Admissions

At Impington International College we aspire to create an educational environment in which you can flourish. We welcome students from all around the world and focus on developing international-mindedness, broadening your cultural understanding and providing you with the academic knowledge to be successful in the next stage of your life long journey of learning.

We understand that as sixth form students you are seeking independence. Our College site houses a number of study areas specifically for Years 12 and 13, in which you can go and work, either in groups or individually. We are also based in close proximity to the historical city of Cambridge, renowned for its world-class university, fantastic social scene, shopping and local restaurants. Cambridge is one of the most important technology centres in Europe; so much so, the surrounding region has been named the Silicon Fen, housing a large cluster of high-tech businesses focusing on software, electronics and biotechnology. Within this unique and beautiful city stands famous architecture old and new, together with an abundance of green open space, which you have the opportunity to explore in your free time. There are fantastic transport links and cycle paths to the city centre, with buses departing from directly outside of the College every 20 minutes.

We are proud to have offered the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) for 30 years, and delight in seeing our IB alumni go on to achieve amazing things. We would love for you to visit our sixth form and look forward to answering any questions you have about how we can tailor our curriculum to suit your passions and interests. For more information on our open evenings, please see our calendar.

Bronwyn Wilson and Leanne Gibbons
Assistant Principals, Heads of Sixth Form

Apply directly for 2024 entry here.
Outside CAP? Register your interest here.

Making your application

If you attend a Cambridge Area Partnership (CAP) school or your school has provided you with account details for MyChoice16, please read option one.

For the full list of CAP schools, click here. Students from CAP schools have the opportunity to apply early directly to the College.

Option one: students already registered with MyChoice16

Sign into MyChoice16 here to make your application to Impington International College.

Application closing date: 12 January 2021

Option two: if your school is not a CAP school

If your school is not a CAP school or you are an international student, you can make an application directly to Impington International College, here.

Application closing date: applications made directly to the College are administered fortnightly

September - November

Find out about post-16 options.

Investigate the different programmes and subjects we have to offer.

Think about subjects you would take at Higher or Standard Level.

October

In person Open Evenings at Impington on 13 October which must be booked in advance.

You can also book a 1:1 online meeting with a member of SLT to discuss your options.

December

If you are applying through MyChoice16 your school will let you know what your deadline is. They will then add your predicted grades and reference. If you are applying directly with us, please make sure you meet the entrance criteria for studying at a British State College and then complete our application form.

January

MyChoice16 applicants; your school will submit your application in early January. You will then be contacted by us. We may ask you to complete an additional application form if required to confirm your subject and programme choices. For students who do not attend a CAP (Cambridgeshire Area Partnership School) or who do not use MyChoice16 application process we accept applications throughout the year. If you apply before the MyChoice16 deadline of 9 January 2024, your application will be handled in the same timeline as below. If you apply after this date we will process your application as soon as possible. If this is the case, we work on a two-week rolling review cycle so it can be a week to ten days before you hear from us. If you are concerned please contact the college on

February/March

If you meet our entrance criteria we will invite you and your parent/carer to attend a Guidance Meeting. At this meeting we will confirm your programme and subject selection - it is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have.

March

Offers are normally sent out to your application account just before the Easter holidays.

June and July

Throughout the Summer we run various Offer Holders Events for both you and your parents/carers.

August

You are required to confirm that you wish to accept the Offer you are holding for IIC and send us a copy of your GCSE results. If anything has not gone as expected you are encouraged to contact us to discuss your options.

August

Either on GCSE results day or just after you are required to attend an Enrolment Meeting. This is to confirm your results and your subject selection. If you have any questions or change of mind this can be discussed at this meeting. These meetings were held virtually, last year, and we are happy to have parents/carers attend online too. If there are any issues with you attending for enrolment, please contact us.

To study the DP at Impington International College we require at least seven GCSEs with an average of Grade 6, including English Language and Mathematics. If you are interested in pursuing the IB Career-related Programme (CP) we require at least five subjects at GCSE Grade 5 or higher, including Mathematics and English Language and preferably with a Grade 6 in your area of specialism.

For full details on our entrance criteria please visit our study programme overview*.

*All international students must hold equivalent grades

If you live in the Cambridge area, you can apply early through your school using MyChoice@16.

If you are from outside of the UK, please complete the overseas application form. The final deadline for your application is the end of June 2024. If you are applying for a host family you must submit your application as early as possible – admissions for September 2024 open in October 2023.

In addition to the application form you need to include:

Your most recent academic reports (these must be translated into English by a verified translator)
A personal statement explaining your interests, academic strength and weaknesses, why you want to study at Impington International College, what you want to do after school etc.
A copy of your passport or birth certificate
A reference from a recent previous teacher, signed by the Principal of your previous school

Please email all supporting documentation to Suzy Offord, .

Overseas applicants only:

International/EU Students: due to Brexit there are now limitations on the international (including EU) students we are able to accept. International students are eligible to attend IIC if:

Their family are entering the UK to work and have been given appropriate visas
Their family are relocating to the UK and at least one of their parents is a British citizen
They have a UK passport or citizenship (even if their parents do not live in the UK and are not intending to)

For all applicants, please note:

We cannot accept applications from students who are over 19 years old on or before the 31 August in the year they wish to begin studying with us or who turn 19 within the first six weeks of term
Students who do not complete the course of study they register for may incur financial charges at the discretion of the Assistant Principal: Post 16

If you are currently studying at Impington Village College, and wish to apply for a place at Impington International College, please complete an application form for your desired choice of curriculum. All Impington Village College students will have the opportunity to study post-16 courses here at the sixth form on the basis that they have demonstrated good attendance, punctuality and behaviour and most importantly keen attitude to learning during their time at the College.

Your current subject teachers will be on hand to provide additional information and answer any questions that you have about the curriculum or workload of the sixth form subject areas. If you have any queries or would like to find out additional information, please visit our Sixth Form Manager, Suzy Offord, who is on hand to help you with any questions. Contact her by email to ask a question or arrange a meeting: .

National out of area and international students who require host families are encouraged to apply to Impington International College as soon as possible. We are lucky to have a network of host families in the local area who you will stay with and who will provide you with the support, care and guidance throughout your time spent at the sixth form.

Impington International College will help you to find a host family, many of these are families that we have worked with for many years and are all DBS checked. Our dedicated Sixth Form Manager is available to answer any questions you have on the process, and for more accommodation options we recommend the host family agency Homestay Consultancy. Please note there are a lot of host agencies in Cambridge – Homestay is the only one we work with.

Where possible, Impington International College will put you in contact with host families, but cannot accept any liability or have any involvement with any arrangements with regards to payment. This will be the responsibility of the two parties involved.