The best university preparation for you — ⋅ — A TRUSTED, HIGH QUALITY BRITISH EDUCATION TAILOR-MADE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BELLERBYS SUCCESS … Contents Bellerbys success Congratulations to our 2016 graduates WHY CHOOSE BELLERBYS COLLEGE? BELLERBYS PAGE 4 CAMBRIDGE PAGE 8 — ⋅ — — ⋅ — 75% 87% of our A Level grades were A* to B of our Undergraduate Year 1 students compared to the national average of 53% went on to a top 50 UK university* BELLERBYS BRIGHTON PAGE 6 BELLERBYS ACCOMMODATION LONDON PAGE 38 — ⋅ — — ⋅ — PAGE 10 89% 16 students of our A Level students went on went on to Oxbridge or to Medicine/Dentistry to a top 50 UK university* or Veterinary Science degrees — ⋅ — — ⋅ — More than FIND YOUR 76% COURSE PAGE 14 of our Foundation students went on 100 students to a top 50 UK university* went on to the UK’s top 10 universities* including Cambridge, St Andrews, Durham, Imperial College London, University College London, Warwick, London School of Economics, Exeter and Lancaster 1: Bellerbys success 26: Foundation results 2: The best university preparation for you 28: Foundation subject pathways 4: Why choose Bellerbys College? 30: Pre-Foundation 6: Bellerbys Brighton 31: 1 Year GCSE and Pre GCSE 8: Bellerbys Cambridge 32: GCSE Pathway Programme 10: Bellerbys London 34: Undergraduate Year 1 The University of Bath is very selective and is looking 12: Life beyond the classroom 36: Undergraduate Year 1 progressions 2016 for high-achieving, well-rounded and motivated students, and Bellerbys students are certainly amongst these. 14: Find the best programme for you 38: Your home away from home 16: A Level 39: Living in Brighton DORIS BECHSTEIN, STUDENT RECRUITMENT MANAGER, UNIVERSITY OF BATH 18: A Level results 40: Living in Cambridge 19: Specialist preparation for Oxbridge and medical school 41: Living in London 20: Wide choice of A Level subjects 42: Homestay *The percentage is based on those students who progressed to universities included in The Times and The Sunday Times University League Tables 2017 22: A Level study 44: Programme overview 24: Foundation 45: 2016 progression highlights 1 bellerbys.com THE BEST UNIVERSITY PREPARATION FOR YOU THE BEST UNIVERSITY PREPARATION FOR YOU … … The best university preparation for you With a Bellerbys education you can get into the best universities in the UK. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals and ambitions at one of our three unique colleges. Study an education tailor-made for you We want you to thrive during your degree, so we We offer a high-quality British education, trusted by will help you make the best university choice for you. universities and focussed on international students. Our programmes offer the widest choice of university Our experienced teachers and personal tutors provide pathways, including offers of conditional progression the extra support you need to succeed. And all our for some programmes when you apply. We also hold an classes are small, so you feel comfortable asking exclusive university fair twice a year, giving you the chance questions and receive extra help if you need it. to meet university representatives and explore your options. Studying at Bellerbys, you can be sure that we During your studies you will have time to enjoy extra- will give you independent advice and guide you through curricular activities such as sports, music and creative arts. your university choices, UCAS application and interviews. Combine this with a curriculum that goes beyond just producing good grades to developing your leadership, Grow in confidence ready for university debate and research skills too. We will help you achieve Each of our colleges offer the highest support and care your full potential at college, university and beyond. so you are happy and enjoy your studies. We have more than 50 years' experience working with international Gain unrivalled access to prestigious students and we know how to support you towards UK universities achieving university success. The UK is home to world-class Russell Group universities, the renowned Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, There are 19 support roles in each college, ranging from and globally ranked institutions. Our senior tutors and accommodation and welfare officers to security guards, programme managers are dedicated to building close language advisors, attendance officers and personal links with these, and other universities, to help you tutors. We are all here to help you feel welcomed and understand your options. achieve success. * UNIQUE CONDITIONAL UNIVERSITY OFFERS You will receive offers of conditional progression from up to five prestigious UK universities when you are accepted on to our Foundation programme (selected pathways - see page 25 for information). — ⋅ — FROM 2012 TO 2016 CONDITIONAL PROGRESSION CONDITIONAL PROGRESSION FROM BELLERBYS LONDON ONLY 650 of our students FROM ALL BELLERBYS COLLEGES WENT ON TO A TOP UNIVERSITY 10 *Durham, Kingston and Westminster agreements are subject to final university approval 2 3 bellerbys.com bellerbys.com WHY CHOOSE BELLERBYS COLLEGE? WHY CHOOSE BELLERBYS COLLEGE? … … CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK COLLEGE LIFE Why choose THE SHARD IN LONDON Bellerbys College? SUPPORTIVE TEACHING DISCOVER ART AT FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM Bellerbys College offers a prestigious academic education and the opportunity CAMBRIDGE to learn about British culture, surrounded by people from all over the world. Three unique colleges in famous UK cities Why a UK education at Bellerbys? Studying at one of our international colleges in Brighton, ⋅ Gain a high quality British education within a supportive, Cambridge or London, you will gain a comprehensive international environment education, respected by universities and employers alike. ⋅ Travel to universities, countryside and cities to explore Each College has a unique specialism making it easy to your options for further study choose the right one for you. ⋅ Learn to value different opinions and develop confidence and leadership through international friendships ⋅ Improve your English in the number one location to study CULTURE AT THE BRITISH the language MUSEUM ⋅ Experience British life, including world-class art, music, SPORTS AT BELLERBYS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE: sport and literature BRIGHTON ALDRIDGE Specialising in science and engineering subjects COMMUNITY ACADEMY ⋅ Discover culture, architecture, history and heritage ⋅ Enjoy life in the UK in comfortable student accommodation or with a host family BELLERBYS COLLEGE LONDON: Kick-start your future in business ICE SKATING AT THE ROYAL PAVILION, BRIGHTON BELLERBYS COLLEGE BRIGHTON: Live in a city defined by individuality FILM AND MEDIA FACILITIES THE i360 IN BRIGHTON CULTURE AT TATE MODERN We welcome a large proportion of Bellerbys students to our university each year. We are always extremely impressed by their preparedness for undergraduate study, and attribute this to their excellent grounding in Foundation and A Level studies at Bellerbys College. MICHELLE PANAGAMUWA, STUDENT RECRUITMENT OFFICER (UK AND EU) UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM 4 5 bellerbys.com bellerbys.com BELLERBYS BRIGHTON BELLERBYS BRIGHTON … … BELLERBYS SPORTS AT BRIGHTON BRIGHTON CAMPUS ALDRIDGE COMMUNITY ACADEMY ART FACILITIES BEST CHOICE INSPIRING OF SUBJECTS TEACHERS MODERN, The centre in Brighton has the SPACIOUS INTERIOR best choice of subjects and the newest facilities. I can talk to my housemistress if I’m upset and Student Services gives me the information I need and help me to find places in Brighton. EKATERINA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION Bellerbys Brighton STUDYING BUSINESS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION AT BELLERBYS BRIGHTON Live in a city defined by individuality WHY BRIGHTON? · Live and study on our state-of-the-art campus · Choose from our widest selection of subjects, from art and history to science and engineering Brighton is one of the most creative and diverse cities in the UK. · Apply to any university in the UK from our A Level programme Brighton life · Study alongside 69 different nationalities in our largest college Bellerbys Brighton is in the heart of this seaside city, It has an entrepreneurial spirit and two respected universities. This unique · Enjoy a city centre setting, a 20-minute walk from the beach where you will find many cafés, shops, restaurants and city is where we offer the widest choice of programmes and the broadest · Facilities include an extensive art studio, dark room, media music venues. On the beach you can enjoy activities like suite and science laboratories all providing an exceptional range of subjects of all our colleges. learning environment basketball, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking. Outside · Access sports facilities and local media companies with the city, the South Downs National Park offers beautiful our Brighton Aldridge Community Academy partnership countryside and is just a short bus ride from the College. · Take part in a broad range of structured enrichment activity · Find out more about university life with our annual What can you study in Brighton? university fair GCSE Pathway Programme, 1 Year GCSE, A Level, Pre-Foundation, Foundation, Extended Foundation, Freedom to explore your interests English Language Programmes, Pre-GCSE, You can study almost any subject at Bellerbys Brighton. Bellerbys Summer, IELTS Express. We have the widest choice of academic activities outside the classroom, too. With such a broad curriculum our College is as diverse as the city of Brighton itself. You have USEFUL LOCATIONS THE COLLEGE DYK » I have worked in many prestigious boarding schools, including one of the top British curriculum schools LONDON ROAD er TO alm the freedom to try art and media, science experiments BEACONSFIELD ROAD F BRIGHTON LONDON RD to E ‹‹ RAILWAY ALDRIDGE by train to London train STATION by COMMUNITY in Asia. I am privileged to be Principal at Bellerbys Brighton and I know from experience that our students R ACADEMY or even dancing through our enrichment programme, O OAD succeed when they feel happy, safe and at home. no matter what your academic specialism is. L D SHOREH BELLERBYS A COLLEGE M R OA We have a wonderful team of dedicated and approachable staff, and our residential team is available D BRIGHTON L D A V I G D O O Shape your future 24 hours a day.