jlc prospective student news - jan 2012

John Leggott College Newsletter

Welcome to the JLC Community! Happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of the John Leggott College prospective international student newsletter. Between now and the start of the A-level programme in September 2012 we will update you with the latest exci t ing news and developments at JLC.

We will also answer your frequently asked questions and provide support, advice and guidance to help you make the right choices for your future. In our first newsletter we discuss homestays, Oxbridge success, special offers and JLC visits to a city near you.

JLC News for Prospective

International Students

ISSUE 1 - JANUARY 2012

IN THIS ISSUE

∗ Oxford & Cambridge success

∗ Ask the ambassador

∗ Homestay talk

∗ Special offers

∗ And more....

Telephone: +44 (0) 1724 407040

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.leggott.ac.uk

Skype: jlcinternationalcentre

Address: John Leggott College, West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. DN17 1DS. UK.

How to contact us

www.facebook.com /jlcinternational

SPECIAL? What makes a state sixth form college [like JLC]

∗ Tuition fees are much lower than independent schools as funding comes from the UK government for staff salaries and buildings [private schools must charge high fees to help pay for these].

∗ A huge range of courses are offered to the large and varied student population to meet their needs

∗ Teachers and support staff are specially trained to help students over 16

∗ Excellent, modern facilities that are kept up-to-date and continue to be renewed

∗ The chance to belong to a community and gain a true UK experience by learning with British students

∗ Links with universities, industry and business

STATE = government or public [funded] SIXTH FORM = the final two years of education [age over 16 years], preparation for A-level exams COLLEGE = a large pre-university school


Your application




IMPORTANT DATES 2012

FEBRUARY

2-3: JLC Visit to agents - Moscow, Russia

4: Insight Lingua Fair - Orenburg, Russia

5: Insight Lingua Fair - Aktobe, Kazakhstan

6-8: JLC Visit to agents - Almaty, Kazakhstan

25-26: Education UK Fair (British Council) - Hong Kong

MARCH

11: JLC Scholarship exam - Hanoi & HCM City, Vietnam

17: JLC Scholarship interviews - Hanoi

18: JLC Scholarship interviews - HCM City

Which subjects to choose?

Unsure about JLC, the UK or A-levels? Explore the JLC website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel. Feel free to write to us and our current or former students with questions. You can also visit our college or meet us in your home country. JLC offers a two-week A-level Taster Course for students who would like to experience college life before committing to the two-year programme. Not yet applied to JLC? Applications for 2012 entry onto the A-level programme are still being accepted. Places are limited so register your interest immediately. If you need the help of an education

agent we can recommend a trusted partner in your city. Waiting for news about your application? Please check that you have sent a completed application form and supporting documents. If you have we will be in touch soon. Hold a conditional offer? Contact us when you have met the conditions of the JLC offer, e.g. IELTS result, and we will inform you about how to proceed. Hold an unconditional offer? Congratulations! Secure your place by sending a deposit and we will then issue a CAS in preparation for applying for a UK student visa. See you in September!

With more than 42 different A-level subjects to choose from at JLC, making a decision about which courses to take can be confusing. Why not ask yourself the following questions to help make your mind up:

1. What are you good at [and get high grades in at school]?

2. What do you enjoy? 3. What do you want to

study at university?

4. Which career would you prefer?

Students at JLC normally choose a combination of 4 A-level subjects and there is plenty of help to ensure you follow the most successful path. See our online A-Z courses list for more detailed information www.leggott.ac.uk

A-level or Foundation programme: you decide PART 1: BENEFITS OF THE A-LEVEL COURSE

∗ Access to ALL UK universities including Oxford and Cambridge ∗ Qualification recognized by many overseas universities ∗ Time to improve English language and adjust to UK culture ∗ Increased flexibility of subject choice for university course ∗ Tour universities, compare courses and visit university cities

during the A-level programme ∗ Usually proceed direct to undergraduate from A-level


Triumph for John Leggott College Oxford and Cambridge University applicants

T en John Leggott College students are celebrating this week

having been recognised by Oxford and Cambridge Universities for being among the best in the country and offered a place or pooled for 2012 entry.

Half of the successful learners belong to the thriving international student community at the College.

Interviews at the world-class Oxford and Cambridge Universities are incredibly rigorous and the competition for places is huge. This year a record 11 John Leggott College international students were interviewed.

The College offers an Oxbridge Preparation Programme for ambitious students who are hoping to progress to these prestigious universities.

This specialized programme of events and activities begins during the first year of the A-level course and is offered to all students.

University counsellors at JLC have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Chief advisor Ray Perry is approaching 40 years’ service at the College and over the years he has helped thousands of students progress to good universities.

International Centre Manager Maggie Williamson also plays a key role in the application process.

“Students come to the international centre for help with UCAS applications, personal statements and, in recent years, references for applications to overseas universities. We give one-to-one help and advice to

international students to ensure their successful progression after completing their A-levels with us,” explained Maggie.

“It’s fabulous news that our students have been accepted by Oxford and Cambridge Universities once again. I’m delighted!”

Progression to top UK universities has been consistently successful over the past 15 years that the College has been accepting international students. In the last three years alone, 6 students have progressed to Oxford and Cambridge Universities, 20 to Imperial College London, 17 to UCL, 5 to London School of Economics, 9 to Warwick and 6 to Durham University.

Read more about student success on our website www.leggott.ac.uk




Kamilla Abilova (18) from Aktobe,

Kazakhstan, has been offered a place at Somerville College, Oxford University, to study Civil Engineering.

Liheng ‘Ecko’ Wang (19) from

Guangzhou, China, has been offered a place at St Catherine’s College, Cambridge University, to study Politics, Psychology and Sociology (PPS).

Just ask the ambassador...

Alisa x

Hi Everyone, My name is Alisa Strokova, from Lativia, and I’m in my second year of A-levels at JLC. I’m also the student union international representative so get to meet lots of other students

as well as teachers on a regular basis. Please feel free to write to me with your questions and I will be able to give you my honest opinion about life at college and anything else you want to know about studying in

the UK. There are also lots of other people who would be happy to chat to you so get in touch today!

[email protected]





FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE HOMESTAY

1. Practice English language at evenings and weekends

2. Private, safe and secure study room

3. Experience British Culture and form life-long friendships

4. One-to-one ‘parental’ care

5. No guardian needed

Strong links with Central Saint Martins - the most prestigious art school in Europe

S taff at St. Martins have recognised the high levels of

creativity in JLC students, which is nurtured during their time at the college,

and have also identified the College as being one of seven outstanding institutions in which they wish to help fully prepare students. This will ensure

they have the best possible chance of being accepted on to the highly competitive art course. Read the story in full...www.leggott.ac.uk

LATEST! Special offers, scholarships and awards

Creative A-levels include: Art, Design Technology, Graphics, Photography, Textiles

Getting set for London 2012 Olympics

It’s an exciting year to begin your studies in the UK and with the Olympics fast approaching [27 July - 12 August] we thought we’d tell you about the connections JLC and Scunthorpe have with the games. ∗ Ex-student David Hughes is hoping to qualify for the

400m men's hurdles ∗ There are brand new sports facilities in Scunthorpe,

‘The Pods’, including a large swimming pool ∗ Former JLC Vice Principal Joe McDonald is going to

be a chauffeur at the Olympics ∗ A JLC homestay ’father’ John Mackey is umpiring

table tennis at the games ∗ Scunthorpe is only 2 hours 20 minutes by train to central London!

Contact the International Centre for further information about this and other special offers.

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