High School Programs United Kingdom

DESCRIPTION :

Students choose the College because of its good academic reputation, excellent facilities and the highly qualified and experienced staff. Each year over 500 students from over 50 countries choose to study there. Trips and social events are arranged periodically for international students. The town also offers an Art Center, 2 cinemas, a theatre, restaurants and sports activities. The College is situated in the centre of England, in a beautiful and safe area. London is only 1,5 hours away by train.
Classes begin in early September and end at the end of June.

SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Students join the College to study on the International Baccalaureate or A-Level. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is equivalent to A-Levels. It is a comprehensive two-year curriculum that leads to examinations in the second year. Students study six subjects over two years (an experimental science, English, Mathematics, Humanities, a modern foreign language, Drama or an additional subject from science). The College also offers an excellent choice of A-Level subjects.

SCHOOL TYPE :

Government-funded College.

ACCOMMODATION :

Host family, half board.

ELIGIBILITY :

Each student must be interviewed in the home country before being accepted.
Specific requirements:
- the equivalent of 5 GCSEs at C or above (subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Physical Education, Foreign language, Computer Science etc…); some subjects require a grade B or an overall B/C profile.
- an intermediate level of English (IELTS 5.0 to 5.5).
Students from the European Union.

DEADLINE :

March 31st for arrival in August. Late application may be accepted, depending on availability.

PROCEDURES :

Please require information through the contact form.

CONDITIONS - HIGH SCHOOL IN ENGLAND :

EU students.

EU students are citizens living in the European Union and who have been resident and educated in the European Union for 3 years prior to the start of the course. They only pay a service fee as they are sponsored by the British government. Non EU-students should pay full tuition fees.

PRICE INCLUDES :

- Administration fees
- School registration, tuition fees, book deposit
- Host family or student residence placement, on a half board, catered or self-catering basis
- Airport pick-up and transfer to the College or the family (only for International students), on arrival
- Orientation on arrival
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by the school.
- School material
- Extra language courses
- Airport pick-up and transfer  for EU students
- Exam fees
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
- Application fees (35 euros)