Useful addresses Medical and Science A Level Programme

Oxbridge Tutorial College 49 Sobo Arobiodu Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Telephone: +2341 473 2986 +2341 740 7577 +234 802 133 2170 Email: [email protected]

Bellerbys College Study Centre 1 Billinton Way, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4LF, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 1273 339300 Web: bellerbys.com

Bellerbys Regional Offi ce, Nigeria First Business Alliance Suites, 2nd Floor Plot 5, Chief Yesuf Abiodun Street, Off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Opposite City of David Church, Oniru, Victoria Island Lagos

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Oxbridge Tutorial College Bellerbys College You will have the unique opportunity Bellerbys prides itself on the highest standard of Oxbridge Tutorial College was established Bellerbys College has over academic teaching, we currently achieve A Level results in 1993 as the fi rst specialist sixth form 50 years of experience in to spend a year in Nigeria completing which rank within the top 5% in the UK, with 26% of A* college in Nigeria. A commitment to helping international students achieve their academic the fi rst year of A Level study with grades (3 times higher than the national average). This is innovative teaching methods has allowed ambitions. Bellerbys students have gone on to some of achieved through our network of outstanding teachers us to consistently achieve some of the the fi nest British universities, including almost 40 students Oxbridge Tutorial College. who are in many cases Oxford or Cambridge educated, best results in Nigeria. to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge in the last or qualifi ed to PhD level and additionally though our During your fi rst year you will be able to take advantage six years alone. e-learning system, Study Smart, which enables students Oxbridge now has a new, purpose built of the premium facilities at the College, as well as to access course materials at any time. facility in GRA Ikeja. We have undertaken Year on year, our outstanding academic success is undertake an internationally recognised qualifi cation an on-going development programme to ensure that, refl ected in our results, with 49% of A-level students in a local environment. Students can review their class work, listen to year on year, we offer our students the very best. graduating to the top 10 UK universities and 53 students audio fi les, watch videos and make use of the The syllabus will be consistent with your future study at Some of the facilities we currently offer include: progressing to Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College and materials their teachers use in class. Our small class Bellerbys which will enable you to become familiar with • New, purpose built, state-of-the-art science LSE in 2011. We offer: sizes and extensive student support system allow the teaching methods in the UK. The added benefi t is the laboratories and computer facilities • Intensive academic preparation with outstanding students to receive the individual care and support signifi cant cost reduction of studying in the UK for only • Boarding facilities for girls (on site) and boys success and results they need to focus on their study in a new 1 year – whilst still achieving your academic ambitions. (Hostel facilities off site) • Practical study skills for university success culture and environment. • Multimedia facilities, with leading-edge teaching • State-of-the-art technology and learning expertise Upon completion of the fi rst year, you will then travel techniques • World-class teaching – 50% of our teachers are to the UK and complete the second year of your A-level • Air-conditioned classrooms Oxford or Cambridge taught or educated to Masters programme at the Bellerbys College Cambridge campus. • Vsat broadband connection for all students or PHD level • Continually expanding library • A caring college community – student advice, • Secure , gated premises professional counselling and full UCAS application support. • Catering facilities with air-conditioned dining hall Abdulbasit ABDULRAHIM from Nigeria • On site medical facilities. Studied A Levels and achieved A*AAA Graduated to London School of Economics Now studying Philosophy and Economics What I most like about Bellerbys is the diverse environment, which brings We have undertaken an together different cultures. Also, the on-going development school has exceptional teachers. programme to ensure that year on year, we offer our students the very best

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For students wishing to study medicine Students hoping for a career path in Medicine will not or Science degrees at top UK universities only require excellent academic grades, but specialist preparation to gain the best chance of success. Medical 53 there are many challenges ranging from school in the UK is incredibly competitive and Bellerbys students graduated to Oxford, Cambridge, prides itself on our extra-curricular weekly medical Imperial College, LSE and UCL cost to quality. meetings which include: • Preparation for interviews Bellerbys College in the UK and Oxbridge Tutorial College • Reading and discussions of medical journals in Lagos have teamed up to provide Nigerian students • Application for work at local hospitals, the Red Cross with a truly unique opportunity. Students will be able or clinics in the local area – an invaluable experience to obtain the necessary academic and extracurricular for their UCAS application. 49% experience both in Nigeria and the UK that will allow of A Level graduates entered for entrance to high ranking medical or science based Will completing the A Levels with Oxbridge Tutorial top 10 ranked UK universities university degrees in the UK. The added benefi t is to and Bellerbys College guarantee me a place at signifi cantly reduce the higher costs of studying in Medical School in the UK? the UK for two years – yet still leave with the same Medical School in the UK is very competitive. The qualifi cation and university options. excellent preparation you will receive from both Oxbridge Tutorial College and Bellerbys College will give you the Your route into Medical school 96% best possible chance, but still does not provide a If you want to go to medical school in the UK, you will of A Level graduates entered top 50 universities guarantee of placement at a medical school in the UK. need specialist preparation to gain the best chance of success. 22 students have graduated to top universities For students who are not awarded a place in Medicine, to study medicine over the past 3 years. In 2011 we can ensure that these students still leave with students graduated to some of the UK’s leading typically strong A Level results in science related institutions, including: University College, London, fi elds that would still place them in the top ranked UK 26% St Andrews, University of Edinburgh, University of universities for Biological sciences, Medical sciences of all A Levels taken at Bellerbys Birmingham and many more. We offer: or pharmacy related disciplines. were graded A*(national average 8%) • Advice on UKCAT and BMAT medical admissions tests • Visits by medical school staff together with work experience and mock interviews • Medical Applications Group – students receive talks Ogaga SIM-IFERE from Nigeria from medical admissions tutors, are guided through Studied A Levels and achieved A*A*AA 60% the medical applications process for UCAS and receive Graduated to St Andrews University of all A Levels taken at Bellerbys were training in interview techniques and practice the Now studying Medicine graded A*-A (national average 27%) UKCAT medical admissions tests. I’m delighted with my results. The teachers at Bellerbys were extremely helpful and friendly, I found this particularly helpful especially since application to study medicine in the UK is highly competitive.

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Bellerbys London is such a lovely place... Bellerbys has a very diverse population of What I like best about it is the homely My Oxbridge experience is one The small community enables students which is similar to what I've been environment. It's such a close knit family, I am truly grateful for and one I better student-teacher relationships exposed to at university which makes it a lot easier to blend in would highly recommend and facilitates learning

Oshokhai Imomoh from Nigeria Chukwujindu Awele Juwah Frederick Idefayo Ikpatt Studied A Levels at Bellerbys Cambridge Aishat Abodunrin Raji from Lagos, Nigeria and achieved AAAA Studied A Levels at Bellerbys London Oxbridge was beyond my expectations and now I believe The teachers were always willing to help me understand Now studying Chemical Engineering and achieved A*A*A*Aa it to be Nigeria's gateway to success in the UK. any areas within their subjects that I found diffi cult. at Imperial College, London Secured a place at University of Warwick When the fi nal exams results arrived, I received the high to read Economics With a highly effi cient learning system and well equipped grades I desired for university. The small community Imperial College is one of the top fi ve universities in science labs, I watched as every page in my notes came enables better student-teacher relationships and the UK. We are taught in lecture theatres, with over Aishat joined Bellerbys in September 2009 to follow alive in full colour and radiance. facilitates learning. 120 students. Students have the opportunity to mix a six term A Level course. Aishat maintained an with people from different nationalities studying various outstandingly high standard of academic work Recreation was also an important part of the agenda, The teachers all worked exceptionally hard to help disciplines. There are many exciting activities to participate throughout her programme and was always extremely amidst all the hard work, there was still time for dinners support us. All of my teachers were excellent. in, from sports and club societies to charitable events. The friendly, cheerful and helpful to all she encountered. and sports. learning process is very different – class sizes at university I can confi dently say that any parent investing money in are large; at Bellerbys the number of students in a She did an enormous amount of work for the My Oxbridge experience is one I am truly grateful for his or her child to attend Oxbridge Tutorial College is classroom is small. Communication between students extracurricular aspect of the college, giving up every and one I would highly recommend. Oxbridge Tutorial making a wise decision. In my opinion, Oxbridge Tutorial and their tutors is therefore slightly different. Bellerbys has spare moment she could to raise money. Such was College, OTC, has made me better prepared to study in College is the best Sixth-Form school in Lagos State. a diverse population of students which is similar to what her contribution to Bellerbys, she was awarded the any university. Thank you OTC! I've been exposed to at university meaning I was already Academic Director's Best Overall A Level Student, accustomed to the contrasting cultures. Bellerbys taught an accolade she truly deserved. me how to be disciplined; to balance my work and social life around the intense hours of study at university. All her teachers have complemented Aishat on her natural intelligence and diligence in her studies, If you are a student looking for the best college where attributes which should ensure that she continues you will receive a very sound education, enjoy your studies her academic success at Warwick. and have fun in the process – Bellerbys is the place. Andy Quin, Principal, Bellerbys London

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