HELP WITH THE COLLEGES
IN BRITAIN WEBSITE
USING THE SEARCHES
CONTACTING A COLLEGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Using the Detailed Search
Using the detailed search will limit your results
to those courses and colleges that best fit your
criteria. If you find that you are getting no results
from a search try again removing one of the fields,
for example, the 'keyword' field or, if you have
searched using a town name, replace this with a region
to broaden the chances of a match for your search.
Using the keyword Search
Using the keyword search gives you matches for any
words in the database that are like the word you
have used. For example if you put in the word 'Cambridge'
the search will return results which may be for colleges
in Cambridge, or where mention is made of the Cambridge
Examinations or where the college says that it has
a link with Cambridge University. If you find that
the results are too broad either use the detailed
search or input a more precise keyword.
Locating a College on a map
of britain
The website has a map on the home page which provides
a regional indication of where colleges are located.
Each college record also has a link to detailed map
where you will be able to zoom in or out to get an
exact location for the college.
Contacting
a college
All college records have a link that opens an email
enquiry pad from which you can send enquiries directly
to the college. Their email addresses are also published
and you can print the pages to keep a record of the
college for later reference. You can also go straight
from a record on this website to
the college website through links provided on the college details pages.
Your qualifications and
college entry requirements
You may have qualifications that your selected college
recognises. Many colleges use the NARIC (National Academic Recognition and Information Centre) to
determine whether or not a qualification is academically
equivalent to the British requirements for course
entry.
Colleges will usually consider each application
individually so it is always best to contact the college
of your choice directly with questions about your
eligibility.
'A Level' and
'GCSE'
GCSEs
GCSEs are the main examinations taken by students
in Britain to complete the first stage of secondary
or high school education. After completing
GCSE courses successfully, students are able
to progress to A-level or other equivalent college
studies.
Subjects
There is a wide range of GCSE subjects
to choose from. Some subjects at this level are compulsory
and others optional. Check with the colleges
listed for more information.
A Level (Advanced
Level)
A levels are studied typically between the
ages of 16 - 18 in England, Wales and
Northern Ireland, although mature students are
also encouraged to study A Levels. They remain
the most popular route into British higher education
institutions.
Subjects
There is a broad range of
A levels for you to choose
from, including Business, Science,
Arts and Humanities subjects. Different colleges
will offer different subjects - check with the
colleges of your choice.
Each A Level consists of 6 units which are
studied in two stages:
- Stage 1 – Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
level: You study 3 modules and
upon completion you will be awarded
an AS Level.
- Stage 2 – A2 level:
You
study the second set of 3 units which
will upgrade AS level to a full
A Level.
What are the different types of accommodation?
- Homestay : you live with a British
family in their home. Usually you are able to select
homes and families that suit certain criteria (e.g.
smokers or non-smokers, with pets or without pets)
- Residence : usually a hall of residence
run by the college and on or nearby the college
campus
- Hostel : usually independent of the college,
privately run or run by an organisation and
offering student accommodation with different levels
of comfort and privacy.
COST OF COLLEGE COURSES IN BRITAIN
See the course listing on this website to get an
idea of course costs or ask for further information
from one of the colleges. Remember that these costs
do not usually include your travel, accommodation,
living and general expenses.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Click on the Visa Information button on the home
page of the website for more information.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English language requirements will depend on the
course that you want to study. On most course detail
records on this website the English language requirements
are provided - refer to these or contact the college
from this website for more details. For many courses
an IELTS score is required - if you do not know what
IELTS is you can find more information at http://www.ielts.org.
IMPROVING YOUR ENGLISH
There are a number of preparation courses which
can include English language study - refer to these
on this site or visit http://www.englishinbritain.co.uk to find English language schools and courses.
GETTING MORE INFORMATION
From the home page of this
website there is a link to our Student Forums - you
can use the forums to post your questions which will
be read by others who may know the answer. If you
still cannot find your answer, contact the college
of your choice directly from this website.
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