Kings Colleges Pathway
Welcome to Kings, The UK university preparation specialists
75% above the national average for A-level
Consistently in top 10% of Schools in England for results
The Kings Difference
60 years of success
Smooth transition from school to university
Very small classes
Highly qualified teachers
Exceptional student care and support
Professional university guidance
Rich academic enrichment programme
Supportive, friendly college communities
The best universities
100% Every Top 30 university has accepted our students
86% A-level students with offers from Top 20 universities
87% Advanced Level Foundation students with offers from Top 30 universities
No limits. With Kings you can progress to every leading UK university. And you can study any subject. The choice is always yours.
Get university ready
Student-centred learning
Very small classes (4-12 students)
Teaching from subject specialists
Friendly yet results-focused environment
Personalised to your learning goals
Total support
Individual learning support
Caring, friendly college staff
Pastoral care and advice from dedicated professionals
Specialist personal university guidance
Academic enrichment
Academic visits, lectures and events
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Student Council
Clubs and societies
A-levels at Kings
The Gold Standard for entry to the UK’s best universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, and Medical School.
Outstanding results
75% above UK national average
100% of Top 20 universities have accepted Kings A-level students
Flexible programmes
Two-year, one-year or extended programmes
Start dates in September or January
Recent Top Achievers
A*, A*, A, A — Accepted by Cambridge (#1)
A*, A*, A*, A — Accepted by Oxford (#2)
A*, A*, A — Accepted by Imperial College London (#4)
A*, A*, A, A, A — Accepted by University College London (#8)
A*, A*, A, A — Accepted by University of Leeds (#11)
GSCE programmes also available.
Age 14+
Kings Advanced Level Foundation
A-level quality. Fast track results.
A one-year pre-university programme recognised by most quality UK universities.
Based on A-levels
A-level quality
A-level subject choice and flexibility
A-level benchmarking
Top University entry
Advanced Level Foundation students have gained places at every Top 30 university (except Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial).
They can study any degree subject
Guaranteed Top 25 University Offer
Other Specialist Foundations
International Business Foundation
Law Foundation
Engineering Foundation
Art Foundation
Medical pathways
Oxbridge
Oxford and Cambridge are two of the very best universities in the world.
Our specialist Oxbridge preparation programme will help you join the elite.
Medical School
A career in medicine is one of the most demanding, rewarding and important paths you can follow. If you have
what it takes we’ll help you stand out from the crowd.
Pathways to Medicine
Two-year pathway: A-levels
One-year pathway: Advanced Level Foundation
Rigorous, specialist preparation
Support with demanding entry tests (MMI, BMAT, UCAT)
Practical work experience
Broad range of potential careers specialisms
University of Bristol Pathway Programme
A unique and guaranteed pathway to this world-class university.
49th in the world (QS World University Ranking 2019)
6th in the UK for employability (QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2019)
1-year Foundation pathway
2-year A-level pathway
Art Foundation
Fast track your art degree
One-year dedicated Foundation
Expert teaching from practising artists
Specialist art facilities
Portfolio development
Regular visits to galleries and exhibitions
Residential workshops
Kingston University pathway
A conditional offer from Kingston University before you start at Kings.
UWE Pathway
A conditional offer from UWE Bristol before you start at Kings.
Recent progression
Architecture at University of Sheffield (#3)
Architecture and Art & Design at Newcastle University (#6 forArchitecture / #1 for Art & Design)
Art & Design and Illustration at University of Leeds (#11)
Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University (#13)
Interior Design at Kingston University (#14)
Fashion Marketing at University of Southampton (#17)
Fine Art at Goldsmiths University (#17)
Games Design at Brunel University (#19)
Product Design at Central Saint Martins (UAL) (#53)
Our colleges
We have four colleges in the UK. All located in great university cities.
Kings Bournemouth
Kings Brighton
Kings London
Kings Oxford
Academic Enrichment
Success is about more than class-based learning. We also develop your broader skills and experience which universities require.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Student Council
Kings Business Enterprise
Trinity Arts Award
Debating
Sports and fitness clubs
Creative clubs
Work experience and volunteering
Educational visits
Lecture programme
College clubs and societies
Live like Kings
Live in a residence. Stay with a family. Either way, you’ll feel right at home. Where you live is vitally important. When you feel happy and comfortable in your accommodation you will work harder and achieve more.
That’s why we offer a choice of top-quality living options at every college. All are managed by our expert accommodation staff.
Choose a residence
Choose homestay
Our community
Students come to Kings from all over the world. They share experiences, cultures and dreams together.
For UK students we are their local college. International students are attracted by our friendly, supportive learning community.
Join us too. An become a true global citizen.
