations, DJ-ing or Bands to various sports teams, yoga or boxing, there really is something for everyone.
Combining this rich tapestry of school life with the awareness that comes from having so many different nationalities of students joining us from overseas creates a unique, diverse culture within which we develop mature, global citizens.
Living at Abbey DLD
We know how important it is to have a place to call your own whilst you study, and that is why we have invested to provide our students with some of the best quality accommodation found at any UK boarding school.
Our student bedrooms are designed to offer a quiet haven where students can relax and study. We offer a range of different room options, but all come with features such as Wi-Fi, study desks, and ample clothes and belongings storage as standard.
Outside of your room, we offer communal areas to meet with friends, socialise and study. Our common rooms feature well-equipped kitchens, lounges, and games facilities.
Our live-in house parents provide 24/7 support and care to students, making sure that they feel well cared for, make friends, and keep on track in their studies. All our boarding houses are secure buildings, with controlled access, on-site security, and CCTV.
Our boarding facilities maintain their availability during the periods of half terms and Easter, with scheduled closures occurring only during the Christmas and Summer holidays. Moreover, it is important to note that, for our boarders, the presence of an educational guardian is not obligatory. All of our accommodation, with the exception of twin rooms, feature single en-suite facilities.
Note*: Please note that our colleges, each with its own unique character, all share a common goal: to deliver outstanding educational and residential experiences for students. We do not provide university-level undergraduate or postgraduate education.
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