Ashbourne welcomes ambitious and hardworking students from all over the world. We work closely with every student to create a programme that is tailored to their individual educational needs; students can choose from a wide range of A level subject choices, without restriction, and length of course.
Students transferring to Ashbourne for their second year of A level may need to change exam boards. In general, at least 85% of content is common to all exam boards making it a relatively straightforward transition. Ashbourne allocates more teaching hours per subject than most schools allowing students to complete the syllabus in a relaxed and confident manner with plenty of time for revision at the end of the course. With fewer than 10 per class our teachers are able to offer students individual attention ensuring they cover all the necessary content and are able to provide feedback on assigned work. Students sit half-termly mock exams, based on past papers, allowing them to assess their progress and develop essential exam technique, which we believe is critical to achieving the best A level results.
Ashbourne students consistently achieve excellent exam results, placing the college in the top two among similar private sixth form colleges in London. Our friendly, informal and adult approach to education makes it easy for students to settle in and helps prepare them for university life and the workplace. Every student is supported and guided in their personal development and academic progress throughout their time at the college by a dedicated Personal Tutor. This includes expert careers advice and one-to-one support in applying to university, from choosing the right course, writing a compelling personal statement and interview practice all the way to accepting the best offer. More than half of our students go on to Russell Group universities including UCL, Imperial College, LSE, Oxford and Cambridge. We also offer specialised university application programmes for competitive courses such as Medicine and Engineering and entry to Oxford and Cambridge. More than half of our students go on to Russell Group universities including UCL, Imperial College, LSE, Oxford and Cambridge.
Ashbourne is situated in a fantastic part of London, close to many world-class venues and establishments, and we attract students from all over the world, making Ashbourne a vibrant and exciting place to learn.
- One of the best A level colleges in London
- Strong exam results – 2019 47% A* A
- 54% of graduates at Russell Group Universities