INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Portsmouth Grammar School is delighted to welcome pupils from all over the world to our dynamic Sixth Form community.
FULL DETAILS ABOUT SIXTH FORM AT THE PORTSMOUTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE AT WWW.PGS.ORG.UK/SIXTH-FORM
The Sixth Form experience is rightly described as the best that education has to offer. A greater freedom, combined with the studying of subjects that you genuinely enjoy, in smaller classes and with more adult relationships with teachers and tutors all make for an exceptionally fulfilling and hugely rewarding time. To have the opportunity to do all this at a place as lively and as aspirational as PGS is to make that experience unforgettable. Our international pupils become part of the everyday life of the school and are able to take full advantage of the exceptional academic and co-curricular opportunities that we offer. Our international pupils follow our A-Level courses alongside timetabled academic enrichment to enable them to go on to world-class universities.
WELCOME
On the centre of the south coast of the United Kingdom, Portsmouth is a modern city with a rich naval and seagoing heritage. Portsmouth today is a dynamic waterfront city.
ABOUT PORTSMOUTH
There are towering world-class visitor attractions, museums and galleries, unique shopping destinations, live music venues, a leading university and miles of beautiful waterfront. Portsmouth is the UK’s only island city and was the birthplace of Charles Dickens. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to Lord Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose – Henry XIII’s famously doomed flagship. The Historic Dockyard is on Portsmouth Harbour, nestled between the modern home of the Royal Navy and Gunwharf Quays, a bustling designer outlet destination and home to the iconic Emirates Spinnaker Tower. The Portsmouth Grammar School is situated in the heart of this vibrant, cosmopolitan city. The city is easily accessible by road, sea and air. There are frequent direct trains from central London (90 minutes train journey), Southampton Airport is just 20 miles away and both Gatwick and Heathrow are within 60 miles.
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INITIAL ENQUIRY Confirm availability of places by contacting the Senior School Registrar at The Portsmouth Grammar School, admissions@pgs.org.uk COMPLETE APPLICATION Complete the online application form by scanning the QR code or it is available at www.pgs.org.uk In addition to this you will need to supply: • Latest school report or academic transcript (plus English translation if applicable) • Evidence of English Language ability (e.g. IELTS) • Photo page of passport plus copies of current copies of current previous UK visas We hold a Child Student Licence, please confirm whether you will require a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) to study at PGS or whether you hold a British/European passport or other form of UK immigration permission. ASSESSMENTCOMPLETE There are various types of English language assessments available, and it is important that you let us know what you already have. You may also be asked to complete an additional academic/written assessment linked to the subjects you wish to study at A-Level. 1 2 3 ADMISSIONS PROCESS
INTERVIEW You will be interviewed by a Senior Teacher at The Portsmouth Grammar School – this may be in person or via a video-conference link. OFFER If you are successful, an offer will be made. In order to accept this offer, you will have to provide us with: • Completed school joining documents • The acceptance fee • First year’s school fees in advance • Parental Consent Letter • Completed Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies • Questionnaire (if applicable) VISA Once all of the required documentation is received from you, we will issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) in support of your Child Study Licence application. It is the responsibility of the applicant (and/or their parents/ guardian) to ensure that all UKV1 Immigration Rules and Child Student Licence Guidance are followed when applying for a Child Study Licence. 4 5 6
As The Portsmouth Grammar School does not offer boarding accommodation, pupils joining us in Year 12 from abroad live with local British host families. This gives our international pupils the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in English culture and to truly learn the language.
FEESHOMESTAY
The homestay scheme has been very successful and popular with our international pupils who enjoy the support it gives along with the independence of studying abroad. The happiness, welfare and safety of our international pupils is at our core. We work closely with a well-established homestay management company who operate our homestay scheme and act as guardians for our international pupils. They are an essential link between the school and the pupil’s family. All of our homestay parents have been appropriately interviewed and checked – many have a connection to the school, whether as a parent, former parent, member of staff or friend.
Scan the QR code to see an up-to-date breakdown of international study fees at PGS from initial deposits through to school and homestay fees.
PGS GOES BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL A-LEVEL APPROACH AND ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO LEARN MORE BEYOND THE CURRICULUM. IT IS NOT ONLY AN EDUCATION, BUT YOU BECOME PART OF THE PGS COMMUNITY. “ Year 12 Pupil
Lenard is hoping to study Maths at Cambridge University after completing his A-Levels at PGS.
LENARD A-Levels: Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry
ZACHARY A-Levels: Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry
“I love all the teachers at The Portsmouth Grammar School, they are so kind and professional. My homestay family have really helped me learn the local culture; I now love the sea and the weather, it’s not as hot as China! Coming here was definitely an amazing choice!”
Zachary is looking to study Aeronautical Engineering at Cambridge University after PGS.
“PGS has such a long and marvellous history, which really makes it a superb place to study – I enjoy living in a seaside city. My homestay guardian is a teacher, and so she has been incredible when it comes to learning English and supporting my studies. My teachers are always so willing to help me. PGS is such a good choice not only for A-Levels, but for the future.”
HEAR FROM OUR PUPILS
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