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Nelson College London Prospectus

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Table of Contents Principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message 4 Nelson College London 5 College Values, ethos and objectives

Teaching and Assessment 7 Entry into the UK 8 Admission Procedure 10 Studies in London 12 Essential items to bring with you

Arriving in the UK 12 Accommodation 12 Induction 12 Medical Information 12 Opening a bank account 13 Police registration 13 The cost of being a student

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Principal’s Message Welcome to Nelson College London. I am the proud Principal of this wonderful College that has a supportive and collegial community which aims to nurture the educational, personal, social and cultural growth of its members. Nelson College London is an educational institution of exemplary paradigm in London. At the heart of our College we have; with Attitude you Create right Achievement which we continually endeavour to make part of our ethos. These are the principles that have raised the College’s profile and shaped its growth in the last few years. The stronger the links with home, the better is the communication. We also encourage parents and carers to continue their input into the education of their sons and daughters. We would encourage you to contact us if you think there is something we need to know in order to help them. For students to succeed here I believe they must attend all of their classes, do all of their work to the best of their ability and involve parents and their friends in helping them to succeed. It is a team effort. Other factors, which influence a student’s success at College, include their willingness to place a high value on their studies. At Nelson College London we are proud of all that we have accomplished until now. We are also confident of the prospects that open for both our students and the College in the future. It is in this faith that we offer to you an educational experience which is shaped by commitment, enthusiasm, discipline, effectiveness, insight and creativity: an educational experience which can withstand the demands of the contemporary world. However, there is still a lot to do and achieve, and I am hopeful of this new session to be a brighter I look forward to the prospect of working with you here at Nelson College London.

Mrs. Nuzhat Mehmood Principal

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Nelson College London Nelson College London is both a local college and an international college - we welcome students from countries worldwide. Our international students mix easily with our home students and everyone enjoys the facilities we offer. Students’ life at the college is more than studying hard, writing assignments and taking exams. It is also about socializing and communicating, making contacts, meeting interesting people, forming lasting friendships. Our location is based in ILFORD, the cultural capital of Essex. Our campus is situated in the middle of Town Centre where local facilities are on the doorsteps. The local town is enriched with a Grand Library for the local community, many affordable and well-equipped leisure centres, worship places (Mosques, Churches, Gurdwaras, Community Centres) and modern shopping centre with all market facilities that include the availability of a range of worldwide varieties of food and different goods at economical prices. It is only five minutes’ walk from Ilford station with direct connection (buses & National Rail) to the City and West End; which will give you a unique opportunity to indulge yourselves in the multicultural society of Great Britain and share the exquisite experience. The College’s affiliation to the marked awarding bodies of the UK manifests and, at the same time, guarantees our commitment to these principles. Nelson College London is revered well for its proud contribution in the field of education. This college has established a highly knowledge-centric and careerconscious teaching community and diligent and efficient officials who are always eager to help the students to pursuit knowledge, career and success. We aim to be the best there is and we are getting there fast. This makes Nelson College London a sublime attraction to the students with high demands and aspirations. Students at Nelson College London enjoy the internationally recognized quality and credibility of first class of British higher education combined with the parallel investigation and analysis of the life in London. One of our core values at Nelson College London is that students come first. The accent is very firmly on ensuring their achievement and progression. We take intensive care to nurture our commitment to the excellence in learning provision.

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College Values, ethos and objectives Values Nelson College London places great value on: Achievement- celebrating and sharing the achievement of this community of learners in our pursuit of excellence; Creativity- engaging students and teachers in reflective thinking, enterprise, innovation and placing emphasis on originality and self-expression; A high quality broad education that caters for the individual needs of the students; Diversity and being inclusive; Ongoing professional learning of its staff; The development of independent learning skills and, Making learning fun as well as meaningful.

Ethos The College ethos seeks to help establish a context for enlightened and effective management, and to help build an appropriate working and learning environment for the College community. In addition to being provided with the best possible learning experiences, students are to be given every opportunity to develop personal and social skills and generally, to derive the maximum benefits from their college experience.

Objectives In fulfilling the mission of Nelson College London, the institution sets forth the following objectives which reflect the overall goals of the College. To provide a varied selection of academic curricula enriched with instruction in general education. To provide the students with basic skills which contribute to success in their careers and in their private lives. To lead the student in the self-discovery process of clarifying and raising the individual’s goals and achievements commensurate with the student’s potential. To provide a framework and atmosphere of learning which will enhance the student’s capability to demonstrate ethical and moral values in professional, personal, and business situations. To strive for and maintain excellence by systematically reviewing classroom facilities, equipment, curricula, faculty, and staff. To make available to our students activities and experiences which foster personal growth and leadership qualities To maintain a process of communication with the community of employers to assure relevant curricula to meet the developing needs of the economic community.

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Teaching and Assessment Nelson College London corner stone is the high calibre of its excellent full-time Academic staff. Courses and programmes of study are designed to accommodate all learners. Our objective is to provide a comprehensive learning experience for our students and to equip them for success in their chosen field. Whatever the reason for wanting to learn, we have the skills to make you feel welcome, enjoy your time with us and, best of all, leave better qualified for work, higher education or just life itself.

Nelson College London Assessment Mission: As an accredited institution, Nelson College London is committed to implementing an assessment plan that will produce clear evidence of student learning. The institution will guide and support learning facilitators in the systematic documentation of student learning and will disseminate such documentation to both the College community and the community at large.

Nelson College London Assessment Definition: Assessment is a purposeful, systematic, and collaborative process driven by the institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to improve student learning. It is a deliberate course of action that defines expected student achievement in terms of learning outcomes and core competencies and measures actual student achievement using pre-determined internal standards and external benchmarks. The goal of assessment is to transform the institution into one which creates the best conditions for learning, encourages best practices, and inspires creativity and innovation.

Nelson College London Rationale for Assessment: To improve student learning and instructor teaching by identifying strengths and adopting them in different areas and by identifying common student learning problems and finding solutions. To involve students in the learning process by providing students more explicit feedback . To gain a clearer sense of our identity as a learning institution. To obtain information about students and studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs that aid in retention.

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Entry into the UK Students from outside London or the United Kingdom require a visa to enter into the UK and to pursue their Study. Such type of visa is called student visa.

What is a visa? A visa is a certificate that is put into your passport or travel document by an Entry Clearance Officer at a British mission overseas. The visa gives you permission to enter the UK.

Do I need a visa to study in the UK? You will need a visa if you: are not an EEA national

How do I apply for a visa? You can apply in a number of ways, for example, by post, by courier, in person and online. Staff at the visa application centres will tell you about the ways in which you can apply. or visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk You should apply for a student visa in the country of which you are a national or where you legally live.

Before you apply Do you require medical clearance (TB testing)? Applicants for UK visas valid for longer than six months in certain countries now require a certificate to show that they are free from infectious pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The Government has implemented a programme to screen people applying to enter the UK for more than six months for tuberculosis. The initiative is part of the Government’s Five Year Strategy for Asylum and Immigration. People form the following countries will have to have a TB test: Bangladesh, Ghana (which also takes applications from Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo and Niger ), Kenya (which also take applications from residents of Eritrea, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda (visitor applications) and Tanzania), Pakistan, Sudan, and Thailand (which also takes applications from Cambodia and Laos).

How long will the visa application process take? You can apply for your visa within three months of your intended date of travel. To find out the most recent visa application processing times for the country from which you are applying, use the link below: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/processingtimes

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Help with your application (advice from immigration advisers) If you need help with your application or advice about the UK’s Immigration Rules and requirements, you should seek advice from a qualified immigration adviser. In the UK these are immigration advisers regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC – www.oisc.gov.uk). You can also obtain advice from legally qualified professionals regulated by designated professional bodies. A list of legally qualified professionals who can advise on immigration matters can be downloaded from the following websites: Law Society of England and Wales Institute of Legal Executives

application process available in your country. To find you nearest visa application office please visit: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/wheretoapply/

Biometric data collection Everyone applying after 30 November 2009, the UK Border Agency has implemented biometric checks for all immigrants travelling to the UK. Without registering your biometric details with UKBA, you cannot apply for an entry clearance to the UK.

What you need to apply Visa fees Please visit the following link for the updates on the visa application fee http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/visafees/visafeesstudy

Correct visa application form Some visa application centres accept online applications. To find out if you can apply online please visit http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/applyonline/ If you are not in the UK, and if you cannot apply online you will need to fill in a visa application form. You can get a form, free of charge, from your nearest visa application centre or British mission overseas that offers a visa service or you can download the form from: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/vafs/

Supporting documents Travel document or passport (passports and travel documents should be valid for at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the UK) One passport sized photograph. This must not be more than 6 months old. Biometric details Your confirmation of studies statement (CAS statement) from college The appropriate fee

The application process Check if you can apply online, make an online appointment or online payment. To check if you can apply online or not please visit: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/applyonline/ Check with the nearest visa application centre about the visa

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Admission Procedure You can download an application form from the college website or collect from the admission office. You will have to submit the application form with the admissions team before the closing date of admissions. The closing dates may differ for different courses based on the number of semesters and semester durations. The admission committee will ensure that. The application meets all the entry requirements of the course applied for i.e. desired minimum education level and any other condition attached to the admission as described by the awarding body. Pursuing a relevant course, that they have strong motivation for, linked to relative experience, May also be eligible for entry irrespective of whether they possess formal academic qualification. Such candidates will be offered a place only if allowed by the awarding body. If the student has the requisite qualifications his/her application will be considered with reference to his/her suitability for the proposed programme of the study. Take into account his/her previous academic record, the confidential reports of his/her referee/acquaintance with his/ her academic work and others supportive material supplied with the application. Applications will be considered in order to ensure that the assessment of application complies with current equal opportunities legislation of the United Kingdom. The student has submitted his/her bank account statement in his/her name covering the time period of last 28 days to confirm the availability of maintenance funds.

Application Guidelines Please read the following guidelines carefully before proceeding to the application. Providing complete and accurate information in the required fields and carefully following the guidelines for admission to the College found therein will result in your application being processed quickly and will allow us to reply to you swiftly with a decision. Your previous qualifications, grades and details of the educational institutions you have attended are all required. Please have this information to hand. Your full employment history may be required for entry onto some courses. Please provide the details of two referees, preferably one from an educational institution you have attended and the other from an employer or ex-employer. Please provide as complete information as possible. Incomplete applications are more likely to be rejected. Please take extra care when you are entering your e-mail address as a valid email account is required for the College to make contact with its applicants. We will almost always communicate with you by e-mail, especially if you are applying from outside the United Kingdom.

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You must read and agree with the Terms and Conditions from application Form and college website.

Requirements of English Language If English is not your first language we ask you to provide evidence of your ability to understand and express yourself in both written and spoken English to ensure that you will derive full benefit from your studies. You will normally be asked to submit a recent score (not more than two years old) on a recognized international English language test, preferably IELTS or TOEFL Following standards are required for the admission IELTS [academic version] 5 – 6 ESOL – FCE TOEFL – 87 - 109

Admission Criteria for Overseas or International Students: Once you have decided on the course you wish to enrol, now you can apply for the desired course. Only those applications will be considered that have following full checklist attached

A completely filled in application form Two passport size photographs with white background. A copy of all previous credentials. Evidence of English Language Proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL or other UKBA approved English Language certificate) Personal statement. Completed intention form Details of previous relevant experience with the supporting documents (if applicable). Bank account statement in your name covering a time period of last consecutive 28 days. Your application along with the above checklist will be forwarded to the Admissions Team for evaluation. All of the applications we receive will be considered with due care and attention and we will take into account any information you provide us with. Once your application has arrived with us, we will send an e-mail to acknowledge its receipt. You will be then contacted by member of admission staff to schedule a Skype interview, where your level of English will be assessed along with your educational background and motivation to study. If your application is successful, we will offer you a place on your chosen course. At that stage, you will be expected to accept or decline this offer.

Accepting our Offer To accept an offer and confirm your place, you will be required to pay your full fee in advance. Once your application and registration have been completed, you will be enrolled on to Student Management System (SMS) with UKBA and issue you with your Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) Statement. A copy

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of this CAS statement will automatically be sent to UKBA online through SMS. Your CAS statement will have the College Sponsor details and your CAS number. You will need this CAS statement to apply for your visa. Note: You do not require the Visa Letters anymore

Accommodation Booking Confirmation The college will present its support to help you arrange an accommodation in London. These accommodations are arranged on bed and breakfast basis in shared livings. Upon the receipt of an accommodation arrangement request the College Admissions team will arrange an accommodation for the students. You will be required to pay two weeks rent in advance and two weeks rent as deposit. Students will be charged with £50 arrangement fee by the College Admissions Team. This payment will be payable to the college along with the tuition fee.

If your application is unsuccessful, the College will discuss your intentions and the options available to you. If you wish to apply for a refund of the fees paid on your behalf, you will be required to put your request in writing and send it over to the Admissions Team along with the original copy of refusal letters, a copy of the page on your passport bearing the stamp of refusal and original copy of your college enrolment documents. A refund will be made to you after deducting the administrative charge of £250.

Payment Confirmation We request that students sending payments from overseas ensure that they include their application number, full name and date of birth details on the back of draft and cheque payments or within the information that accompanies money transfer payments. If the payment was made directly into the college Bank account by someone in the UK, you must confirm the deposit by giving us the following details: Date the payment was made. The value of the payment. The address of the bank from which the deposit was made. The sort code of the bank from which the deposit was made. The payment verification process would be greatly accelerated if you could send a copy of receipt of your payment by fax, email or post. Please remember to inform us of your intentions for the distribution of any payments made to us i.e. if you are including a payment for pre-arranged accommodation. Note: In case of payments done by cheques no documents will be issued until the cheques are converted into cash.

Dispatch of Acceptance Letters All the documents we send are delivered all over the world via Royal Mail’s International Signed for Service or a courier service within 3 – 7 working days of dispatchment of the documents.

Visa Applications Following your visa application interview, you are requested to inform the College of the outcome of your application. If your application is successful, please inform us of this so that we can make the necessary arrangements for your arrival in the UK. Once you have arrived in the UK you will be required to report to the College in order to complete any outstanding procedures and formalities.

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Studies in London London’s International character is evident in every neighbourhood, where people of different cultural, ethnic & socioeconomic backgrounds live and work together. This diversity is remaking London, bringing a new energy to its business, arts, and sense of

heritage. As a student in London, you will have access to a wealth of information, including some of the world’s most famous libraries & museums.

Essential items to bring with you These include Your passport and visa, your enrolment & accommodation documents. Passport sized photographs,

Photographs of friends and family to brighten up your new room, a towel, Essential toiletries & medications, An alarm clock – for those early starts!

Arriving in the UK Remember to take your Admission Documents with you on the plane. Please ensure you have advised us your expected arrival details in good time, on

Tel: Fax:

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the accommodation office. If you have booked airport collection with us, you will be met in the Arrivals Hall at airport. The College representative will hold a sign stating NCL & your name. If there is no-one waiting for you on arrival, don’t panic, just ring us on 07940 651 513 & someone will help you.

We can also arrange to collect you from Heathrow airport at a cost of £60. For collection from other UK airports, please contact

Accommodation We have many properties on our books, ranging from single room accommodation in a shared house from approximately £60 per week to full-board accommodation with a family from approximately £120 per week. For further information please contact

the accommodation office at least four weeks prior to your arrival. A deposit of one month’s rent will usually be required to confirm a definite booking.

Induction During your first week of term we will help you settle into life in Britain, and at the College. Your first week will include: registration at

the College, health services, setting up a bank account, and police registration.

Medical Information The Admissions Team will provide you with a letter addressing to the GP that you can take into the G P or Health centre in your local area and register yourself. You can buy your medicines on prescription

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Opening a bank account If you are coming to the UK for at least an academic year, it is recommended that you open a bank account. Before opening an account, you should check whether money can be transferred into it from outside of the UK. To open a UK bank account you will need

a letter from the College for the bank confirming that you are a full time student. Our staff will help you with this in your first week.

Police registration If on entering the UK your visa is stamped with the words “Register with UK police on arrival” this must be done shortly after arrival. Admissions Team will help you with this. You will have the opportunity to register with the police during your first week with us. You will need your passport, two passport photographs,

and a sum of money, currently in the region of £34. You will be given further information on registering with the police during the induction programme. The Ilford Police Station is on a walking distance of 2 minutes from the college.

The cost of being a student Whilst in the UK, you will need to budget carefully to cover all of your living costs, which include accommodation, clothes, transport, books, food and entertainment. It is very difficult to estimate how much money you will need over a year as this depends on individual lifestyles & circumstances. Remember, you will spend more money

at the beginning of the course as you may need to buy one off items such as kitchen equipment, books, and special equipment for your course. More information about how to budget for your living expenses will be discussed during your first week of term.

Welfare An advisor will always be available to discuss anything which is of concern to you during your studies, whether it is academic-advise or a discussion of a personal issue. No problem is considered too small

or insignificant - help is always at hand.

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