Why choose St Andrew’s?
Founded in 1976, St Andrew’s College Cambridge is the oldest tutorial college in the city and a proud member of the BBSN. We are inspected by the Independent Schools Association (ISA). As a specialist boarding school for students aged 15–21, we offer an academically rigorous and highly personalised education in the heart of central Cambridge. The College is also an official examination centre for GCSEs, A-Levels, EPQ, and British Olympiad assessments.
- Offers Pre-A, Pre-IB, 1-Year GCSE, A-Level, and University Foundation courses.
- Flexible one-term academic programme available with September, January, or April intakes.
- Small class sizes (approx. 8 students per class) for personalised academic support.
- En-suite boarding accommodation (single/twin) and homestay options for students aged 16+.
- Access to University of Cambridge libraries, sports centre, public lectures, and
- Merit-based scholarships available — up to 35% tuition reduction.
- Part of Dukes Education, offering enhanced university preparation via Dukes Plus:
- The Medic Portal (Medical school preparation)
- The Lawyer Portal (Law school preparation)
- Oxbridge Applications (Oxford and Cambridge preparation)
- A-List Education (Ivy League preparation)
- Regular academic mentoring and university preparation with Cambridge University PhD student tutors.
- Visits to leading Cambridge cultural sites including the Fitzwilliam Museum,. Zoology Museum and Botanical gardens.
- Over 30 extracurricular clubs and monthly school trips to enrich the student experience.
- Over 55% of A-Level students receive offers from G5 universities (including Cambridge University).
- 100% university progression success for Foundation students – 84% placed at Russell Group universities.
- True integration with the Cambridge academic ecosystem – lectures, labs and academic immersion.
