Havant & South Downs College (HSDC)

• Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire, England
• Age of students: from 16 to 19 years old,
• Type of study: mixed,
• Language of instruction: English.

HSDC is a college of further education located in Waterlooville, England. The college was formed on August 1, 2017, through the merger of South Downs College and Sixth Form – Havant College. Subsequently, on March 1, 2019, the college merged with Alton College to become HSDC, consisting of three campuses.

The college's programme includes around 40 A-Levels subjects, professional courses including T Levels (from September 2020), UAL and BTEC qualifications, and internships run in partnership with leading local and national companies.

HSDC strives to provide the highest possible level of teaching and learning. Regardless of a student's age, education, or qualifications, a college can help job seekers reach their full potential.

Studying at HSDC provides comprehensive support to students to reach their potential in order to become self-confident, independent learners. Academic and personal goals are set for all students, which are regularly reviewed by a number of staff members to ensure appropriate and effective support. Overall results are tracked through indicators of success or failure, positive data on the goals achieved.

Student accommodation is arranged with local families who are carefully selected to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for students. The well-being and happiness of students are a top priority, and efforts are made to ensure that each student feels at home.

Students living with host families have their own separate bedrooms for studying, ensuring a conducive environment for academic pursuits. Host families typically provide full-board accommodations, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some houses may also offer access to a kitchen for students who wish to prepare their own snacks or meals. These host family houses are conveniently located on a bus route, with travel times usually not exceeding 20 minutes.

The relationship between students and their host families is highly valued, and the college takes steps to match students with families who share their interests and hobbies. Host families play a vital role in helping students understand and appreciate British culture, fostering a supportive and enriching experience.

Additionally, the college mandates that all international students have a guardian based in the UK. This guardian must be a responsible adult residing in the UK and should be available to attend to emergencies on behalf of the student's parents. The guardian maintains regular contact with the student to stay updated on their progress and assist with any issues that may arise during their stay. This support network ensures that students have the necessary assistance and care while studying abroad.

HSDC creates a space not only for learning, but also for the creative development of each student: the college provides a wide range of extracurricular activities aimed at unlocking the potential of each student. The college offers a huge variety of extracurricular clubs and societies that will allow students to make the most of their time here, try new things, develop their interests and hobbies, and make new acquaintances in the process.

Student Clubs & Communities:

• Wildlife Society,
• HSDC MedSoc,
• Ęčáĺđń�
• Drama Club,
• Alton JAZZ BAND,
• Creative Writing Club,
• Board Games Club,
• Cinema Club,
• Astronomical Club,
• ROCK SOLID Team,
• Criminalistics Club,
• Chess Club,
• Chamber Orchestra and much more.

HSDC offers students the opportunity to travel and explore the world: local excursions, trips to neighboring cities and countries are organized, students can visit museums, castles in England, enjoy interesting movies in the company of fellow students.

HSDC has three main campuses, all of which are located in Hampshire:

• South Downs. Located in Waterlooville, it offers a wide range of professional courses, T Levels and internships. There is a Synergy salon, a restaurant and a fitness center.
• Havant. It is a centre of excellence for A-Levels. It is only a 10-minute drive from campus in South Downs, so students can take advantage of the facilities of both campuses if they wish.
• Alton. Located in the historic city of Alton, it offers over 30 A-Levels and a wide range of professional courses, T Levels and internships. The Wessex Arts Center, Learning Center, Gymnasium, Beacon Science Center, and more are located on campus.

The academic year at Havant & South Downs College runs from September to June. The year is divided into 3 trimesters, between which vacations are organized:

• Autumn trimester (September – December),
• Christmas Vacation (2 weeks),
• Spring trimester (January – March),
• Easter holidays (2 weeks),
• Summer term (April – June),
• Summer holidays (2 months, July and August).

Additional costs:

• Registration fee (non-refundable),
• Visa fee,
• Transfer
• Residence
• Transport
• Nutrition
• Educational materials and stationery,
• Payment for additional items (optional),
• Excursions and activities.

• Fill in the registration form and the questionnaire for accommodation and health,
• Attach the necessary package of documents to the registration form and questionnaire.
• After sending all the documents within 3 working days, HSDC will contact the candidate to confirm receipt of the application,
• After receiving an acceptance letter from HSDC, it will be necessary to pay tuition in advance. The full amount must be paid two months before the start of the course. HSDC will send an invoice with information about the exact amount to be paid,
• HSDC can offer visa support to the applicant (Tier 4 students only), however, this requires full payment of fees and accommodation for a minimum of four weeks,
• The applicant will receive their preliminary documents and accommodation information (if applicable) two weeks before arriving in the UK.

Documents to be submitted to the Admissions Committee:

• Scanned copy of passport or national identity card,
• A scanned copy of all previous UK visas (if any),
• Scanned copy of grades and diplomas for the last two years,
• A scanned copy of your IELTS, Cambridge or any other English language qualification.

Scanned documents must be in color and have high resolution and quality. It is advisable to print, sign and scan the registration forms and the application form with a signature.

HSDC has about 7,500 students today, of which nearly 4,200 are full-time students and 380 interns.

Havant & South Downs College has the following prerequisites for international students:

• English language proficiency level (IELTS 6.0 or Cambridge C1),
• Results of 5 GCSE exams or a level of education equivalent for entry to A-Level.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision