Earlscliffe is a UK sixth form college founded on the simple principles of preparing international students for UK and global university entry, through focused teaching and a myriad of opportunities for personal development.
Earlscliffe offers students aged 15-19 years a ‘home from home’ environment which is welcoming, safe and comfortable. The small community of around 150 students from all over the world truly is a global village, in which cultural exchange, sporting opportunity and meaningful community service flourish. Personalised pastoral care and support are offered without being intrusive.
Earlscliffe offers a range of academic programmes designed to support entry to leading universities in the UK and internationally. Students aged 15+ often begin with our fast-track one-year GCSE programme, while most aged 16+ pursue our established two-year A-level course. For those seeking an accelerated route to higher education, we also offer a one-year University Foundation Year or the Diploma in Business and Management.
Across all programmes, students benefit from the distinctive Earlscliffe approach: small classes, regular progress testing and a strong emphasis on academic enrichment and university preparation.
What Makes Us Unique
Excelling in education: rigorous tracking, personalised teaching and a culture of high achievement
This integrated approach to teaching and learning combines rigorous assessment, targeted support and high-quality teaching to optimise academic progress:
» TRaC™ — a disciplined, transparent system of assessment and support, including:
~ regular academic testing
~ clear performance tracking over time
~ targeted academic coaching and structured support.
» Small class sizes — an average of seven students per class.
» Intensive teaching — more teaching time per subject.
The Careers Institute.
Our students receive expert UCAS guidance, along with personal statement and interview preparation. In partnership with Dukes Plus, Earlscliffe students also benefit from the expert advice of sector-leading consultancies:
» Oxbridge Applications – intensive test and interview preparation
» Medic Portal – University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) and interview preparation
» Lawyer Portal – National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) preparation
» A-List Education – guidance on applying to North American universities
» InvestIN – diagnostic careers assessment and immersive career experiences.
Campus Highlights
Arts
Rock Band & Photography
Key Stats
Boarding99%
International98%
Founded2012
Nearby AirportsLondon Heathrow - 153 km, London Gatwick - 114 km, London St Pancras - 54 mins (direct high-speed train)