International Access to Further Education
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Gloucestershire College offers this product as a default in the following regions: Gloucester
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About This CourseA specially designed programme for international students who have completed 10 years of school and want to continue their studies in Further Education in the United Kingdom. This course is a progression route onto A-level or vocational study at Gloucestershire College and it will prepare you for the demands of going on to study alongside British students. The course is full-time, over 1 academic year (September - June) 16.5 hours of English including General English, Exam practice, Academic writing, British life and culture, Study skills. Study 2 academic subjects at GCSE or AS level. Personal tutorials. Opportunity to take the IELTS, FCE or PET exam Access to enrichment o…
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A specially designed programme for international students who have completed 10 years of school and want to continue their studies in Further Education in the United Kingdom. This course is a progression route onto A-level or vocational study at Gloucestershire College and it will prepare you for the demands of going on to study alongside British students. The course is full-time, over 1 academic year (September - June) 16.5 hours of English including General English, Exam practice, Academic writing, British life and culture, Study skills. Study 2 academic subjects at GCSE or AS level. Personal tutorials. Opportunity to take the IELTS, FCE or PET exam Access to enrichment opportunities and college facilities Students will be entered for the exams once they have shown dedication and have achieved the necessary marks throughout the course. There is no guarantee a student will be entered for the GCSE exams. 90% or higher attendance is expected for all classes. Facilities and cultural excursions At College * dedicated international student support team * Accommodation services * Student services * Students' union * Sports facilities * Library * Multiple dining options * Free internet and e-mail Activities and excursions * Welcome party * Cheltenham town tour * Cultural excursions - 3 per term (for example London, Bath, Oxford, Bristol, Stratford, Birmingham) * Wednesday afternoon sports * End of term party
Entry CriteriaGloucestershire College offers excellent educational opportunities to independent students, ready to take responsibility for their own learning. Students must: * Have successfully completed 10 years of school in their own country. * Be aged 16 years or older * Have IELTS level of 4.5 or equivalent or higher. * Have a keen desire to achieve academically and an interest in studying A-levels or a vocational course in the future. If you have any questions or for an application form please contact: International Admissions Gloucestershire College Princess Elizabeth Way Cheltenham GL51 7SJ United Kingdom Email: international@gloscol.ac.uk Tel: +44 1242 532140 Fax: +44 1242 532196
Progression DetailsOn completion of this course you can consider: * A levels at Gloucestershire College * Level 3 vocational courses at Gloucestershire College The above are 2 year courses which lead to higher education/ university courses in the United Kingdom. To progress on to another course you will need to * Successfully complete the International Access to Further Education course * Have a successful interview with the relevant academic or vocational department * Have achieved the IELTS level required by the relevant academic or vocational department (usually 5.0 or 5.5)
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