information pack 2011

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Information Pack2011 www.helioscollege.com

Table of Contents

Courses Offered 4

Entry requirements for various courses 5

English Language Requirements 7

Admissions procedure 9

Admission Procedure for International Students 10

Admissions Procedure for International Students already in the UK 11

Documents to be submitted for admission 13

Registration 14

Regulations for Admission 16

Course Fees 2011 18

Terms and conditions 20

Useful Websites 21

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Helios International College

Name of Course Level of Course Awarding Body

Association of Business Executives (ABE) - Certificate(Business Information Systems, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Travel, Tourism & Hospitality)

QCF/NQF Level 3

The Association of Business Executives (ABE)5th Floor, CI Tower, St. Georges Square New Malden, Surrey KT3 4TE, UK

Association of Business Executives (ABE) - Diploma(Business Information Systems, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Travel, Tourism & Hospitality)

QCF/NQF Level 4-5


Association of Business Executives (ABE) - Certificate(Business Information Systems, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Travel, Tourism & Hospitality)

QCF/NQF Level 6


ACCA - Professional Scheme - Fundamentals and Skills Levels

NQF Level 6 - Bachelors Level

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)ACCA UK, 29 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3EE

ACCA - Professional Scheme - Professional Level

NQF Level 7 - Masters Level

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)ACCA UK, 29 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3EE

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business QCF Level 5EdexcelOne90 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BH

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computer and Systems Development

QCF Level 5EdexcelOne90 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BH

BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

QCF Level 7EdexcelOne90 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BH

OTHM Level 4 Introductory Certificate HL Level 4Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management(OTHM) SBC House, Restmor Way, Wallington Surrey SM6 7AH

OTHM Level 5 Introductory Diploma HL Level 5Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management(OTHM) SBC House, Restmor Way, Wallington Surrey SM6 7AH

OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma HL Level 6Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management(OTHM) SBC House, Restmor Way, Wallington Surrey SM6 7AH

OTHM Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma HL Level 7Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management(OTHM) SBC House, Restmor Way, Wallington Surrey SM6 7AH

International ESOL Diploma B1, B2 and C1City & Guilds1 Giltspur Street, London EC1A 9DD

Courses Offered

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Information Pack 2011

Course Title Level Awarding Body Entry Requirements

ABE - Diploma NQF Level 4-5The Association of Business Executives (ABE)

� ABE certificate in relevant discipline � Two GCE ‘A’ levels together with four GCSEs Grade C or above,

including English language and mathematics. � An ‘Access’ certificate from a UK College of Further Education or

Universities.

ABE - Advanced Diploma NQF Level 6The Association of Business Executives (ABE)

� ABE Diploma � A degree awarded by a recognised UK or Overseas Universities � Other recognised qualifications of approved UK or overseas

institutions of Higher Education

ACCA - Professional SchemeNQF Level 7 - Masters Level

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

Various means of entry available to take account of differing qualifications and previous experience. For direct entry to the ACCA professional qualification scheme an applicant must be over 18 years of age and possess one of the following qualifications:

� 2 UK A-level and 3GCSEs (5 separate subjects including English and mathematics)

� LCCI-3 Higher level passes and 2 Intermediate level passes (5 separate subjects including English and mathematics)

� CAT (certified accounting technicians) level B/Intermediate level (complete)

� Degree (from a recognised institutions in any subject) � ACCA Certified Diploma in Accounting & Finance (complete)

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business

QCF Level 5 Edexcel

� Normally a minimum of one A level (in an appropriate subject) plus three GCSEs grade C or above, or

� 5 GCSEs grade C or above or a BTEC National Award or GNVQ Advanced Qualification at pass level or equivalent. Or

� Any equivalent overseas qualification � Completion of High School Certificate and relevant work

experience � English language skills equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (or 5.0 with

compulsory Foundation English Programme classes).

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computer and Systems Development

QCF Level 5 Edexcel

� Normally a minimum of one A level (in an appropriate subject) plus three GCSEs grade C or above, or

� 5 GCSEs grade C or above or a BTEC National Award or GNVQ Advanced Qualification at pass level or equivalent. Or

� Any equivalent overseas qualification � Completion of High School Certificate and relevant work

experience � English language skills equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (or 5.0 with


BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

QCF Level 7 Edexcel

The minimum age for registration for this programme is 21. � Have a good first degree, equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in

any discipline, or other appropriate professional qualification or overseas equivalent

� Mature Students who do not possess the above mentioned qualification but with 5 years’ experience of working as a strategic management position can also apply.

� English language skills equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (or 5.5 with compulsory Postgraduate Foundation Programme classes).

Entry requirements for various courses



Course Title Level Awarding Body Entry Requirements

OTHM Level 4 Professional Certificate HL Level 4Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM)

� Holders of OTHM Introductory Certificate or � 5 GCSE’s or 5 O’ Levels or equivalent or � Equivalent academic qualifications or � Mature students with at least 5 year’s relevant experience � English language skills equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (or 5.0 with


OTHM Level 5 Professional Diploma HL Level 5Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM)

� Holders of OTHM Professional Certificate or � Equivalent academic qualifications or � Mature students with a minimum of 8 year’s relevant

experience including 3 year’s management experience � English language skills equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (or 5.5 with


OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma

HL Level 6Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM)

� Holders of OTHM Professional Diploma or equivalent or � 1st Degree or HND/HNC or equivalent � English language skills equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (or 5.5 with


OTHM Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma HL Level 7Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM)

� OTHM Higher Diploma (all six modules must be passed) with relevant ‘audited’ management experience within Travel, Tourism and Hospitality. OR

� BA (Hons) in Tourism & Hospitality from a British University with relevant ‘audited’ management experience within Travel, Tourism and Hospitality. OR

� Masters Holders with relevant ‘audited’ management experience within Travel, Tourism and Hospitality.

� OTHM may also consider mature students with 10 years or more senior management experience within Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

� A minimum IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL 550 (213 CBT) or equivalent for those students of whom English is not their first language



English Language Requirements

If you are an overseas student and wish to enrol into any programme offered by Helios International College, you must provide evidence that your command of the English language is suitable. A pass in one of the following is the minimum requirement:

� GCE English Language at Grade C or above

� International GSCE English at Grade C or above

� IELTS - Score 5.5 or above

� TOEFL - 480-510 (Paper Test) or 153-180 (Computer Based) or 53-64 (Internet-based Test)

� Pearson Test of English (PTE) - 59 or above

� EDI - ESOL Level 1 or JETSET Level 5

� LCCI International Qualifications - English for Business (EFB) - Pass at Level 3

� LCCI International Qualifications - English for Commerce (EFC) - Pass at Level 3

� Cambridge Overseas School Certificate: Minimum Grade C

� Scottish Certificate of Education - Standard Grade English: Minimum Grade C

� Scottish Certificate of Education - Higher Grade English: Minimum Grade D

� East African Certificate of Education: Minimum Grade C

� Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): Minimum Grade C

� Students who have studied for their degree in India, Pakistan or Bangladesh and have scored above 45% in English in Standard 12 (Higher Secondary) are deemed as meeting our English requirements

� Sri Lanka GCE O Level: Minimum Credit

� Uganda Certificate of Education: Minimum Grade 6

� West African Examinations Council School Certificate (WAEC SSCS): Minimum Grade C/6

� Zambian Secondary School Certificate: Minimum Grade 6

Helios International College accepts TOEFL, PTE Academic and IELTS scores. In order for Helios International College to verify your scores, please ensure that your test was taken within the last two years.

If you hold a qualification that is not listed, please contact the college via email [email protected] to find out whether it is acceptable.

UKBA requirementsRecently UKBA changes have affected the minimum requirements for English Language proficiency for international students coming to the UK for Higher studies. Entry requirements are described using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). UKBA has also setup a list of exams which will qualify you for the entry to the UK Higher Education Institutions. Listed below is the complete list of tests with their minimum requirements.

English Language Test Awarded By LevelMinimum Grade

RequiredTest Validity

Documents requiredwith application

Test of English as aForeign Language -Internet based test(TOEFL IBT)

EducationalTesting Service

B1Listening - 13 Reading - 8

Writing - 17Speaking - 19

2 Years Score Report

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

Pearson B1Listening - 43Reading - 43

Writing - 43Speaking - 43

2 YearsOn-line printout of Score Report

International EnglishLanguage TestingSystem (IELTS) -General Training orAcademic Module

University ofCambridge ESOLExaminations

B1Listening - 4.0Reading - 4.0

Writing - 4.0Speaking - 4.0

2 yearsTest ReportForm



English Language Test Awarded By LevelMinimum Grade

RequiredTest Validity

Documents requiredwith application

International Legal English Certificate (ILEC)

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

B2

On statement of results the graphical profile must show as a minimum

No ExpiryCertificate and Statement of ResultsListening - Weak

Reading - WeakWriting - WeakSpeaking - Weak

International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE)


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Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)


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Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)


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Business English Certificate (BEC) Vantage


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Business English Certificate (BEC) Higher


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Business English Certificate (BEC) Preliminary


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No ExpiryCertificate and Statement of ResultsListening - Borderline

Reading - BorderlineWriting - BorderlineSpeaking - Borderline

First Certificate in English (FCE)University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

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Preliminary English TestUniversity of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

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No ExpiryCertificate and Statement of ResultsListening - Borderline

Reading - BorderlineWriting - BorderlineSpeaking - Borderline

ESOL Skills for Life (levels Entry 3 and above)


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Reading - Pass at Entry 3/CEFR B1Writing - Pass at Entry 3/CEFR B1Speaking and Listening - Pass at Entry 3 /CEFR B1, with minimum of Borderline for each criteria on statement of results (i.e. Speak to Communicate; Listen and Respond; Engage in Discussion).

No Expiry

Both overall certificate and Statement of results OrSeparate certificates and Statement of results

If you wish to study English Language in the UK for more than six months, the minimum level at which you may study English Language is CEFR Level B2. In order to join a course at this level you must have already achieved CEFR Level B1 – equivalent to IELTS 3.5 overall. To be accepted we will require a formal English result, such as IELTS, TOEFL or a British Council Placement Test.

If you have any further query on English Language requirement please contact the college at [email protected].



Admissions procedure

This document sets out the pathway for admissions to the Helios International College. Admission to the college is subject to applicants meeting the admissions criteria for each programme of study. Further details of requirements for each course are set out in the prospectus. In the case of foreign applicants documentary evidence of qualifications and the financial means to cover the cost of studying in the UK is also required.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to implementing equality of opportunity principles within our admissions procedure. The Equal Opportunities procedure is available from the college Administration.

All applications to the college must be made using the college application form and in conjunction to the college prospectus which lists all the necessary documentary evidence which should be submitted to support your application. The completed application and supporting documents should be submitted to:

Admissions OfficerHelios International CollegeDawson House276 - 278 Northolt RoadSouth HarrowMiddlesexHA2 8EBUnited Kingdom

The completed application should be submitted six weeks prior to your chosen course start date, particularly for overseas students to allow for all necessary checks and to allow sufficient time for immigration procedures.



Admission Procedure for International Students

Prospective students must complete an application form and provide the following documents:

� Two passport sized photograph (not less than six months old).

� Copy of passport (all pages).

� Copies of previous academic qualifications (certificates & transcripts).

� IELTS/PTE/Any other English Proficiency Examination Certificate.

� Work experience certificate copies, if any.

� Draft made payable to Helios International College for a non-refundable registration fee of £50 pounds.

An application form can be obtained by either downloading it from the College’s website www.helioscollege.com or by making an email request to [email protected].

Completing the Application Form

Please take your time to review the application form in full. It has all the information you need to help you complete the form and prepare all the supporting information and has contact details of college staff should you require any further assistance. Many overseas students make use of educational agencies offering support and guidance services to improve their chances of being successful in their applications. These agencies can offer useful information in helping students understand the education sector in different countries and what to expect in terms of student life abroad or immigration procedures for different countries. However it is important that students themselves complete the application form as it helps the admissions team to find out more about a prospective student but also completing the form should be well within the range of competencies in terms of English Language skills, comprehension and

written presentation of students aiming to study in a higher education setting in the UK. The provision of false information on application forms could lead to expulsion from the college.

A list of approved education agencies is available on the website. Please note that agencies not listed have no formal relationship with the college and do not have the right to represent the college in their host country.

Submitted Applications

� On receipt of the completed application the Admissions Officer will check the completed application and documentation, review submitted documents against the admissions criteria and if the applicant is deemed suitable an interview will be conducted via Skype to verify their suitability

� Successful applicants will be issued a conditional offer letter subject to the conditions stated. Two of the compulsory conditions for overseas students are verification of supporting information e.g. qualification certificates and also the payment of a deposit of 50% of course fees for the first year of any programme of study.

� Once the conditions are fulfilled students will be issued a confirmation of enrolment with supplementary information on getting started at the College and where appropriate information on support services e.g. accommodation, airport pickup etc. as well as guidance on immigration procedures for overseas students.

� Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by post or e-mail.

� If the applicant is successful, the College’s administration team will issue a payment agreement and a conditional offer letter, with conditions relating to the required deposit for course, a non-refundable confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) fee of £15, English

language requirements and pending of qualifications etc.

� On meeting the conditions, the College will issue an enrolment letter with Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number that confirms your place on the course.

� All international students may apply for their entry clearance at this time, using the enrolment letter issued by the College.



Students, who wish to change their college and be admitted to Helios International College, must submit a completed application form and provide the following documents:

� Two passport sized photograph (not less than six months old).

� Copy of passport (all pages) and visa status.

� Copies of previous academic qualifications (certificates & transcripts).

� IELTS/PTE/Any other English Proficiency Examination Certificate.

� Work experience certificate copies, if any.

� A letter from the previous college (if applicable).

� Cash, cheque or credit/debit card payment to Helios International College for a non-refundable registration fee of £50 pounds.

An application form can be obtained by either downloading it from the College’s website www.helioscollege.com or by making an email request to [email protected].

On receiving the application form and documentation, the College will verify the documents. If the College is satisfied with the submitted documents, the applicant will be invited to attend an interview and if successful the same procedure for international students based outside the UK will be followed.

Upon the receipt of the completed application form and following relevant documents, it will be processed by an admission officer will decide whether to make an admission offer or not. The College delegate also conducts an interview to check the suitability of the candidate. Further to the interview, the College issues a conditional offer letter with all or any of the conditions related to the course fee deposits, IELTS, Completion of a qualification etc. Upon meeting the

condition, the College issue unconditional offer letter and a confirmation of place.

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� Completed College application form

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� Previous academic qualifications ( certificates & transcripts) copy

� IELTS / TOEFL/Any other English proficiency examination certificate copy

� SOP (Statement of Purpose) attached with the application form

� Work experience certificate copies, if any

All international students may apply for their entry clearance at this time using the Unconditional offer letter issued by the College.

Helios International College follows a strict policy to ensure that the international students who obtain a student visa to study at Helios International College are reporting on time at the College and maintaining a minimum of 80% attendance throughout the programme.



Registration

All international students are required to report at the College on the registration day, which will be the start date of the induction week. The students are required to bring their passports with their valid visas stamped in it, their academic qualification certificates and their work experience letters, if relevant. The College reserves the right to keep the copies of the passport, visa stamp and all academic credentials. The College reserves the right to keep the original academic credentials for further verification, if required. On the registration day, the formalities of registration with the external qualification awarding body will be done on this day. Failure to report at the College within the first week of the course commencement will automatically lead to the action of sending your details to the Home Office.

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required to report at the College on the registration day, which will be the start date of the induction week.

� The students are required to bring their passports with their valid visas stamped in it, their academic qualification certificates and their work experience letters, if relevant. The College reserves the right to keep the copies of the passport, visa stamp and all academic credentials.

� The students will be registered with the external qualification awarding body on the registration day.

� All documents related to the student registration will be issued on the same day along with the class schedule.

� Initially the students will be addressed by the Director of Operation, Director of Studies, or Registrar, Course Coordinator. The Addressed person will explain the attendance policy, terms & conditions and other policies of the College.

� An introduction about the Health & Safety at the College will briefed

during the registration day. A tour of the campus along with the familiarisation of all fire exits and fire evacuation procedure will be taken place.

� An academic staff member will address the student and give an overview of the programme they have joined.

� The induction programme will last for 2 weeks and during that time; the academic team will engage in personal discussions with individual students and identify special requirements if they need any.

� The regular class sessions will be starting at the end of induction programme

Non- arrival/ No-show of studentsFailure to report at the College first week of the induction weeks, Helios International College will strictly follow ‘procedure for investigating no show students’.

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Regulations for Admission

1. Age of Candidates � The Helios International College

admits students on individual merit and does not discriminate on the grounds of age. However the college has set a lower age limit of eighteen (18) years for students enrolling in the college.

� Where the age of an applicant would raise issues of safety, child protection, personal support or issues of care, the Registrar should be notified in order to invoke appropriate measures to investigate and assess the situation prior to an offer being made.

2. Candidates with Current UK QualificationsUndergraduate Programme of Study

Candidates for admission to programmes of study who have achieved current UK qualifications must satisfy the college and specific programme requirements. Candidates will normally be expected to have passed three subjects at General Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE A level) or equivalent in other qualifications, examples of which could include those listed below.

� General Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE A level)

� General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary level (GCE AS level)

� Advanced Extension Award (AEA)

� Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE)

� Advanced Subsidiary Vocational Certificate of Education (ASVCE)

� BTEC Nationals

� OCR Nationals

� Scottish Highers

� Scottish Advanced Highers

� Irish Leaving Certificate

� Welsh Baccalaureate

� International Baccalaureate

� Advanced Diploma

� Extended Diploma

� Cambridge pre-U Principal Subjects and Diploma

� General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ) at national framework level three or higher

� National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) at national framework level three or higher

Candidates for admission must satisfy the appropriate admissions officer(s) that their academic qualifications are sufficient to enable them to undertake the programme of study. In addition to the general entry requirements, candidates for admission may be required to take an additional admissions test for some programmes. Please refer to the college and specific programme requirements.

Postgraduate Programmes

The college may declare eligible for admission to a programme leading to a higher degree:

� a graduate of a University in the United Kingdom or any other appropriate institution of higher education;

� a candidate not being a graduate whose qualifications have been specially approved for this purpose by the Department concerned.

3. Candidates with non-UK Qualifications or UK Qualifications that are no Longer Valid

� Candidates with non-UK qualifications or UK qualifications which are no longer offered must have achieved a qualification in the list at Appendix 1 or have otherwise satisfied the Department concerned.

� Candidates not possessing any of the qualifications listed in Appendix 1 may be admitted to a first degree course provided they can submit evidence of previous serious study

and demonstrate the capacity and attainments to pursue the proposed course successfully. Examples of such evidence include recent study with the Open University or another institution of higher education or recent relevant work experience. In such cases, eligibility for admission is subject to the approval of the Department concerned.

4. English Language RequirementsIn addition to any of the above qualifications, candidates whose first language is not English are required either:

� to reach a satisfactory standard in an approved test in English (see Appendix 2) or

� to offer a first degree from a UK university that has been taught and assessed in English, or

� to have been instructed and assessed in English and come from a country which appears on the list of those exempt from testing (see Appendix 3).

� Although the candidate may have satisfied the English language requirements listed in 4.1 above, the college, may recommend that the student take a pre/in-sessional programme, or

� If the candidate cannot provide any of the requirements listed before, the candidate must otherwise demonstrate to the Faculty that they have an adequate command of both written and spoken English language to follow the proposed course.

� The original English language certificate is required as evidence in all cases except where online verification is available; i.e.: IELTS results.

5. College CommitmentThe college will, at all times, seek to operate admissions regulations that are fair and are in accordance with the law of the



United Kingdom and the college’s Rules and Regulations. This includes specific compliance with legislation relating to discrimination (e.g.: Race Relations Amendment Act, Sex Discrimination Act and the Disability Discrimination Act, Employment Equality (Age) Regulations [2006], etc.) and the college’s Equal Opportunities Policy Statement. This includes a commitment that the college will ‘actively assist groups that experience disadvantage in education and employment to benefit from belonging to the college’ and ‘actively seek to widen participation to enable students that do not traditionally participate in higher education to do so’.



Course Fees 2011

The Association of Business Executives (ABE) Home & EUPer Year

OverseasPer Year

Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma - (3 Years)in Business Information Systems (BIS); Business Management (BM); Human Resource Management (HRM); Marketing (MKT); and Travel, Tourism & Hospitality (TTH)

£ 2,950 £ 3,450

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Home & EUPer Year

OverseasPer Year

ACCA - Professional Scheme - Full-time £ 1,650 £ 2,250

ACCA - Per Paper - £250 (Home & EU)

Business (Edexcel) Home & EUPer Year

OverseasPer Year

Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business - (2 Years) £ 2,950 £ 3,450

Strategic Management and Leadership (Edexcel) Home & EUPer Year

OverseasPer Year

BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - (1 Year) £ 3,450 £ 3,950

Computing (Edexcel) Home & EUPer Year

OverseasPer Year

Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing and Systems Development - (2 Years) £ 2,950 £ 3,450

Travel & Tourism (OTHM) Home & EUPer Year

OverseasPer Year

OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma – (3 Years) £ 2,950 £ 3,450

OTHM Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma – (1 Year) £ 3,450 £ 3,950

English Language CoursesGeneral English Courses

Course Title Hours/week Duration Fees

Certificate in Elementary English 12 hours 10 weeks £ 500.00

Certificate in Pre-intermediate English 12 hours 10 weeks £ 500.00

Certificate in Intermediate English 12 hours 10 weeks £ 500.00

Certificate in Upper-intermediate English 12 hours 10 weeks £ 500.00

Certificate in Advanced English 12 hours 10 weeks £ 500.00

International ESOL Diploma Courses

Course Title Hours/week Duration Fees

Achiever (B1) – International ESOL & International Spoken ESOL 15 hours 12 weeks £ 1000.00

Communicator (B2) – International ESOL & International Spoken ESOL 15 hours 12 weeks £ 1000.00

Expert (C1) – International ESOL & International Spoken ESOL 15 hours 12 weeks £ 1000.00



A non-refundable college registration fee of £50 is payable for all courses. A minimum initial deposit of amount equivalent to 50% of the first year’s fee is required for enrolment to be confirmed. Students enrolling for professional and vocational qualifications should be aware that additional costs will be incurred in respect of registration and examination fees that are payable to the respective awarding bodies. Students who needs to attend International ESOL course as a pre-sessional course before the commencement of the main programme needs to pay the full course fee for the International ESOL programme in addition to the minimum initial deposit of 50% of the first year’s fee of the main programme.

Methods of Fee PaymentPayments can be made by bank draft, bank transfer, credit card (additional 3% charges apply), debit card, cheque drawn against a UK bank account and by cash in GBP.

Bank Details (Deposits can be made straight into the college bank account )

Bank Name: Lloyds TSB PlcBranch: Eastern BranchAccount Name: Helios International College LtdAccount No: 17875368Sort Code: 30-92-90

BIC / Swift code: LOYDGB21053IBAN : GB94 LOYD 3092 9017 8753 68Ref: Student Name / Student ID

Settlement of Fees

One off non-refundable registration fee £50

Minimum initial deposit for all main programmes 50% of yearly fee

Initial deposit for International ESOL Diploma courses Full fee

The remaining balance of your course fees for the academic year must be paid before the commencement of the course.



1. The college requires students to attend all lectures and classes and to submit written work and attend all tests and examinations and to work hard and diligently throughout the course. Students are required to maintain at least an 80% attendance. Any student, who will not attend classes for 10 working days consecutively without any notification, will be removed from the college registry and relevant authorities will be informed.

2. Enrolment for a course, together with the payment of the required deposit, creates a binding agreement to follow the course and to pay the full fee.

3. In the event of a cancellation, for whatever reason, the following apply:

� Cancellations must be made in writing and will only be considered to have been made on the date on which they are received by the registrar.

� For cancellations which are received more than six weeks before the course commencement date an administrative charge of £250 will be deducted from the deposit and any balance held will be refunded.

� For cancellation received less than six weeks before the course commencement date the deposit will not be refunded, the balance of any fees will be refunded.

� Where cancellations are received after the course commencement date, for whatever reason, no refund will be given. In addition, any balance of outstanding fees on the student’s account must be paid in full. Overseas student should note that where a statement has been sent to the British High Commission /Embassy to support a student visa application, the college must notify the relevant British High Commission /Embassy of any cancellation.

� For students who are not successful in obtaining a visa a full refund will be granted on the receipt of the refund request form and a copy of the official visa refusal letter issued by the relevant British High Commission /Embassy.

4. An offer in any course is for a specific intake. Fees paid will not be carried forward if you transfer to the next intake unless your reason for seeking such a transfer is that:

� You were unable to register in time for the intake you expected to join because delays were experienced in securing a visa; or

� You are required to take an English language programme.

5. Where students change their course of study during the term, no refund will be given for the revised course

if it involves fewer subjects. Additional fees will be payable for the revised course if it involves an increased number of subjects to that for which original enrolment was accepted.

6. The college reserves the right to cancel a course with four weeks’ notice prior to the commencement date for the course whereupon any fee will be refund in full.

7. The college reserves the right to withdraw a subject up to four weeks after the published commencement date where it considers that it is not viable, whereupon an alternative subject will be offered or a pro-rata refund of the course fee given.

8. For qualifications awarded by the Association of Business Executives, ACCA, Edexcel, OTHM, etc. student must agree to be bound by the relevant awarding bodies regulation and subsequent amendments made there to from time to time.

9. Anyone supplying false information on the application form is liable to suspension or expulsion from the college, and no refund will be made to any applicant whose visa has been refused due to the submission of fraudulent documents.

10. The college reserve the right to require a student to leave a course at any stage if the student does not fulfil the above requirement. If students continual presence would in the opinion of the college be detrimental to the well-being of staff, other students of the college generally or if a student does not meet his or her financial obligation. Any fee refunded to an excluded student is wholly at the discretion of the college.

11. The contractual relationship between a student and the college shall be governed by, construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

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Helios International CollegeDawson House276–278 Northolt RoadSouth HarrowMiddlesexHA2 8EBUnited Kingdom

www.helioscollege.com

Phone: +44 (0) 208 422 0604Fax: +44 (0) 208 422 3304

Email: [email protected]: www.helioscollege.com

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