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Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge

United Kingdom, Cambridge

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £31,050 - 74,900
Ages 14 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2004
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages French, German, English
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge is a two-site boarding college that forms part of the Dukes Education family. Located at 89 Regent Street in central Cambridge, with a second campus on Glisson Road, it offers the British curriculum for ages 14 to 18. Most students study four A Levels, with an Extended Project Qualification available to all. An architecture or engineering portfolio option supplements A Level study, and extension activities include pre-university courses, TED Talks, research projects and critical thinking. Established in 2022 as the Cambridge campus of Cardiff Sixth Form College, it now operates as one college on two sites. Boarding is supervised by House Parents, with university-style single ensuite bedrooms. The Cambridge campus provides common rooms, a music practice room, an art room and a medical centre, and emphasizes independent learning and progression to leading universities. The Cambridge Edge offers a comprehensive super-curricular programme, including Oxbridge global pathways.

Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge, 89 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1AW

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The Essentials

Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge has instruction in English.

Location
Cambridge campus: Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge, 89 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1AW. The Cambridge campus is in the heart of Cambridge, a university city with historic colleges, museums, Botanic Gardens and river punting. London is about an hour away by train.

Stages
A-level sixth form

Type
Co-educational boarding college

Country affiliation
United Kingdom
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Fees

Annual tuition at Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge ranges from GBP 31,050 to GBP 74,900 for 2026/27.

Fees — Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge (Academic year 2026/27)

Application / Registration Fees and Deposits
- Registration Fee (on application): UK/EU boarders GBP 216; International boarders GBP 300. GBP 216 for day students registration.
- Acceptance Deposit (payable when accepting a place): UK/EU boarders GBP 3,000; International boarders GBP 9,500; day students acceptance deposit GBP 500. The Acceptance Deposit is held against disbursements and is repayable net of any deductions after the student leaves, subject to the college's terms.

Tuition and Boarding — Annual and Per-Term (Cambridge campus, 2026/27)
- A Level Boarding (annual total): GBP 74,900. Per-term (three terms per academic year): GBP 24,967 (rounded).
- A Level Day (annual total): GBP 31,050. Per-term (three terms): GBP 10,350.

18‑month A Level course (Cambridge) — January start fees (published examples)
- January to July 2026 (2 terms): A Level Boarding GBP 48,000; A Level Day tuition GBP 20,100. For the full academic year September–June (three terms) standard annual fees apply.
- January to July 2027 (2 terms): A Level Boarding GBP 49,900; A Level Day tuition GBP 20,700. For the full academic year September–June (three terms) standard annual fees apply.

Other recurring and one‑off charges
- Second‑year top‑up (where applicable): GBP 500 (applies to second year).
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) (boarding/international student immigration administration): GBP 55 (single payment in August invoice).
- GCSE sports kit (where applicable): GBP 60 (purchased from the college). School uniform is purchased directly by the student from suppliers; the college provides school tie and House T‑shirt with the cost deducted from the deposit where noted. Textbooks, stationery, some off‑campus activities, one‑to‑one tuition (academic, IELTS, music), guardianship and optional UCAS preparation are not included in standard fees and are chargeable separately.
- Bedding pack: one complimentary bedding pack per year for boarding students. Weekly room cleaning and one complimentary airport pickup on specified dates are included for boarding students.

What the fees include and exclude (summary)
- Included for day students: tuition, group IELTS preparation (exam fee excluded), meals, use of college facilities, exam fees (excluding re‑takes). Exclusions include one‑to‑one lessons, uniform, certain off‑campus activities, gym membership, textbooks, and optional courses.
- Included for boarding students: tuition, accommodation, meals (not during Christmas and Summer holidays), group IELTS preparation (exam fee excluded), exam fees (excluding re‑takes), use of college facilities, complimentary bedding pack and weekly room cleaning. Exclusions include CAS fee, guardianship, one‑to‑one tuition, uniform, textbooks, certain off‑campus activities and optional courses.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing: fees are invoiced bi‑annually on 1 June and 1 November and are payable within 14 days of invoice. Invoices are issued upon receipt of an application and contain secure payment links specific to the account.
- Term payment requirement: fees for each term are due as cleared funds before the commencement of the College term to which they relate (separate instalment arrangements may be agreed in writing). The college recommends using the direct debit facility or an international payment platform for prompt payment. Failure to pay may lead to exclusion for overdue sums and additional charges.

Payment methods and instalments
- Accepted and recommended methods: direct debit and an international payment platform. International payments and credit/debit card options are supported via the college's international payment provider (Flywire), which facilitates bank transfers and, where available, debit/credit card payments in the payer's local currency. Instalment arrangements for fees can be made only by separate written agreement with the college.

Refunds, cancellations and notice requirements
- General refund rule: fees will not be refunded, reduced or waived except where there is legal liability or in exceptional circumstances at the Head's discretion. Specific non‑refund circumstances include pupil absence through illness, term shortening or vacation extension, early release before end of term, temporary college closure, and provision of remote education, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
- Acceptance Deposit refund and cancellation rights: where an offer and its acceptance are made entirely at a distance (no face‑to‑face meeting), parents have a 14‑day cancellation right from the date after the college receives the completed acceptance form; in that case the Acceptance Deposit will be refunded and any fees paid will be pro‑rated for educational services already provided. Outside that 14‑day distance‑selling window, withdrawal by parents requires either one Semester's written notice (the Acceptance Deposit will be retained) or payment of one Semester's fees in lieu of notice. Expulsion and certain removals carry no refund of deposits or past/current term fees.

Consequences of late or non‑payment
- Late payment provisions: the college may charge interest, recovery costs and may exclude the pupil with three days' written notice for overdue fees; exclusion for 28 days will be treated as withdrawal without notice and a term's fees in lieu of notice becomes payable. The college reserves the right to refuse payments where it is not satisfied as to the payer's identity or source of funds.

Summary of key published fee figures (Cambridge, 2026/27)
- Registration fee: UK/EU boarders GBP 216; International boarders GBP 300. Acceptance deposit: UK/EU GBP 3,000; International GBP 9,500. A Level Boarding (annual): GBP 74,900. A Level Day (annual): GBP 31,050. Invoices issued 1 June and 1 November; payable within 14 days. Instalments require a separate written agreement. Fees and terms are subject to annual review.
Academics

Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge teaches British Curriculum for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
Most students study four A Levels. An Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is available to all students. Extension activities include pre-university courses, TED Talks, research projects and critical thinking. A portfolio option is available for architecture or engineering to supplement A Level study.

Exam Results
In 2025, 68% of grades were A*, 94% were A*-A, 99.6% were A*-B and 100% achieved A*-C. The college has topped league tables for more than a decade. Results reflect sustained high achievement.

Higher Education Progression
In 2025, 55% of students progressed to Russell Group universities, 33% to G5 universities and 81% to Top QS universities. UK destinations include Cambridge and Oxford among others, with graduates also progressing to universities worldwide.
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Admissions

Admissions
1) Registration and initial data submission. Candidates complete a registration form on the College website that feeds into the admissions database Salesforce. An automated email requests academic information, a copy of the applicant's passport, and a birth certificate with certified English translation where applicable. A registration invoice is issued; after the registration fee is paid, an account is created and a parental/Agent portal is activated to view, edit, and track the application. Data checks are performed in Salesforce before moving to entrance assessments. 2) Entrance assessments and entry points. The College offers three entry points: GCSE 1 Year (age 15–16 on entry), GCSE 2 Year (age 14–15), and A Level (age 16–17). Admissions staff coordinate the timing of entrance tests with the family/agent/British Council/school, provide invigilation guidelines, and send exams to the named invigilator; external costs for entrance examinations are the applicant's responsibility. International entrants may present existing GCSE/IGCSE results; minimum expectations include relevant A‑level subject choices and a strong overall profile; additional tests may be required as deemed necessary. UK entrants take entrance papers in each chosen A‑Level subject plus a GL assessment or equivalent; an interview is also part of the process. 3) Interview and assessment. All applicants are interviewed unless they withdraw beforehand. UK residents or day students attend in person; international students may be interviewed at overseas education fairs or online. Interview details are logged in Salesforce and may require showing a passport for verification. Entrance papers, GL assessment results, and school reports are considered by the Admissions Manager and/ or the Principal; exact exam results are not shared with candidates/agents/parents. 4) Offer of a Place. The Registrar sends an offer letter via Salesforce outlining conditions, an acceptance form, parental consent form, and terms; if accepted, a deposit invoice is raised and payment is requested. The offer remains valid for one week, with extensions only in special circumstances. Conditional offers can be made, subject to an international student achieving the required IELTS qualification; all international offers state English language requirements (typically IELTS levels: 6.5 for September entry, 6.0 for August entry, 5.5 for GCSE). 5) Acceptance and enrolment. A candidate is accepted and the place confirmed when the acceptance form is completed and the deposit is cleared; Salesforce is updated to “Accepted” and parents/agents receive notification. Deposit transfers are verified by Finance and matched with Xero; data is prepared for transfer to the college MIS. 6) New joiners' documentation. New joiners' documents include an initial letter, Pre-Arrival Guide, Medical Questionnaire, Insurance Form, Guardianship information, and a Photographic permission form; CAS is not requested until these forms are returned. 7) Visa applications. For non-UK/non-Ireland applications, a CAS request is submitted to the Dukes Student Immigration Department; a CAS is issued in line with the college's visa policy. 8) Post-acceptance data handling. Accepted students' data are transferred to the Academic Data Manager for input into ISAMS; documents are uploaded and accessible to relevant college staff. 9) Pre-arrival and induction planning. A visa/BRP confirmation is issued; Travel arrangements are coordinated by the Travel Coordinator; accommodation and timetables are finalized by the appropriate college staff; first term fees are confirmed as paid; an invitation to the initial Parent Event is issued. 10) Induction and enrolment. A full student induction occurs, followed by a Parents' welcome event; students register with the College, receive the student handbook, complete international Student Data forms, undergo immigration checks, receive a Student ID Card, and are introduced to staff and peers; timetables are issued and health/safety briefings are provided.

Scholarships
The Cardiff Sixth Form Scholarship programme is administered as a meritocratic process that considers academic achievement, performance at interview, and passion for the chosen career. Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain high standards of attendance (minimum 95%) and punctuality, and to achieve AAA grades with an 85% average in each subject in examinations (EPs). The college reserves the right to review a scholarship if sanctions are imposed or if performance falls below expectations. Recipients should attend the annual Cultural Event, Glee production, Sports Day, Eisteddfod, and other college activities; they should participate in college life and the house system and promote the scholarship program. AS examination results must contain a minimum AAA to retain the full scholarship; if results fall below AAA, a partial scholarship for the A2 year or withdrawal of the scholarship may occur if attainment drops below AAB. Scholarship maintenance is assessed across EP cycles and mock examinations, as well as conduct, attendance, and participation. The college normally requires at least four students to run a subject; if a subject has fewer than four students, the college may withdraw the subject or offer it on a separate charged basis. Parents are asked to support by assisting with promotional activities and work experience where appropriate; regular meetings with the Head of House monitor progress and compliance with scholarship conditions. The scholarship contract reflects these obligations and can be reviewed if conditions are not met.
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