Earlscliffe is a boutique boarding college known for its small class sizes, intensive academic support and personalised approach to student development. The college offers a range of academic programmes, including one-year GCSE, A-Level, University Foundation Year, and Diploma in Business and Management, providing students with different pathways to higher education. Through academic enrichment programmes and leadership opportunities, Earlscliffe supports its students in achieving their goals and securing places at prestigious universities across the UK, Europe and North America, including leading Russell Group institutions.

Students are encouraged to set ambitious goals, build strong social connections and become individuals who make a difference. Alongside academic achievement, Earlscliffe places great importance on responsibility, confidence and personal development. By combining academic excellence, a strong sense of community and a wide range of opportunities, the college provides a supportive learning environment where students can discover their potential, develop their abilities and prepare for a successful global future.

 

1. One-Year GCSE

The programme allows students to complete up to five GCSE/IGCSE subjects within one academic year. Offering a college experience fully integrated with A-Level education, the school provides intensive and personalised teaching in small class sizes. Students' academic progress is regularly monitored through weekly TRaC™ assessments. Programmes are tailored to students' English language proficiency and academic needs, including specially designed Pre-A-Level and Pre-IB pathways for international students. The programme offers an educational pathway equivalent to Year 11 in the UK for students aged 15 and above.

Subjects Offered: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Mother Tongue.

2. A-Level

Students can choose up to four A-Level subjects, including their native language. The programme offers the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and IELTS preparation support, with intensive and personalised teaching in small classes averaging seven students. Students' academic progress is regularly monitored through a maximum of nine teaching hours per week and weekly TRaC™ progress assessments. In addition, students receive one-to-one (1:1) UCAS university application guidance and support with applications to leading universities in the UK. Students may also choose the BTEC Sport qualification, which is equivalent to one A-Level subject.

Subjects Offered: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, English Literature, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Photography, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish.

3. Diploma in Business and Management

This one-year programme follows a continuous assessment system throughout the academic year rather than relying on final examinations. Accredited by ATHE, the diploma provides a qualification academically equivalent to two A-Level subjects. Successful students have the opportunity to progress to universities in the UK, supported by one-to-one (1:1) UCAS university application guidance. Students may also choose their native language or another academic subject as a third A-Level option.

Programme Modules: The Business Environment, Business Organisation, Business Communication, Teamwork, Market Research, Business Finance, Entrepreneurship and Management, Principles of Marketing and Sales, Human Resource Management.

4. University Foundation Year (UFY)

This one-year programme follows a continuous assessment system rather than relying on final examinations. Students are provided with pathways to progress to universities in the UK, supported by one-to-one (1:1) UCAS university application guidance. Accredited by NCFE, the programme combines academic subjects, English language instruction and IELTS preparation to ensure students are well prepared for university in terms of both academic knowledge and language proficiency.

Available Pathways: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Business, Economics and Management, Humanities, Creative Arts.

Partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

Programme Overview: Through its partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, the programme enables students to develop their technical abilities, tactical intelligence, physical fitness and mental resilience, preparing them for a successful future in both sport and education.

Benefits for Players

• UK qualifications equivalent to A-Level programmes

• Boarding accommodation

• Academic and sporting support

• High-quality football coaching

Program	Annual Fee (GBP)
Registration fee	£430
Deposit	£3.400
CAS	£320
Annual Tuition and Accommodation Fee	£57.285
Single Room (seasonal surcharge)	£2.075

Earlscliffe Academic Integration Short Courses

Accommodation and Tuition Fees

• Half a Term: £9,975

• One Term: £19,380

• January: £7,750

• June: £5,985

Registration fee is included in the price.

Deposit: £1,250

Fully refundable, minus any applicable costs.

Single Room Supplement

• Half a Term: £1,042

• One Term: £2,085

• January or June: £835

Additional Information

• During the one-week half-term break, students may choose to remain at the school. An additional fee of £800 applies, covering accommodation, all meals and two excursions.

Entry Requirements

• Age: 15–19

• Academic Requirements:

  • Suitable academic background for A-Level or accelerated GCSE programmes

• English Language Level:

  • Minimum B2

• Assessment:

  • Academic transcript and records review

  • Interview

• Additional Information:

  • Small class sizes → Limited availability

Earlscliffe enjoys an excellent location with convenient transport connections. High-speed trains from Folkestone Central railway station reach London in just 54 minutes. This allows students to easily access the capital for university visits, cultural trips and international travel. Folkestone is also ideally situated near the Channel Tunnel, providing fast connections to mainland Europe. London Gatwick and London Heathrow airports are also within easy reach, allowing students to travel conveniently to destinations around the world.