Saina,  A Level 2022-2024

Being in Abbey College can easily be counted as one of the best times of my life. I believe the sense of community that is here can’t be found anywhere else. Surely, moving away from family at a young age can be hard. However, the emotional and welfare support provided by the College will create not only an extraordinary stay throughout the whole time but will also create opportunities for new experiences. I am now at the University of Gloucester studying Law. 

Fady, Foundation Science 2023-2024

Abbey College is responsible for one of the most rewarding and pleasant experiences of my life. The moment you enter the College, everyone welcomes you with open arms. I’ve met people who felt like family, we’re all one little community. I took the Foundation Science course, all the teachers were so passionate and engaging. The staff were always ready to assist, both in class and during our free time. It’s safe to say that I’ve made some amazing memories here that I will carry for a long time. I’m now in the second year of a Biomedical Engineering Degree at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. The college has tremendously helped me build the fundamentals required for this course.

Anna, GCSE and A Level 2023-2026

While staying at Abbey College I have learned many important life lessons and developed as a person. The atmosphere is amazing for studying as it is located in the countryside and there aren’t many distractions, and you feel very welcome thanks to all the friendly and welcoming staff. I’m really enjoying studying here as I can get a lot of attention from the teachers due to the small class sizes, therefore I have excelled in my studies. Though you may struggle or feel homesick at times there are plenty of lovely students to support you as well.

Nigeria, Foundation Law, 2017 - 2018

Abbey isn’t just a school or a community, it is a family which I was quite happy to be part of. Considering the fact it is one of the first foundation colleges in the UK, I was delighted when I was offered admission to this prestigious college. Everything and everyone is treated with love and happiness. The teachers and staff are always ready to assist me in time of need, both in class and outside classrooms. Abbey College also acts as a bridge for me to have new experiences, make new friends and experience different cultures from all over the world. It is a once in a life time experience to be part of the Abbey College family and I will always cherish this feeling, even as I further my education to a higher institution.

Iran, GCSE, 2017 - 2018

Life at Abbey College is incredible. It gives students an opportunity to find friends from different countries, learn many new things about each other’s culture, improve English skills and focus on studies. Besides, there are many entertaining games and activities which can refresh minds.Therefore, teenagers here can start their days full of energy and can focus on their lessons even better. I’m so grateful for the amazing opportunity that I’ve been given.

To sum up, I can say that staff members here are so friendly to the point where I feel like I am at home.

Ireland, Foundation Law, 2017 - 2018

My experience at Abbey College has been a pleasant one. I have made friends from different parts of the world; places I’d never imagined. I have had the honour of having teachers that are compassionate, empathetic and understanding, I could call them friends. I have never been to a school where the opinions and suggestions from the students mattered and were considered this much. Abbey College gives you experience, that you might just find yourself using years from now. Although no place or person is without its imperfection, Abbey College embraces them and tries to improve.