Cambridge Tutors College
Croydon, CR0 1LF, United Kingdom
Cambridge Tutors College
Croydon, CR0 1LF, United Kingdom
Cambridge Tutors College Overview
Cambridge Tutors College offers a bespoke sixth form education in Croydon, South London. Catering for day and boarding domestic and international students aged 14 and above, it specialises in helping students with their pre-university studies.
What is Cambridge Tutors College like?
The college resides in a well-appointed mix of old and new buildings, just a 10 minute walk from East Croydon station.
CTC is known to specialise in helping students prepare for university and offers students a typically informal and mature 6th form college environment.
The college offers a flexible curriculum of 1 or 2 year GCSEs, plus 2 year or 18 months A-levels. The college holds particular appeal to international students, as it offers additional English as a Second Language tuition, IELTS preparation, and NCUK’s international foundation programme.
Is Cambridge Tutors College a good school?
CTC is not academically selective, meaning it enrols students with a wide range of academic ability.
This means it will never set at the top of the A-level league table, but it does well in putting together a bespoke learning plan to help every student fulfil their potential.
It’s also worth keeping in mind that the vast majority of students are aged 16+, so the facilities and atmosphere are better suited to older students.
What is boarding like at Cambridge Tutors College?
The college can offer boarding students the chance to stay with a local British family, not far from the school.
It has also acquired student accommodation just a 5 minute walk from the college. Based in a refurbished hotel, the boarding accommodation offers spacious single ensuite rooms, and shared common and dining rooms. Welfare staff are present 24/7.
What curriculum does Cambridge Tutors College offer?
Aiming for the top British universities, the college offers GCSEs as one or 2 year programmes, plus 2 year or 18 month A-levels.
There are approximately 15 A-level subjects on offer, and the college also offers the NCUK International Foundation Year.
Cambridge Tutors College caters particularly well for its international students, offering English language pre-sessional courses and IELTS preparation to those who require it.
Cambridge Tutors College Exam Track Record
- A-level A*-A %
- GCSE A*-A %
- National A-level Average
- National GCSE Average
What are the fees at Cambridge Tutors College?
As with most sixth form colleges, the final price depends on which curriculum and courses you are taking.
Notably, the college has different fees for UK/EU students and ROW (rest of world) students.
As an example, annual UK/EU fees for 3 A-levels (2 year programme) are £16k for tuition, £25k for tuition and homestay, and £33k for tuition and boarding.
For international students, the fees are £23k, £32k, and £40k respectively.
Can I apply for a scholarship at Cambridge Tutors College?
Academic scholarships are available to attract the brightest A-level students to the college.
The college also offers means-tested bursaries though funds are limited.
How can I apply to Cambridge Tutors College?
The main intake points are in September and January, and the college has a flexible application window.
The college is non-selective but works with applicants to choose the subjects and curriculum that will give them the greatest chance of success.
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