Chelsea Academy

Location
London
Year of foundation
2009
Programs
GCSE, A-level
Age
11-18 years old

Chelsea Academy is a secondary school located in the Chelsea area of ​​London, England. The school was founded in 2009.

Graduates enter the best universities and study:

  • dentistry at Kings College London
  • classical civilizations at Oxford
  • engineering and physics at Imperial college
  • Chemical Engineering at University College London (UCL)
  • psychology at the University of St Andrew's,
  • mathematics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE),
  • medicine at Queen Mary University
  • are undergoing a marketing internship at Unilever.

Director (for 2026)

Mariella Ardon.

Key factors

  • In terms of A-level exams, the school is in the top 10% of UK schools.
  • The school also has a specialization in natural sciences.
  • Pupils thrive throughout their time at Chelsea Academy, benefiting from a rich academic program and strong pastoral care. Learning is designed to excite, inspire and challenge.
  • In high school, education is aimed at preparing students for entering a university. The guys have a separate study area, a career consultant works with them, and they have weekly lectures with invited guests.
  • The school runs a rich extra-curricular program, including the opportunity to apply for a place on a fully school-funded trip to Canada, a trip to CERN and field trips in many subjects.

Equipment

The school has a large gym, a training room with a mirrored wall and a ballet barre that is used for dancing. There is a climbing wall. The school has an impressive theater that seats 340 people. It boasts retractable seating as well as an observation deck on the balcony. There is a stage, projector, full sound system, lighting, pulpit and grand piano. Interactive smart boards are installed in school classrooms.

Program

GCSE

Two-year program to obtain a certificate of general secondary education. 6 subjects are compulsory, 4 subjects are optional.
What is the difference between IGCSE and GCSE programmes?

A-level

Two-year program to prepare for entering the university. Students choose 4 or 5 subjects for in-depth study.
Find out more about A-level program

Sport

Sports at school: football, badminton, basketball, cricket, dancing, handball, hockey, lacrosse, rowing, netball, squash, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, rugby.

There are 6 inter-faculty sporting competitions throughout the year, culminating in the Chelsea Academy Sports Day. This is a great opportunity for students to compete within their coaching groups and show pride in the department they represent.

Additional activities

Every student at the school can take vocal and instrumental lessons. The school employs a large team of highly qualified professional teachers and performers who provide training in a wide range of disciplines

Additional activities after school include:

  • Theater
  • Engineering Club
  • Music (choir, drum club, composing, string instruments)
  • Business club
  • French culture
  • Spanish culture
  • Robotics
  • Fitness club
  • Korean Culture Club
  • Cinema Club

Cost, 2026-2027

Price on request.

Additional charge

  • Air travel
  • Transfers to/from/airport
  • Visa
  • Educational company services
  • Selection of a guardian, which is a mandatory requirement of a British school

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