International Prospectus 2021/2022 London | Birmingham | Cambridge www.mpw.ac.uk Welcome to MPW Founded in 1973 by three University of Cambridge graduates, MPW is now one of the best-known and well-respected independent college groups in the UK. Our colleges, in the heart of London, Birmingham and Cambridge, oer a wide range of opportunities for you to join us. We oer a very individualised approach, with a maximum of nine students in our A level and GCSE classes. Extensive high-quality tutorial provision supports our students’ welfare and preparation for university applications. Our students progress to prestigious universities in the UK and beyond; in 2020, 70% of MPW students’ UK university placements were at Russell Group, specialist universities and other University of London colleges. We hope that you’ll join us and follow in the footsteps of our alumni from around the world in succeeding with MPW in 2021. Contents Specialist preparation for: Law 04 London 24 Pre-programme 06 Birmingham 25 Easter Revision A levels, GCSE, University Maximum nine students in Foundation, Easter Revision A level classes Medicine 08 Cambridge 26 Enrichment and 10 Results and Destinations Extracurricular Oxbridge 12 A levels 28 Accommodation 14 Oxbridge 30 How to Apply Economics 15 Medicine 31 Fees Top grades in government 70% UK and 30% inspection reports international students 16 Foundation (IFP) Art 18 Foundation (NCUK) 20 Foundation (UFP) Architecture 22 GCSE Supervised accommodation Personal tutor system, 23 Art Portfolio Programme within walking distance of supervising welfare and Engineering each college academic progress 2 International Prospectus 2021/2022 | 3 MPW London MPW London is located in South Kensington (Zone 1), one of the most exclusive and af uent parts of the capital. MPW London is just a few minutes’ walk from Hyde Park, Imperial College and many world-famous museums, including the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum. • GCSE • MPW University • A level Foundation Programme • University of London • Pre-programme International Foundation • Art Portfolio Preparation Programme Programme • Easter Revision e teachers were caring, and the art department was great at encouraging us to reach our potential, they are patient and they care! Clementina, from Spain. Achieved A*A*A* at A level. Now reading Theatre Design at Wimbledon College of Arts. John read Engineering at Inspection Reports the University of Leicester HYDE PARK and subsequently gained an MPW London, Excellent MSc in Defence Technology November 2013 (ISI) THE SERPENTINE from the Cran eld Institute KENSINGTON 10 DOWNING “The quality of the students’ GARDENS STREET of Technology. Prior to spiritual, moral, social and ROYAL ST. JAMES’S taking up his current cultural development is excellent. COLLEGE PARK In line with the aims of the OF ART ROYAL COLLEGE position he was Director BUCKINGHAM BIG BEN OF MUSIC HARRODS BELGRAVE college, students are encouraged SQUARE GARDEN PALACE of Co-curriculum at The IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON PALACE OF to develop con dence, self-belief WESTMINSTER Perse School, Principal of SCIENCE MUSEUM and self-discipline.” e Principal Lansdowne College and NATURAL HISTORY John Southworth then Vice Principal of GLOUCESTER MUSEUM ROAD STATION MPW London. John is a SOUTH KENSINGTON member of the Independent 100% STATION Schools Association MPW Executive Council. SAATCHI GALLERY TATE BRITAIN KSS LIGHTFOOT HALL 4 International Prospectus 2021/2022 | 5 MPW Birmingham Home to ve universities and two university colleges, Birmingham is the UK’s second largest student city. With a mixture of new architecture and historic Victorian buildings, Birmingham is an energetic and evolving city, with nearly 40% of the population under 25. MPW Birmingham is situated on Green eld Crescent, in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston. The college is a short walk from Five Ways train station and is close to the city centre and the University of Birmingham campus. MPW students have easy access to the full range of world class facilities that Birmingham has to offer. • GCSE • Easter Revision • A level • Pre-programme I received great support from my tutors. e • NCUK International weekly Timed Assignments were excellent in helping Foundation Year me track my progress and ensuring that I consistently pushed myself to get the grades I needed. Harjan, from the UK. Achieved A*AA at A level. Now reading Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Mark read International Inspection Reports Business and French at the MPW Birmingham, SUMMERFIELD University of Westminster PARK before obtaining a Outstanding BIRMINGHAM ARENA MUSEUM & ART PGCE at the Institute of February 2018 (OFSTED) EDGBASTON BIRMINGHAM GALLERY RESERVOIR Education and an MA in “Pupils have extremely positive Educational Leadership. attitudes to learning due to CINEMA He was Pastoral Director the high quality of teaching KSS GREENFIELD CRESCENT at Saint Charles Sixth and individual support they FIVE WAYS Form College in London receive. They work hard and RAVENHURST STATION are determined to succeed. PLAYING FIELDS MPW e Principal and Head of Sixth Form Behaviour in lessons and around Mark Shingleton at Cokethorpe School in the school is exemplary.” Oxfordshire before taking over as Principal of MPW Birmingham in 2009. 100% BIRMINGHAM HOSPITAL UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM 6 International Prospectus 2021/2022 | 7 MPW Cambridge Cambridge is steeped in history – home to many beautiful museums and art galleries as well as the world-famous University of Cambridge (founded in 1209). MPW Cambridge is located in the heart of the city, next door to the University of Cambridge Botanic Gardens as well as the University’s Engineering and Chemistry faculties. MPW is within a few minutes’ walk of many world famous university buildings, including King’s College and The Fitzwilliam Museum. • GCSE • Pre-programme • A level • Easter Revision • NCUK International Foundation Year Outstanding was how I would describe the reaction of MPW to the Covid-19 lockdown. Even though the exams were cancelled, the high teaching quality and the challenging assessments helped me to continue improving. Paul, from Italy. Achieved A*A*A* at A level. Now reading Mathematics at the University of Warwick. Tom read Geography at Inspection Reports the University of Exeter TRINITY COLLEGE and subsequently gained MPW Cambridge, an MSc in Managing Outstanding UNIVERSITY OF EMMANUEL November 2019 (OFSTED) CAMBRIDGE School Improvement from COLLEGE the University of Reading. “Pupils and sixth-form students GRAND ARCADE He worked in investment say that MPW is ‘amazing’ and a NEWNHAM SHOPPING PARKER’S COLLEGE PIECE banking before starting his great place to study. They know DOWNING teaching career at Shiplake what they want to get out of their COLLEGE studies and are exceptionally well College in 1999. Prior THE FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM e Principal to joining MPW he held motivated to learn.” WOLFSON COLLEGE Tom Caston senior posts in a number of CAMBRIDGE UNI ENGINEERING DEPT. independent schools, most recently a Deputy Headship KSS MALTA at Framlingham College. 100% MPW ROAD CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE STATION PEMBROKE COLLEGE BOTANIC GARDEN SPORTS GROUND LEISURE PARK KSS TRIPOS COURT 8 International Prospectus 2021/2022 | 9 UK universities Results and made offers to Destinations 2020 All top 20 MPW STUDENTS Over 2 /3 of offers from MPW has a highly consistent record of exam results over many years and across all three of our colleges. This year, once again the most commonly RUSSELL GROUP, achieved A level result across the whole of MPW is A*/A. In 2020, 25% of UNIVERSITY OF LONDON UK placements were at top 10 universities*. and specialist universities A levels GCSE 9-7 (A* - A) Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary A* - A School Placements 52% 57% 5 5 MPW students who progressed to top 10 UK universities* A* - B 80% 7 25% 80%80% 70% Students who progressed to Russell Group, UoL and specialist 41 universities *2021 Times Higher Education UK University Rankings 10 International Prospectus 2021/2022 | 11 A Levels MPW offers the most comprehensive choice of A level options of any academic institution in the UK. Subjects are offered with no restrictions on combination or course length. Students normally take three subjects to A level, with the option of also taking the Extended Project Qualication (EPQ). • Two-year A level (September start) • 18-month A level (January start) • One-year A level courses (September) A Level Subjects Ancient History Further Mathematics Philosophy Art Geography Photography Biology German Physics Business Graphic Communication Politics Ceramics Greek Portuguese Chemistry History Psychology Chinese History of Art Religious Studies Classical Civilisation Italian Russian Computer Science Latin Sociology Economics Law Spanish English Language Mandarin Textile Design English Literature Mathematics Theatre Studies Film Studies Media Studies French Music Quick facts Please check website for full listings. Age: 15+ Maximum Start dates: class size: 9 September (two-year) – 5.5. IELTS January (18-month) – 5.5 / 6.0 IELTS Academic Entry Requirements September (one-year) – 6.0 IELTS Six GCSE passes at grade C or above or equivalent 12 Oxbridge Programme Medicine Oxford and Cambridge are two of the best universities in the world, Becoming a doctor is an incredibly popular career choice and with with an international reputation for academic excellence. Winning a around ten applications made for every university place, competition