The Christ's regular webinars run from February to August each year (our Year 10/11 session on post-16 subject choices also runs at other times). Find out about each webinar and book a place on the next session below.
Students from all backgrounds are welcome to take part. As long as you have an internet connection, you can attend from a fixed computer, a laptop, a tablet or a smartphone. In each session, you can type questions but your camera and microphone will not be enabled.
Subject Matters: Your Post-16 Subject Choices
Who for?
Students in Year 10-11 England/Wales, Year 11-12 Northern Ireland, S3-S4 Scotland; and, any parents, carers, teachers, advisers and any supports of young people in this age group. Students from outside of the UK in this age group (equivalent e.g. US grades 9-10) are also welcome if they are planning to take A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate.
What's covered?
This session provides information, advice and guidance about what subject combinations and qualifications to consider in order to make competitive applications to top universities in the future. We want to ensure all young people are equipped with the information on what to think about, where to find more information, and how university options translate into careers, so that they can make informed choices for their future.
Book a place
Sessions take place regularly between January-November. The next session(s) take place on:
Monday 30 June 2025 at 16:30 (UK time) - Click here to book
The next session after this will be in September 2025.
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once.
Comment from previous sessions
The seminar was very helpful for me to decide which subject I have to focus on. I know now which subjects are useful, what required for each department in universities especially because I haven’t decided what I would like to study in higher education.
Super useful! Definitely one of the clearest guides to choosing A-level subjects and makes the whole thing so much less intimidating. Thank you!
Excellent - really good advice presented in a clear and engaging manner.
Presenter very knowledgeable and answered questions confidently.
Really helpful - lots of information for students and staff! Thank you.
Cambridge for Beginners
Who for?
The webinar is aimed at Year 11 & 12 England & Wales, S4 & S5 Scotland and Year 12 & 13 Northern Ireland, however interested international students (e.g. US grades 10 & 11), gap year students, mature students and younger student are also welcome.
Most participants will be considering a Cambridge application EITHER in September 2025 for entry in October 2026 (or 2027 deferred entry) OR in September 2026 for entry in October 2027 (or 2028 deferred entry)
What's covered?
If we ask how much you already know about studying at / applying to Cambridge on a scale of 1-10 and your answer would be 4 or less, this introductory session is for you.
Part 1: (45 mins) - How Cambridge works, including the College system, teaching, activities, university structure
Part 2: (45 mins) - A step-by-step run through the application process, what we are lookng for, and how to make a competitive applixation.
International students will find the content helpful, but are advised to also book for an international webinar as Cambridge for Beginners will not cover additional information for international students.
Book a place
Sessions take place regularly from February to August. The next session(s) are
Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 16:30 (UK time) Book 6 May
Friday 30 May at 11am (UK time) Book 30 May
It's the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once.
Length and further detail
Cambridge for Beginners is a long webinar (lots to cover!) lasting 1 hour and 30 mins in total. There are interactive elements - attendees should be ready to take part in polls and type.
Webinar for international applicants
Who for?
The webinar is aimed at students applying this September from outside the UK, however international students who are already studying in the UK for sixth form are also welcome. As Sept 2025 applicants, you will be applying for October 2026 entry, deferred October 2027 entry, and for some with 2-year National Service, double deferred October 2028 entry.
What's covered?
This is a 1 hour session on the topics most international students ask about, from the timing of application and exams, the entry requirements including English language requirements where relevant, practical details for studying in Cambridge (e.g. what happens in the vacations?), visas, and the costs and international financial support.
Book a place
Sessions take place regularly from March to August. The next session(s) are:
Wednesday 28 May at 17:00, UK time Book now
Wednesday 18 June at 11:00 in the morning, UK time. Book now
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once.
Personal Statements & Competitive Applications
Who for?
For students applying to university in September 2025 for entry in October 2026 (or 2027 deferred entry).
This is usually students in Year 12 England/Wales, Year 13 Northern Ireland, S5 Scotland, and students from outside of the UK in this age group (equivalent e.g. US grades 11), if they're in school.
What's covered?
This session will focus on supercurricular activities, the personal statement and using these to help make a competitive application. It will give students an understanding of what each of these are and how these activities and the statement fit into the admissions process, as well as elements of a strong personal statement. Students will also receive advice on where to look for ideas and further research beyond this session. This session would be useful to any student planning to make an application to selective UK universities such as but not only Cambridge.
Book a place
Sessions take place regularly between April-August. The next session(s) take place on:
Monday 5 May 2025 at 10:00 (UK time) Book now
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once. More summer dates will be added.
Understanding Student Finance
Who for?
Aimed at Home fee status (UK) students in Year 12 England/Wales, Year 13 Northern Ireland, S5 Scotland, plus parents, carers and other supporters. Those in the school years above and below these, and teachers, are also welcome if they feel it would be beneficial.
If you have overseas fee status, please instead attend our International webinar for information on finance (see above).
What's covered?
We understand that funding university can cause stress and concern for young people and their supporters, but it needn't do so! This session will explain how student finance works in the UK including how much you might expect to receive, how it's paid to you and how it's paid back. We'll also talk about what kinds of costs you might expect in going to university, as well as possible sources of funding beyond student finance loans/grants, and an overview of the support you could receive if you study at Cambridge.
We hope that at the end of the session, you will feel more informed and able to take your next steps in research for applying to university!
Book a place
Sessions take place a few times per year; this is a new session for 2025. The next session(s) take place on:
Monday 5 May 2025 at 15:00 (UK time) Book now
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once. Information will be as up to date as it can be at the time of the session. This webinar is not suitable for students who would be classed as overseas for fee purposes.
Information relevant to all webinars
These webinars are intended as live events, so please only sign up if you are available. We do not provide recordings. If you miss a session, please sign up for the next one.
We vary the timing of our webinars and ensure that at least some of each type of webinar are scheduled at times and days accessible to long-distance international students and students with religious or other commitments. Between January and August 2024, we ran 27 regular webinars, to give you an idea!
After each webinar (within 48 hours), attendees receive a follow-up email with further advice, guidance, resources and links for further research.
Booking information
Booking forms are in the drop-down menu above. Once you've registered, you will receive an email with joining details.
Tips: remember to enter check your email carefully when booking - you won't receive the joining details if you mistype it. If you don't receive the booking confirmation, please check your spam/junk folder.
At the time of the webinar please click on the link and enter the passcode provided.
Please do not share joining details - if a friend would also like to take part, please ask them to complete their own registration. Many thanks!
