High School Programs United Kingdom
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High School in England DESCRIPTION :
The College was established in 1964 and received the British Council Beacon Award for its welfare and support of international students. It offers a high standard of education in a safe, friendly environment with good modern facilities. Each year the College welcomes 1600 students and among them over 200 students come from some 20 different countries around the world. It has an established reputation in international education (20 years of experience).
Nacel provides students with two types of accommodation: students can choose to be hosted in a friendly English host family living in the same town or in the students residence on the College campus (136 single study-bedrooms with modern facilities and Internet access). There are many possibilities to participate in sports activities in the College (football, basketball, squash, table tennis, tennis, swimming...). A social program is also organized throughout the year, like parties, trips and day excursions.
The College is located in a market town on the East coast of England. A train journey to London takes less that two hours.
Classes begin in early September and finish at the end of June.
SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Most international students join the AS program (first year of the A-Level) or the A-Level itself. The A-level, short for Advanced Level, is a General Certificate of Education qualification in the United Kingdom, usually taken by students in the final two years of secondary education. The College proposes 20 subjects on offer: Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Mathematics, Media, Photography, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, French, Government and Politics, History, Law, Statistics and Travel and Tourism. Students choose four AS subjects to study and English course to prepare to IELTS exam. Assessment varies from subject to subject but will either be all examination or a combination of examination and coursework/practical. It is expected that students attend the public exam in May or June. Approximately 20/25 hours a week are studied in the College, according to how many subjects are taken. Students are also expected to have their own study time, say 30/35 hours in total.
Please note that short or long term English study programs are also offered to international students.
SCHOOL TYPE :
State supported College.
ACCOMMODATION :
Self-catering student residence.
ELIGIBILITY :
Each student must be interviewed in the home country before being accepted.
Specific requirements:
- the equivalent of 5 GCSEs at C or above (subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Physical Education, Foreign language, Computer Science etc…); some subjects require a grade B or an overall B/C profile.
- an intermediate level of English (pre-English test required).
Students from other countries.
DEADLINE :
March 31st for arrival in August. Late application may be accepted, depending on availability.
PROCEDURES :
Please require information through the contact form.
CONDITIONS - HIGH SCHOOL IN ENGLAND :
Non-EU students.
EU students are citizens living in the European Union and who have been resident and educated in the European Union for 3 years prior to the start of the course. They only pay a service fee as they are sponsored by the British government. Non EU-students should pay full tuition fees.
PRICE INCLUDES :
- Administration fees
- School registration, tuition fees
- ESL support courses
- Host family or student residence placement, on a half board, catered or self-catering basis
- Airport pick-up and transfer (on arrival only)
- Orientation on arrival
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by the school.
- Extra language courses
- Exam fees (approximately £90 per subject)
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
- Application fees (35 euros)
