For all full time and part time international courses, prospective students are required to attend an interview and provide full educational details (a minimum of five GCSEs at grades A to C or equivalent are required) plus two references. We conduct telephone interviews for International students who are not able to attend in person. For NVQs, OICB and Modular courses previous qualifications are an advantage but not a requirement.
We welcome foreign students but must stress that an excellent command of the English language is essential and you will have to meet the strict guidelines laid down by the UKBA. We are registered as a UK Sponsor and as a Premier College by ASICs, to gain further information regarding visas please contact our office or visit the home office website: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk Before reserving a place on any course, please ensure you have gained all the relevant information you need to help you make the right choice.
Fees
To reserve a place on full time, part time or evening courses, a minimum 20% deposit is required, the remaining fees to be paid at least one month before commencement of your course. To reserve a place on any Modular courses, full payment must be made one month before commencement of the course.
Foreign students requiring a Visa will be required to pay full course and accommodation fees before a Sponsor letter can be issued. This is in line with the new UKBA guidelines.
For information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact 0800 100 900, where you will find full details on Educational Maintenance Allowances (EMAs), Residential Support Schemes (RSS), Adult Learning Grants (ALGs) as well as Professional Career Development loans (PCDLs).
Accommodation
There are three student houses with individual rooms to rent, all within easy walking distance of the college, as well as host family accommodation or local apartments to rent. For further information please click here to download our pdf.
