The United Kingdom benefits from an impressive range of universities throughout the country and the standard of higher education at these institutions is generally considered to be the best in the world. From the well-known Oxford and Cambridge and the Russell Group of Universities (an elite association of 24 leading British universities) to smaller, emerging...
The summer term at CTC has now drawn to a close and while we are all excited by the stretch of holiday that lies ahead, it has been with great sadness that we’ve said goodbye to the 25 Chinese students from ULink College in Shanghai. ULink College of Shanghai was one of the first colleges...
Last week all two-year, Physics A-level students in Year 12 (the first year of A-level) do a short summer research project on a topic chosen by them, resulting in a written report and a presentation given to their peers in class. This year, some of the students were selected to present their projects to...
We have some incredible students here at Cambridge Tutors College, who we are certain will go on to do some amazing things! We would like to shine a spotlight on a few to show how proud we are of their abilities, achievements and passion! This edition is Joseph, a Mathematics and Physics student who has just designed...
Last week we were delighted to welcome Gerry Gavigan from the West London Go Club who gave a presentation about the board game Go. Staff and students enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the game with students clearly outranking staff in their knowledge and experience. While the staff were trying to work out the...
As part of the extra-curricular activities at CTC London, students have the opportunity to play badminton every Friday and we hold tournaments once or twice a year. This year’s tournament, held on 26th May, was a doubles tournament with 14 pairs of students taking part! Thank you to all the Students and Staff who help...
Cambridge Tutors College (CTC) is celebrating the findings of their recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection – with the college awarded the highest possible ratings for their educational provision. CTC, an International Independent Sixth Form College located in South Croydon, attained the top grading (excellent) in: The quality of the students’ academic and other achievements...
On 6th May, students and staff attended the CTC Summer Ball organised by the Student Committee at Selsdon Park Hotel. It was a warm spring evening and on arrival, the guests enjoyed a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice. There were opportunities to take wonderful photographs both outside on the terrace with its beautiful...
Last night we hosted Conservative Candidate for Croydon Central, Gavin Barwell! Gavin was kind enough to take some time from his manic campaign schedule to give CTC London Students and members of his constituency an insight into the upcoming General Election as well as fielding questions from the audience covering a number of topics...
The Physics AS Challenge is a very difficult examination set by the British Olympiad team at Oxford University. This year, eleven Year 12 students entered and obtained the following results. Eight of the students, including the Gold winners, are in the Physics Extension class. Fewer than 5 per cent of the candidates, about 100 students,...