From Italy to the UK! Jacopo's high school experience in the United Kingdom
Jacopo, from Italy, immediately felt right at home attending a classic high school in the United Kingdom.
Brighton, UK
Varndean College
Established: 1975
City
Beach
School Facts
School Description
Overlooking the city of Brighton and its beautiful seaside, Varndean College is a vibrant and bustling Sixth Form college. The college offers a variety of academic and vocational courses including the increasingly popular International Baccalaureate Diploma and has a high reputation for examination results. Students progress to university and employment - with many former students now prominent in public life. In 2018, the A Level pass rate was 98.02%, with 49% achieving A*-B grades and 75% achieving A*-C grades. A dedicated international team work to ensure that all exchange students are supported at Varndean College so that they can reach their full potential.Facilities
Varndean students have the youthful, vibrant and popular city of Brighton on their doorstep, as well as being just a short train ride from London- a truly desirable location for studying abroad in the UK. The college is located on a very attractive campus comprised of modern buildings surrounded by playing fields, all with stunning views of the sea.
Sports & Arts
The college offers an outstanding range of enrichment opportunities with something on offer for everyone, no matter how niche their interests. Wednesday afternoons give students the chance to play badminton, basketball, football, rugby, table tennis, netball or tennis, take yoga or Zumba classes or spend some time in the gym. The college offers an unrivalled selection of clubs and societies for students to get involved in, including everything from Funk Band to Politics Society and Environmental Committee to Origami Club.
Student Life
Varndean students come not only from Brighton & Hove and schools across Sussex, but also from the independent sector and overseas; creating a uniquely cosmopolitan environment. The feeling within the traditional school buildings is one of openness and acceptance and the college prides itself on creating a supportive community within its walls. Support for students is excellent, whether from personal tutors or using important services such as welfare, careers guidance and additional support for learning, including language support. Students at Varndean can shape the curriculum and their chosen activities to match their interests, which invariably leads them to make lots of like-minded friends.
- 5% Percentage of International Students
Diploma Year Offered?
NoStudent Population
CoEd - School for both gendersEnglish as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
YesFrench Immersion
NoAccepting Students in Grades
11, 12Ages Accepted
16-18Other - Eligibility Requirements?
Students must complete an application form through Educatius.More School Photos!
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