Welcome to Mander Portman Woodward (MPW), one of the UK’s leading names in fifth and sixth-form education. Founded in 1973, our three colleges are strategically located in close proximity to leading universities in London, Birmingham and Cambridge.
We offer a distinctive alternative to traditional schools, with classes taught in small, Oxbridge style groups, a strong focus on exam preparation and an outstanding level of individual support. Our students can choose from a broad curriculum including prestigious university foundation programmes and A levels offered in over 40 subjects.
Students at MPW London can enjoy student life at our outstanding new boarding facility, Queen’s Gate House. Kensington Student Services (KSS), a wholly owned subsidiary of MPW, offers comfortable, safe and secure accommodation for students at MPW Birmingham and MPW Cambridge.
*Subject to successful completion of the programme.
Programmes | English Level | Academic Requirements | Min. Age |
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A levels | 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (Two-year A level) 5.5/6.0 IELTS or equivalent (One-year and 18-month A level) |
Six GCSE passes at grade C or above or equivalent | 15 |
NCUK International Foundation Year | 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 5.0 in any single band, September start) 6.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 5.5 in any single band, January start) |
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades | 17 |
UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design | 5.0 IELTS (with no less than 4.5 in any single band) | Four GCSEs grade C or above or international equivalent (12 years of schooling completed with good grades and strong school report) | 17 |
MPW University Foundation Programme | 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 5.0 in any single band, January start) 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 4.5 in any single band, September start) |
Successful completion of local high school (either 11 or 12 year system) with good grades | 17 |
and progression to top universities. Over the last three years:
*2021 Times Higher Education UK University Rankings
MPW Group Results 2021
MPW Group video