South Cheshire College

State South Cheshire College (College of South Cheshire College) - the college is quite young: it was opened in 1968 in a small town of Crewe (county of Cheshire, United Kingdom). Today, more than 2,600 students from all over the world are studying here, girls and boys aged 16-25: the college offers both university preparation programs, as well as diploma / certificate education programs, as well as summer courses. The educational institution was repeatedly awarded for the merits of its students, adherence to the highest British standards, and intensive support of foreign students.

It is worth noting a special program to prepare for such prestigious universities as Oxford and Cambridge. During the academic year, students regularly attend lectures by invited speakers, specialists and teachers of these renowned universities, master classes from professors and scientists, visit university campuses, major research centers and laboratories. Established a productive cooperation with the prestigious University of Oxford's Pembroke College and Corpus Christi College.

A small cozy town of Crewe is part of the East Cheshire. In the 19th century, the city became an important railway junction, which led to its rapid development - and today Crewe remains an important transportation center, which makes it easier for students to travel, excursions and transfers: London can be reached in half an hour, and to Manchester and Liverpool in just 30 minutes. The population of the city today reaches 67,000 people, here even the own football club Crewe Alexandra Football Club is based.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

What are the currently popular courses at UK universities?

UK universities are known for their diverse subject offerings. Business, medicine, and engineering traditionally see high demand, with growing interest in computer science. 

College students can choose to live in a host family or residence:

1) Host families offer cozy, fully furnished and equipped rooms and boarding meals. All the houses are within 30 minutes drive from the educational building - if the family living further is selected, the student will be provided with a free travel card. All families are carefully selected and constantly checked by the staff of the college - many citizens have been cooperating with the institution for many years.

2) Residences - the choice of active, independent and sociable students. They are provided with board meals, as well as a student bus pass (usually residences are within half an hour's drive from the campus). Living in a residence is an excellent opportunity to meet new friends from all over the world, new cultures and national characteristics, learn responsibility and discipline.

Subject list: Accounting, applied sciences, archeology, Architecture, Art, automotive industry, building, business, chemistry, Classical civilization, computer techologies, cosmetology, design, economics, Electrical engineering, electronics, engineering, English literature, Environmental science, ethics, exact sciences, Fashion, Filmmaking, geography, geology, hairdressing, Health & Fitness, Health care, history, HNC Business, HNC Public Services, Hotel business, Information Technology, law, Machinery manufacturing, maths, media, music, pedagogy, PGCE/CertEd, philosophy, photography, physics, Political science, Psychology, Religious studies, Social work, sociology, sports science, theatre studies, tourism

• Excellent academic results:

1. 99.7% of students are successful at the release
2. 52% of graduates receive the highest AB scores in the exams
3. 82% of pupils earn points from A to C

• Huge selection of subjects for study, more than 35 specialties for obtaining a diploma or certificate of higher education
• A well-established partnership with Pembroke College and Corpus Christ College, located in Oxford
• Special educational programs, developed together with the leading universities of The Russel Group (including the legendary Oxford)
• Lectures from specialists and professionals of world level, visiting specialized scientific centers, laboratories, libraries, research centers, lectures from leading universities
• Balanced and effective educational programs - both preparation for the university and programs at the university level
• The Special Career Center provides students with exhaustive, useful advice on the selection of subjects for study, career prospects, universities and directions, helps to collect documents, write a resume or application for admission
• Mentoring system - every student can count on the comprehensive assistance of his personal curator
• Saturated, interesting and diverse extracurricular activities, especially useful to foreign students - is the best way to adapt to the British language, cultural and historical reality
• The loyal cost of education is 2-3 times lower than in other elite and prestigious colleges in the UK
• Active communication with British students, full immersion in the language, cultural and academic environment
• Convenient location: easy access to London, Manchester and other famous cities of Great Britain.

The college boasts of equipment and equipment of a truly world-class level:

• perfectly equipped classrooms, lecture rooms with interactive equipment;
• recording studios;
• own restaurants and cafeterias;
• technical laboratories;
• multifunctional scientific laboratories for research and practical education;
• A spacious sports center - both for individual education, and for team games;
• beauty saloon;
• an extensive library;
• your travel agency;
• beautiful garden;
• Fitness Academy;
• Kindergarten;
• own theater with a professional stage;
• cozy patio;
• Center for educational support.

The territory is located just 20 minutes walk from the city center, close to the main city railway station and several bus stops - it's easy to get to anywhere in the county and the city.

All educational courses for the new year begin in September. The cost of education depends on the chosen program (year of study and age of the student), as well as on the option of living (the price is indicated for 1 year for 1 person):

• International Foundation: in the family = 16,150 £, at the residence = 17,300 £
• A-level: in the family = 15,350 £, in the residence = 16,500 £.

It is paid separately and does not enter into cost:

• Registration fee
• Deposit confirming the place on the course
• Examination Boards
• Deposit for tuition (= 1 trimester cost)
• Additional academic and language classes (optional)
• Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
• Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian services)
• Air tickets in both directions
• Transfer in both directions
• Compulsory medical insurance
• Personal pocket expenses
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
• Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).

Students entering the college must provide a report card with grades from the previous place of study, as well as an IELTS language test certificate: the standard varies from 5.0 to 6.5 depending on the course chosen and the year of study.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision