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International at Wakefeldcollege Welcome international at wakefeldcollege Welcome . 3 Excellent results . .4 Welcome Student success and progression . 5-9 A message from Tony Rex Learning in and out of the classroom . 10 Support and facilities . 11 Wakefield – in the heart of the As an Assistant Principal at Wakefield College, I would like Leeds City Region . 12 to give you a brief introduction to the programmes of study you could follow as one of our international students. Travel and transport . 13 English as a foreign language . 14-15 A Levels . 16-21 Many of our international students choose to join In our University Centre, we offer our A Level programme. A Levels are recognised university-level courses including degrees Extended Diplomas . 22 around the world by universities and employers and foundation degrees in subjects such as International Foundation Programme . 23-24 and allow you to progress to a range of careers business and management, web design, game and higher education courses. Our A Level development, computing, health and Higher education . 25-29 programme is popular with our home students well-being, and sports coaching. Our too, giving you the chance to make friends with degree-level programmes have lower fees and How to apply . 30 UK students as you study together. You can learn smaller class sizes than most universities. More How much does it cost? . .31 what we offer at A Level on pages 16-21. information about this is on pages 25-29. A Levels are not the best choice for everyone. If Finally we have full-time Intensive English you know that you want a specific career, our courses for international students who need extended diplomas are a great option which to improve their English before progressing are very popular with our home students. onto an academic study programme. We You can choose to study for one of a range also offer additional English classes to all our of diplomas in areas such as business, sport, international students. You can read more art and design, performance, and IT. They are about this on pages 14-15. national qualifications, like A Levels, and are We hope you join us. recognised by most UK universities. You can find out more on page 22. On pages 23-24 you can read about our International Foundation Programmes. These one-year courses are very popular with international students and bridge the gap between the secondary education of your home country and university study in the UK. You will study on a specific subject pathway and will have the chance to develop higher level study skills needed to progress to study at a UK university. 2 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 3 Excellent Results Student Success And Progression A Level Results We pride ourselves on our student success! Pass Rates A Levels 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 Art, Craft & Design n/a 100% 100% 100% Biology 95% 100% 93% 88% of our students are in employment or Business Studies 100% 94% 85% 96% further study 6 months after graduating Chemistry 93% 100% 93% 94% 96% (DLHE survey 2013/14) English Language 100% 100% 100% 94% English Literature 100% 100% 100% 100% English Language & Literature n/a n/a n/a 100% Film Studies 100% 100% 100% 100% Further Maths 100% (AS) 100% (AS) 100% (AS) 100% Geography n/a n/a n/a 100% Graphic Communication 83% 100% 100% 100% This year’s A Level pass rate History 100% 100% 94% 100% of 97% was the 11th year in 97% Information & Communication Technology 100% 100% 100% 95% succession to exceed 95% Law 96% 100% 100% 100% Mathematics 100% 95% 100% 95% Media Studies 100% 100% 100% 100% Photography 100% 100% 100% 100% Physics 100% 100% 86% 100% Our Extended Diploma students produced Psychology 96% 73% 100% 94% another set of excellent results with 19 100% Sociology 98% 88% 100% 100% subjects achieving a 100% pass rate 14 A Level subjects achieved a 100% pass rate 100% Overall student satisfaction The number of students achieving (National Student Survey 2014) 91% A* grades has doubled, made even more remarkable by the 33% increase in numbers of entries. 25 Extended Diploma students achieved 3 Distinction stars – the highest results possible! 25 4 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 5 Student Success And Progression Student Success And Progression Callum Watts A Levels in Physics, Maths, and Chemistry “I came to Wakefield College because of the new facilities and the tutors are really easy to talk to. The College also offered me the right courses that I needed to progress. Doing my A Levels here means I can now go to my first choice university.” Our students who progressed to university, went to 69 different higher education institutions The library is home to our three-storey LibraryPlus facility, filled with computers, books, and in the UK. quiet and group study zones. Luke Pettit A Levels in Accounting, Business, and ICT “I enrolled at Wakefield because of the state-of-the-art facilities and the friendly staff - the tutors are motivated and want their students to do well. Accountancy has helped me develop my mathematical skills in a business environment. It’s a subject I enjoy and has provided a unique and challenging way of learning.” 6 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 7 Student Success And Progression Student Success And Progression Vy Phuong Nguyen Marceline Lekane Feuzeu International Foundation FdA Management and Business Programme in Business “I chose to study here because it’s in the city centre, “I found out about this course when I met the transport facilities are good, and the cost of Tran at the British Council Conference. I chose living is low. The tutors are wonderful - they’re the to study here at Wakefield College because it has best thing about studying at Wakefield! They’re so high quality facilities which are really convenient approachable and help with the simple things. I really and the staff are friendly and supportive. The like it here! After finishing my course I want to stay way of teaching is more practical than at here to continue my study in management. Then I home, and we use a mix of research from the want to go back home to Cameroon and work for a library, internet, and tutorial time. Learning bank. Eventually I want to set up my own business here in the UK has enabled me to apply my and create a playground for kids back home. If you knowledge and to see from peoples’ different are thinking of coming to study here, I’d advise you viewpoints. After finishing my course, I want to just go for it! The tutors are really patient and to continue my study of an undergraduate encourage you with your English. I used to be very business course at a UK university.” shy because of the language but now my English is better I feel more confident.” 8 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 9 Learning in and out of Support and Facilities the classroom Our student community is mainly made Supporting you up of home students from the local area, We support you to make sure you get the best out of your studies! Our careers advisors are but the College has a mix of people from here to support you with your future plans, and we offer mentoring schemes to help students different backgrounds and countries. who aim to progress to top universities. Counselling, welfare, and financial support is available, Studying with us gives you opportunities and your personal tutor will have regular contact with you to measure your progress. to make friends, learn new things, and build on your skills. Our teachers are friendly and encourage you to achieve your full potential, but you Chieu Tran will learn outside the classroom too! We have opportunities to experience guest Representative for Asia speakers, work placements, and trips Tran is based in Saigon, Vietnam and works with students like including rock climbing, gorge walking, you who want to come and study here in the UK. She attends and Disneyland Paris. exhibitions to meet potential students like you and makes sure Your Students’ Union is here to support moving to study with us is as smooth as possible. and represent you and is a big part of College life. The Union organises events, trips, and societies to make sure you get Janet Delve the most out of College. Getting involved can really boost your chances of getting a International Co-ordinator job and a place at university. Janet is based in Wakefield and helps students like you settle into College life here in the UK. She will meet you on your first day in College, and You can also take part in activities support you through the enrolment process and sort out things like including: your host family accommodation, bank accounts, doctors, and meet you - trampolining regularly to check you are supported in your studies. - break/street dance - basketball - rugby union - football Carol McArthur - yoga & pilates Student Wellbeing & Safeguarding Manager - boccia (disability friendly) - cheerleading Carol is based in Wakefield and works closely with Janet to make sure - chess you’re safe and looked after during your time with us. - cookery club - debating club - College newsletter Fantastic facilities Our modern libraries have books, magazines, DVDs, computers, quiet places for study, and facilities for scanning, printing, and photocopying. You can also access resources online from our computers or from home via the internet. Our new Science Centre in the Radcliffe Building has state-of-the-art laboratories as well as informal learning spaces.
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