JLC International Prospectus 2011-2012

Your first step to an inspiring future

Internationalprospectus 2011~2012

Welcoming International Students

John Leggott College was established in 1968 as one of the first sixth form colleges in the UK. There are around 2,300 students enrolled at college, including 120 international students from various different countries including Russia, China, Kazakhstan and Vietnam.

Students come to JLC aged 16-19 for university preparation and study advanced level courses. In addition we offer a huge selection of extra curricular activities to complement academic studies.

“ JLC is a very friendly environment and our International community is thriving. We have your best interests at heart and we will offer you all of the help and support you need during your two years with us.”

“ I hope we can inspire you to come and study at JLC.”

Maggie Williamson Head of International Centre

This prospectus aims to give you more information about our courses and what it is like to be an international student at JLC.

Your first step to an inspiring futurewww.leggott.ac.uk

For more information about the college go to our website www.leggott.ac.uk and click on International Students.

Here you will find photos, videos and useful downloads.

Why choose JLC?A great reputation locally, nationally and internationally

A 99.1% pass rate at A-level for international students with 83.8% A* to B grades

Every year international students progress to top UK universities including Oxford, LSE, Cambridge, Warwick and UCL

Dedicated international centre offering award winning student support and an international welfare officer on call 24 hours

A huge range of courses including 42 AS/A2 subjects

Superb facilities such as the science centre, performing arts theatre, language laboratories and all-weather basketball courts

Studying A-levels at JLC brings opportunities to study at universities outside the UK such as Hong Kong, USA, Switzerland, Germany and Australia

Excellent teaching staff who are experienced and highly qualified

Spacious social and study spaces including the Margaret Mason Centre (Cyber Cafe), Study Zone, subject resources areas and library

Strong links with universities and employers

Wide choice of extra curricular activities such as first aid, Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, sign language, sports, choirs and orchestra

An adult atmosphere where you don’t have to wear a uniform and can address teachers by their first name

The UK Border Agency has given the College a Highly Trusted Sponsors licence

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You will follow a two-year programme which is made up of courses that best suit your level of academic achievement, English language ability and career aim.

You will usually choose four subjects to study in your first year and alongside these you will be offered English lessons to prepare you for the IELTS exam, as well as a choice of extra-curricular activities to develop your wider skills.

Fully stocked library

IT Study Centre

More than 850 computers around college

Wi-Fi available across the campus

Study Zone

College canteen and cyber-cafe

Multi-faith prayer room

Subject resources areas

Language laboratories


To study on this programme you will need;

1 proof of a satisfactory academic level in your home country

2 competence in English language (at least IELTS 5.0 or equivalent)

Entry requirements

Choosing your programme

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Facilities

Before starting advanced level courses at JLC you may choose to attend intensive English classes at a specialist language school. We are partnered with English in York (EIY) where you can improve your English language skills as well as developing study techniques to prepare you for A-levels. EIY is accredited by the British Council and English UK and if you choose to study at EIY before coming to JLC you will only need one visa. The course in York can vary in length depending on your needs and we will arrange your transport from York to college at the beginning of term.

Pre-A-level English course

Lessons take place Monday to Friday, beginning at 8.50am and ending at 3.50pm. At JLC you will be taught in the same classes as UK students and in small groups of around 15-20 students.

Tuition

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Advanced level courses: your route to university

AS/A Levels

Applied ICT

Applied Science

Art

Biology

Business Studies

Chemistry

Computer Science

Dance

Design Technology

Drama & Theatre Studies

Economics

Electronics

English Language & Literature

English Language

English Literature

Film Studies

French

Further Maths

Geography

Geology

German

Graphics

Health & Social Care

History

Law

Leisure Studies

Maths

Media Studies

Music

Music Technology

Performing Arts

Philosophy

Photography

Physical Education

Physics

Politics

Psychology

Religious Studies

Russian

Sociology

Spanish

Textiles

Travel & Tourism

BTEC and Advanced Diploma Courses

Art and Design Level 3 BTEC Diploma

Business BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Business, Administration & Finance Advanced Diploma

IT Practitioners (Systems Support) BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Health & Social Care BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Society, Health & Development Advanced Diploma

Creative & Media Advanced Diploma

Media BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Applied Science BTEC Level 3 Certificate

Sport Performance & Excellence BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma

Sport and Active Leisure Advanced Diploma

IELTS English

English lessons are automatically included on your timetable. At the end of year one you will be entered for the IELTS exam.

Enrichment and extra-curricular classes


You can choose a variety of extra–curricular classes at JLC. You may like to do something that complements your studies, something you enjoy doing or learn something completely new. There is a wide range of options including sports, volunteering, music, drama and dance.

“ I chose to study at JLC because of the availability of so many enrichment classes and extracurricular activities. When I finish I hope to do a degree in Economics and college is helping me by providing the right sort of counselling regarding university choices and what I need to do in order to get there.”

Abdul Majeed Lahore, Pakistan

JLC: 2009-2011

While you are a student at John Leggott College you will be able to take advantage of a number of support services which we provide to help you reach your full potential.

Supporting your studies

International Centre

With a dedicated team of staff, the international centre is a one stop shop for any of your needs and worries. You can drop in at any time.

International Welfare and Accommodation Officer

Our international accommodation and welfare officer is responsible for making sure you are happy and healthy and helps to arrange your host family. She carries a 24 hour emergency mobile telephone.

Overseas Visits

We make regular overseas visits to report back to your parents on progress and discuss any concerns you or they may have.

Study Support

You can get individual help from the Learning Mentors, who are on hand to help with organisation, meeting deadlines, revision or time management.

University Guidance

During your time at JLC you will spend a lot of time thinking about your future and we have lots of information to help you. You can access this information in the library as well as being able to see a careers advisor. JLC has a specialist support programme for students applying to Oxford and Cambridge universities.

“ We understand that moving to another country is a big step and so offer extra support for our international students.”

Your Personal Tutor

You will meet your personal tutor twice a week. They will be able to answer any queries, review your progress with you and guide you through the application procedure for university.

Other Support Services

You can also make appointments to see the college chaplain, health officer or college counsellor.


If you choose to study at JLC you will stay with a host family. A host family is a local family who will provide you with accommodation and meals.

We choose our host families very carefully and all families are police checked before they are allowed to take you.

Most host families are located within walking distance of college. Some students use public transport or cycle to college.

You will pay for your accommodation directly to your host family. The cost per week is £95 and this includes breakfast and evening meals on weekdays and all meals at weekends and holidays.

Accommodation

Arrival and Enrolment

Our town Scunthorpe

Can I get foods from my home country? There are specialist food shops including those selling Chinese food and Halal meat in Scunthorpe. In addition you will find many international restaurants.

What shops and services does the town have? You will find banks, clothes shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, a law centre and multi-racial advice centre in the town centre.

Where can I go to pray? There are churches, mosques and temples in the town which reflect the different religions present in the population.

What is the weather like? Average temperatures are approximately 5oc in January and 25oc in July.


When you first arrive into the UK we will organise an airport transfer for you with a trustworthy local taxi company who will take you directly to your host family. We highly recommend that you arrive into either Humberside Airport or Manchester Airport (not Heathrow) as they are closer to college.

You will then start a one-week enrolment programme to allow you get to know the college before the UK students return from the summer break. You will have time to make course choices, meet teaching staff and international students, organise bank accounts and register with the police.

How big is Scunthorpe? Only 70,000 people live in Scunthorpe making it a relatively small town. It is most famous for its steel works – one of the most modern, clean and efficient steel producing centres in Europe but has several parks and green areas within the town.

What is there to do in the town? In Scunthorpe there is a museum, theatre, leisure centre with swimming pool, bowling alleys, library, snooker hall, sports fields, golf courses and cinema.

What is there to see in the area? Scunthorpe is surrounded by small villages. Nearby you can visit the Humber Bridge, Normanby Hall country house and the historic city of Lincoln.

Is it a safe town? Since it is fairly small, rural and friendly it is quite a safe town to live in.

International students achieved a 99.1% pass rate at A-level with 91 A* grades out of a total of 216 exam entries in 2010. The whole college A-level pass rate was 98% and 100% for BTEC courses. 30 subjects had a 100% pass rate.

Proven Excellence

University success

Between 2004 and 2009 international students were successful in gaining places at many top universities, including:

* Good University Guide 2010, Times Online** Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009

Award winning

Awarded Beacon College status twice, in 1999 and in 2003, by the UK Government for outstanding student support, top class inspection results and outstanding performance in the Learning and Skills Council assessment.

Awarded The Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2002 for science teaching. Most of the award winners are leading universities, such as Oxford and Cambridge. Very few other colleges have been granted this award.

Awarded The Association of Colleges Beacon Awards 2002 ‘The British Council Award for International Student Support’ and runner up in 2009.

Awarded GSF Global Student Forum Beacon College Award 2010.

Almost 700 JLC students went to university in 2009.

Oxford and Cambridge University places have been offered to 34 JLC International students between 2004 and 2010.

5 international students have progressed to Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design which has an outstanding reputation for fashion, textiles and graphics.

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Exam results

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Number of JLC international students

UniversityUK

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World Ranking

**Examples of course choices

15 Oxford 1 5= Engineering, Biochemistry, Maths and Statistics

5 Cambridge 2 2 Economics, Land Economy, Natural Science

22 Imperial College 3 5= Biomedical Science, Geophysics, Business Management

1 St Andrews 4 87 Psychology

21 University College London (UCL)

5 4 Urban Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Maths with Management

15 Warwick 6 58Accounting and Finance, European Politics and International

Studies, English and German

10 London School of Economics (LSE)

7 67 Actuarial Science, International Relations, Political Science

8 Durham 8 103 Accounting and Finance, Economics, Applied Psychology

8 Bristol 10 34Pathology and Microbiology, Mechanical Engineering,

Aerospace Engineering

“ When I left college I felt ready to face the challenges of Oxford University and wanted to do my best to show them the quality of the students from JLC.”

Tsang Yat Shing Hong Kong

The tuition fees for September 2011 will be £5,875 per college year. The fees will remain fixed at this level for the second (or third) year of your course.

Payment of tuition fees is required on 10 August 2011 and can be paid by sterling cheque or direct bank transfer.

Tuition fees

What is included in the fees?

How to apply

What else will I need to pay for?


Access to any course offered by JLC that is suitable for you

English lessons leading to the IELTS exam

Access to extra-curricular courses

Tutorial support and guidance from your personal tutor

Full careers advice and guidance in applying to universities in the UK and elsewhere

Access to the college library and other learning facilities such as computer resources

Internet access and college email account

Loan of text books

Access to interpreters if needed

Extra medical insurance

Your host family will cost £95 per week

The amount you will need for living expenses depends on how much you like to spend on luxuries – we estimate £35-£45 per week

College locker key deposit £10

Student Union joining fee £5

Exam fees approximately £200 per year

IELTS exam fee £110 if taken

Optional expenses may include college trips or fieldwork and practical materials

All details in this prospectus were correct at time of printing. For the latest information email [email protected]

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Application forms are available online via the JLC website – visit www.leggott.ac.uk and click on International Students.


“ When I was small, I often dreamed of studying abroad. I love staying here, studying in one of the best educational systems in the world.”

Khuat Dieu Anh Hanoi, Vietnam

John Leggott College

West Common Lane, Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN17 1DS

Tel: +44 (0) 1724 282998Fax: +44 (0) 1724 281631

Email: [email protected] the International Centre please call +44 (0) 1724 407040

www.leggott.ac.uk

John Leggott CollegeScunthorpe

English in YorkYork

Humberside Airport

Manchester Airport

Heathrow Airport

Train from Manchester 2hrs 15mins

Train From Heathrow Central London 2hrs 30mins

London315km

Manchester145km

Humberside24km

English in York82km

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JLC International Prospectus 2011-2012