Earlscliffe College is an independent boarding college specializing in international and local students aged 15-19, located in Folkestone, a historic seaside town in Kent on the southeast coast of England. Blending traditional buildings dating back to 1870 with modern educational facilities, the school offers academic discipline in its A-Level, Business Diploma, and Foundation programs through a small group teaching system (Supervision/Tutorial System) following the Oxford & Cambridge teaching style.
Academic Programs
A-Level Programs (2-Year and 1-Year Intensive)
International Foundation Programme (IFP) (STEM, Business/Humanities, Creative Arts)
International Diploma in Business (BTEC Level 3) (A-Level equivalent, practice-oriented)
One-Year GCSE / IGCSE Program
University Preparation & Oxbridge/Medical Preparation
English Support Programs (EAL & IELTS Preparation)
Academic Highlights
Tutorial / Supervision System: An educational model that encourages one-on-one discussion and analytical thinking, with class sizes limited to an average of 6-8 students.
UNESCO & JP Morgan MBD Projects: Proprietary development programs that enable students to gain real-world experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and global issues.
TRINITY & Oxbridge Mentoring: One-on-one personal statement, BMAT/UCAT, and interview simulations for Medical, Engineering, Law, and Oxbridge applications.
High-Standard Monitoring: Instantaneous analysis of student progress and family updates through weekly subject review tests (TRINITY tests).
Flexible and Individualized Roadmap: Curriculum combinations tailored to each student’s career goals.
Application Requirements and Periods
Application Periods: September and January start options.
Admission Requirements: Completed application form, academic transcript from the last 2-3 years, teacher reference letter, online interview, and in-school English/Mathematics admission tests.
Language Proficiency: IELTS 5.0 – 6.0 depending on the program, or an in-school placement test (EAL support provided).
Scholarships and Financial Support
Earlscliffe College periodically offers Academic Achievement Scholarships for international students with high academic performance, leadership potential, or special talents.
Student Life and Accommodation
Boarding: Historic Victorian-era but fully modernized dorm rooms within walking distance of the campus building, with 24-hour security and en-suite bathrooms.
Location Advantage: Just 50 minutes from central London by high-speed train, in a safe and pleasant student town on the coast.
Social and Club Activities: UNESCO club, Model United Nations (MUN), Finance & Investment Club, Music, Drama, Photography, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme.
Sports: Basketball, football, volleyball, tennis, badminton, fitness, swimming, and water sports.
International Community: An intercultural, friendly, and boutique college environment with students from over 30 countries.
Achievements and Recognition
Earlscliffe graduates consistently gain admission to leading Russell Group universities in the UK each year, including the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, LSE, King’s College London, Manchester, and Warwick. They also have a high acceptance rate to elite universities in the US and Europe, such as Stanford and MIT.