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A GLOBAL SCHOOL PERSPECTIVE We unpack the advantages of studying with international students at Abbey College Cambridge T he UK’s education system is viewed as one of the best in the world and, as such, its schools
attract students from across the globe. Yet, few people think about the extent to which international students improve the educational experience for all involved. There are many positives that international students bring to their school communities. In today’s globalised economy, academic and social interaction with students from different nationalities can provide students with real educational and career benefits. A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT At Abbey College Cambridge, there are students from over 40 different nationalities studying GCSEs, A-levels and International Foundation Programmes. These are aspirational teenagers who want to achieve exceptional exam results and progress to one of the world’s top universities. They are focused on their goals and have chosen to attend Abbey College Cambridge due to its excellent academic reputation. The school’s international students help make both its community and classes more vibrant, aspirational and diverse. Learning and living alongside people from around the globe helps all Abbey College students avoid stereotyping and form more informed opinions. It gives them a better understanding of global issues and provides opportunities for unique cross-cultural experiences, whether celebrating new holidays, sampling new cuisines or travelling to visit friends in their home countries. Students are urged to confront different interpersonal and communication styles, which makes them better active listeners and critical thinkers. And it opens them to wonderful personal and professional connections that will benefit them throughout their lives. International students bring extra focus to the classroom as they allow class discussions to take a wider focus, providing students with a different view to many aspects of the world. This positive and collaborative study environment encourages pupils to support and help one another, benefitting from the fact that they want to learn and succeed. Studying alongside international students at the school also helps prepare pupils for life at university. The UK is one UNITY IN DIVERSITY Abbey College Cambridge embraces diversity with students from more than 40 nationalities, creating an enriching educational experience for everyone
The school’s international students help make its classes more vibrant
of the world’s most popular destinations for university study; in 2021/2022, 24% of the students at UK universities were international. Popular universities, such as the London School of Economics (LSE) and Imperial College London, had an international student body of over 50%. (as per the HESA). Abbey College Cambridge is proud of its diverse and thriving school community. Are you interested in finding out about how students succeed? The college invites you to visit its forthcoming open morning on Saturday 2 March.
Visit abbeycambridge.co.uk , get in touch at admincam@abbeycambridge.co.uk or give the team a call on 01223 578 280 . Abbey College Cambridge, Homerton Gardens, Cambridge CB2 8EB
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