Exeter College International Prospectus · Exeter is also home to Exeter University, part of the prestigious Russell Group of Universities. n. 3 ... Our Employability and Progression

Exeter College International Prospectus

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Contents

Principal’s Welcome 1

Location 2

Outstanding Results and Successes 3

Living in the UK 4

Support 6

Courses at Exeter College 7

English Language Courses 8

Study Abroad Experience (English Plus) 9

A Levels 10

International Baccalaureate 11

Vocational Courses 12

International Foundation Diploma 14

Higher Education Courses 16

Information correct at the time of printing - please check our website August 2014

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Principal’s Welcome

As Principal of this outstanding and exciting college, I get the opportunity to welcome all our new students each September. Exeter College offers a wide range of courses to young people across the South West of England and internationally. It is very important to us that we place the interests of all our learners at the centre of college’s activities and we aim for excellence in all that we do. Our strong tutorial and support activities encourage all our students to achieve their potential and gain the qualifications they want. We are very proud of our students’ achievements, whether that is through their exam results, their work placements or the wide range of enrichment activities which are so important to college life. Students find Exeter College a friendly and successful place to study, which benefits from excellent transport links, and where we put a strong emphasis on a supportive culture to help all our students reach their full potential.

I look forward to welcoming you.

Richard AtkinsPrincipal

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Location

Most of the Exeter College campus is based in Exeter’s city centre, in the heart of Devon, in the South West of England. The college is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside and coastline in the UK. Our campuses are compact and convenient – the teaching buildings, award-winning learning centres and the social areas are all close together so it is easy to find your way around. Exeter College is a safe place to learn with 99% of students feeling safe when at college.

Exeter is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the UK with a high quality of life and a low crime rate. With a population of about 120,000, Exeter is a student friendly city with great places to eat out, a large variety of different shops as well as many historical attractions such as the world famous Cathedral and beautiful quayside.

Exeter is also home to Exeter University, part of the prestigious Russell Group of Universities.

2 hours by train

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Outstanding Results and Successes

Highly Trusted SponsorThe UK Visas and Immigration department of the Home Office recognises us as being a Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS). Having HTS status means that we can sponsor students who want to study with us on a Tier 4 Student Visa.

For more details on how to apply for a Tier 4 student visa please visit the Home Office website:www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/study-visas

For useful advice on all aspects of coming to the UK as an international student, visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs: www.ukcisa.org.uk

� We’re Outstanding! Our most recent Ofsted inspection took place in January 2014. It graded the College Outstanding overall with the three key themes; Student Outcomes, Teaching and Learning, and Leadership and Management also gaining an outstanding grade – the highest accolade possible. The Inspectors graded Teaching and Learning as outstanding for the first time in a further education college in the last two years

� Our current A level pass rate is 99.4% with nearly half of our A2 students gaining A*, A and B grades.

� 17 students received offers from Oxford and Cambridge Universities in 2014.

� Last year 167 students progressed on to a Russell Group University.

� We won Outstanding BTEC College of the Year for 2014/2015

� “If outstanding means maintaining the highest standards day in, day out, perhaps no college or training provider has been tested quite as thoroughly as Exeter College...The college also has an impressive record of pastoral care, plus exam grades in the top 5 percent of colleges.” Times Educational Supplement Judges’ statement.

� Exeter College picked up two national accolades in November 2012 from the Times Educational Supplement FE Awards – Outstanding FE Provider of the Year and Outstanding Leadership and Management.

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Living in the UK

HomestayIf you are aged 16 to 18 we recommend that you stay with our friendly host families (in a room of your own) who will welcome you in their home and provide a safe and comfortable place for you to stay. Every host family has been visited by a member of college staff and is located within 20 minutes of the college. Host families will give you the opportunity to practise your English, to learn more about life in the UK as well as helping you integrate into life in Exeter. They will provide you with breakfast and dinner throughout the week, along with lunch at the weekend as well. The cost of this is £120 per week.

Halls of Residence If you are over the age of 18 and would like to live in halls of residence, there are a range of options for you to consider. All of the halls of residence are located within a short distance of the College.

The property may offer:

� All bills and Wi-Fi included � 24-hour security, on-site customer service and

maintenance teams � Common room with TV, free pool table and

vending machines � On-site laundry and bike storage � A fantastic student experience and the chance to

meet many other students living in the city. The cost of this will vary depending on the room type and tenancy length – please refer to our website for more information.

SocialThe International Office run regular trips to show you some of the best of what England has to offer in terms of culture, history and entertainment. Alongside our UK students, you will have access to the many clubs and societies that Exeter College has to offer to help make new friends, gain a new skill or just to have fun! Here are just some examples of the free clubs that we run during the college week:

� Chamber Orchestra� Drama Production � Ceramics� College Radio Station� Film Club� Creative Writing� Computer Programming

Club� Debating Society� Duke of Edinburgh Award� British Sign Language

� Self Defence� Jiu Jitsu� Football� Rugby� Basketball� Bike Club� Ski Club� Enterprise Club� Ten Tors

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Support

� You will have a personal tutor who will support your academic and personal progress during your time at college. You will meet your tutor regularly and they will keep you updated about the wide range of opportunities available to you and will support you to progress on to your next step. They will also work with you to negotiate and set challenging but achievable targets for your academic work and overall personal achievement.

� Our Employability and Progression team will ensure you have all the information, advice and guidance you need to make the right choices regarding your future progression.

� Our supportive welfare team includes counsellors, nurses and welfare adviser. They can provide help on a range of issues that may be concerning you or affecting your studies, including personal or relationship worries, housing, health advice or financial support.

Here to HelpHere at Exeter College, we pride ourselves on offering outstanding support to international students. Based at our Hele Road site, our friendly International team are on hand to answer any questions that you may have regarding Exeter College. We can answer questions on entry requirements, fees, accommodation and with anything else that you may need to know. This support will continue throughout your time as a student as the International Office will ensure that you feel happy and secure whilst studying with us. Please get in contact: [email protected] or give us a call on 0044 (0) 1392 400662.

We have a dedicated 24 hour support telephone service that you and your parents can access once you join the college. A member of the International Office will hold weekly tutorials with each student to ensure that they are settled in and enjoying life at Exeter College.

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Courses at Exeter College

As you explore this guide, you will see the wide range of courses that we offer to international students. Whatever your academic background or career goals we are confident that we will have a course to suit you. Ranging from English Language courses to Higher Education Foundation Degrees, our programmes will give you the best chance of success for your future aspirations.

Briony - A Levels“Exeter College has opened so many doors for me that I don’t think would have been available for me in my sixth form college. There are such a large number of passionate students and tutors, so it’s a really positive environment to be in.”

Alice - IBIB result: 44 out of 45, going to Oxford to study French and Italian

“The course is really good for independent learning and I’ve met so many new people. The IB group at Exeter College are such a close a close knit group and all the teachers have been amazing. It has given me such independence and confidence in the subjects that I’m studying and it gives a great breadth of knowledge.”

Cong Han - Catering“My time in Exeter College was really great. I have friendly teachers (Chef) teaching me everyday and all my nice friends are helping me. It is just a very nice environment to study and to have fun. I enjoy it very much. And I will learn a lot from those teachers. A great college!”

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English Language Courses

The focus of this range of courses is on improving all your English language skills with the opportunity to improve your written and spoken English, as well as giving you the academic skills needed to study a range of subjects in English.

• You will study in classes taught by experienced IELTS tutors and examiners.

• You may practice and prepare for other international exams such as Cambridge First Certificate in English or Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English.

• Maximum class sizes of 15

Our specialist tutors will develop a personalised programme of study with you and fully support you to improve all aspects of your English. You will receive excellent training and support and develop the skills needed to further your education at Exeter College.

English Language SupportOnce you enrol at Exeter College you will be given access to additional English Language support classes with the aim of improving your IELTS score.

Burlington EnglishAs soon as you commit to join the College, we will give you access to Burlington English. This innovative online English course will allow you to improve your spoken English and ensure correct pronunciation by practising these skills in your homecountry.

Course length: Variable

English entry requirements: IELTS: 4.0 or other equivalent secure English language test

Academic entry requirements: Good achievement at Senior Secondary School or equivalent

Course structure: 15 or 21 hours per week

Progression: Further study or employment

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Study Abroad Experience (English Plus)

Our flexible bespoke programme allows you to experience studying in a UK College whilst improving your English. You will study English for between 6 and 15 hours per week depending on your needs. You can then choose to take a range of classes with students from the UK that will match up with your future career or university aspirations.

Sample timetable Morning AfternoonMonday English ArtTuesday Physics EnglishWednesday English Cultural Activity Thursday Media EnglishFriday English Tutorial

Please get in contact with us so we can talk to you about the range of course options we have available. Both the price and length of the course will depend on your needs.

Course length: Variable, however whilst you are with us you will be studying for at least 15 hours per week

Course start date: Variable

Course fees: Dependent on the length and type of course studied

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A Levels

We offer an impressive 42 A Levels in a wide range of subjects, giving you an exceptional level of choice – amongst the greatest choice of subjects in any institution in the South-West. Any combination of subjects is possible and will allow you to progress on to university level study. You will study with UK students and also have the opportunity to improve your English Language skills and IELTS score with at least two hours of English support per week.

• Geography • Geology • German• Graphic Design – Art and Design • History 16th and 17th Century

(Tudors and Stuarts) • History 20th Century • Human Biology • Law • Mathematics • Media Studies • Music • Philosophy• Philosophy of Religion and Ethics • Photography – Art and Design • Physical Education • Physics • Politics • Psychology • Sociology • Spanish • World Development

• Archaeology• Biology • Business • Chemistry • Classics • Computing • Creative Writing • Critical Thinking • Dance • Design and Technology: Product Design

(3-D Design)• Drama and Theatre Studies • Economics • English Language • English Literature • Environmental Studies • Fashion and Textiles - Art and Design • Film and Video – Art and Design • Film Studies • Fine Art – Art and Design • French • Further Mathematics

Course length: Two years


Academic entry requirements: Good achievement at Senior Secondary School or equivalent. Some subjects require prior academic study in that subject area up to the final year of school, with excellent grades in those subjects

Course structure: Three terms each year with exam and coursework based assessments

Progression: University for degree study

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The International Baccalaureate (IB)

The International Baccalaureate Diploma is a challenging and internationally respected academic programme taught in over 2,500 schools and colleges worldwide and enthusiastically accepted by universities in the UK and overseas.

We have been teaching the IB Diploma at Exeter College for 19 years and provide a stimulating environment with experienced and highly qualified teachers, to help you to fulfil your potential on this course. We consistently achieve results that far exceed the world average scores. Studying the IB Diploma at Exeter College is excellent preparation if you want to access either a British or an international university and allows you to study a wide range of degree courses from medicine to fine arts.

The two year IB Diploma ensures you maintain a breadth of subjects, but enables you to specialise in the sciences, humanities or languages if you wish. You study six subjects (three at Higher and three at Standard Level) alongside a course in the Theory of Knowledge, an extended research essay and a programme of creative, active and voluntary projects.

You will choose one subject from each of the following groups:

Group 1 Language• English (H and S)

Group 2 Second Language• French (H and S)• German (H and S)• Spanish (H and S)• Italian for beginners (S) • Spanish for beginners (S)

Group 3 Individuals and Society• History (H and S)• Geography (H and S)• Psychology (H and S)• Philosophy (H and S)

Group 4 Experimental Sciences• Biology (H and S)• Chemistry (H and S)• Physics (H and S)• Environmental Systems and Societies (S) – this

can also count as a group 3 subject

Group 5 Mathematics• Mathematics Standard (S)• Mathematical Studies (S)

Group 6 Electives• Visual Arts (H and S) • Film Studies (H and S)• A second language, humanity or science.



Academic entry requirements: Good achievement at Senior Secondary School or equivalent. Some subjects require prior academic study in that subject area up to the final year of school, with excellent grades in those subjects



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Vocational Courses

Our vocational courses offer you a chance to study an exciting mix of practical work and theory. These courses are entirely assessed by coursework and are ideal if you know which career area or study that you want to pursue in the future. We offer the following vocationally related courses at different levels, many of which can lead to university study or employment. Our vocational courses benefit from close links with local, regional, and international employers ensuring you will be challenged to study up to date industry techniques and issues.

• Aerospace Engineering• Art and Design• Automotive• Beauty Therapy• Business• Catering• Childcare• Construction• Creative Media Production

• Engineering• Hairdressing• Health and Social Care• Music • Outdoor Adventure• Performing Arts• Public Services• Sport• Travel, Tourism and Cabin Crew

Course length: One or two years

English entry requirements: IELTS: 5.5 or other equivalent secure English language test Certificate of English

Academic entry requirements: Good achievement at Senior Secondary School or equivalent

Course structure: Three terms each year with coursework based assessments


Habib - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business

“I’m starting my first year at Exeter University studying a three year degree in a BA Hons in Accountancy and Finance with a 1 year work placement.

My most defining moment was when I won BTEC Business Student of the Year twice. Another great moment was being nominated for Excellence in Exeter in academic achievement by the college panel. One last great moment was being elected Finance Officer and Secretary of Young Chambers and achieving triple D* with full marks in my course.“

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International Foundation Diploma

Our International Foundation Diploma is a one year course that will allow you to progress straight on to university. The course will help improve the study skills needed for study at university, as well as giving you a chance to improve your English Language and Maths skills level.

Successful completion of this course will give you guaranteed progression on to the appropriate Higher Education course at Exeter College.

You will have the option to study one of the pathways listed below:

• Art and Design • Business and IT • Healthcare • Humanities and Social Science

• Media (Film and TV Practice) • Performance • Science • Social Care

Minimum Age: 18

Course length: One year


Academic entry requirements: Good achievement at Senior Secondary School or equivalent. Some subjects require prior academic study in that subject area up to the final year of school, with excellent grades in those subjects, including Maths and English


Progression: Further study at university or employment

EE (Oscar) - A levels Maths, Chemistry, Biology“People are really friendly here, and it’s easy to make friends. The teachers are also nice, the way they teach is really clear and they make classes really interesting. If you ever need help you can ask and you will get it, but College also lets you be independent if you want to be. It really helps you to organise your own time like you would at University so it helps to prepare you for that next step. In terms of location, Exeter College is close to town so when you have free time it’s easy to hang out with friends.”

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Higher Education Courses

We have been working in partnership with the Universities of Exeter, Kingston, Plymouth, University of St Mark and St John and Edexcel for many years, offering a wide range of Bachelor of Arts (BA), Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diplomas (HND), Higher National Certificates (HNC) and other professional courses, which lead to our students achieving graduate level qualifications. Students choose to study at Exeter College because of our small classes and close tutorial support. The College’s experienced lecturers and tutors are able to provide high quality teaching and closely monitor students’ progress through our tutorial system. In recent years, higher education students at Exeter College have achieved excellent examination results which culminate in a wonderful Graduation Ceremony at Exeter Cathedral.

We offer over 40 university level courses including the following subjects. Please see our website for the full list:

• Acting and Theatre • Aircraft Engineering• Applied Outdoor Adventure• Art and Design• Business• Business Management• Civil Engineering• Coaching and Fitness in Sport

• Construction• Computing and Systems Development• Childcare• English Literature • Health and Social Care Studies• Teacher Education• Journalism and Practical Media• Leadership and Business Practice • TV Production



Academic entry requirements: Applicants should have performed well in their own school leaving examinations and be at least 18 years of age when the course starts


Progression: Further study at University or employment

Jack - Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness“I wanted to gain further qualifications in sports coaching and this was the most cost-effective way of gaining a degree. The amount of support and standard of lecturing has been excellent; the lecturers create a relaxed and enjoyable working environment. The small class sizes mean that there is much group discussion which I find an engaging way of learning when compared to a large lecture theatre where I would just sit and listen. The college also offers a city centre location which means it is easy to pop into town during breaks between lectures.”

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Exeter College International Prospectus · Exeter is also home to Exeter University, part of the prestigious Russell Group of Universities. n. 3 ... Our Employability and Progression