English for International students (EAL)
| Bedstone College has a small international community of overseas students and is always delighted to consider applications. We currently attract pupils from a few different countries worldwide, but we do expect a reasonable level of fluency in the English language from the outset if they are to study a two year course leading to A levels. (IELTS level 5.0 or above) In the lower years it is not as necessary because we offer a great deal of extra language support to our international pupils where it is needed within the EAL department.
Pupils applying from outside the United Kingdom are asked to apply via an educational agency. The main reasons we require the use of educational agents are to help pupils through the selection process, assist with paperwork, legalities and translation. In addition, every pupil looking to enter Bedstone College now has to sit Entrance Examinations in English and maths as part of the visa process, it is necessary for a registered body to administer testing. 3 Year A level programme. This programme is designed specifically for foreign students to help them adjust to the British curriculum and gain fluency in their chosen subjects to enable them to reach the level required for the successful completion of the full A level programme. Basic English is required for the three year course. Contact the Director of Admissions for more information. Pupils for whom English is not a first or native language sit an EAL paper as part of their entrance test, and are interviewed by the EAL Co-ordinator, Mr Phil Lloyd, either as part of the entrance procedure or on arrival. Classes, either in groups or individually, are arranged as necessary or appropriate for those in junior forms. The aim is for younger pupils to secure a pass grade in English GCSE, thus qualifying them for university entry. |
Pupils in sixth form are entered for the IELTS examination, usually in the Lower 6th, for which they are prepared during four class sessions per week. Guardians |