INTERNATIONALPROSPECTUS

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Welcome to Grantham College, one of the most successful colleges in the UK. Established in 1947, Grantham College has been recruiting international students for more than 35 years.

In this time we have built up an excellent reputation for the quality of the courses we offer and the support we give to our students. Located in the historic town of Grantham and just a one hour train journey away from London, the College provides an ideal environment for students from throughout the world to achieve success.

In this prospectus you will find details of the courses available to international students and details of how to apply for a course. We hope you enjoy reading about the College and look forward to receiving your application in the near future.

WELCOmE TO GRANThAm COLLEGEONE Of ThE mOST SUCCESSfUL COLLEGES IN ThE UK.

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WELCOmE TO GRANThAm COLLEGE

1 Welcome

3 College Facilities

5 Living in Grantham

6 Student Accommodation

7 International Programmes

9 Pre-University Courses

11 Higher Education

12 Studying at Grantham College

13 How to Apply

13 Travelling to Grantham

14 Contact Details

CONTENTS

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“ OUR TEAChERS TREAT US LIKE ThEIR OWN ChILdREN, SO ThAT WE WON’T bE hOmESICK” HUAnG XIAoDAn, CHInA

“ ...IT’S NOT CROWdEd LIKE ChINA ANd IT’S qUIET. I LOvE ThE COLLEGE ENvIRONmENT ANd ThE fACILITIES ARE ExCELLENT. I LOOKEd AT OThER COLLEGES ANd GRANThAm WAS SOmEThING OUT Of ThE ORdINARy!”

WAnG CHUAn, CHInA

ZImhERS LAU A LEvEL STUdENT After leaving Hong Kong, Zimhers attended boarding school in Manchester, England. During her three years at the boarding school, Zimhers was unhappy with the way the school was being run, particularly when it came to the poor treatment of overseas students. She felt out of place and was made to feel like a burden.

Zimhers decided to come to study her A Levels at Grantham College because of its great reputation for provision of education for overseas students. She has found that unlike her previous school, she feels like she is part of the class in her lessons, and is treated with respect. Zimhers lives in our on-site Sedgwick Halls accommodation, where she has a room to herself for the first time! Zimhers has already made friends in her classes and in her new home, and has already been shopping in London!

Zimhers says “ I would definitely recommend studying at Grantham College, because everyone goes out of their way to make overseas students feel welcome and wanted”.

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“ GRANThAm COLLEGE IS yOUR SECONd hOmE TO LEARN ANd RELAx. I LOvE ThE TEAChERS ANd ThE TEAChERS LOvE mE” LAW YInG TInG (KATrInA), HonG KonG

“ ThE COLLEGE IS WELL-EqUIPPEd, ThERE IS fREE ACCESS TO EvERyThING ANd EvERybOdy IS vERy hELPfUL. IT IS vERy dIffERENT fROm ThE COLLEGES AT hOmE, bUT IT’S bETTER - A mUCh WIdER RANGE Of fACILITIES”

BEATrICE CSAKI, HUnGArY

COLLEGEfACILITIES

■ All weather sports pitch

■ Multi-million pound Arts Centre

■ Car parking

■ The College refectory

■ Gym

■ Hair & Beauty Salon

■ Large indoor sports hall

■ nixx Café

■ Student Union

■ The Apple Tree restaurant

We have excellent facilities to help you

make the most of studying in Grantham:

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GRANThAm IS ThE mIdLANdS’ bEST KEPT SECRET – A vIbRANT mARKET TOWN IN WhICh TO ShOP ANd SOCIALISE, bORdEREd by GREEN COUNTRySIdE ANd jUST 30 mINUTES fROm NOTTINGhAm ANd ONE hOUR fROm LONdON…

It has gained world recognition as the birthplace of scientist Sir Isaac Newton and Lady Margaret Thatcher - Britain’s first female Prime Minister. From quaint old pubs to cafés, bars and clubs there are loads of places to eat, drink, relax and meet friends. Relaxed bistros, fine restaurants and fast food of every variety mean you won’t go hungry. You can pick up the essentials at 24 hour supermarkets or indulge in some retail therapy at the two shopping centres, featuring department stores, high street names and designer shops. Enjoy the countryside of the Vale of Belvoir, visit the castle and local stately homes. Discover a rich local culture; check out the town’s museum, distinctive spired church, ancient buildings and historic pubs! Whatever your sport, you’ll find local facilities for swimming, squash, badminton, football, climbing and more. Work out at a choice of gyms or get fit right here at the College. Warm and welcoming whether you’re local or from further afield, with so much on offer, you’ll find Grantham is exactly where you want to be.

The town has many buildings of historical interest as well as offering a wealth of modern amenities including:

■ Arts Centre ■ Cinema ■ Leisure Centre with swimming pool ■ Museum ■ numerous restaurants and cafés ■ Sports stadium ■ Ten-pin bowling alley.

LOCATION The town’s location is ideal. Situated in the centre of England, close to the A1 main road it is easy for students to travel anywhere in the UK. There are also excellent air and rail links, with London just one hour away by train. The cities of Nottingham, York, Lincoln, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh are all within easy travelling distance.

CULTURAL vISITS You are encouraged to enjoy the British way of life and to experience cultural differences. The College plans a wide range of activities so that you get to know the local area. These include visits to stately homes, castles and the historic local cities of Nottingham and Lincoln.

LIvING IN GRANThAm

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STUdENT ACCOmmOdATIONGRANThAm COLLEGE OffERS STUdENT ACCOmmOdATION EIThER ON CAmPUS IN SEdGWICK mEWS ANd SEdGWICK hALL, OR WITh LOCAL fAmILy UNITS.

For those students who wish to stay with a family unit there is “homestay” accommodation. With this option you may be offered one, two or three meals per day and a full or partial cleaning/laundry service. All “homestay” accommodation is inspected regularly by our Student Accommodation Manager.

The College’s Student Accommodation Manager will assist you as fully as possible regarding your accommodation requests.

For more information call +44 (0) 1476 565476

or email enquiry@grantham.ac.uk

SEdGWICK mEWSSedgwick Mews is a shared house approach to accommodation. The Mews is divided into 4 blocks of 6 rooms. Each block has 2 shower rooms, a kitchen and a living area.

SEdGWICK hALL Sedgwick Hall accommodates approximately 50 students. Rooms are arranged into units of 8 with students sharing a kitchen/sitting room area. Each room has its own en-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin.

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INTERNATIONALPROGRAmmESInternational students coming to the UK will encounter three different levels of study, all of which are available at Grantham College. The level at which you will be able to study depends on your level of English or your future plans.

ONE yEAR GCSE PRE-A LEvEL COURSEThis will include Maths, either GCSE or Foundation in Advanced Maths, depending on your ability, GCSE Science, Functional Skills, IT (Level 2) and English, leading to PET or IELTS, again depending on your skills.

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hIGhER EdUCATION fOUNdATION COURSEThis course prepares you for entry to university and can be taken with an additional 5 hours of English.

A variety of teaching and assessment methods will prepare you for your degree.Pathways include Social, Biological and Physical Sciences as well as English Literature and Art & Design which opens the door to a wide range of careers from midwifery to teaching and nutrition.

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■ Animal Care ■ Art, Design & Media ■ Business Studies ■ Care & Early Years ■ Computing ■ Construction ■ Engineering

■ Equine ■ Hair & Beauty ■ Hospitality & Catering ■ Performing Arts ■ Public Services ■ Sports Studies ■ Travel & Tourism.

fURThER EdUCATION COURSES Students who are considered by the College to possess a sufficiently good level of spoken and written English (IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent) can enter directly onto any of the range of programmes detailed in the full College Prospectus. This can include A Level programmes (see page 14), or any of our vocational programmes. Options include:

INTENSIvE A LEvEL PROGRAmmE

hIGhER EdUCATION COURSESMany students choose to continue their studies at Higher Education level. This can be done by progressing onto university or by joining any one of our Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes or Foundation Degrees (FD), which are offered in conjunction with the University of Bedfordshire and Bishop Grossesteste. For all Higher Education programmes you will need a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent, or a

Cambridge First Certificate Grade A or equivalent.

SUmmER SChOOLDuring the Summer vacation we offer short courses in English as well as other subjects including Childcare and Sport. Please contact Wayne Dyble to discuss your requirements. wdyble@grantham.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1476 400258

This is a new opportunity to study A Levels in a one year intensive programme.

Subjects offered for this programme are:

■ Biology, Physics & Chemistry ■ Maths and Further Maths ■ Economics ■ Accounting ■ Business

ENGLISh AS A fOREIGN LANGUAGE (EfL) SUPPORT EFL support is provided for all international students on all full-time programmes. It is designed to assist in two major areas:

1. Progression in your chosen subject area. 2. Achievement of university entrance level in

English Language competence.

This EFL support is normally provided either through formal sessions of between three and six hours a week of English in addition to chosen subjects or through individual/small group support classes. The latter sessions can also deal with subject specific problems. For example, assistance with or checking

of homework and assignments, or helping individual students in the classroom. All international students at Grantham College work towards gaining or improving their IELTS score. A good IELTS score is crucial when applying for university courses in the UK and abroad. Grantham College will pay for one entry to the IELTS examination (currently over £100) for all overseas students on full-time programmes.

LANGUAGE TESTING SySTEm (IELTS) IELTS is the recognised system for assessing levels of written and spoken English. If you are able to take this test or any other internationally recognised test (eg TOEFL or CPE) before arriving in the UK you greatly improve the chances of success on your chosen study programmes. Scores in the IELTS test range from 1.0 to 9.0.

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PRE-UNIvERSITy COURSESGrantham College offers a wide range of pre-university courses which can help international students go on to higher level qualifications, such as a Degree or Higher National Diploma. Alternatively they can provide a route into employment. Depending on your English skills, you may be able to complete 4 A Levels over a two year period.

There is progression to top universities, including oxford, Cambridge, Durham, newcastle, Leeds, nottingham, York, Surrey, Leicester, UEA and Aberystwyth. In 2011 100% of university applicants gained a place and 94% got their first choice. We currently have an impressive 96% pass rate.

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Vocational education prepares you for jobs that are based on manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic, and totally related to a specific trade, occupation, or vocation. The College has excellent links with employers giving you professional experience of your chosen trade.

■ Business Studies ■ Care, Children & Young People

Learning & Development ■ Computing ■ Construction ■ Engineering & Automotive ■ Equine / Horse Care ■ First Level Learning & Future Routes ■ Hair & Beauty ■ Hospitality & Catering ■ Public Services ■ Science ■ Small Animal Care ■ Sport ■ Sport – Table Tennis Academy ■ Travel & Tourism ■ Visual, Performing Arts & Media.

Method of AssessmentAssessment is through modular examinations and coursework where appropriate.

Entry requirementsAn IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4 in each component or other acceptable CEFR BI equivalent.

Most international students choose this route so that they can meet UK university entry requirements. Typically a student will be expected to complete 3 subjects at A level but can study 4 if appropriate. Universities would usually expect students to study at least 3 subjects at A level.

You normally choose at least 3 subjects from the following:

■ Accounting ■ Anthropology ■ Biology ■ Business Studies ■ Chemistry ■ Economics ■ English Language ■ English Literature ■ Environmental Studies ■ Fine Art ■ Further Mathematics ■ History ■ Information & Communication Technology ■ Law ■ Mathematics ■ Media Studies ■ Photography ■ Physical Education (P.E.) ■ Physics ■ Psychology ■ Sociology.

Method of AssessmentAssessment is through modular examinations and coursework where appropriate.

Entry requirementsAn IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4 in each component or other acceptable CEFR BI equivalent.

vOCATIONALCOURSESA-LEvELONE OR TWO yEAR COURSETWO yEAR COURSE

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hIGhER EdUCATIONGrantham College provides Higher Education courses in Engineering, Sport, Families and Community Health and Teacher Education in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire. From September 2012 the College are introducing new Higher National Diploma programmes validated by Edexcel in Art and Design, Business, Computing, Health and Social care and Public Services, with full and part time study options available across all disciplines. All programmes within the College also offer progression routes to top up degrees at University, so students can still gain a degree in three years.

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■ Art & Design

■ Business

■ Care

■ Computing

■ Engineering

■ Public Services

■ Sport

■ Teaching

OUR hIGhER EdUCATION COURSESHigher Education is about taking your education to the next level. A range of qualification levels are offered by the College – this will enable you to start at the right level and progress onto further qualifications.

hIGhER EdUCATION fOUNdATION COURSEThis course prepares you for entry to university and can be taken with an additional 5 hours of English.

A variety of teaching and assessment methods will prepare you for your degree.Pathways include Social, Biological and Physical Sciences as well as English Literature and Art & Design which opens the door to a wide range of careers from midwifery to teaching and nutrition.

For more information please give our Advice & Guidance staff a call on: +44 (0) 1476 400250 or email enquiry@grantham.ac.uk

ENTRy REqUIREmENTSTwo or three A-Levels or equivalent qualification.

GREAT TRAvEL LINKSSituated close to the A1 main road it is easy for students to travel to the College from anywhere in the U.K. There are also excellent rail links, with London and Leeds only an hour away.

INdUSTRy ExPERIENCEd STAff All of our staff are experts within their fields, having many years of recent and relevant experience in their area, that means they know what you will need in order to follow a career in your chosen path.

SmALL CLASS SIZEOur small class sizes of between 12 and 15 students mean that you will always get lots of contact time with staff; this also offers a more personal approach to learning in an environment where you matter.

PERSONAL TUTORS ANd SUPPORTAll students who enrol onto a course are allocated a personal tutor. They will monitor and support you with your academic progress and provide help when necessary. There are also a wide range of support services available to you whilst studying at Grantham College. These include learning support tailored to your needs, careers advice and guidance, counselling, mental health worker and a nurse on site.

Why ChOOSE TO STUdy AT GRANThAm COLLEGE?

STUdyING AT GRANThAmCOLLEGESUPPORT

A member of our Learner Support Team will assist with day-to-day matters such as:

■ Registering with a local doctor ■ Opening a bank account ■ Arranging visa renewals

The International Student Tutor will organise induction and enrolment and deals with issues regarding immigration and living in a new environment, as well as advising on academic issues and progress.

The Advice and Guidance team will support you from your first enquiry to the completion of your course.

You are also allocated a Personal Tutor who is responsible for your welfare, will monitor your progress and provide help

when necessary.

LEARNING SUPPORT The College will provide learning support and assistance dependant on your needs.

CAREERS AdvICEThe Careers Adviser will assist you with UCAS applications and interview preparation if you want to go onto Higher Education.

mENTAL hEALTh & WELLbEING SERvICE This service is for students wishing to discuss confidential personal problems or difficulties whether they be College or home based.

EqUAL OPPORTUNITIES The College is committed to equality of opportunity for all students irrespective of gender, race or ability. If you have learning difficulties, a variety of facilities are provided so that you can take part in the full range of College courses.

dISAbILITy STATEmENT The College is committed to providing education and training for everyone. A full copy of the College disability statement is available upon request.

LIbRARy The College has a well-stocked library with excellent learning resources, including 30,000 books, a wide range of periodicals, DVDs, daily newspapers and an Open Public Access Computer (OPAC) system for research use and book reservations. You can also access the Internet, photocopying facilities and various on-line databases.

E-LEARNING CENTRE The e-Learning Centre is an Information Technology centre that accommodates up to 90 students enabling access to the Internet and email as well as all the latest software. The centre is available to all students on a drop-in basis. You will have access to your own email account which you can use to keep in touch with your family and friends at home. Qualified staff are available at all times to offer assistance when necessary.

Grantham College has a wide range of facilities and support to help you study away from home.

12For more information please give our Advice & Guidance staff a call on: +44 (0) 1476 400250 or email enquiry@grantham.ac.uk

hOW TO APPLyYou can apply for a place at the College at any point during the year. To apply just follow these simple steps:

1. Visit www.grantham.ac.uk to complete an on-line application form. If one of our agents is helping you, they will assist you in filling out the application form and will contact the College on your behalf.

2. Once we have received your application, we will offer you a place subject to satisfactory school report, school certificates, IELTS results and passport. If applicable, we will require employment history supported by employer references.

3. If you accept our offer you will need to send us £500 deposit (non-refundable) to secure your place on the course.

4. We will then issue you with a CAS to allow you to apply for a study visa.

LOCATEd IN ThE CENTRE Of ENGLANd, GRANThAm COLLEGE IS EASy TO TRAvEL TO fROm ANy PART Of ThE UK. ThE COLLEGE bENEfITS fROm ExCELLENT ROAd ANd RAIL LINKS fROm ALL ThE mAjOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS.

We will send you details of your start date, and term dates when you have accepted our offer. If you have any questions about this procedure please feel free to contact us at any stage for further guidance.

Telephone +44 (0) 1476 400250 or email enquiry@grantham.ac.uk

Details of our course and accommodation fees are available separately or by visiting www.grantham.ac.uk

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TRAvELLING TOGRANThAm COLLEGEARRIvAL by AIRMost students travelling to the UK by air will arrive at one of the two international airports, either Gatwick or Heathrow, both are near London. On your first visit to the UK you will be met at the airport and accompanied to the College - there will be a charge per student for this.

RAIL LINKS Most London airports operate transfer services to King’s Cross Railway Station. Parents and students wishing to travel independently to the College by rail should join the East Coast Mainline at King’s Cross (ask for the direct line to Grantham), which takes just 75 minutes.

ROAd LINKS You can also travel to the College by road on the main A1 route. The approximate journey time is 120 minutes.

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INTERNATIONAL STUdENT TUTOR

Telephone: +44 (0) 1476 404313Email: enquiry@grantham.ac.uk

GENERAL ENqUIRIES

Telephone: +44 (0) 1476 400250Email: enquiry@grantham.ac.uk

ACCOmmOdATION OffICER

Telephone: +44 (0) 1476 565476Email: enquiry@grantham.ac.uk

Note: Whilst the College has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this prospectus it reserves the right to make appropriate modifications without prior notice. Courses advertised in this prospectus are subject to withdrawal from the College programme if numbers are insufficient.

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