Formal Football Development Programme run in partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
A specialist sixth form boarding school in Kent for international students
Why this school
Formal Football Development Programme run in partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
A-level classes average eight students, supported by weekly TRaC™ progress-tracking sessions
UNESCO-associated college purpose-built for international students aged 15 to 19, within Dukes Education
Earlscliffe College is a co-educational independent sixth form college in Folkestone, Kent, founded in 2012 and part of the Dukes Education group. It is one of the few British boarding schools built specifically for international students aged 15 to 19. The student body numbers around 110, drawn from more than 30 nationalities. As a UNESCO-associated school, it sits at an unusual intersection of British academic tradition and international outlook. The Eurotunnel terminal is nearby, and a 54-minute direct train to London makes it genuinely accessible for families arriving from continental Europe, the Middle East, and further afield. Fees are available on request, with a baseline figure of £54,000 (2025/26).
The core qualification at Earlscliffe is the A-level, delivered in small groups averaging eight students per class. Weekly TRaC™ sessions — the college’s own structured testing and progress-tracking system — run alongside teaching to catch gaps early and maintain momentum toward university entry. In 2025, the college recorded 108 A-level entries.
Alongside A-levels, Earlscliffe offers a University Foundation Year accredited by NCFE, with pathways in STEM, Business and Economics, Humanities, and Creative Arts. Students on this route complete coursework, projects, and final exams, and can add an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or IELTS preparation. Other programmes include the International Transition Year (ITY) for students entering British education for the first time, a Pre A-level course, a Diploma in Business and Management, a Pearson Extended Certificate in Sport, and Academic Integration Short Courses. Not every international student arrives at the same academic stage. The timetable is structured to reflect that.
University preparation runs throughout the sixth form curriculum. Oxbridge-style seminars, UCAS application support, and SAT preparation are embedded into the programme, with staff guiding students toward UK Russell Group universities, Oxbridge, and well-regarded US colleges.
A-Level results
108 entries across A-levels (2025)
Earlscliffe offers both boarding and day places. With around 110 students in total, boarding life is small-scale by UK standards — closer to a house share than a traditional boarding school house system. Pastoral oversight is built into the academic week, with TRaC™ progress data giving tutors a regular read on each student’s trajectory. Pastoral staff are experienced in supporting students managing a new language, a new country, and university preparation at the same time.
The most distinctive co-curricular offering is the official Football Development Programme, run in partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. This is a structured arrangement, not simply a branded activity. Sport is also represented through the Pearson Extended Certificate in Sport, which gives students a recognised academic qualification alongside practical training. Oxbridge-style seminars, leadership development sessions, and academic internships extend learning beyond timetabled classes. With more than 30 nationalities in a group of 110, informal cross-cultural exchange is part of the daily texture of life at Earlscliffe.
The college is based in Folkestone, a coastal town in Kent on the English Channel. The Folkestone Eurotunnel terminal is nearby, and Ashford International station provides onward Eurostar connections. The campus is compact, consistent with the college’s deliberately small-scale model. As part of Dukes Education, the college draws on group-level resource and oversight while retaining its own specialist identity.
Folkestone sits in Kent, approximately 70 miles from London. A direct train takes 54 minutes. The Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone and Ashford International station — with direct Eurostar services — make the college reachable from Paris, Brussels, and across continental Europe. Gatwick and Heathrow airports are both accessible from central London.
Annual tuition
£56,850 per year · boarding & day
Folkestone, Kent — 54-min direct train to London; near Ashford International (Eurostar) and Folkestone Eurotunnel terminal.
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Earlscliffe offers A-levels, a University Foundation Year accredited by NCFE, a Diploma in Business and Management, a Pearson Extended Certificate in Sport, and the International Transition Year (ITY). Students can also take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and Academic Integration Short Courses. The range reflects the college’s focus on international students who arrive at different academic stages.
The college admits students aged 15 to 19, covering the full secondary-to-university transition for international students. Both boarding and day places are available.
A-level classes average eight students. The college’s TRaC™ system runs weekly structured testing and progress tracking alongside teaching, keeping tutors closely informed of each student’s development throughout the year.
Yes, the college offers both boarding and day places. With a total student body of around 110, the boarding environment is considerably smaller than most traditional UK boarding schools. This scale is a deliberate feature of the college’s model.
The Foundation Year is accredited by NCFE and designed for students who have completed secondary education abroad and wish to enter UK universities. Pathway specialisations include STEM, Business and Economics, Humanities, and Creative Arts. Assessment combines coursework, projects, and final examinations, with optional IELTS preparation and EPQ.
Earlscliffe runs an official Football Development Programme in partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. This is a formal co-curricular programme, not a branding arrangement. Students interested in sport can also pursue the Pearson Extended Certificate in Sport as a recognised academic qualification.
University preparation is built into the curriculum across all programmes. The college offers Oxbridge-style seminars, UCAS application guidance, SAT preparation, academic internships, and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) options. Students have progressed to Russell Group universities, Oxbridge, and leading US institutions.
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