cife colleges are the sixth-form experts.

For the best preparation for university.

For a better approach than traditional schools.

For support aligned to you and your ambitions.

See what the experts at a cife college can do for you.

Remarkably individual, each college has a grown-up, purposeful and friendly style - a breath of fresh air to those from more traditional school settings.

cife colleges provide the perfect stepping-stone to top UK and global universities. The academic preparation is bespoke and of exemplary standard.

cife colleges provide the full range of boarding options. From integrated boarding houses to home stay or independent living, there is a cife college that will be perfect for you.

Since 1973, cife colleges have been delivering the highest standards to tens of thousands of students aiming for top universities.

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Sixth form advice hub

cife colleges are the sixth form experts and have a great deal of experience in helping students get the best out of their A-levels and sixth form. We've distilled that sector leading knowledge into a series of articles to help you make informed choices and get great results.

cife articles cover everything from choosing your A-level subjects to final exam revision.

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Flexible, focussed courses at cife colleges

cife colleges provide safe opportunities for positive change.

With their long experience of helping students settle in quickly, wide subject choice and flexible course structures, cife colleges make it easy to move school and provide an excellent environment for a new start whether you are starting A levels or GCSEs for the first time or retaking exams.

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    University destinations

    These impressive university destinations to some of the most highly selective courses and institutions reflect the ambition of CIFE college students and the excellence of the teaching and UCAS application support that our colleges offer.

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