A-LEVELS, PRE-UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, PRE-MASTER’S, PRE-DOCTORAL, GCSE, AND ENGLISH COURSES 2019-2020 CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS COLLEGE, LOGIC HOUSE, 143–147 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8HA TELEPHONE: +44 (0) 1223 300123, +44 (0) 1223 313464, EMAIL:[email protected] PRINCIPAL: PHIL SCHERB WWW.CAMBRIDGESEMINARSCOLLEGE.CO.UK CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................1 PRINCIPAL’S GREETING ...................................................................................................2 LOCATION .............................................................................................................................3 PRE-UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES .....................................................5 SUBJECTS WITHIN THE FOUNDATION PROGRAMME ...........................................6 FOUNDATION ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................12 A-LEVELS ............................................................................................................................12 PRE-MASTER’S................................................................................................................. 14 PRE-DOCTORAL PROGRAMME ................................................................................... 15 IELTS PREPARATION ...................................................................................................... 16 BUSINESS ENGLISH ...................................................................................................... 16 FCE/CAE .............................................................................................................................17 OUR TEACHERS ............................................................................................................... 18 ACCOMMODATION .......................................................................................................... 22 WHERE STUDENTS GO ..................................................................................................23 WHAT STUDENTS SAY .................................................................................................. 24 Cambridge Seminars College, Logic House, 143–147 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HA Telephone: +44 (0) 1223 300123, +44 (0) 1223 313464 Email: [email protected], www.cambridgeseminarscollege.co.uk Principal: Phil Scherb Cambridge Seminars College is registered in England and Wales, no. 08183749 INTRODUCTION The United Kingdom has a long and influential history of scientific The school prides itself on its welcoming family atmosphere, allowing discovery and creativity; its universities continue to have an students to settle down very quickly and focus on their studies. international reputation for teaching and research, and the degrees We are accredited by both the British Accreditation Council and the they award are universally recognised. Oxford and Cambridge in Independent Schools Inspectorate and have been highly praised by particular rank amongst the world’s finest academic institutions. many leading universities for the quality of our academic achievement. Cambridge Seminars is a warm, friendly and high achieving College. Accreditation means that students have the reassurance of knowing We have been preparing students for their university studies both at that they will be receiving the highest level of academic input and undergraduate and postgraduate levels for the past thirty eight years support. and continue to strive to meet and exceed our students’ expectations. Individual and personal attention is guaranteed by small class sizes, CSC is renowned for its teaching excellence, its personal attention to usually between 4-6 students. In addition, international students are student needs and its individual support. provided with outstanding wrap-around pastoral care. This ranges The college’s main focus is on Pre-University Foundation Programmes, from accommodation, transfers, help setting up bank accounts, A-Levels, pre-Master’s and English language courses. registering with doctors, an activities and enrichment programme and regular 1-2-1 welfare and pastoral checks. As a university preparation college, our objective is to get you, the student, to the best university possible based on your abilities. You will achieve this either through the study of A-Levels or Pre-University Foundation Programmes. Students from CSC progress to a wide range of UK and international universities. We also offer GCSE 1 year courses for those students who have fallen short of the grades they needed in high school. We are located in the centre of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, with London accessible by train in less than one hour. 1 WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL As Principal of Cambridge Seminars College, I’d like to offer you a and enrichment resources available, offering a rich and diverse very warm welcome to our college and into our family of staff and activities programme throughout your stay. Ideally located, it is students. Since our foundation in 1981, we have been providing also a great base for exploring the rest that the UK has to offer, students with academically rigorous programmes in a supportive and we provide trips around the country, as far as Edinburgh, and enriching environment. We see each student as a whole and Stonehenge or even abroad to Paris. This will provide not only look to help you be the best individual that you can be. inspiration, but also ensure you are in the right frame of mind to get the best from your studies. For over thirty years we have successfully prepared countless students for both undergraduate and postgraduate study in over Whatever your goals, I am confident you will have an enjoyable and sixty major universities in the UK and overseas. We are confident productive time with us. I am very much looking forward to helping that you will join our long list of successful former students. you in your journey and getting to know you along the way. Success can mean different things to different people. Here, we are not so concerned with league tables and rankings, but in helping each student progress on to the best and most suitable course for them. We aim to help students develop into well-rounded people, ready and equipped for the next step into the undergraduate world and beyond. Principal Phil Scherb The city of Cambridge is world famous for its education and is the perfect place to study. We take full advantage of the cultural WHY CHOOSE US? • Individual attention in small classes • Expert advice and assistance on university application • Continuous assessment and regular feedback • A wide range of subjects to choose from • Successful placement into a wide range of UK universities • Situated in the beautiful university city of Cambridge 2 LOCATION CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS COLLEGE IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF CAMBRIDGE, WORLD FAMOUS AS A CENTRE OF LEARNING. IDEALLY SITUATED, THE COLLEGE IS ONLY A FIVE MINUTE CYCLE FROM BOTH THE HISTORIC AND COMMERCIAL CENTRES OF THIS PICTURESQUE AND DYNAMIC CITY. Cambridge is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and is located about 50 minutes north of London on the train. Heathrow and Gatwick both have excellent transport links, and Stansted airport is only 30 minutes away by train. In addition to its historic beauty, Cambridge continues to be a centre of artistic and technological innovation, combining the old and the new spectacularly well. Students account for about a fifth of the city’s population, so you will be an important part of this diverse community when studying here. With a population of 145,000, Cambridge is a small, safe, town with a low crime rate — almost everything you need is within walking distance. Despite being relatively small, Cambridge is a vibrant and exciting place to live. Further information about Cambridge and guides to life in the city can be found at: www.visitcambridge.org. Cambridge caters for people of all religions and there are facilities and communities for followers of all the major religions. 3 JOIN OUR NETWORK OF EDUCATION PARTNERS Cambridge Seminars College has a long history of working • We don’t do “average” — we do “very good”, so over 72% of our productively with many trusted student recruitment agencies, both students achieve A or A* grades; across the world and in the UK. • We take our responsibilities seriously, and understand the effort As I’m sure you’re aware, there are many such UK colleges and commitment both parents and students make by coming to offering academic and English language programmes to UK and study in the UK. This is why our robust attendance and behaviour international students. Opportunities to sign new partnership policies ensure that over 97% of our students have successfully agreements arise every day. entered UK universities after completing our Foundation I would like to ask you a question: what is the main factor in programme. choosing a college with which to partner? • We value our relationships with our partners highly and offer constant support and advice for you, your students or their parents; These are the factors which make us • We are not afraid to go the extra mile and offer something different, guaranteeing a high-quality different — be it personalised tuition, academic and study skills student experience and outstanding advice, UCAS workshops and exam techniques classes; customer service: • We see the student as a whole and understand their journey