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

2. Founded in 1880

3. 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 20-44 Sussex & Brighton Universities

4. Location

5. Key Facts Long History - a college since 1880, recruiting international students since 2000 Welcomes 16-19 year olds 1600 Students, 70 International 3 Weeks Summer Programme Entry June 3-6-9 Months High School Experience Entry Sept/Jan/April* 2 Year International Baccalaureate & A levels Entry September

6. Facilities & Classes 1/22 students

7. What we are best known for (1) IB Results 2016:  The world average was 30.07  Varndean College’s average was 36.02  Of a total of 43 students 16 obtained 40 points, one student obtained 45 points – the maximum points possible.  98% pass rate

8. What we are best known for (2) Our A Levels 2016 98.4 % 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. Timetable IB Student

12. Timetable A Level Student

13. Timetable High School/Pre A level student

14. 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 9:25 - 10:10 10:10- Daily Briefings: Room 57 Period 3 10:30 11:15 Graphic Design TextilesDramaPsychologyPhotography Period 4 11:15 - 12:00 Period 5 12:00 - 12:50 L U N C H 50 MinsBreak 10 minsL U N C H Period 6 12:50 - 13:35 English Period 7 13:35 – 14:20 Break 5’Lunch at 1.40Break 5’ Period 8 14:25 – 15.10 SportsChemistry SportsChemistry Bowling Cinema Tour Brighton Period 9 15:10 - 15:55 Laserquest Dinner outside Dinner at host Summer Programme Student Timetable SAMPLE

15. 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

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

17. What our students say– Video students

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Thank you!