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CAMBRIA
CAMBRIA
COLLEGE
COLLEGE
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INTERNATIONAL
PROSPECTUS
WWW.CAMBRIA.AC.UK/INTERNATIONAL
WELCOME TO
CAMBRIA COLLEGE
Welcome to the International course
guide for Cambria College, one of the
more successful colleges in the UK.
At college you will study in outstanding
facilities, using the latest technology,
taught by expert staff. When you choose
Cambria we will ensure that you will
have the best educational and cultural
experience. We equip students with the
training, skills and qualifications needed to
prepare them for life after college and give
them the best chance to gain success in
their future goals.
Furthermore, we are located less than
an hour away from the cities of Chester,
Manchester and Liverpool. We offer you
a first class experience and I hope to
welcome you in the near future.
David Jones OBE
Principal and Chief Executive
You will see from this brochure that we
are a very high performing college. We
are committed to providing a stimulating,
safe and supportive learning environment
in which everyone can achieve their
full potential. We have excellent links
with employers including internationally
renowned companies and brands such as
Airbus, JCB, Kellogg’s, Tata and Toyota.
“When you
choose Cambria
we will ensure
that you will
have the best
educational
and cultural
experience.”
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ABOUT US
Surrounded by beautiful mountains, valleys
and rivers, Cambria College is located in
North East Wales. North East Wales is a
growing centre of industry and commerce
and its location has attracted many leading
companies. Cambria College is at the
forefront of education in the area, meeting
the needs of the whole learning community
from across the region. We are proud of
our excellent reputation for providing high
quality education, pastoral care and a great
student experience.
In addition to the 157 Group membership,
Cambria College is a Highly Trusted
Sponsor of the UK Border Agency and has
received many other awards including The
Green Dragon Environmental Standard
Award, The RoSPA Gold Medal Award
and the British Council Wales Award for
International Excellence.
Cambria College is the only college in
Wales to be a member of the 157 Group.
The 157 Group exists to serve its members
and to be at the leading edge of the
sector. It focuses on the areas of vocational
teaching and learning, strategic influence
and economic impact, and employer
engagement and advocacy.
Snowdonia National Park, North Wales
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WHY CHOOSE CAMBRIA COLLEGE?
WE HAVE
EXPERT STAFF
WE PREPARE
YOU FOR
SUCCESS
Automotive Engineering Lecturer Carl
Roberts and his students won top prize
for their innovative use of technology at
the National Digital Learning Awards.
WE’RE PROUD TO HAVE
AN ABOVE AVERAGE
PASS RATE OF 98% FOR
OUR A LEVEL RESULTS.
Cambria College
has won the
CollegesWales
Technology
Learning Award for
2 years on the run.
Cambria College Art and Design
Lecturer, Marcus Thomas, was awarded
the prestigious Pearson Award for FE
Teacher of the Year 2013.
WE LEAD THE
WAY WITH
TECHNOLOGY
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2014
We were shortlisted
in 2014 for the
TES award for
Oustanding Use of
Technology in FE.
In 2014 we were winners of the Pearson
Award for the Innovative Use of Digital
Technology.
WE HAVE
STRONG
LINKS WITH
EMPLOYERS
WE’RE AWARD
WINNING
Last year Cambria College was awarded
the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary
Prize for Further and Higher Education
for helping the £24 billion Aerospace
Industry take off in the UK. Our Centre of
Excellence for Aerospace Development
has trained more than 5,000 learners
since it was set up in 2002.
Two of our learners, Ffion Malwala
and Alex Birbeck won awards at the
Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2013.
WE ADD VALUE
TO YOUR
EXPERIENCE
Cambria College student and DRB
Group Apprentice Josh Jenkins won
the Apprenticeship Award at Flintshire
Business Week 2013.
3,000 CHROMEBOOKS
420 TABLET DEVICES
TO TAKE DIGITAL
LEARNING INTO
CLASSROOMS AND
WORKSHOPS
Engineering students and staff worked
as scrutineers for the Wales Rally GB.
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OUR CENTRES
YALE
STUDY
A Levels
Art, Design and Media
Business
Computing and IT
Hair and Beauty Therapy
Health and Social Care/Childcare
Hospitality and Catering
International Foundation Year
Music and Performing Arts
Sports
Travel and Tourism
FACILITIES
Library Service
Common Room
Shop
Yale Travel Agency
Hair and Beauty Salon
Creative Art Enterprise Centre
Memorial Art Gallery
Regional Print Centre
Radio Cambria
Music Production Suite
HD TV Suite
Theatre lal
NORTHOP
STUDY
Animal Care
Construction
Floristry
Horse Care and Management
Horticulture
Leadership and Management
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FACILITIES
Small Animal Centre
225 acres of land
Ancient Woodlands and
ornamental gardens
Equestrian Centre
Rare Breeds Centre
Residential Block
Library Service
DEESIDE
STUDY
A Levels
Business
Complementary Therapies
Computing and IT
Engineering and Construction
Hair and Beauty Therapy
Health and Social Care/Childcare
Hospitality and Catering
International Foundation Year
Media Studies
Sports
Travel and Tourism
FACILITIES
Sports Stadium
North Wales Indoor Athletics Centre
Engineering Centre of Excellence
Lifestyle Fitness Gym
LLYSFASI
STUDY
Agriculture
Agricultural and Plant Engineering
Animal Care
Forestry and Countryside
Management
FACILITIES
970 Acre Commercial Farm
Tractors, field machinery and
equipment
Purpose built Agricultural Teaching
Centre and equipment
Engineering Workshops
Animal Centre with wide range of
species
Catered residential accommodation
Library Service
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NORTH WALES
Wales is a place of natural beauty, from the
country’s beaches to walking its mountain
ranges. Welsh history is told through its
museums and ancient monuments. North
East Wales is a very easy place to find your
way around. Right next door to England
and ideally located to explore the rest
of the UK with great transport links to
Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and
London.
Chirk Castle, North Wales
Surrounded by beautiful mountains, valleys
and rivers, North East Wales is the most
populous area of North Wales, with more
than 300,000 people living in the areas
around Wrexham and Deeside.
Wrexham is a thriving town of about
40,000 people and with two college
campuses as well as a university, the town
is fully prepared to welcome and host
students from all over the world. With a
vibrant mix of cultural and leisure facilities,
there is plenty to see and do in and around
the area.
Local attractions include the scenic
town of Llangollen and the surrounding
countryside, the historic roman city of
Chester and the breathtaking mountains
and coastline of Snowdonia.
Elihu Yale, benefactor of the world famous
Yale University that took his name, had
strong connections with Wrexham. Elihu’s
family were local to Wrexham and Elihu
was also the benefactor of Wrexham
Church. The famous 16th century
entrepreneur travelled widely to India and
Africa before returning to Britain. He is
buried in St Giles’s Parish Churchyard along
with his ancestors.
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Historic Chester
St Giles’ Church,
Wrexham
Eagle’s Meadow, Wrexham
Llandudno Pier, North Wales
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ACCOMMODATION
Our friendly International team will discuss your accommodation needs with you so
you can find the perfect place to live.
There are four accommodation options:
HOMESTAY
The majority of our students prefer to
live with a host family where they can
experience a British family life. This gives
you the opportunity to improve your
English outside classes and learn more
about British culture. The host family
programme includes breakfast and evening
meals, with the addition of lunch at
weekends.
£115* per week
LLYSFASI HALLS
The college’s purpose built hostel is at
our Llysfasi site. The recently refurbished
accommodation is ideally located in
a tranquil environment. There are 42
spacious single occupancy rooms with
internet access including a large number
with en-suite facilities. Each hostel block
has well equipped kitchen facilities and a
central area with TV, DVD player, games
console, pool table and table tennis table.
Llysfasi also has a centralised catering
facility should you wish to take advantage
of a variety of menu choices, with
breakfast, lunch and evening meal.
£130* per week
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Wrexham Village (Halls of Residence)
WREXHAM VILLAGE
STUDENT SHARED
Purpose built Halls of Residence
accommodation in the centre of Wrexham.
Just a 5 minute walk to our Yale site and a
10 minute walk into the heart of the town
centre with its excellent shopping facilities
and great places to eat. The village boasts
high quality en-suite bedrooms, each
floor has well-equipped modern kitchen
facilities and fully furnished communal
living areas with flat screen TV, internet
access, comfortable sofas and dining area.
Wrexham Village has self-service laundry
facilities, secure bike shelter and 24 hour
security/maintenance cover.
Older students may choose to share
private rented accommodation with other
students or young professionals. Rent is
paid directly to the landlord and utility bills
are shared. We can provide a list of local
landlords for you.
prices vary
£80* per week
www.wrexhamvillage.co.uk
*Accommodation fees at the time of publication
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Whether students wish to study
English for entry to UK Further and
Higher Education, better their career
opportunities, personal development, or
just for fun, a large number come to the
UK every year to learn English because
they want the best place for their studies.
They will work in pairs, small groups or as
a whole class to learn and improve their
language skills.
English Language courses start at the
beginning of each term or most Mondays
throughout the term.
Our teaching staff are highly qualified
and have years of experience working
international students.
Our English Language courses are suitable
for groups or individuals who wish to
improve their language skills in speaking,
listening, reading and writing. The courses
are offered full time at all levels from
beginners right through to advanced, as
part of the suite of International English
Language Courses.
We cover all aspects of speaking,
listening, reading and writing to improve
the students’ ability to communicate
effectively in both formal and informal
situations. Students will work in a
classroom environment communicating
with their teacher and their fellow students.
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20 hours per week
Whole Year: £4950
September to June (33 weeks) Weekly price: £165
If studying 7 weeks or more
Weekly price: £180
If studying less than 7 weeks
(minimum 4 weeks)
SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
Our Summer School Programmes offer the
opportunity for students to join us over
the summer to study English Language
whilst experiencing an exciting activity
programme.
We plan new activities, cultural visits and
sports events to enhance your learning and
cultural experience. Recent excursions have
included visits to Oxford, Cambridge and
London.
Students have the opportunity to enjoy
weekly excursions around the UK to places
of interest and join in with activities at the
college.
Keep an eye on our website
www.cambria.ac.uk/international
for up to date information on Summer
School Programmes.
If you are looking for a summer holiday
with a difference, this is the perfect
opportunity. The college welcomes
anyone over 15 years of age who is keen
to embrace the British lifestyle, make new
friends and enjoy the action packed weeks
in the stunning surroundings of North
Wales.
Cambria College also offers bespoke
Summer School Programmes for schools,
colleges, professionals and sports clubs.
Contact the International Office to discuss
opportunities for your group’s needs.
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TEL: +44 (0) 1978 316 495
EMAIL: INTERNATIONALOFFICE@CAMBRIA.AC.UK
Westminster, London
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FOUNDATION COURSES
INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION YEAR (IFY)
COMPUTING & IT /
BUSINESS STUDIES
Duration: 1 Year
Start date: September
Cost: £8,000
Content
Students can study the International
Foundation Year (IFY) in Computing & IT
and Business Studies. The International
Foundation Year is a one year preuniversity qualification which includes a
significant amount of English Language
teaching. The qualification is designed to
provide you with an entry route to a UK or
an overseas university, or progression on
to the NCC Education Level 4 Diplomas in
Computing, Business and Business IT.
The IFY qualification allows learners to
develop their English knowledge and
improve their ability in reading, writing,
listening and speaking skills. Learners are
given the opportunity to put their acquired
grammar and vocabulary knowledge into
practice, enabling confident and effective
communication in their use of the English
Language. The programme of study skills
equips students with the essential study
skills needed to succeed at university level.
Students will learn the basic skills necessary
to conduct independent research, write
academic paper and give formal oral
presentations.
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Entry requirements
•Successfully completed secondary
education in an appropriate range of
subjects.
AND
•A valid score of 4.5 or above in the
International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) examination or equivalent.
Qualification Structure
To complete the International Foundation
Year qualification students must pass eight
units. Students are required to study six
core units, including a mathematics unit
and two additional electives, taken from
either the Computing or the Business
stream.
Six Core Units
Developing English Language Skills
Advanced English Language Skills
English for Academic Purposes
Study and Communication Skills
Culture Studies
Foundation Mathematics
Elective Units
Computing Stream:
Introduction to Computing
Introduction to Programming
Business Stream:
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Accounting and
Economics
Career Progression Routes
Apply for guaranteed entry to UK
universities
Apply to over 30 universities globally that
recognise the IFY
Apply to any UK university through UCAS
UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS (IFY)
Students who successfully complete the International Foundation Year will have the
opportunity to study in a variety of academic institutions across the UK, the United
States and Canada.
UK
University of Liverpool
Bangor University
University of Northumbria
Birmingham City University
University of Salford
Buckinghamshire New University
University of West Scotland
De Montfort University
University of Westminster
Glasgow Caledonian University
University of Wolverhampton
Heriot Watt University
University of Worcester
Keele University International Study Centre
Kingston University London
Leeds Metropolitan University
Liverpool John Moores University
London Metropolitan University
Nottingham Trent University
Oxford Brookes University
Sheffield Hallam University
The University of Huddersfield
International Study Centre
The University of Lincoln
International Study Centre
USA AND CANADA
Heidelberg University
Humboldt State University
Southern Oregon University
Thompson Rivers University
University of Idaho
University of North Alabama
Guaranteed University Entry
The University of Sussex
International Study Centre
The University of Northampton
University Centre Croydon
University of Central Lancashire
University of Essex
University of Leeds
Universities offering guaranteed
entry upon successful completion of
the International Foundation Year are
Birmingham City University and
University Centre Croydon
(validated by the University of Sussex)
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INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION
PROGRAMME (IFP)
ART & DESIGN
Duration: 10 Months Start date: August Cost: £9,000
Content
This is a one year pre-university course
allowing students to prepare for UK
university degree programmes in various
Art disciplines. English Language classes
take place alongside the Art content to
ensure students achieve the language
requirements required to begin their
degree studies. The programme is
designed to prepare students wishing to
study an Art & Design or related degree
and future employment in the Creative
Industries. Students will explore a wide
range of 2D and 3D processes in art and
design such as drawing, fine art, textiles,
fashion, graphics and photography. The
course is designed to help students select
a specialist area of study. There will be
opportunities to work with practicing
artists, designers and craftspeople.
Students participate in cultural and
contextual activities and educational visits
to support their studies.
The IFP is delivered through a variety of
methods; practical work, lectures, seminars
and tutorials of up to 27 hours per week
on Academic, English and Cultural Studies.
Students have a Personal Tutor who guides
them to set and achieve goals throughout
their studies at Cambria College.
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Assessment
All of the study units are internally
assessed and externally moderated
through coursework, practical exercises
and observation.
Grades & University Entry
Grading is on a Pass/Merit/Distinction scale
allowing students to gain a maximum of
285 UCAS points to progress onto a 3 year
Honours Degree Programme.
Entry requirements
Minimum age 17 years old, school leaving
certificate, English Language certification
equivalent to an IELTS 5.0 and practical art
work to the equivalent standard of an
A Level in this subject. Your entry will
include the submission of an online
portfolio of personally produced Art work.
Progression routes
Upon positive completion of the
Foundation Programme and achievement
of an IELTS of at least 6.0, successful
students can progress to a range of BA
(Hons) degree programmes including; Fine
Art, Animation, Visual Effects and Game
Art, Film & Photography, Graphic Design
and Multimedia, Illustration, Graphics,
Novels and Children’s Publishing, Applied
Arts, Fashion and Textile Design.
ART SCHOOL DESTINATIONS
Students who have studied the International
Foundation Programme Art & Design have
been successful in gaining places at the
following colleges and universities:
Birmingham City University
City of Lancaster University
University of Arts, London
Kingston University
Bolton University
Liverpool John Moores University
Manchester Metropolitan University
University of Wales
University of Aberystwyth
University of South Wales
London Metropolitan University
Wirral Metropolitan College
University of Salford
Last year the students went on to study:
Education
Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Fashion Design with Fashion
Communication
Fashion Promotion and Styling
Fine Art
Illustration
Illustration with Animation
Interior Design
Marketing
Photography
Special Effects for Film and
Television
Textiles
Textiles in Practice
Theatre and Screen: Set and Design
Visual Communication (Illustration)
Visual Communication
(Photography)
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ACCESS TO HIGHER
EDUCATION (HE)
Duration: 10 Months
Start date: August
Cost: £9,000
Content
Our Access to Higher Education (HE)
courses prepare you to study for a degree
and are designed for people who left
school without the usual qualifications,
such as A Levels. The courses offer a one
year route to degree level studies leading
to a variety of careers and are open to
students with substantial life experiences
gained since leaving school. Many of
our Access to HE students have gone
on to succeed at university and pursued
new careers that they had never thought
possible. Access to HE subjects available
at Cambria College include:
Health Care Social Science
Biosciences
Environmental Science
Forensic Sciences
Health
Humanities
Humanities and Social Science
(blended)
Assessment
All of the study units are internally
assessed and externally moderated
through coursework, practical exercises
and observation.
Grades and University
Students enjoy excellent UCAS support
and strong links with Aberystwyth
University, Bangor University, Glyndŵr
University and the University of Chester.
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Entry requirements
Candidates should have at least three
years of relevant life skills gained after
compulsory education. A personal
statement is requested prior to being
interviewed for the course. Learners
should be committed to a Level 3 full time
programme and developing their ability
to study. At interview, we will assess what
help you will need to complete the Access
programme of your choice and advise
you about a programme of study that
is appropriate to your needs to support
successful progression onto Higher
Education. The age for this course is set
at a minimum 19 year old, and an English
Language certification equivalent to and
IELTS 5.5 is required.
Progression Routes
Upon positive completion of an Access
to HE programme and achievement of an
IELTS of at least 6.0, successful students
can progress to a range of Bachelor
Degree programmes including; Teaching,
Nursing, Social Work, Health and Social
Care, Youth and Community Work,
Forensics and Criminal Psychology.
ARTS AWARD
Content
Arts Award is a range of unique
qualifications open to anyone aged up
to 25. The Award develops creativity,
leadership and communication skills
through arts, cultural or media activities.
There are four accredited qualifications.
The Arts Award embraces all interests
and backgrounds. It develops art from
knowledge, understanding and transferable
skills that complement study programmes,
A Levels and vocational courses, as well
as supporting progression to higher-level
study and employment.
The flexible framework enables learners
to achieve an award through any arts,
media or cultural activity. The programme
motivates young people to develop their
individual talents, take ownership of their
own learning and engages hands-on
projects that link with artists and cultural
organisations.
Gold Award
90 guided learning hours +
60 independent learning hours
Silver Award 60 guided learning hours +
35 independent learning hours
Bronze Award
40 guided learning hours +
20 independent learning hours
Explore
25 guided learning hours +
10 independent learning hours
Discover
20 hours
For more information, availability and
up to date prices, please contact the
International Office.
What’s involved
To achieve an Arts Award, learners set
challenges in an art form and take part in
a range of arts activities. For Silver and
Gold Arts Awards, learners organise their
own projects and research arts careers. At
all levels they collect evidence along the
way in a portfolio in any format, which is
assessed and then moderated.
TEL: +44 (0) 1978 316 495
EMAIL: INTERNATIONALOFFICE@CAMBRIA.AC.UK
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AS/A LEVELS
A Levels provide entry to all UK universities
and are recognised by many universities
overseas as entry criteria. At Cambria
College we are proud of our sectorleading A Level provision and outstanding
reputation for student success. We offer
high quality teaching and learning with
expert tutors inspiring students to achieve.
As an A Level student at Cambria College
you will be valued as an individual
and receive the care, support and
encouragement to ensure your achieve
your potential.
We offer a wide range of subjects and are proud to have an above national average pass
rate of 98% with an impressive 27 subjects gaining a 100% pass rate.
ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN
ART AND DESIGN (3D DESIGN)
ART AND DESIGN (FINE ART)
ART AND DESIGN (GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION)
ART AND DESIGN (PHOTOGRAPHY)
ART AND DESIGN (TEXTILES)
BIOLOGY
BUSINESS STUDIES
CHEMISTRY
CLASSICAL CIVILISATION
COMPUTING
DANCE
DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES
ECONOMICS
ELECTRONICS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
ENGLISH LITERATURE
FILM STUDIES
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FRENCH
GEOGRAPHY
GEOLOGY
GERMAN
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
HISTORY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAW
MATHS MECHANICS
MATHS STATS
DOUBLE MATHS
MATHEMATICS
MEDIA
MUSIC
PHYSCIAL EDUCATION
PHYSICS
PSYCHOLOGY
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
SOCIOLOGY
SPANISH
UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
Cambria College is proud of the
achievements of our students; many
have gone on to study at some of the
top universities in the UK and overseas.
Have a look to see where some of
our students have gone:
University of Cambridge
University of Oxford
University of Liverpool
University of Manchester
University of Leeds
University of York
University of Birmingham
University of Edinburgh
London School of Economics
University College London
Cardiff University
Bangor University
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STUDENT PROFILE
TAIJU SASAKI
Nationality: Japanese
Programme: A Levels
Have you enjoyed your college life at
Cambria College?
Meeting various types of people was
definitely an attractive part of college life at
Cambria College, especially my friends who
are keen on issues such as economics and
politics. They stimulated my intellectual
curiosity by getting me involved me in
many different activities. Furthermore I
liked the student community and network
of friends in different classes and subjects
which creates a friendly atmosphere at the
college.
How far have your progressed?
I started my course without any valid
certificate from the education system but I
ended up gaining my Level 3 qualification.
When I started my course, I didn’t know
how to write an academic essay but in the
second year I was able to participate in
rigorous academic discussions.
I very much like the way of teaching and
learning in my A Level courses. It involved a
lot of discussion and independent thinking
so that we can develop high academic
calibre and useful job skills such as drafting,
presentation, debating and writing skills. I
would greatly recommend this course for
all of those who want to go on to Higher
Education to maximise your potential.
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“One of the most
brilliant and stunning
experiences of my
life.”
Throughout the course, I have had various
support. My Personal Tutor has given lots
of useful advice on university applications
and career choices. Also each subject tutor
has provided me with regular feedback
on assignments to check my academic
progress. The International Office has
supported me in many ways and given
me the opportunity to interact with other
international students.
What are your results (received or
predicted) and where will they take you?
What are your future plans? (Employment,
university etc)
I gained A*AA from Mathematics
(mechanics option), Sociology and Politics
from three full A Levels. I am going to
study International Relations at the London
School of Economics and Political Science.
Have you received any awards relating to
your studies at Cambria College and/or in
the community?
I received the Endeavour award for my
hard work in Politics in the first year.
VOCATIONAL COURSES
Duration: Course dependent
Start date: August
Cost: £6500
Vocational courses give you the chance
to use the knowledge gained in the
classroom in a practical environment.
Vocational courses are exciting and
interactive and give you the knowledge,
skills and understanding that employers
and university are looking for. Vocational
courses run at different levels from BTEC
Entry to Level 3 Diploma.
Subjects available are:
Agricultural
Agricultural and Plant Engineering
Animal Care
Art, Design and Media
Business and Administration
Complementary Therapies
Computing and IT
Construction
Engineering
Fabrication and Welding
Floristry
Forestry and Countryside Management
Hairdressing
Horse Care and Management
Horticulture
Hospitality and Catering
Health and Social Care
Motor Vehicle
Painting and Decorating
Plumbing
Travel and Tourism
Entry requirements:
Entry requirement will vary depending
on the level of programme you choose.
The minimum age is 17 years old, and you
will need a school leaving certificate, and
English language certification equivalent
to an IELTS 5.0.
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CORPORATE TRAINING
AND SHORT COURSES
Cambria College can design bespoke
training programmes for your company
in a wide range of subject areas creating
a unique programme to meet the specific
needs of you and your staff.
Training can focus on one particular
area such as team working or we can
create a bespoke programme to suit
your organisation’s particular needs.
Programmes can be built around your
objectives and what you would like your
staff to achieve. We deliver programmes
in our new training facilities at our beautiful
Northop site. The site allows us to use the
surrounding grounds for team activities
enabling participants to engage in
experimental learning as well as traditional
training methods. If necessary, we can
include English Language before or during
the course to support the training.
We can offer a suite of master classes
including ILM Qualifications at levels
2-7 from the Institute of Leadership and
Management, IOSH and NEBOSH Courses
from the Institute of Occupational Safety
and Health as well as training in the
following areas:
•Business and Management
•Electrical, Mechanical and General
Engineering (to include Automotive and
Aeronautical).
To discuss your training and consultancy
needs, contact the International Office.
TEL: +44 (0) 1978 316 495
EMAIL: INTERNATIONALOFFICE@CAMBRIA.AC.UK
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SUPPORT FOR YOU
LEARNING SUPPORT
TRANSPORT
We support students with specific learning
difficulties and/or physical difficulties
to ensure that all students have the
opportunity to fulfil their potential.
We provide a network of buses to
transport our students to our six sites
daily and all buses drop off students on
college premises or close by. If you travel
by bicycle you will have access to our bike
racks at most sites.
PERSONAL TUTORS
As a full time student you will have weekly
one to one and group tutorials with your
Personal Tutor. Your Personal Tutor will
closely monitor your progress and support
you through your studies, helping you to
keep on track with your learning at college.
YOUR SAFETY
The safety and welfare of all or our
students at Cambria College is very
important to us. We want you to feel
safe, supported and cared for in an adult
environment. Our staff will ensure you
are safe in college, work placements and
provide support with personal difficulties.
EQUALITY &
DIVERSITY
We’re proud to have
a college community
that celebrates
equality and diversity
and ensures everyone is
valued.
As students and staff at Cambria College
we:
Reflect the diverse communities we serve
Respect and celebrate the different
backgrounds and cultures of all learners,
staff and visitors
Have zero tolerance of bullying and
harassment
Treat all learners and staff equally and
fairly
Ensure learning and college services are
accessible to all
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STUDENT LIFE
There are so many ways to embrace student life at Cambria College. Make new friends,
take up new hobbies, add value to your course and become more employable.
ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCES
Enrichment activities give you an opportunity to learn something new or gain further
qualifications during your time at college.
Our enrichment activities are available daily at various sites and include:
SPORTS & FITNESS
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
We offer weekly sports and fitness
activities plus opportunities to represent
the college in one of our many sports
teams.
Get involved in cross college clubs and
societies that enable you to meet new
friends and take part in activities with
others who share the same interest.
STUDENT VOICE
Every year we bring together students
from across our sites and host student
awards evenings to celebrate success from
the academic year. High achieving and
inspirational individuals are presented with
awards and prizes to reward their success.
RADIO CAMBRIA
If you are interested in radio and would like
to have a go at presenting or conducting
interviews, we can offer you that chance at
Radio Cambria located on the Yale site.
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MUSIC & DRAMA
Get involved in performances in our fully
equipped professional theatre, and our
recording, drama and dance studios.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
In our Entrepreneurship Programme you
can join and create new networks and
enhance your business knowledge and
experience. Events throughout the year will
allow you to develop the skills you need to
build a successful future. You will get the
opportunity to work with inspirational role
models and learn the skills needed for selfemployment. For more information email
us at enterprise@cambria.ac.uk.
As a vocational student at Cambria
College you will be encouraged to
compete in regional and national skills
competitions. WorldSkills competitions
aim to encourage young people and
adults across the UK to excel in their
vocational skills whilst raising selfesteem and building confidence.
“In 2014 Cambria
College had 20 students
who went through to
the WorldSkills UK
final, which represents
one third of all Welsh
competitors.”
STUDENT AWARDS
Every year we bring together students from across our sites and host student awards
evenings to celebrate success from the academic year. High achieving and inspirational
individuals are presented with awards and prizes to reward their success.
Student Awards Ceremony
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FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
International students who have not lived in the UK / EU for the whole of the past three
years have to pay tuition fees at the international rate.
All tuition fees are reviewed annually and a small increase may be added each year.
However, the fees are fixed for the period of study. There is no reduction of the fees
in case of a late arrival, absenteeism or early departure. The fees shown in the tables
do not include examination/registration fees. Please allow an additional amount of
approximately £1,750 – £5,500 per academic year to cover accommodation and living
costs, depending on the package you choose and your lifestyle.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
You can start these courses at the beginning of each term or most Mondays throughout
the term.
20 hours per week - Yale or Deeside Site
£
Whole Year
21 September 2015 – 24 June 2016 (33 weeks)
Weekly Price
if studying 7 weeks or more
165
Weekly Price
if studying less than 7 weeks (minimum of 4 weeks)
180
4950
Additional activities can be added to the programme
Fees on
including weekend trips and additional classes
request
GROUP PROGRAMMES
We welcome groups of young learners, adults, teachers and other professionals
throughout the year. Please contact us for more information or to discuss specific
requirements and obtain a quotation. We regularly design bespoke programmes and are
happy to consider any request you may have.
SUMMER ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES
Youth Summer School
Adult Summer School
Oxford, Cambridge, London Week (dependent on numbers)
SUMMER ACADEMY PROGRAMMES
£ per week
Prices on
Application
£ per week
Golf Academy
Football Academy
Art and Design Academy
Oxford, Cambridge, London Week (dependent on numbers)
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Prices on
Application
ACADEMIC & VOCATIONAL
£ per year
A Level (2 year programme)*
6500
Level 3 Diploma (2 year programme)*
6500
International Foundation Year (1 year programme)
8000
International Foundation Programme Art & Design
9000
Access to Higher Education
9000
•Second year of all two year programmes,
prices are fixed where a two year
booking is made.
•Some subjects may only be available at
one site, please check with us at the
time of making your application.
•Student Visas – If you require a Tier 4
Student Visa you will need a
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
(CAS) for each course that you apply for.
Cambria College will issue the first CAS
at no cost to you. Any subsequent CAS
will incur a charge of £14.00 per CAS
which must be paid along with your
deposit.
•You will be required to pay a £2500
deposit before the college can provide
you with a VISA/CAS letter. The
remainder of the fees will need to be
paid at the start of the programme in full.
The college may consider the remainder
to be paid in three instalments one
payment at the start of each of the three
terms. This will be on a case by case
consideration and will incur additional
charges.
•Depending on your specific subject
choice examination, materials and other
costs may be added to the above.
•Examination fees for A Level and
International Foundation Year students
are included in your fees.
•University Application Advice & Guidance
– UK university application advice and
guidance is included in your tuition fees.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I get my Student Visa?
Can I work while I am studying in the UK?
To gain a Student Visa to study in the UK
under the points system (PBS) you need to
earn 40 points. You can gain 30 points by
meeting the academic entry requirements
for your chosen course and by being issued
a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
(CAS) number. To gain the other 10 points
you will need to show the British Embassy
that you are able to cover the full cost
of your course and your living expenses
for the time spent in the UK. For further
details please visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk
If you have a full Student Visa you, you
are permitted to work 10 hours per week
during term time and up to 40 hours per
week during the vacation period. While
working can be a great way to improve
your English skills and learn about life in
the UK, this mustn’t be at the expense of
your studies. Students on Student Visitor
Visas are not permitted to work during
their time in the UK.
How can I open a bank account, register
with a doctor or buy a UK SIM card?
We recommend that you carry the
following in your hand luggage:
Our friendly International team will help
you to open a bank account, register with a
doctor and a dentist as well as get to know
the area and meet fellow students. Should
you wish to buy a UK SIM card then, we
can also help with that. We provide our
International Students with free phone
calls home each month to make keeping
in touch with friends and family as easy as
possible. In addition, all students have free
WiFi access and email facilities.
•Passport (with your Student Visa if
required)
•Letter from Cambria College confirming
your admission
•Evidence of financial support
•Address of your accommodation while
you are studying at Cambria College.
•Money – we suggest bringing about
£200 in UK Sterling. We do not
recommend carrying large amounts of
cash with you.
How do I register with the Police?
How do I get to Cambria College?
Registration with the Police will take place
during your college induction. We can
help you book an appointment at the local
Police Station.
We meet our International Students on
arrival in the UK and offer a free pick up
service from Manchester and Liverpool
Airports*. Our comprehensive induction
programme helps students to settle in.
What should I carry in my hand luggage?
* Pick ups from other UK airports incur
additional charges.
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APPLY NOW
You can download and complete our
application form online and send it to us
via email along with your transcripts.
The form can be downloaded from the
‘How to Apply’ section on our International
webpage:
WWW.CAMBRIA.AC.UK/INTERNATIONAL Please email your applications to:
INTERNATIONALOFFICE@CAMBRIA.AC.UK
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once we have received your application
we will send you an acknowledgement by
email.
We will then assess your application and
make you a conditional offer based on the
information provided.
The offer may just be conditional on
payment of your academic fee, exam
results for qualifications you are currently
taking or meeting the English Language
requirement for your chosen programme
of study.
Once you have met all your conditions we
will issue you with your visa letter/CAS.
You can now apply for your visa.
When you have been granted your visa you
must let us know your travel arrangements
so we can make sure we are ready to
welcome you to Cambria College.
Our experienced and friendly team can
assist you all the way through your course
application, accommodation needs,
visa application, arrival and induction at
Cambria College. You will be provided with
help and guidance from the day you apply
to the day you leave the college.
NEED HELP?
If you need help with your application or have any further questions, please contact the
International Office.
TEL: +44 (0) 1978 316 495
EMAIL: INTERNATIONALOFFICE@CAMBRIA.AC.UK
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INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
CAMBRIA COLLEGE – YALE
GROVE PARK ROAD
WREXHAM
LL12 7AB
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: +44 (0) 1978 316 495
FAX: +44 (0) 1978 316 254
EMAIL: INTERNATIONALOFFICE@CAMBRIA.AC.UK
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