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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
BROCHURE
LIVE
YOUR
DREAM
Mohammed Maleki
Pre-sessional: English for Academic Progression
Mohammad came to Walsall College from Iran to study English, to help him
achieve his dream of becoming an international airline pilot. Mohammad has
seen his English skills improve massively as a result of the practical exercises and
local tours, which are part of the course and also make it a unique and interesting
experience. Although everything is different from his usual culture and traditions,
he has still found it easy to make friends and feels very welcomed by pupils and
staff around the College, making his time at Walsall College a happy and
memorable experience.
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Out of this world...
EXPERIENCE
At Walsall College, you will have an amazing opportunity
to experience living and learning in the UK, at one of West
Midlands’ biggest Government funded colleges.
• We are Home Office Highly Trusted
Sponsors and accredited by the British
Council for our English Language provision.
• We have a dedicated International Team
who are here to offer you support and help
with anything you need, including travel
arrangements, visas, registering with a
doctor, police registration and opening a
bank account.
• We are an award winning college:
- Was crowned the overall Times Education
Supplement (TES) ‘FE Provider of the Year’
winner during a national ceremony in
Westminster, London, in February 2014.
- Won two AoC Beacon Awards, described as
the “Oscars” of further education, in the
same year in 2014 - Outstanding Leadership
of Improvement and the overall President’s
Award.
- Has won four AoC Beacon Awards in four
years.
- Is part of the 157 Group which represents 30
of the most influential colleges in the FE
sector.
- Won a National Matrix Excellence Award &
Black Country Quality Award in Careers
Education, Information, Advice and Guidance
(Gold Standard).
- Won the Provider of the Year Award at the
2013 LSIS Learner Voice Awards, for its
outstanding commitment to empowering
students to have a voice and using it to make
a real difference within the college.
• Our experienced, qualified teachers are all
native English speakers at Graduate Level
and are DELTA qualified or equivalent. We
are dedicated to delivering excellence to all
students.
• Students have their own social area at the
college, where you can relax, socialise and
even play a game of pool.
• Our international students on full time 1
year programmes receive 3 termly bus
passes to travel throughout the Black
Country for the duration of their first year of
study.
- Received the prestigious Investor in Careers
Award, which recognises outstanding careers
education and guidance provision.
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OUTSTANDING FACILITIES
Step into our campuses for the first time and you’ll be impressed. We’ve
invested millions in our three campuses to give you the very best equipment
and facilities. How can we be so sure? Because we’ve worked with industry
leaders – the very people who will want to employ you – to create them.
It’s the perfect place to study.
We have:
Our new £11m Business & Sports
Hub
• Drop in learning decks that have all the
latest technology
Our brand new hub opens in September
2015. Get active, hone your sport and
hospitality or learn how to start your own
business.
• FREE Wi-fi access
• FREE job search and support
• Onsite Costa Café
• Onsite ATM
• Onsite restaurant
• Onsite nursery
• New £300k engineering workshop
• Recording studio
• Theatre space
• Motor vehicle workshop
• Hairdressing salon
• Beauty Therapy Spa
• Gym
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• Business incubation centre for start up
businesses
• Sports hall with badminton courts
• Dance and fitness studios
• Sports training and injury clinic
• Spa facilities
• Climbing wall
• Fine dining restaurant
COMING SOON!
BRAND NEW
BUSINESS &
SPORTS HUB
OPENING
SEPT 2015
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English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
BEGINNER
The course is an ideal for anyone
with English as an additional
language who needs a solid
grounding in general English. This
can lead to study in academic
English.
In addition to classes, you will have a weekly
one-to-one tutorial where your tutor discusses
progress in detail and advises on learning
strategies and activities to develop your skills.
Your tutor will also ensure you are happy with
all aspects of the programme and help resolve
any difficulties in the unlikely event that they
arise.
Attendance
Full time: options of 15/21/25 hours.
Length of Framework
Flexible throughout the year; please contact
the International Office.
Entry Requirements
You will not need an IELTS score to study on
this programme. An initial assessment will help
us find your level of English and design the
course accordingly.
Location
Wisemore Campus, Walsall College, Walsall
WS2 8ES, UK
Course Overview
As well as classes, students have the option to
access the online interactive Burlington English
programme, which gives unlimited access to
unique speech recognition and correction
technology with supported translations in over
33 languages.
Course Content
The course is designed to improve your
general English, and provides a good
foundation for future study, including exam
preparation and academic study.
This course will develop your English skills in
speaking, reading, listening and speaking. It
helps you to:
• converse in colloquial English and make the
most of language learning opportunities
• Grammar - explanation and practice of the
main features of English grammar
• use strategies for working out meaning of
new language
• Reading - comprehension and research tasks
based on a variety of texts and topics
• write in different contexts and styles.
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Your progress is monitored through a weekly
assessment, and you will be issued with a
certificate at the end of your course which
shows your achievement.
• Vocabulary - the language of real-life
English, from everyday speech to formal and
academic styles
• Writing - instruction in writing techniques
and practice in writing a range of formal
and informal texts
• Listening - instruction in listening skills and
practice using live and recorded examples
• Speaking - speaking practice with nativespeaker teachers
• Study skills - helping you to become an
independent learner
• British culture - learn about life in the UK,
and enjoy visits to local and national
attractions.
Fees
It is recommended that students buy a
coursebook to support their studies.
12 WEEKS OR LESS
15 Hours per week: £180
13 WEEKS OR MORE
Assessment Methods
Ongoing assessment
Field Trips
The weekly enrichment programme includes
visits to famous tourist attractions and
sporting events, as well as film viewing,
photography competitions, and celebrations of
festivals from around the world.
Progression
The target IELTS equivalent band for this
course is 3.5. You will then progress to the
Pre-Intermediate course level (CEFR A2 - B1).
This leads to the Intermediate level (CEFR B1).
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PRE-INTERMEDIATE
grounding in general English; this
can lead to study in academic English
for students who want to enter a
university course.
arise.
Attendance
Length of Framework
Entry Requirements
course accordingly.
Location
WS2 8ES, UK
Course Overview
helps you to:
new language
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33 languages.
Course Content
Field Trips
academic styles
and informal texts
independent learner
attractions.
Progression
Intermediate course (level CEFR B1). This leads
to the Upper Intermediate course (level CEFR
B2).
Fees
12 WEEKS OR LESS
13 WEEKS OR MORE
Assessment Methods
Ongoing assessment, and weekly progress
tests.
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INTERMEDIATE
grounding in general English; this
can lead to study in academic English
for students who want to enter a
university course.
arise.
Attendance
Length of Framework
Entry Requirements
course accordingly.
Location
WS2 8ES, UK
Course Overview
helps you to:
new language
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33 languages.
Course Content
academic styles
and informal texts
independent learner
attractions.
Fees
12 WEEKS OR LESS
13 WEEKS OR MORE
Assessment Methods
Ongoing assessment, and weekly IELTS-style
tests.
Field Trips
Progression
Upper Intermediate course (B2).
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UPPER
INTERMEDIATE
language who needs to work on
their general English, as well as
develop their academic English. This
course supports students who want
to enter a university course; it will
help prepare you for the IELTS test if
you are planning to study at a
higher level such as university.
Attendance
Length of Framework
Entry Requirements
course accordingly.
Location
WS2 8ES, UK
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Course Overview
helps you to:
new language
arise.
33 languages.
Course Content
Progression
academic styles
and informal texts
independent learner
attractions.
Advanced course (C1).
Fees
12 WEEKS OR LESS
13 WEEKS OR MORE
Assessment Methods
tests.
Field Trips
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ADVANCED
The course is an ideal for anyone with
English as an additional language who
needs to work on their general English, as
well as develop their academic English.
This course supports students who want
to enter a university course; it will help
prepare you for the IELTS test if you are
planning to study at a higher level such as
university.
Attendance
Length of Framework
Entry Requirements
course accordingly.
Location
WS2 8ES, UK
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Course Overview
speaking, reading, listening and speaking. You
will also learn specialist English for future
study. It helps you to:
new language in context
strategies and activities to develop skills in
priority areas. Your tutor will also ensure you
are happy with all aspects of the programme
and help resolve any difficulties in the unlikely
event that they arise.
33 languages.
Course Content
Field Trips
academic styles
• Writing - instruction in writing
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techniques and practice in writing a range
of formal and informal texts
Listening - instruction in listening skills and
Speaking - speaking practice with nativespeaker teachers
Individual tutorials to identify your strengths
and weaknesses
Study skills - helping you to become an
independent learner
British culture - learn about life in the UK,
attractions
Progression
course is 7.0 and above. You will then
progress to your course at university or other
further study (C2).
Fees
12 WEEKS OR LESS
13 WEEKS OR MORE
Assessment Methods
tests.
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University
PARTNERSHIPS
Higher Education at Walsall College is
affordable, allowing you to increase your skills
and prospects in line with your budget.
New for 2015
Many of our students choose to study and live
at home, offering them excellent value for
money and taking away the hassle that moving
away to study can bring.
Now you can get a degree on your
doorstep! From September 2015 you
will be able to progress from a number
of our HNC programmes, all the way
through to degree level.
You won’t be missing out on student life either!
At Walsall College, you’ll be part of a vibrant
student community and will have amazing
opportunities to travel and take trips as part of
your course.
University partnerships
Walsall College has collaborative arrangements
with a number of local universities, including:
• Anglian Ruskin
• Bangor University
• Birmingham City University
• Keele University
• University of South Wales
• University of Wales
• University of Wolverhampton
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3 years = 3 qualifications!
HNC
HND
TOP UP DEGREE
STUDENT VOICE
The College has lots of ways for you to have your say and your voice will
make change happen. You can have your say in person, by phone or by
social media. We also hold an annual Student Conference and Student Voice
Executives regularly meet with the Principal.
98%
98%
of our students say their
course will help them
progress onto further study
or a career.
of our students say the
College’s facilities are well
maintained and good for
their learning.
90%
of our HE students were
satisfied with their HE
courses.
99%
of our students say they are
treated fairly and with
respect.
98%
98%
of our students would
recommend Walsall college
to their friends.
of our students say staff are
supportive and helpful.
2618 students were surveyed - cross college student survey 2013/14
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APPLICATION
PROCESS
Before Applying
If you need general advice and guidance
about studying in the UK, then please contact
the International Team on
0044 1922 651120 or email
[email protected]
Before you start applying for courses, think
about your qualifications, experience, career
prospects in your home country and areas that
interest you. You will also need to ensure you
have sufficient funds in your bank account
for 28 days before your application. You might
also like to start researching British cultural
and lifestyle to prepare yourself for living in
the UK.
Choosing the right course
You can find out about the range of courses
that we offer at Walsall College by logging
onto www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/ international
All our courses are designed to meet the
needs of International students and you’ll feel
comfortable as we have smaller class sizes
than Universities and offer free additional
support with English language skills.
Making an application...
If you would like to start studying in
September then you should start the
application process in February or March, as
our courses start filling up very early on.
Once you’ve chosen a full time course that is
at Level 3 or above, you can apply online or
download our application form and email us
the following information:
• A copy of your passport.
We will process your application and arrange
for an interview to ensure the course is right
for you.
Refund
In order to obtain a refund, the student must
provide proof in the form of a refusal notice
from a British Embassy.
Refunds are subject to a £260 administration
charge. There is no reduction in fees in the
case of a late arrival or early departure from a
course. A refund will NOT be considered if any
of the following have occurred:
• The student has provided fraudulent or
misleading information in their application.
• The student has broken the law or
conditions of his/her visa and is thus
required to leave the country as a
consequence.
• The student’s visa is revoked as a
consequence of not attending the course
regularly.
• The student has broken the terms and
conditions of admission to the college.
• The student wishes to leave the course
without good reason.
• Evidence of your English language ability
with a Secure English Language Test result
(SELTS)
No refunds will be given after a course/
programme of study has started unless a
course is discontinued and no suitable
alternative is available. All applications for a
refund must be made in writing, giving full
details of why a refund is being asked for, and
should be accompanied by any relevant
documentary evidence.
• Copies of previous qualifications and
transcripts
* Accommodation fees and living expenses are
not included.
• One bank statement, showing that you have
sufficient funds in your account to pay for
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your fees. You will need to show that you
have these funds in an account with your
name on it 28 days prior to your visa
application, so this will help to prepare you
for the 10 points you need for maintenance.
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A: Wisemore Campus
Wisemore Campus
Littleton Street West,
Walsall, WS2 8ES
 (tel): 0044 1922 657000
. (fax): 0044 1922 657083
(For deaf users only): 0044 1922 657064
International Office
B: Green Lane Campus
 (email): [email protected]
 (web): www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/international
Long Acre Street
Walsall, WS2 8HX
 (tel): 0044 1922 657000
. (fax): 0044 1922 642748
(For deaf users only): 0044 1922 657064
Littleton Street West,
Walsall, WS2 8ES
 (tel): 0044 1922 651120
) (minicom): 0044 1922 633238
. (fax): 0044 1922 651121
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Walsall College is uniquely and proudly vocational. Our greatest passion is
unleashing the potential of individuals, communities and businesses; our greatest
legacy is the talent of our students: skilled, professional and enterprising.
International Office
Walsall College
Wisemore Campus
Littleton Street West
Walsall
WS2 8ES
 (tel): 0044 1922 651120
) (minicom): 0044 1922 633238
. (fax): 0044 1922 651121
 (email): [email protected]
 (web): www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/international
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November 2014

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