Tonbridge School are thrilled to celebrate the success of our Upper Sixth boys, who have received an impressive range of offers from leading universities across the United States and around the world — a testament to their ambition and the growing interest in studying internationally. 

International offers to Tonbridge students have doubled year-on-year over the past three years - a clear reflection of both their global outlook and the support they receive in navigating competitive application processes abroad. This trend also aligns with a broader global shift, as increasing numbers of students explore opportunities at world-class institutions beyond their home countries, seeking diverse academic experiences, international networks, and new cultural perspectives. 

This year, Tonbridge students applied to a diverse selection of US colleges and universities, and we are delighted that, to date, they have received numerous offers from top-tier institutions. These include Columbia University, Brown University, University of Chicago, UCLA, Georgia Institute of Technology, Boston University, University of Southern California, University of Miami, Northeastern, Tufts University, Emory and Case Western.  

Offers have also come in from leading state universities, with eight offers from campuses within the University of California system, as well as acceptances from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Washington University in St Louis. Our students’ applications to top US Liberal Arts Colleges were equally successful, with offers from Wesleyan University and the highly selective Williams College. 

Beyond the US, our students have received international offers from prestigious institutions such as the University of Toronto and McGill University in Canada, Hong Kong University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Asia, and The University of Groningen in the Netherlands. We are also awaiting further decisions from institutions in Australia and other countries. 

Over two-thirds of Tonbridge leavers go on to study at institutions that feature in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings, with around 40% securing places at universities ranked in the global top 50. These statistics not only reflect the exceptional calibre of our students but also demonstrate the school’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and a truly global outlook.  

Our experienced Universities and Careers team provides expert guidance to students pursuing international applications, helping them find the university that best matches their academic goals, passions, and potential. Increasingly, that perfect fit is found beyond the UK — and we are proud to support each student's journey toward a future where they will thrive.