ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College Success
We are proud to be part of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College family of schools, including ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College UK, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Singapore. As a group, our pupils have achieved the following results:Ìý
- 186 pupils have chosen to study at the Universities of Oxford or Cambridge in the past six years
- 1 in 6 pupils have been offered places at theÌýUniversities of Oxford or CambridgeÌý
- 98% of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College UK pupils have received offers to study at "Russell Group" universities
- Ex-pupils of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College schools are currently studying at over 160 universities globally, including 20 top American universities
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Our close partnership with ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College UK provides the following benefits to our pupils:
Our Pupils Visit ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College UK
Each year our Sixth Form pupils have the opportunity to study for a week at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College in the UK.
While there, they are able to meet their peers, visit a British university, attend a university fair and receive expert careers guidance from counsellors.
This picture shows our Year 12 pupils at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College UK in January 2020.
Support from ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College UK
To support applications to the world’s bestÌýuniversities,ÌýSixth FormÌýpupils are able to remotely attendÌýÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College Oxbridge Days and US University Days.
These elite Days are specifically designed forÌýpupils in our international schools, and include:
- Application planning sessions
- Personal Statement session
- Advice on pre-reading
- What it means to study in these universities
Access to Exclusive Events
Pupils also have remote access to exclusiveÌýÌýevents:
Universities Fairs – these include presentationsÌýfrom the world’s leading universities and alsoÌývirtual networking with Old ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵians andÌýparents who are alumni of US and Oxbridge universities
Departmental meetings - providing adviceÌýand support for pupils to prepare forÌýapplications
Pupils are also able to attend Oxbridge and US-focused sessions:
- Separate subject specific sessions
- Application sessions
Support from Buddies
To help with applications, every pupilÌýis buddied with at least one other ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵÌýCollege pupil in the UK who is applying for the same universityÌý(and course where possible):
- Buddies have the opportunity to workÌýtowards joint presentations and researchÌýprojects
- Buddies can promote joint ventures, travel/charity projects or academic extension
Plus you will have access to essential resources produced by theÌý
Support for Life
Throughout the whole application process,Ìýyou will receive ongoing application adviceÌýand feedback by the Head of SixthÌýForm, and support and feedback from theÌýspecialised Sixth Form Team at the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ College Family of Schools.
As well as this amazing support, youÌýautomatically get membership of theÌý alumniÌýnetwork,Ìý. ItsÌýbenefits include social and professionalÌýopportunities.
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