1. Progression Planning
ESOL Groups

2. National Academic Recognition Information Centre
NARIC -UK
National Academic Recognition Information Centre
Free service to Students and Prospective Students
EU & Overseas
Bring your original certificates
you the NARIC results
Information required for course recruitment and selection
NARIC check – to compare your certificate against the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework - SCQF

3. SCQF – Framework Levels 1-12

4. Specific Entry Requirements
Additional qualifications
For example:
General Teaching Council for Scotland – GTCS
National Health Service – NHS, some degree routes
Require: Higher English (B)
National 5 Maths (B)
Speak to an adviser for specific details.

5. Progression routes - FVC www.forthvalley.ac.uk
New application
Apply after 24 October 2016

6. NC Funding – EU
EU students will automatically get their tuition fees paid…
Students studying on SQA level 6 or below, even if you have higher education qualification from your home country you DO NOT pay tuition fees.
However…
To gain your full bursary entitlement you must not hold a higher qualification
You must have three years residency in Scotland.

7. HN Funding - EU
EU students will automatically get their tuition fees paid from Student Award Agency Scotland (SAAS)
If don’t have:
Previous Higher Education from your own country
EU students will be able to access Loans and Bursaries from SAAS
Meet the residency criteria – 3 years residency in Scotland
Live in Scotland on the first day of the course
“Age” criteria

8. Application/Funding – International
Prospective students must contact the International Team
International Student Support Coordinator 

9. Volunteering Falkirk Campus
Volunteering Event - November 2016 Main Hall This event will be an opportunity to gain information and advice
Volunteering can be added to your CV to enhance your career prospects

10. Minimum Wage
National Living Wage 25+ years Rates change April National Minimum Wage -24 years Rates change October
25+
21-24
18-20
U18
Apprentice
£7.20
£6.95
£5.55
£4.00
£3.40
25+
21-24
18-20
U18
Apprentice
£7.20
£6.70
£5.30
£3.87
£3.30

11. Skills Development Scotland
Gillian Wilson – Falkirk Campus – Tuesday
Christine Blair – Stirling Campus -
Hazel Gordon – Alloa Campus - Monday