Abbey College in Malvern
Abbey College in Malvern is a girls boarding and day school in Wells, Worcestershire, educating pupils aged 14 - 19 and founded in 1979. Boarding fees are £1,500 - £12,400 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 14 - 19
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Abbey College in Malvern
The story, ethos and character of Abbey College in Malvern.
- Setting
- Town
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mr Jeff Smith
Abbey College is a traditional boarding school that provides a private, safe and peaceful environment for study, for an international community of students on our beautiful 70-acre campus in the picturesque town of Malvern in England. We offer a large, single, residential campus with everything a student needs, including 15 classrooms, three laboratories, a library, computer suite, art studio, performance hall, cinema, common rooms, games room, snooker room, sports hall, tennis courts, basketball courts, football pitches, outdoor swimming pool and a well-equipped gym.
We offer Academic Courses including GCSE, IGCSE, A Level and Foundation Courses. We also offer Short Courses and High School Experience Courses, and through the summer we offer Vacation Courses for and individuals. Abbey College also has a centre in Prague which offers pathway programmes for medical studies, with routes into universities across Europe.
Abbey College Prague provides preparation courses (delivered in English), in cooperation with Charles University's Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies in Prague which are designed for international students interested in careers in medicine or dentistry.
Our experienced teachers and boarding staff are professionals who go the extra mile to ensure that all students are offered the opportunity to fulfil their potential both in and beyond the classroom. The result is that, whether they are seeking places at top universities in Britain and around the world, or returning to continue their education in their home country, Abbey College students are well-equipped to take the next step in their education.
What the school is known for? Abbey College in Malvern is best known for its University pathway courses including Medical Foundation Courses along with a range of other subjects. The school also offers English curriculum courses such as IGCSE and A levels and a wide range of short courses.
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Academics at Abbey College in Malvern
What pupils study at Abbey College in Malvern — and where it takes them.
This section provides information on: The curriculum, performing and creative arts, English as an additional , and special educational needs (SEN). About the curriculum Please take a look at each section regarding our curriculum, on our website links below: High School Experience Summer Vacation Courses GCSEs & IGCSEs AS & A levels Foundation Courses Pre-Sessional Courses English as an additional Abbey College in Malvern specialises in EAL and has an extensive and skilled department, offering both in-school education and one to one tutoring.
Special educational needs School has limited SENCO .
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Our A Level students have received offers from some of the leading universities in the UK in recent years, including the University of Cambridge, Imperial College, UCL, the University of Bath and the London School of Economics. See our website: https://abbeycollege. co. uk/university-success/ OUR STUDENT DESTINATIONS FROM RECENT YEARS INCLUDE: Art EZ University, Netherlands Bath Spa University Cardiff University Charles University, First Faculty, Prague Charles University, Hradec Králové Charles University, Second Faculty, Prague Coventry University Durham University Guildhouse School, London Keele University Kings Education, Bournemouth London School of Economics Loughborough University Masaryk University, Brno Palacký University, Olomouc Queen Mary University, London Queen's University, Belfast Riga Stradinš University, Riga Royal Holloway, University of London University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of Debrecen, Debrecen University of Dundee University of East Anglia University of Essex University of Exeter University of Leeds University of Leicester University of Liverpool University of Manchester University of Nottingham University of Reading University of Sheffield University of Southampton University of Surrey University of Warwick University of the West of England
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Boarding at Abbey College in Malvern
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Abbey College in Malvern.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 2
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Various types of accommodation are available to suit different requirements. The majority of students choose to stay on-campus in one of our residential houses, divided by age and sex, although homestays and self-contained rooms are also available.
CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION Students on academic programmes have single or twin rooms, depending on age and availability. Rooms with a private bathroom are also available for an extra charge. Students receive care 24 hours per day. Dedicated residential House Parents deal with in-house matters including checking-in and waking-up all under 18-year olds daily.
A genuine home away from home
Assarts (Boys and Girls) Assarts is used for accomodation for our short course . Graham House (Girls) Our academic girls only accommodation. Abbey House (Boys) This is our main academic boys only boarding house. Graham Lodge (Boys and Girls) Graham Lodge is used for short course accommodation.
Abbey Top - Main Building with student accommodation above (Boys and Girls) This accommodation is used for short course group bookings.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Abbey College in Malvern admissions
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- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Flexible entry points for appropriate students, including English Language pre-sessionals and taster courses. Special notes to agents about entry to the school The normal process is that there is a Registration Fee of £175 to pay on application, followed by a Deposit of £10,000 (and Pre-CAS if applicable) when the offer is accepted.
We are happy to give an informal indication about a student's prospects prior to the application if appropriate. Our fees are paid annually not termly, our annual fee is £36,500. Please click the to see our full fee breakdown. This price does not include the 20% VAT.
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Abbey College in Malvern fees & funding
What Abbey College in Malvern costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Abbey College in Malvern.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Abbey College in Malvern against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
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Abbey College in Malvern location & travel
Where Abbey College in Malvern is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address 253 Wells Road, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, WR14 4JF, England Airport transfer Transfers are provided at set times on the travel day, from Heathrow. We can arrange private transfers at other times and from other airports.
Travel time to London by train Less than 3 hours Telephone +44 (0)1684 892 300 Website https://www. abbeycollege. co. uk/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Birmingham 50 65 2. London Heathrow 120 150 3.
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