1. Welcome to South Cheshire College Stelios Yalarakis International Office Manager www.scc.ac.uk Email stelios.yalarakis@scc.ac.uk

2. British Education System Preparing for Education in the UK www.scc.ac.uk Email stelios.yalarakis@scc.ac.uk

3. Why study in the UK… Facts and Figures – Outstanding education system – 4 of the 10 top universities in the world are in the UK – World leading and internationally excellent research – Graduates with excellent employment opportunities worldwide – An interesting place to live

4. Why study in the UK… Facts and Figures – Compulsory education finishes at 18 years old – GCSE qualifications at 16 years old (year 11) – A level: traditional preparation course for UK university entry (year 13) – 3 years Bachelors degrees in England and Wales – 1 year Master programmes – Saves you time and money

5. A levels – your pathway to top UK universities Why Study A Levels in the UK? -An education system respected for academic success -Make it easier to apply to UK universities -A chance to develop your language skills -Meet people from other cultures -Be a tourist! -Excellent job opportunities

6. A levels – your pathway to top UK universities The secret of your S U CCESS ?

7. Why South Cheshire College… Facts and Figures – Excellent Location (30 min from Manchester and Liverpool, 90 min from Central London) £74,000,000 investment Outstanding results 99.7% pass at A levels Partnership with the University of Oxford Student support and guidance Cultural awareness

8. £74m Campus and Facilities…

13. What is unique about SCC? A Proud Tradition of Outstanding Results Exceptional and Passionate Staff Sector Leading Range of Courses Flexible Pathways Honours Programme Enrichment Outstanding Student Support Campus Facilities Inspector feedback

14. Range of Provision… A-Levels programme (38 subjects) English Language Summer School

15. A-Levels Courses… Accounts Archaeology Art - Fine Art Art - Graphic Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Classical Civilisations Computer Science Critical Thinking Drama and Theatre Studies Economics English Language English Literature Environmental Science Film Studies French Further Maths Geography Geology German Government and Politics History ICT Law Mathematics Media Studies Music Performing Arts Philosophy, Ethics and Religious Studies Photography Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish

16. Honours Programme… Dedicated high flyers programme For A-Level and Vocational students with high GCSE grades Take additional A-Levels Cambridge Shadowing Scheme Academic support tutorials Conferences and guest speakers Visiting Oxford Professors Mock interviews

17. Raising Aspirations Programme… Pembroke North (Humanities) The North West Centre for Science English Literature and Language Archaeology, Ancient History and Classics Physics Music and Multimedia Engineering Engineering Geography Social Sciences Creative Media (TV, film and games) Study in the South residential

18. Enrichment/Study Programme… Lunchtime sports activities e.g. indoor climbing, badminton Sports Academy – basketball, rugby union, football, netball Performing Arts and Dance productions Guest speakers and visits to local organisations Trips to Europe and beyond e.g. New York, Barcelona, London, Lake District

19. Pastoral Support… Immensely important Partnership between College, parent and student ‘Students receive good personal support and…pastoral support is outstanding.’ (Ofsted, Mar 2012) Dedicated Well-Being Centre Dedicated Student Hub Dedicated international office Homestay accommodation Halls of Residence accommodation (boarding house)

20. Outstanding Results Year-on-Year… A Level Results: -Pass rate A*-E 99.7% -High grades A*-C 82.1% -Top grades A*-B 52.6% -Achieved at least1A*, A or B 71.0%

21. Any questions?