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14/08/07 BCS Success  
Our recent British Computer Society Audit has given us excellent reviews. The Auditor said ‘the centre is very obviously determined to meet BCS quality assurance processes and from the evidence of today’s visit they’re being successful’

 
     

 

ADMISSIONS
Registration on the Course:

Registration is the pre-requisite for access to facilities provided by the college; students who do not register are not able to make use of these facilities or obtain a Student card (Full Time Students only). Once you have chosen your course and have sent us the completed application form, with all necessary supporting documentation provided you meet all entry requirements, you will receive a welcome pack. You will also need to read, sign and date the terms and conditions form included and it will also involve making provision for the payment of tuition fees. Candidates must complete the Application Form and return it to the College together with the following:

1. Three passport size photographs
2. Certified photocopies of qualifications
3. Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
4. The Registration Fee of £100 (non refundable)

On receipt of the admission form & related documentation, the College will send the applicant a letter acknowledging receipt and confirming the course for which application has been made, the course fee, the date of commencement and details of the maintenance funds required for the duration of the studies. The letter will also state that in order to pursue the application further, the applicant will need to remit the appropriate tuition fee for the courses. Overseas applicants may use this letter to process foreign exchange through their Central Banks these will be required by various authorities and should be kept safely – please do not lose them.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Your entry requirements will depend upon the course for which you have applied, so please check individual course requirements. Please be aware that you will need to produce the original certificates upon arrival prior to the commencement of your course, failure to do so will result in us regarding the documentation as false. As an Adult/Further education College, 17 years is the minimum age for admission.
There is no upper age limit for admission
Please note: Some qualifications are not always recognised as valid or equivalent in the UK. If you have any doubt as to the recognition of the qualifications you hold, please contact the college for further details and/or contact UK NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre United Kingdom) on the following address: www.naric.org.uk

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
You must be competent in both spoken and written English before joining a course at the College (apart from ESOL), as you will otherwise be unable to fully understand and follow your course. Before commencing a course, you may be asked for proof of your English ability. This is requested in the form of an English Language test such as IELTS or TOEFL, which will also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. The College runs intensive courses for students of varying levels of proficiency. The minimum recommended IELTS score for entry to the College is 6.0
Please note: Students that do not meet the recommended English level for entry, may in some circumstances, be offered extra English tuition at the college, and for this an extra 3 months needs to be added to your course duration. Students who qualify for this are usually have a minimum of IELTS 5.0. Less than this and the College will request you to do an English course prior to accepting your application.