WELCOME TO BEDE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
In this guide you will needeverythingfindyou to know before you start your journey with us in September!
Your offer explained
If you’re reading this it means you are ready to start your journey at Bede!
So what happens now?
We will take you through step by step...
Unconditional offer
Wow! Well done. This means you have already sat your GCSE’s and your results meet our entry criteria, so we will see you in September!
Conditional offer
This means you have been accepted to study here at Bede providing you achieve the required course entry requirements and meet the ASPIRE pathway criteria for your chosen subjects. If you don’t achieve these grades, don’t worry! We will still have a course for you. Speak to our Admissions Team, who will chat to you about your options.
Referral
Don’t worry! All this means is that the course you applied for was unsuitable. We will get in touch with you to find a suitable alternative course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Twilight Session
Once you’ve had your interview, you will be invited back into the College to take part in our Twilight Session. This session is a great way to try out the subjects you’ve chosen to study with us, or try out other subjects that you think you might enjoy. Our Twilight Session is taking place on 13th February 2025 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm.
Preview Days
You’re invited to our annual Preview days, taking place on 7th & 8th July 2025. Come along and meet your new teachers and fellow students and try out all of your subjects to check that they’re definitely the right choices for you. This is the perfect opportunity to see what being a student at Bede is all about. Add the dates to your diary now and make sure you keep a look out for our emails inviting you in.
Enrolment
We give out enrolment appointments at Preview - you’ll be able to find yours at the bottom of your Preview timetable.
If you can’t make it to Preview, don’t worry - we can send you your appointment confirmation in the post. Enrolment will start on GCSE results day and we’ll be running enrolment from then for a few days. You’ll need to bring in your results slips and ID on the day.
Remember! Let us know if you move house, change your number, or change your email address, so we can still get in touch with you.
LIFE HAS CHANGED DRAMATICALLY FOR ATAL, WHO IS OFF TO CAMBRIDGE
Receiving an offer from the University of Cambridge is a big deal for any student, but for Atal it means more than most.
Not only does it offer the chance to study at one of the UK’s most prestigious universities, but it brings with it the opportunity to plan for the future, a luxury the 19-year-old refugee has never had.
Having fled from Afghanistan with his family, for their safety, he said: “It’s not usual for me to be able to have stable or long-term plans.”
But after arriving in the UK at 16 without any qualifications, and having home-schooled himself for the previous two years, Atal has worked hard for every grade he now achieves.
Growing up, with his dad working as a senior diplomat, the family spent time living in Turkey where Atal’s ambition was always to go to university.
But back in Afghanistan the family were under constant threat, regularly feeling afraid to even leave the house.
“At one stage our house was the target of a terrorist attack, that was just how life was,” said Atal, until they fled the country in 2021.
Ultimately relocating to Thornaby, life has changed dramatically for the teenager and his family.
Impossible to put the differences into words, he said: “When I think of Afghanistan now, fear is the first thing that comes to mind. It is a country ruled by a regime, where millions are denied their fundamental right to education. I am grateful to be free from the sound of bombs and able to pursue my dream of going to university.”
Achieving an A* in A level maths, an A* in further maths and an A in physics Atal proved himself to be a talented student.
Encouraged by his college tutors to apply for a place at Cambridge, he said: “I am one of those people who likes academia and I like to study.”
After two years of learning at home, he thrived being back in the classroom environment.
Modest about his achievements, off to study engineering, he said: “I was shocked to get into Cambridge. I didn’t expect it at all.”
When he told his family, he said: “They couldn’t believe it either. It took a few minutes to sink in.” He added: “They are, of course, incredibly proud.”
General Information and Tips:
If you have applied for free meals and are waiting to hear from us, you will need to provide/pay for your own lunch until we have assessed your application.
• Financial evidence needs to be attached onto your application to be fully assessed and you can upload this directly to your application. If you have any problems please speak with the Bursary team.
• To provide further financial evidence after your Bursary application has been submitted, please click HERE
How to contact us:
• Please make sure that you attach all pages of documents and that all details can be seen clearly. For example, a universal Credit statement should show name and address, amount paid, how the payment is made and any deductions taken from it. If possible please use the print icon to save the statement into a PDF.
STEP 1
Apply online through the College website using the following link: CLICK HERE
STEP 2
You will need to first enter your student number and date of birth. When entering your student number, please replace the 0 at the start of the number for a capital B.
Please note: If you have not yet enrolled at College and do not have a student number, you will need to wait until you are given one by our Admissions team.
STEP 4
Please provide valid bank details when applying, as this will help us to speed up any payments due. This must be your own bank account.
STEP 6
STEP 5
Provide income/benefits evidence by following the instructions on the screen.
Please note: You can choose to submit an application without financial evidence, however this will not be fully assessed.
STEP 3
Make sure your personal details are correct and press Continue to proceed through the application, making sure you answer all questions.
To complete your application please read the declaration and sign with your name at the end, then press Continue. You will receive a thank you message at the end.
STEP 7
A member of the Bursary team will assess your application (or request further information) within 10 working days. Please wait to be contacted by email or letter. To make changes to your application, please use the following link: CLICK HERE
TRAVEL...
Bus
Bede Sixth Form College is well served by a number of local bus routes. For more information on local bus routes and times visit www.connectteesvalley.com and www.traveline.info.
We also have a number of dedicated bus services for the College that cover different areas. Take a look at the list on our website to see which service you could be using - all of them stop at the bus stop just outside the College gates: www.bede.ac.uk/buses.
All students can access free bus travel to and from college during term times. Please note there is a £5.00 administration charge per term for students travelling by bus.
Train
Our nearest station is Billingham, which receives from Middlesbrough and Newcastle. The College is just a 15 minute walk from the station. For information about train times and fares visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk.
FREE BUS TRAVEL
Did you know that we offer FREE TRAVEL* to the College?
You can sort your travel before you start college by applying for student finance on our website. We will provide you with a link in July to apply for your free travel pass online.
Bede is a great location, close to Billingham town centre and Billingham train station, linking you to all of Teesside.
*To find out eligibility, terms and conditions please contact the team. Subject to change.
STILL UNSURE ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS?
COURSE?
There’s lots of ways to get in touch!
Give our friendly admissions team a call on 01642 865 566 or email bede.enquiries@ stockton.ac.uk with your query.
Attend one of our upcoming open events to speak with the team and our curriculum directly! For more information visit: www.bede.ac.uk
Or you are welcome to contact our amazing careers team with queries regarding careers and your subject choice at: careers@the-etc. ac.uk or call 01642 373 250.
