Title of presentation goes in here Welcome to Varndean College Claudia Beltran Int’l Manager & Business Tutor

Founded in 1880

Location Brighton Near London and Heathrow and Gatwick 8.5 Million visitors/year Voted 4 th best beach city in the world (CNN Website) Wealthy Area of the UK Quiet and Safe Neighbourhood 41% of Residents aged Sussex & Brighton Universities

Location

Key Facts Long History - a college since 1880, recruiting international students since 2000 Welcomes year olds 1600 Students, 70 International 3 Weeks Summer Programme Entry June Months High School Experience Entry Sept/Jan/April* 2 Year International Baccalaureate & A levels Entry September

Facilities & Classes 1/22 students

What we are best known for (1) IB Results 2016:  The world average was  Varndean College’s average was  Of a total of 43 students 16 obtained 40 points, one student obtained 45 points – the maximum points possible.  98% pass rate

What we are best known for (2) Our A Levels % A Level pass rate One in ten awarded A* grade 56.4% achieved grades A* - B 81% achieved grades A* - C o Visual Arts courses (Fine Art, Graphic Design, 3D Design, Textiles and Photography) achieved 100% A level pass rates and over 92% of students achieved A*-C. This follows on from the ‘outstanding’ grade for Visual Arts from Ofsted

University destinations(3) In 2016: - 100% Success Rate for Varndean IB Medicine and Veterinary Applicants -63% of Varndean IB applicants took up places at Russell Group Universities -21% of Varndean IB applicants took up places at Oxford or Cambridge Universities -Our international students obtained places at Nottingham, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Southampton, Bath, Queen Mary & Imperial College.

Timetable -each day is different and different from your friends’ Longer day, but some days start later and finish earlier Students are expected manage your time About 21 hours of lessons across the week In addition to Study periods and time to access support Resources to carry out independent study within college Social and study space, libraries, group work centres & Sports facilities A College Day

Timetable IB Student

Timetable A Level Student

Timetable High School/Pre A level student

MonTueWed ThursdayFriday SatSun Period 1 8:40 - 9:25 Visit Universities Drama Workshop LONDON CAMBRIDGE OXFORD BATH CHESSINGTON (Theme Park) SEVEN SISTERS ARUNEL LEWES Period 2 9: :10 10:10- Daily Briefings: Room 57 Period 3 10:30 11:15 Graphic Design TextilesDramaPsychologyPhotography Period 4 11: :00 Period 5 12: :50 L U N C H 50 MinsBreak 10 minsL U N C H Period 6 12: :35 English Period 7 13:35 – 14:20 Break 5’Lunch at 1.40Break 5’ Period 8 14:25 – SportsChemistry SportsChemistry Bowling Cinema Tour Brighton Period 9 15: :55 Laserquest Dinner outside Dinner at host Summer Programme Student Timetable SAMPLE

Unique Int’l Student Support at Varndean Study subjects alongside British students Attend a tutorial weekly session with an experienced/dedicated international tutor - 15/1 ratio International welfare team available ‘open door’ policy 3 times/yr college reports Daily feedback online ‘real time’ student management system (STS). Parents are given a password to this. Host families service managed by us Orientation programme Student Buddy assigned before student arrives A confidential counselling service

Student Union & Ambassador work Clubs and Societies Sports teams Performances Trips & Visits Volunteering Work Experience Competitions & Awards Enrichment Activities

What our students say– Video students

Varndean offers stretch and challenge opportunities to all students Gifted and talented students will find a wide range of opportunities, in relation to next steps after College Oxford, Cambridge and Medicine/Veterinary students receive additional specialised support Links with employers in the community create opportunities for work experience, mentoring and experience of client briefs Support in the broadest terms

Pre A level or High School experience – Age 16+, IELTS equivalent 4.5 *academic qualifications vary depending on country/city. International Baccaulaureate – Age 16+, IELTS 6, academic qualifications vary but on the whole must be High Achievers in their own countries A Levels – Age 16+, IELTS 5.5, academic qualification vary, more choices and combinations possible Entry requirements

1.Fill in Application form 2.Complete our internal entry test, send us your latest school report 3.Book for an interview 4.Choose your courses courses 5.Complete an application form and translated copies of your education 6.We will send you a conditional offer after the interview 7.Pay a deposit of 3800, refundable if visa fails. 8.Attend orientation in last week of August. Application Process

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