Worthing College
International Students
Prospectus 2010
Welcome to Worthing College What does Worthing College offer to International Students? • UK A level qualifications – for university entrance • One or two year Diploma Courses • Tuition in classes with UK students • Specialist tuition in English - leading to IELTS qualifications (required for UK University entrance) • Lively social life - in a vibrant student community (1600 16-19 year olds; about 80 international students) • Sports Academies - in Football, Hockey, Rugby, Netball, Golf, Tennis and Basketball. • Dance Company
Excellent value for money in one of the UK’s top state Sixth Form Colleges Our inclusive fees are £6150 per year and cover: • All tuition • Examination fees (except re-sits) • International introductory week to help students settle and prepare for their studies • Expert advice on choosing subjects • Assessment of the student’s current level of English • A personal tutor to help throughout the programme • Expert advice and support in applying to UK universities • Progress reports for parents • Extra-curricular activities (College+) • Loan of textbooks • Email and Internet access • Use of the College library • Access to College campus sports facilities • Opportunity to join a Sports Academy (subject to assessment of skills) • •
Airport transfer from Gatwick or Heathrow on arrival Arrangements for a host family
Accommodation Accommodation is arranged with English families living close to the college. This is a very good way for students to improve their English and to experience an English way of life. We take great care in choosing a family that will be suitable for each student. The family provides bed, breakfast and dinner every day. During the week, lunch can be taken with other students in the College cafe. Host family fees are £95 per week and are in addition to the College fee.
Worthing College International Pre-University Programmes 2-Year Programme
3-Year Programme
Entry Requirements
Year 1 IELTS English Three or Four AS levels - the first year of full A levels Personal Tutor
Year 1 Intensive English IELTS English One AS level Personal Tutor
Year 2 IELTS English Three or four A2s - the second year of full A levels (continuing the AS subjects you have studied in Year 1) Personal Tutor
2-Year Programme: A good Intermediate level of English (IELTS score 5.5 or equivalent). We will arrange testing through our agent in your country.
Year 2 IELTS English One A2 (continues from AS in year 1) Two or three AS levels Personal Tutor
3-Year Programme: An intermediate level of English (IELTS score 5 or equivalent). We will arrange testing through our agent in your country.
Aiming for IELTS score 6.5 Three or four A levels
Year 3 IELTS English Two or three A2s (continue from ASs in year 2) Personal Tutor Aiming for IELTS Score 6.5 Three or four A levels
For either programme: A record of good achievement at Senior Secondary level. For example, good achievement in Senior Year 2 in China, or Hong Kong CEEs (5 Grade Es for maths and science or 3 Es and 2Cs for arts and humanities). You should provide a copy of your latest school report or qualification certificates.
IELTS English Classes for International Students
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. At Worthing College, all international students follow a 2 or 3 -year course to prepare for the Academic IELTS, which is specially designed for university entry. Universities usually require a minimum level 6.0 or 6.5 for entrance to study on degree courses. You will have the opportunity to take the IELTS test each year to improve your score. As part of this course, you will develop skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will have access to a range of resources such as video, TV and a computer based language laboratory to help develop these.
What subjects should I choose?
Our most popular A - level courses for Visiting International Students are Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Fine Art, Photography, Physics, Electronics, Graphic Design and Textiles. Other A-level choices made by Visiting International Students are Business Studies, Economics, Film Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, Law, Media Studies, Music, Performance Studies, Dance, Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Travel and Tourism and Information Technology. All other subjects listed in the main College prospectus at www.worthing.ac.uk require good skills in English and additional specialist knowledge.
Location: Worthing
Worthing is a busy friendly town by the sea on the sunny south coast of England. It is in the warmest and driest part of England. The largest town in West Sussex, with a population of 103,000, it is ideally situated for the beach and the beautiful countryside of the South Downs. There are many shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs in Worthing and sports facilities include a large swimming pool and bowling alley in Worthing town centre. There is a Sports Centre next to the college and opportunities for horse riding, windsurfing, kite-boarding and sailing in the area. London is one and a half hours away by train and the regular direct service offers two trains per hour. Direct trains to Gatwick Airport take just 45 minutes. There are many local tourist attractions in Sussex including the City of Brighton and Hove, Arundel Castle and the City of Chichester all within 30 minutes train ride. Day visits include Stonehenge, Winchester, Portsmouth and Bath; even a return day trip to France or Belgium is easy through the Eurotunnel.
University destinations
This year Visiting International students from Worthing College are studying at these top universities:
University of Cambridge Imperial College London
University of the Arts London
University of Bath
Bristol University
Queen Mary’s University London
University of
University of
University of
Brighton
Manchester
Southampton
University of Kent
University of York
University of Sussex
University of Exeter
Nottingham
Loughborough
University
University
University of Hull
University of Manchester
Reading University
University of
University of
University of Toronto,
Birmingham
Hertfordshire
Canada
Your local agent If you wish to use the services of an Education Agent, more information about Worthing College is available from:
International contact details Worthing College Bolsover Road Worthing BN13 1NS Tel +44 1903 707604 Fax: +44 1903 707605 Email: internationalinfo@worthing.ac.uk Website: www.worthing.ac.uk