JLC International Prospectus 2012-13

Your first step to an inspiring future

John Leggott College

Internationalprospectus 2012~2013

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

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

Welcoming International Students

John Leggott College was established in 1968 as one of the first government sixth form colleges in the UK. There are around 2,300 students enrolled at college, including 125 international students from various different countries including China, Russia, Kazakhstan and Vietnam.

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

“At JLC not only will you be getting the support you need to enable you to achieve top A-level results and the opportunities to progress to the best universities in the world, you’ll also be able to benefit from a truly unique UK experience.

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

Maggie Williamson International Manager


Why choose JLC?

A huge range of courses including 42 AS/A2 subjects

Excellent teaching staff who are experienced and highly qualified

A 99% pass rate at A-level for international students with 80% A* to B grades

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

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

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Genuine UK experience including homestay accommodation and classes with British students

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

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

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

A great reputation locally, nationally and internationally for high value, affordable education

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

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Your two-year advanced level programme includes:

• Four A-level subjects (can vary for some students)

• English lessons in preparation for the IELTS exam

Choose your programme

Before the start of your course there is a one-week enrolment programme which includes time to meet teaching staff and make final course decisions.

Enrolment week

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Great choice of A-Levels More than 42 AS/A-Level subjects

BTEC CoursesQualifications in vocational subjects are another route to university. Contact us for more information about our range of BTECs.

*native speakers can be entered for the AS or A-level exams.

Applied ICT

Applied Science

Art

Biology

Business Studies

Chemistry

Chinese*

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

Statistics

Textiles

Travel & Tourism


Award winning staff

125 experienced and highly qualified teachers

Small groups of 15-20 students

Distinctive style of learning

State-of-the-art equipment and facilities

Tuition Monday to Friday from 8.50am to 4.00pm

Excellent tuition

Be inspired by award winning science teacher Howard DarwinA physics specialist, Howard Darwin has been a teacher at JLC for 15 years and was educated at York and Sheffield Universities. He has been honoured with a Special Award for his outstanding contributions to the Salters Horners Advanced Physics course. Howard was also highly commended in the QIA Star Awards FE Teacher of the Year and led the College’s Physics Department to become a Rolls-Royce Prize Winner for its achievements in bringing ideas and resources from cutting edge physics research into teaching and learning.

“He is an outstanding teacher respected by the staff and students alike.”

Nic Dakin, MP for Scunthorpe.


A-level results for international students 2011:

99% pass rate

80% A* – B grades

113 A* and A grades out of 197 exam entries

36 advanced level subjects had a 100% pass rate

Outstanding exam results

Success storiesAn incredible 25 international students accomplished 3 or more A* or A grades in 2011. Some of our most successful students this year include:

He Mengshu from

Shanghai, China, achieved

2 A* and 3 A grades at

A-level and progressed

to Oxford University to

study engineering.

Phuong Hanh Hoang from Hanoi, Vietnam, achieved 2 A* and 3 A grades at A-level and progressed to UCL to study psychology.

Tang Siyuan from Chengdu, China, achieved 3 A* and 2 A grades at A-level and progressed to LSE to study Economics.

University preparation


During your course you will spend time thinking about your future and we have lots of information to help you choose the right path.

Individual guidance from our university/career advisor

Specialist Oxford and Cambridge University preparation programme

Application help for overseas universities e.g. USA, Hong Kong, The Netherlands and Switzerland

University advice office and prospectus library

Strong links with universities and employers who regularly visit JLC

Visits to UK universities


A selection of the UK and overseas universities international students progressed to 2008-2010.

* Students turned down these places in favour of overseas universities

UK universities 2008 2009 2010 TOTAL

Cambridge University 2 1 2* 5

Bath University 5 2 4 11

Bristol University 1 4 1 6

City University 1 2 2 5

Durham University 3 3 2 10

Kings College, London - - 1 1

Leicester University 2 1 1 4

London School of Economics 2 1 2 5

London, Imperial College 8 6 6 20

Oxford University 1 1 2 4

St Martin’s Art College, London 2 1 - 3

UCL 4 9 4 17

Warwick University 7 - 6 13

Westminster - 1 1 2

York University 2 1 - 3

Overseas universities 2008-2010

Box Hill, Melbourne, Australia 1

Chinese University Hong Kong (CUHK)

2

Hong Kong University (HKU) 3

Lausanne, Switzerland 1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

1

Stanford, USA 1

Progression success

To see the progression information in full visit the JLC website www.leggott.ac.uk


Progression success continued

Arussiya Mkrtchyan from Kostanay,

Kazakhstan completed A-levels at JLC

and was offered a place at Cambridge

University to study Law.

“I enjoyed my studies at John

Leggott College very much;

I would say it was one of the

best times of my life.”

Ganna-Maria Ivegesh from St Petersburg,

Russia, completed A-levels at JLC and progressed to Warwick University to study

Economics, Politics and International Studies.“I chose JLC because it is one of the top colleges in the UK and because I wanted to go to university and this was the best way to get there.”

Khuat Dieu Anh from Hanoi, Vietnam, completed A-levels at JLC and progressed to University College London to study Economics.

“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.”


Sheng Jing Yuan (Linda) from Ningbo, China, completed

A-levels at JLC and progressed to Stanford University, USA,

to study Economics.

“Before my 18th birthday I made a decision that

probably changed my life; I decided to come

abroad and study. Thanks to my parents’ support

I was able to begin my own adventure in this

exciting country. Since arriving into the UK a

new world opened in front of me.”

Tsang Yat Shing (Tony) from Hong Kong completed A-levels at JLC and progressed to Oxford University to study 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.”


We include a meet and greet service from Manchester Airport and Humberside Airport. This is with a trustworthy local taxi company who will take you directly to your accommodation.

We don’t recommend flying into Heathrow Airport and you will need to make your own way to Scunthorpe.

Welcome to Scunthorpe

Meet and greet

Live in a British home and share life with a UK family

Classes with British students

Only 5% international students

Join in with whole college activities

Integrate with the local community through sports teams, faith groups and voluntary organisations

Four hours of English lessons per week

Situated in a quiet British market town

Country houses, rural villages and Lincolnshire scenery close by

London in less than three hours

Genuine UK experience


How big is Scunthorpe?

Only 70,000 people live in Scunthorpe making it a relatively small town. It’s 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?

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?

We are 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’s fairly small, rural and friendly it’s quite a safe town to live in.

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.

“A homestay is a good opportunity to get to know English culture, and understand the way the average British person lives. It is also helps me improve my English. My host family is really nice and they do their best to make sure that I feel at home.”

Timur Kozhakhmetov, Almaty, Kazakhstan


JLC international students live with a host family in homestay accommodation. We choose host families very carefully and all are police checked and inspected by the college before we will let you move in.

Most homes are within walking distance of college but some students use public transport or cycle to college. You will share breakfast and evening meals with your family on weekdays and all meals at weekends and holidays.

Accommodation fees are paid directly to your family. The cost per week is £105.

Accommodation

“The advantage of a small town is that JLC knows every host family and therefore the relationships between students, host families and the college are very close. Parents can contact them very easily. In addition, Scunthorpe is very convenient as well as quiet and safe in comparison to big cities such as London or Manchester.”

To Wing Hong, JLC Parents Group Hong Kong


Benefits of homestay accommodation

Practice English language

Experience British culture

Private room

Safe and secure

No guardian needed

Individual care

Life-long friendships

“My host family treat me as their own daughter and I feel very safe. Being away from my own parents has taught me to become more independent and since I get on very well with my host family we have become really good friends and I have had the most enjoyable experience of living in a different country. Homestay gives you the chance to practice and improve your language and get to know the English culture.”

Maria Golovanova, Pyatigorsk, Russia

“Our children expressed that the most effective way to upgrade their English is to stay with a host family. It is very different in Hong Kong, where they practice spoken English only for a few minutes in English classes.”

To Wing Hong, JLC Parents Group Hong Kong


Comprehensive support networkStudy Support

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

Personal progression tutor

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

Counsellor

We have a full time counsellor based in college who you can speak to in confidence.

Nurse

A qualified nurse is based in the college medical centre to help with first aid needs.


Award winning international student care

International centre

International welfare and accommodation officer

24-hour telephone contact

Overseas visits

Communication with parents

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.

Our international accommodation and welfare officer is responsible for making sure you are happy and healthy and helps to arrange your host family.

We’re always a phone call away. The emergency telephone is held by the International welfare and accommodation officer and can be called out of office hours and during weekends and holidays. All students, parents and host families are given this number.

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

We keep parents up to date with your progress by sending reports and regular attendance data. Your parents are welcome to contact us at any time during your course. We also welcome visits by parents and have an open day during enrolment week.


Enrichment and extra-curricular classes

You can choose a variety of extra–curricular classes at JLC at no extra cost. You may like to do something that complements your studies, something you enjoy doing or learn something completely new. Options include:

Sport

Music

Volunteering

Art

Dance

Drama

Languages

Choirs

Debating


Fantastic facilities

Wi-Fi available across the campus

More than 1,000 computers

Fully stocked library

Language laboratory

IT Study Centre

Study Zone

College canteen and cyber-cafe

Multi-faith prayer room

Subject resources areas

Cutting edge science laboratories


Tuition fees (£7,500) plus accommodation (£4,725 based on 45 weeks at £105 per week)

= £12,225 per year

= £4,075 per term

Low living costs (lunch, clothing, personal items) of approximately £45 per week

• Examination fees range from £20 for an AS unit to £115 for the IELTS examination

• Optional expenses include; college locker deposit, student union joining fee, college trips and fieldwork, course specific practical materials

JLC cost calculator

Extras


Affordable educationAnnual tuition fees for September 2012 entry are £7,500

Value for money includes:

Meet and greet from Manchester Airport and Humberside Airport

Full enrolment programme

Access to a suitable academic course

Access to extra-curricular courses

English lessons leading to the IELTS exam

A personal progression tutor and learning mentors

Additional course support classes and individual English lessons

24 hour international student support package

Accommodation service

Careers advice and university application guidance

Access to all college facilities including library and IT resources

Internet access and college email account

Loan of text books

Extra medical insurance

Course graduation ceremony

Genuine UK experience


We are able to offer scholarships to a selection of the best international applicants. Scholarships are usually awarded to students with excellent school reports and English language ability as well as successful completion of an exam and interview. Specialist scholarships include maths, science, economics, music, sport and art.

To find out more about our range of scholarships for 2012 entry get in touch with the international admissions team [email protected]

JLC scholarships


Before starting advanced level courses at JLC you may choose to attend intensive English classes at our partner English Language school English in York (EIY). At EIY 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. 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.

Suitable for individuals or small groups, this course is designed to give you a better understanding of the range of subjects we offer and to give you a taste of life at our college. Contact us for more details about our A-level taster course.

Bespoke summer schools can be arranged by JLC and are conducted in partnership with English in York. Contact us for more information about our summer school.

Pre A-Level coursesEnglish Language

A-Level Taster Course

Summer School


How to apply

Applications are available from the JLC website www.leggott.ac.uk – click on International Students. Applications should be accompanied by your most recent school reports and evidence of good English language e.g. IELTS test certificate.

Entry requirements

Need extra help

1. English language – IELTS 5.0 or equivalent (no module less than 4.5)

2. Academic – satisfactory academic level in your home country (or UK if you are transferring from another school)

JLC has partner education agents in several countries and many cities. Email [email protected] for details of our partners closest to you.


John Leggott CollegeScunthorpe

English in YorkYork

Humberside Airport

Manchester Airport

Train from Manchester 2hrs 15mins

Train From Central London 2hrs 30mins

London315km

Manchester145km

Humberside24km

English in York82km

Location

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

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

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JLC International Prospectus 2012-13