British Boarding School Experience (BBSE)
Spend a term studying the British curriculum and improving your English whilst boarding in the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting cities.
Course Benefits
- Improve your written and spoken English
- Live and study in one of the world’s most exciting cities
- Study the globally recognised and admired British curriculum
- High quality accommodation and pastoral support included
- Study and live with ambitious students from around the world
Whilst you study you will become a full member of our diverse student community, with access to our exciting extra-curricular programme of weekly clubs, sports and activities, evening lectures, and university study preparation sessions.
Upon completion of your studies, you will receive a comprehensive academic report and completion certificate to take home. If you enjoy your time here, you can also choose to join the full Year 9, GCSE, BTEC, A-Level or International Foundation Programme courses and complete your university studies in the UK or at home.
Please note that there are limited places on these courses available.
British Boarding School Experience Course Duration and Start Dates
| Duration | Starts Every | Available At |
| One or Two Terms | September, January | Cambridge, London, Manchester |
About London
As one of the world’s great capitals, London is an ideal place for those who wish to study such as finance, engineering, law and the sciences as well as the medical professions. Every large company in the world has offices here, adding to the feeling of excitement and being near to the centre of the business world.
London is also the cultural capital of the UK, with all of the most important museums, libraries and art galleries as well as being the centre of theatre cinema, fashion, design and architecture. Multi-cultural and tolerant, it is hard to be bored here and easy to find exactly what you are looking for, whether it be an internship at a leading financial company, a foreign newspaper or simply a specific item of food.
DLD College London
DLD College London is a co-educational, independent day and boarding school of diverse thinking and influences. Housed in a futuristic building with cutting-edge facilities and with 5* urban boarding on-site, it sits opposite the Houses of Parliament on the vibrant South Bank. London is very much our classroom!
Boarding Options
At DLD College London we offer innovative 21st century ‘Urban Boarding’. Students live directly above the school.
Boarding Houses and room types
| On-Campus Boarding |
| Single Room |
| Premier Single Room |
| Platinum Single Room |
| Twin Room |
Programme Overview
You will be joining students from around the world studying on our established Year 9 (13 years), GCSE (14–16 years) and A-Level (16–18 years) programmes. Your weekly study timetable will be a combination of academic subjects and English language lessons.
Full board accommodation will be included in one of our on site en suite boarding rooms.
Courses Available
| College | Year 9 (13 years) | GCSE (14 – 16 years) | A-Level (16 – 18 years) |
| DLD College London | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Entry Requirements
Age: 13+
Academic Requirements: School Report and Interview
English Level: IELTS 4.0 (minimum)
Start Dates: September, January
