Admissions

St. Michael Abbey School is a co-educational independent international school students aged 13 to 19, who wish to study GCSE and A-level equivalent courses.

The school has a capacity of 200 students, of whom approximately 120 are boarding.

Visit us

We encourage prospective parents and students to visit our school, in order to fully appreciate our picturesque setting and school community.

At St Michael Abbey School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Our admissions criteria is designed to ensure that we enrol students who will benefit from our educational offerings and contribute positively to our school community.

At St Michael Abbey School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Our selective admissions criteria is designed to ensure that we enrol students who will benefit from our educational offerings and contribute positively to our school community.

Policy

The first cohort of students started in September 2025, a small group which predominantly consists of students in Year 9, in a class size of up to 10. As the school increases year on year, the maximum students in each year will be 40; made up of two forms of 20 students.

Deciding on the right school is very important, and a personal visit or support from an Educational Agent is encouraged in helping you to make the right choice. Parents and prospective students are welcome to visit the school or arrange a virtual appointment with the Admissions Team. Parents can also ask an Educational Agent for advice as they will be familiar with the school.

SMA School is always open for visits so please do not hesitate to contact us or attend our Open Events which will be advertised on this website.

Criteria

Our selection criteria is based on:

Academic readiness
Personal qualities
Commitment to social values
Educational requirements
Attendance
Behaviour

Curriculum

SMA School is open to local and international students, with a broad curriculum of Immersion, GCSE, A-level and University Foundation courses.

We know the importance of these essential qualifications in influencing the future educational and career opportunities of students, which is why our students are continuously supported in understanding and mastery of subjects.