Havant and South Downs College

Portsmouth College is a modern college located in the lively city of Portsmouth on the south coast of England. The college offers a mixture of academic and vocational courses and students are involved in many activities designed to broaden their education with the E6 programme. The E6 programme is unique to Portsmouth College and offers a 6-strand initiative focusing on Enterprise, Employability, Experience, Extension, Exercise and Exploration. The college innovates with the use of iPads in lessons and offers a wide range of courses from immersive one-term placements through to full-time A level study programmes. Students at Portsmouth College receive first-class teaching which leads to fantastic exam results. Sports & Arts The College Sports Academy runs not only the traditional team sports in areas like football, rugby, hockey, netball, badminton and basketball, but also a range of exercise classes and individual participation sports such as Zumba, futsal, table tennis and boxercise. The Portsmouth College Football Academy has won competitions both locally and abroad, and the Elite Football qualification gives students who are already playing at club level the chance to broaden their skills and understanding. Students who are interested in music and the performing arts also have a whole host of opportunities available to them at the college, including learning an instrument, making use of the college recording studio and taking part in the Rock Challenge. Student Life Portsmouth College has a progressive timetable which runs from 9.55am – 4pm, with one lesson in the morning and one in the afternoon, allowing for deeper learning. Lunch is at the same time for every student, no matter what they study, which means everyone has more time to catch up with friends. Portsmouth College has a dedicated International Team and a dedicated Welfare Team, who support international students throughout their stay at the college and ensure they settle into the college community with ease.

Highbury College is one of the top performing state colleges in the UK for student success. It has been rated 'Outstanding’ by Ofsted (the UK government schools inspectorate) thanks to its fantastic facilities, stunning range of courses and expert staff. In recent years, the college has also won a national award for 'Outstanding Use of Technology for Improving Teaching and Learning”, as it encourages all its students to exploit the latest technology and be at the cutting edge of innovation. Employability is at the heart of the curriculum on offer, as every course is tailored to helping students progress to university or find employment after their time at the college. Facilities Highbury College has four campuses throughout the city of Portsmouth. Students studying for A-Levels an BTECs study at the campus in Cosham. This new campus, which opened in 2009, facilitates enhanced student learning through the use of the latest technology and facilities. Some examples of the facilities include cutting-edge television and radio studios; Apple Mac newsrooms, light and airy art and design studios with specialised areas for screen-printing, textiles, jewellery and 3D design and a 160-seater performing arts theatre. Sports & Arts The Sports Centre at Highbury Campus has a wide range of facilities including a sports hall, gym and fitness classes. Sports on offer include badminton, table tennis and 5-a-side football, as well as Zumba, swimming, roller skating and martial arts. Discounted membership is also available to new students during the first four weeks of term. The college also boasts a whole host of enrichment activities including the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, an annual hairdressing and make-up competition, college TV and radio stations, theatre, creative showcases and volunteering opportunities both in the UK and abroad. Student Life Highbury College is situated in Portsmouth, the UK’s only island city. A great place to live, it has a popular seafront and one of the best climates in Britain. The city has much to offer in terms of entertainment and culture including seafront shopping destination Gunwharf Quays, maritime history at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and a host of water sports. The train to Portsmouth takes just 90 minutes from London, so students can easily access the capital city and enjoy all it has to offer. The college has been welcoming international students for over 25 years, offering them a range of first-class qualifications that are valued all over the world, a quality English Language programme and fantastic support throughout their time in the UK.

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.