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CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome
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All You Want From a Top 4 Ranked Language School... Plus Much More! One college, two campuses
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Successful students
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Where are they now?
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The UK Education System
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Accommodation
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College Activities
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Meet the Team
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Applying to Sussex Downs College
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ACADEMIC/ VOCATIONAL COURSES
English Language Courses
A Levels
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Year Round 21 Hour English Language Plus
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Pre-Foundation Programme
Year Round 15 Hour English Language Plus (with unpaid work experience option)
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Vocational, Technical 28 and Professional Courses UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
NEW English Language 16 for over 35s Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) Summer Course
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Gold Standard 1-1 English Language
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University Level Courses 31
International Study Year 20 Groups (Adults and Young Learners)
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Please note: course information is correct at time of going to press. Government changes to qualifications and funding may mean that information in this guide is subject to alteration. For the latest information, please visit our website www.sussexdowns.ac.uk or contact Admissions on 030 300 38787.
We are delighted that you are interested in ďŹ nding out more about studying at Sussex Downs International College.
* Sussex Downs College was ranked as the top UK Government College for English language in the EL Gazette (Sep 2017) 2
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Welcome
Quality, Care and Success
AT SUSSEX DOWNS INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE We employ a full-time Immigration Compliance Officer to help advise you on all aspects of student visas. We have around 4,000 full-time UK students, in addition to 800 international students from around 35 different countries. This rich mix of cultures and backgrounds makes for a vibrant, exciting and welcoming learning community.
We are delighted that you are interested in finding out more about studying at Sussex Downs International College. We are based in the beautiful South Downs area of South East England. We have two campuses: one on the south coast at Eastbourne and one in the historic county town of Lewes. We are a government college with accreditation from the British Council for our English language provision. In our 2014 British Council inspection report we achieved 12 out of 15 strengths, and we therefore retain our position as one of the top English language providers in the UK. * We are also proud to have won an award for Excellence in International Student Support in Further Education from the National Union of Students and the UK Council for International Student Affairs.
We are very proud of our students and their achievements. Examination results are consistently outstanding; in 2017, 15 out of 19 courses achieved a 100% pass rate. Particular praise goes to two students from Vietnam, Duong Hoang Kim Khanh (Grade A Accounting Grade A Economics and Grade A* Further Maths) and Vo Huong Trang (Grade A* Chemistry Grade A* Further Maths and Grade A Physics), and Tang King To Nichol from Hong Kong ( Grade A Biology Grade A* Further Maths). Our students have progressed to Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Durham and to many other top universities and conservatoires, including those outside the UK such as Harvard University and the University of Hong Kong.
We hope that this prospectus will give you a clear idea of what we have to offer. Our website: www.sussexdowns.ac.uk/study/ international will give you up-todate information on the work and activities of our students and staff, and we encourage you to look at this too. Our successful English Language Plus courses now run all year round with no half term breaks so students can join at any time of the year. We have also introduced exciting new courses such as 15 Hour English Plus Unpaid Work Experience for EU students and English Language for over 35s to keep pace with an ever changing and ever competitive international education market. Sussex Downs College is definitely the place if you are seeking high quality learning, new experiences and the opportunity to meet people from a wide range of backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming you! Mark Allen International Director
Our English language examination results are outstanding and have been above national averages for the past three years. The IELTS exam average went up to over 6.5 .Cambridge PET and FCE exams had 100% success and CAE candidates achieved 90% success.
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All You Want From a Top Ranked
LANGUAGE SCHOOL... PLUS MUCH MORE!
Ranked as the
top UK
Government College for English language - English Language Gazette, September 2017
100%
pass rate in Cambridge PET & FCE, exams in 2017
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different nationalities
An all year round language school with no half terms and no Summer break
Brand new courses to meet the demands of an ever changing international education market (English Language for over 35s, English with unpaid work experience, one week school group ministays, 1-1 English lessons) 4
Modern campuses in beautiful and safe locations on the South coast of England
Residential on-campus accommodation and homestay options
Winner of UK Council for International Student Affairs/National Union of Students Award for
Excellence in International Student Support in the Further Education sector
IELTS
Dedicated international team with full-time Immigration Compliance Officer to advise on all aspects of visas
average of over 6.5 and above achieved by students sitting IELTS exam in 2017. On-Campus IELTS Test Centre and Cambridge English Language Assessment Authorised Centre
Year round
15 and 21 hour
a week English Language Plus course options
Location
ONE COLLEGE, TWO CAMPUSES
Clockwise from top left: Eastbourne pier, Lewes town, The River Ouse running through Lewes, Eastbourne Marina.
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Eastbourne Fact File
Lewes Fact File
The Campuses
• World-famous seaside resort • Eight kilometres of unspoilt beaches • Lively social scene • Large shopping centre • Many national awards such as “Best UK Resort”, “Tourism Destination of the Year”, and “Most Welcoming Town in Britain”
• Historic town offering a peaceful and typically English experience • Wonderful 1000 year-old castle and rich in culture • Many independent shops, cosy restaurants and cafes • Safe and welcoming for our international students • The university city of Brighton & Hove just 13 minutes by train from Lewes
• Wide range of academic and vocational centres • Well-established English language centres, offering yearround English language tuition • IELTS test centre at Eastbourne • Cambridge exam centre at Lewes and Eastbourne
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WHERE ARE EASTBOURNE & LEWES? Both Eastbourne and Lewes are within easy reach of Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the exciting city of Brighton.
Lewes
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Success
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS Results for A Level qualifications taken in 2017
100%
pass rate in 15 out of 19 courses
English Language Results 2017
100%
pass rate in Cambridge PET and FCE exams in 2017 and 90% in CAE
We take great pride in our students’ examination results, which are consistently above the national average.
Bath
Overseas
Exeter
The University of Hong Kong
Bristol
Recent university destinations for our international students include:
Queen Mary
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
UK
King’s College London Surrey
Cambridge London School of Economics Imperial College UCL Warwick
Kent Central St. Martins London College of Fashion Royal Academy of Music Royal College of Music
Durham
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University of Toronto University of Melbourne The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Flinders University of Tokyo Osaka University Kyoto University
Alumni
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? LIU Fangzhou (Albert)
CHINA
This year marks the 10th year since I graduated from Sussex Downs College. Many things have happened since then, but it is nice to take a more careful look back and start to appreciate that the SDC days have actually offered much more than I had realized at my graduation. To me, SDC was the transition point in my journey; it connected my education back in China to the undergraduate and masters experience in the U.K. and the ongoing PhD study in the U.S. It built a foundation for the academic kit you need to develop for university, and it equipped you with the skills to deal with stress, to balance coursework and extra-curricular activities, and most importantly, to manage relationships with peers
I started studying at Sussex Downs College in 2005. I studied English, Maths and IT as my goal was to study Software Engineering at Brighton University. In 2006, I was accepted by Brighton University and graduated with honours. Right after graduating, I started studying a MSc in Theoretical Computer Science at the University of Edinburgh.
Sasan Padidar
IRAN
Once I graduated from my master’s programme, I emigrated to the United States and settled in the San Francisco Bay Area. Within a few weeks of arriving in the US, I was able to get a job at a consulting firm working for technology companies such as Kabam, Facebook and Google. After a couple of years, I started working for a mobile cybersecurity company, where I was quickly promoted to the role of Chief Architect. In 2015 I founded
and instructors for your higher education. So on a personal note, SDC really provided a comfortable environment that cushioned all the impacts down the road. To many of us at SDC, our tutor Jo was so much more than a personal tutor, she was a mother eagle. She protects, helps and equips you to become a grown-up – she forgives your occasional lack of motivation, but she fences with your indolence and lack of discipline, and she never tolerates with you giving up on yourself. I am now completing my PhD on natural hazards, specializing in landslides, at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the U.S. SDC stays with me as I now use many of the teaching and tutoring techniques that I learnt from Jo with my undergraduate students!
a cybersecurity start-up, along with a friend of mine, in Silicon Valley’s competitive market. Within two years of starting the company, our start-up was acquired by Tenable Network Security. Our product is now being used globally by many large organizations. I am currently serving as Director of Engineering at Tenable Network Security, leading a large distributed team of engineers. During my time at Sussex Downs College, I was guided very clearly towards achieving my aims. My tutor and teachers invested a lot of time in ensuring that I was making progress and on the right track, and they provided a level of support that I haven’t experienced since. Without their help and guidance, I would not have been able to lay the foundation needed for my further studies and career.
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Levels
UK EDUCATION SYSTEM
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES LEVELS 1-2 Year Round 21 Hour English Language Plus Year Round 15 Hour English Language Plus English Language for over 35s Cambridge First ertificate ( ) Summer Course 1-1 Gold Standard English Groups (Adults and Young Learners)
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HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL 5 University Foundation Degree
LEVEL 6 Bachelor Degree
LEVEL 7 ostgraduate ertificates and Diplomas Masters Degrees
LEVEL 8 Doctorates
PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC STUDY LEVEL 3 International Study Year A Levels Vocational, Professional and Technical Courses Art and Design Foundation Diploma (UAL)
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YEAR ROUND 21 HOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PLUS EASTBOURNE • Improve your general English • Gain an English language qualification • Study a wide range of options relevant to your interests or personal goals • Flexible start dates and course lengths depending on your study objectives • A weekly tutorial to check your progress and keep you informed about what’s on in the college Course Start Most Mondays throughout the year (see fee sheets for holiday dates)
General English 15 hours Course includes: grammar and vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading and writing and tutorial. Options Three hours each Business Additional English (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) Use of English and Speaking Academic English with IELTS Sports Academies**
Course length 2 weeks minimum Average class size 13 (maximum 19) Hours per week 21 Minimum age 16 years old Entry requirements English language level at Pre-intermediate/CEFR A2 or above
Exam Preparation One choice per term (three hours) IELTS FCE (First Certificate-Upper Intermediate) PET (Preliminary-Intermediate)
Total programme 21 hours
LEWES General English 12 hours Course includes: grammar and vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading and writing and tutorial. Options Three hours each Business English Cambridge (BEC) Business Art and Design English Literature Film Studies Travel and Tourism TOEIC Academic English with IELTS Additional English (three to six hours) GSCE and A Level Studies * Sports Academies ** Exam Preparation One choice per term (three hours) IELTS CAE (Advanced) FCE (First Certificate) PET (Preliminary) Total programme 21 hours
Campus Eastbourne or Lewes
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* Starting in September for ten months. Please note that it will not be possible to take GCSEs or A Levels as options if you have a Short Term Student Visa (6 or 11 months). **See Page 36 (Sports Academies) All options and exams are subject to student demand.
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YEAR ROUND 15 HOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PLUS (with Unpaid Work Experience Option for EU students only)
OUR STUDENTS
Stefano Tonegato
• Suitable for those on a smaller budget and allows students free time to pursue other activities • We can now arrange the option of an unpaid work placement to combine with your English course for European Union passport holders only with a right to work. This will be an excellent addition to your CV and will greatly help you to secure work upon your return to your home country. You are also welcome to add the following English options to the basic 15 hour course: • Business • Additional English (Listening and Speaking) • Use of English and Speaking • Exam Preparation • Academic IELTS • Cambridge First Certificate Exam Preparation
Course Start Most Mondays throughout the year (see fee sheets for holiday dates) Course length 2 weeks minimum Average class size 13 (maximum 19) Hours per week 15 Minimum age
“I studied on the English Language Plus course at Sussex Downs College in Eastbourne. I interact a lot with foreign customers in my job in Italy which is why I wanted to improve my English. My advice is to participate in the lessons as much as possible but also spend time exploring Eastbourne and the surrounding area.”
16 years old Entry requirements English language level at Pre-intermediate/CEFR A2 or above Campus Eastbourne or Lewes All options and exams are subject to student demand.
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NEW: ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR OVER 35S • Brand new two week course specifically designed for over 35s who wish to combine practising their English at a language school with an extensive programme of visits, activities and excursions . • In the mornings, for 15 hours per week, you will study English in a 35+ class at your level. • In the afternoons and weekends you will join the dedicated 35+ social programme. Our 35+ course aims to: • build your confidence in speaking English • help you improve your understanding of spoken English • show you the beautiful South East of England, especially Sussex • introduce you to different aspects of life and culture in the United Kingdom • guide you around historic towns, villages, castles, parks and gardens • allow you to meet new people and make new friends First course to be held on June 4th 2018 at our Eastbourne campus.
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Our exciting social programme will include the following excursions and activities: London including boat trip on the Thames Arundel Castle Seven Sisters Beauty Spot near Eastbourne Sheffield Park and Gardens, a typical English stately home (pictured opposite) Bolney Wine Estate and Winetasting Town Tour of Eastbourne Quiz Evening at typical English pub Ten Pin Bowling Treasure Hunt Lewes Castle Brighton Ghost Walk
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CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE (FCE) PREPARATION SUMMER COURSE our students
Eztizen Gonzalez
• Ideal for students who already have an upper-intermediate level of English and wish to receive intensive preparation for and take the Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) Exam in July 2018 • Internationally recognised by employers and universities
Course Start 2 July 2018 - 26 July 2018 Course length 3.6 weeks Average class size 10 (maximum 19) Hours per week 25 hours Minimum age 16 years old Entry requirements
Please note that although students aged 16-18 are classified as adults in respect of their eligibility for this course, they are subject to stricter rules on supervision,details of which can be found at Page 35 of the brochure.
Upper-intermediate equivalent to CEFR B2 Campus Lewes
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“I studied on the English Language Plus programme. The best thing about this course is the way you learn English by doing different activities not just learning it by heart. I like Eastbourne because it has the best weather in England and it is conveniently close to other cities like Brighton and London. In the future I plan to study International Business and Economics in Spain. This course is going to be helpful to give me the opportunity of doing an Erasmus programme. I have received a lot of individual teaching which has been very helpful to get me prepared for the Cambridge CAE exam.”
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1-1 GOLD STANDARD ENGLISH LANGUAGE The Gold Standard class provides an expert teacher on a oneto-one basis with the course content developed specifically to meet your individual needs. You can choose from General English, Executive English or exam preparation in IELTS, PET, FCE, CAE or BEC. The class is suitable for part time or full time students and can be arranged to fit around teaching or work schedules. 1-1 Lessons can also be a very useful additional support to help you on our English Language Plus and International Study Year programmes should you require them. The number of sessions available is flexible to meet your needs and can be combined with standard group classes.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDY YEAR • Achieve a higher level of fluency in English language whilst experiencing UK lifestyle and its education system. • Study alongside British students but without the pressure of sitting exams • Ideal for students taking a “gap year” before university studies • English language support and services of personal tutor built into the course • Flexibility of studying for just ten weeks or up to a whole academic year
Course Start 3 September 2018 - 28 June 2019 Course length 10 weeks up to a whole academic year Minimum age 16 years old Entry requirement Minimum English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.0 in each paper. Minimum five passes at GCSE level or equivalent
Please note that although students aged 16-18 are classified as adults in respect of their eligibility for this course, they are subject to stricter rules on supervision, details of which can be found on Page 35 of the brochure.
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Students must choose subjects they have previously studied in their country of origin up to Year 11. Our team can offer guidance on subject choices. Should you wish to change subjects on arrival, we cannot guarantee that this will be possible. Campus Lewes
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our students Students will be able to choose up to three subjects:
Niklas Katz
Francina Fius Forteza
“I am studying Maths, Art & Design and Business on the International Study Year.
“I am studying on the English Language Plus course and I have enjoyed meeting people from lots of countries on the course. The people of Lewes are very friendly and Lewes has lovely historical buildings and an old castle.
Maths Engineering Economics Massage Biology Make Up Chemistry Hair Physics Floristry Accounting Patisserie Psychology Cookery Sociology Motor Vehicle Body Art and Design Physical Education French Spanish German Performing Arts Music Business Travel and Tourism
Lewes is a really nice town and small enough that you can walk everywhere and plan trips spontaneously. My plan is to become a rollercoaster constructor and I want to go to university to study Graphic Design in Germany. Sussex Downs College is helping me to improve my English and the Art & Design course is similar to the one I studied in Germany so I will be well prepared for university. The teaching at Sussex Downs College is really interactive and the courses are fun because of that and make it easier to learn.”
I need to improve my English because I want to go to university and study my degree in English. I go to the gym in Lewes Sports Centre and have been on a number of excursions. The teachers are very caring and I love the style of teaching which is very interactive.”
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GROUPS (ADULTS AND YOUNG LEARNERS)
• More than 25 years of experience in welcoming groups of international students • We work closely with your group leaders to create a suitable programme. • Many groups return year after year to enjoy our English programmes for groups. • Choose between residential and homestay options. • Regular groups from Germany, Austria, China, Italy, Spain, Japan, Ecuador and Ukraine. • Young Learner groups must be accompanied by a group leader.
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Young Learner Homestay Option (Eastbourne) • Full package, including tuition, accommodation, activities, excursions, course materials and airport transfers • 15 or 19 hours a week General English, working on all four skills • Summer or Winter courses available • Memorable weekly excursions to top UK cities and attractions • Half-day excursions every week to fascinating local places of interest such as: - Historic Lewes and its 1000 year-old castle - Picturesque walk and cream tea at Seven Sisters beauty spot near Eastbourne - Tour of Brighton - Fun activities such as sports afternoons, ten pin bowling, treasure hunts and quizzes • Students stay with carefully selected host families that help develop students’ language skills.
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School Ministay Groups • We welcome school groups all year round for one week ‘ministay’ packages which combine English language with the following options: • Unpaid work experience (for EU students only) • Workplace-related activities • Sample lessons in academic subjects such as: Sport, Performing Arts, Art & Design, Media/Film, Health & Social Care, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages • Different options, excursions and activities can be added to the package if required. • Please contact Jonathan Harris-Gibbins at: jonathan.harris-gibbins@ sussexdowns.ac.uk for a quote.
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A LEVELS Course Start 3 September 2018 - 28 June 2019 Course length 2 years Minimum age 16 years old Entry requirement English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.0 in all four papers for three A Levels. IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with 6.0 in writing is required for four A Levels. EU students are required to have a GCSE qualification or equivalent in Maths and English or obtain them as part of their course.
• Your passport to the best universities in the UK and typically studied in three or four subjects • Benefit from ongoing English language and subject-specific language support to help you achieve the best grades possible • Option to take our Enhanced Support Package which includes additional language and study skills lessons • Pre-arrival advice to ensure that your subject choices are right for you • On-course support from a dedicated Personal Tutor, individual progression advice and help with your university application.
Successful completion of two years of senior secondary school or equivalent. Students from Hong Kong are required to have successfully completed a minimum of Form Four . Campus Eastbourne or Lewes
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our students Students normally take three of the following subjects:
Elena Muñoz Garcia
Alina Kokina
“I studied the English Language Programme at the Eastbourne campus.
“I am studying GCSEs in five subjects and will then go on to study the International Baccalaureat in preparation for UK university.
Accounting Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Dance Drama and Theatre Studies Economics Film Studies Fine Art French Geography German Graphics Health and Social Care Maths Further Maths Media Modern History Music Music Technology Philosophy Photography Physical Education Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish Textiles
From now, I will be able to do my job better in the marketing field, enjoy more traveling and have access to a wider variety of Masters Courses available in English. I am sure I will always remember our caring teacher, Clare, who has always been lovely with us and taught effectively. Eastbourne is a beautiful town where you can have a really good time on its large beach. I’ve had the chance to enjoy the amazing views from Birling Gap and Beachy Head, and visited the cities of Brighton and London.”
I do voluntary work in a charity shop in Lewes and enjoy the fiction and nonfiction books from the wellstocked Learning Resource Centre. All the teachers are really nice and helpful. We do a lot of practical lessons in Science which makes it a lot more interesting. Also in my Photography classes we do a lot of work in the studio so not too much theory, which I enjoy.”
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PRE-FOUNDATION PROGRAMME This course is designed for students who wish to study at a UK university Foundation Programme but require a higher IELTS score to enter onto the Foundation Year. It guarantees progression to a university degree with one of our partner universities.
Course Start 3 Sept 2018 or 2 January 2019 Course length 6 or 11 months Average class size 13 Hours per week Approx. 20 hours Minimum age 18 by the September following the Pre-Foundation Programme Entry requirement English language level equivalent to IELTS 4.0 (academic) with a minimum of 4.0 in all papers. EU students are required to have a GCSE qualification or equivalent in Maths and English or obtain them as part of their course. Campus Lewes
Our caring and experienced staff will advise you on the best universities to apply for and help you complete your application. The higher your final IELTS score at the end of the Pre-Foundation, the better the University ranking that you can go to – including top ranked Russell Group universities. Curriculum: • General English in mixed nationality classes • Academic English • IELTS • Study skills • Guidance & support to apply for a UK University International Foundation Year
Example Degree Subjects • • • • •
Business Computing Engineering Marketing Social Sciences
Other example universities you could progress to: • Bath University • Warwick University • Aberystwyth University
Guaranteed Progression: We have an agreement with Oxford Brookes university to guarantee progression on to their International Foundation Year (IFY) programmes.
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Please note that a Tier 4 visa is not required for this course. You should apply for a short-term student visa (6 or 11 months).
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VOCATIONAL, TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES • Obtain the skills and knowledge needed to enter the workplace or university • Benefit from quality tuition from highly qualified teachers who have considerable industry experience • Develop your skills in realistic working environments relevant to your course, including Sussex Downs College’s own restaurant, beauty salons and workshops, all of which are equipped to industry standards Course Start 3 September 2018 - 28 June 2019 Course length 1-2 years Minimum age 16 years old Entry requirement Minimum English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (academic) with a minimum of 5.0 in all four papers. Successful completion of two years of senior secondary school or equivalent. EU students are required to have a GCSE qualification or equivalent in Maths and English or obtain them as part of their course. Campus Eastbourne or Lewes
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our students Please find below the list of subjects you can study:
David Villar Rodriguez
Maria Emilia Becerra
“What I like most about my course is the way we are taught. We receive a good deal of individual attention.
“I am studying on the English Language Plus course.
Applied Science Art and Design Business Construction and the Built Environment Creative Media (Film and TV Production) Dance Engineering Interactive Media Hair & Beauty Complementary Therapy Make-Up Artistry Health and Social Care Hospitality & Catering Information Technology Motor Vehicle Repair Music Music Production & Creative Recording Performing Arts or Production Arts Software Development Sport Travel and Tourism
I would like to find a job in Spain related to what I have studied at Sussex Downs College, which is a degree in Economics. I am sure that having improved my English here will allow me to find one. Apart from the course, I have volunteered in a charity shop, which was a fantastic experience as I could meet lovely people. Eastbourne is very calm and quiet and the weather is better than in any other area of England.”
In the future I would like to be a lawyer and my course is helping me to increase my range of vocabulary. Lewes is a very interesting historical city and I also have been to Brighton and gone up the British Airways tower and visited the amazing Seven Sisters beauty spot near Eastbourne. The English classes are very dynamic, the teachers are always asking if you understand everything and really care about your progress.”
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UAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN
Course Start 3 September 2018 - 28 June 2019 Course length 1 year Minimum age 18 years old by December in year of entry Entry requirement • An intensive, practical and exciting one-year course, designed to prepare you for an art or design-based university programme. • All tutors are practising artists, designers and craftsmen and women who will support you throughout your course and encourage you to develop your creative and analytical skills.
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• Covers all areas of art and design, including fine art, graphics & Illustration, fashion and textiles, 3D, product and interior design or photography. • High success rates in gaining places at top UK universities and art colleges such as Central St Martins, Edinburgh University, Goldsmiths College, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, Ravensbourne, University of Brighton, University College London (UCL) and the Winchester School of Art.
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Minimum English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.0 in all four papers Senior secondary school certificate above GCSE level. Satisfactory portfolio of art, design and craftwork EU students are required to have a GCSE qualification or equivalent in Maths and English or obtain them as part of their course. Campus Eastbourne
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UNIVERSITY LEVEL COURSES- FOUNDATION DEGREES AND HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMAS
• Equivalent to two years of a traditional honours degree. A Foundation Degree is a qualification in itself and many students gain employment or decide to study for one more year by doing a “Top-Up” honours course. • An HND is a work-related course and is the equivalent of two years at university. Like a Foundation Degree you can study one more year and achieve a Bachelors Degree at a university. • Validated by the University of Brighton • Given a Silver award as a Higher Education Provider according to the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework
Please find below the courses available: NEW: Business Complementary Healthcare Digital Media Design Music Production and Creative Recording Sport Coaching and Development HND Health and Social Care HND Broadcast Journalism HND Creative Media Production
Course Start 3 September 2018- 28 June 2019 Course length 2 years Minimum age 18 years old Entry requirement English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (academic) with 6.0 in writing. Successful completion of senior secondary school, A Levels or a Foundation course or equivalent. Campus Eastbourne or Lewes
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Images (clockwise from left): Eastbourne campus, Caburn House (Lewes Campus), students outside Caburn House.
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ACCOMMODATION
• Accommodation thoroughly checked and monitored by our Accommodation and Welfare staff in accordance with the standards set out in the British Council Accreditation Scheme • Two categories of accommodation for students: Homestay accommodation (with meals) Residential accommodation Homestay Accommodation (Eastbourne and Lewes) What are the benefits? • Practise English language • Experience British culture • Enjoy home comforts • Safe and secure • No guardian needed • Individual care • Life-long friendships
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Residential Accommodation
Care of Under 18s
Three different types • On-campus residence Caburn House • Residential self-catering accommodation living with a host • Residential accommodation with meals living with a host
All students aged under 18 years of age are required to complete a parental consent form prior to arrival in the UK. This form is completed by their parent(s)/legal guardian to confirm permission of what the student can or can’t do with regards to activities outside of the scheduled course programme and any curfews that the student may have, which are agreed with and implemented between the parents/guardian, College and host provider.
On-campus residence, Caburn House (Lewes Campus only) • Must be aged 18 years or over • Secure and independent environment • Private en-suite study bedroom • Shared kitchen and living facilities • Free wifi Residential self-catering accommodation (Eastbourne and Lewes) • You live with host in family home but you cook your own meals • Ideal for the more independent student • Live alongside other international students Residential Accommodation with meals (Eastbourne ) • You live with host in accommodation with capacity for more than four students with host who provides meals. • Live alongside other international students • Enjoy home comforts
Accommodation All students will be allocated homestay with meals accommodation with a College approved host family, unless alternative arrangements have been made by the parent(s) or legal guardian and written confirmation has been provided to the College. All students aged under 18 years living in college-arranged accommodation will be required to pay their accommodation fees through the College. Curfew The College has a curfew for all students aged under 18 years. The times of the curfew are specified on the parental consent and students must adhere to these times.
Full details of our accommodation options can be found at www. sussexdowns.ac.uk/international
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COLLEGE ACTIVITIES • Participate in a wide range of activities that will support your learning, enabling you to learn new skills and make new friends • Learn many new skills which can enhance your Curriculum Vitae (CV) for both university and job applications
Sport Academies • Open to students studying from September to at least April • Entry by interview and trial • Combine weekly training with professional coaching and competitions
Sport at Sussex Downs College
Eastbourne: Football & Golf
• Each campus is equipped with a wide range of sporting amenities and there are leisure centres, swimming pools, gyms and athletics training facilities located on or next to each campus.
Lewes: Football, Rugby & Netball
• You could participate in the following sporting activities on campus or in the local area:
Archery
Other activities on and off campus: • Orchestra and choir • Day trips to cultural and tourist destinations such as Oxford and the Harry Potter Studio in London • Regular fun activities such as picnics, barbecues and traditional English tea party • Award-winning Student Union
Badminton
• Town tours
Basketball
• Language exchange with UK students
Dance Football Golf Gym Hockey
• Please consult our main college website www.sussexdowns. ac.uk/study/adult-part-time for part-time leisure classes available at our Lewes and Eastbourne campuses.
Rugby Squash Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball
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MEET THE TEAM Erin Prescott, Admissions
Mark Allen, International Director
Caron Lewis, Immigration Compliance Officer
Jonathan Harris-Gibbins, Senior International Marketing Manager
ACCOMMODATION & WELFARE OFFICERS Sarah Perrin, (Lewes)
Camila Supervielle, (Lewes)
Emma Williams, (Eastbourne)
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Jim Blyth, Finance Officer
May Gillaspy, Administration
Joanna Bourne, Senior Personal Tutor
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME LEADERS Graham Perry Melissa Bloom
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APPLYING TO SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE You should submit the following documents to us for consideration: 1. Application - a fully completed online international application form 2. Passport - a scanned copy 3. Academic Reports - your most recent school reports 4. English language certificates For full details on the application procedure please visit the “How to Apply� section at www.sussexdowns.ac.uk/study/international
Sussex Downs College, Lewes
Sussex Downs College, Eastbourne
(all enquiries to this campus) Mountfield Road Lewes East Sussex, BN7 2XH United Kingdom
Cross Levels Way Eastbourne East Sussex, BN21 2UF United Kingdom
Telephone: (international office) +44 (0) 30 300 38787 Telephone: (main college) +44 (0) 30 300 39200 Email: international@sussexdowns.ac.uk Web: www.sussexdowns.ac.uk/study/international
Watch a video of a day in the life of our students on our website. SussexDownsInternationalCollege SDinternational sdc.international