International Prospectus 2010 Wakefield College 17 Below is an example of the typical cost of studying for 1 year on the A Level programme Accommodation Board and lodging - living with a UK host family. Payment will be required for the cost of the lodgings ( rent, food and heat) and at present the cost per week is £ 100. This will include half- board ( breakfast and evening meal) on weekdays and all meals at weekends. The payments will be made directly to the host family. Living expenses This is very difficult to estimate as individuals vary so much in their requirements. A sum of £ 30-£ 40 per week will be adequate for many students. Part time work Many students work for a few hours each week to earn some extra pocket money and also to have the experience of employment in the UK. The tuition fees for a student starting a full- time A Level course at present is £ 4,800 per college year. Typical Costs Overall cost based on a student following an A Level Programme Tuition fees each year................................ £ 4,800 Paid to the college Accommodation: assume £ 100 per week for 45 weeks................ £ 4,500 Paid to the host family Living expenses: assume £ 35 per week for 45 weeks................. £ 1,575 Student's own spending Total £ 10,875 per year Liang Haichao and Huifen Huang Liang Haichao and Huifen Huang chose to study an International Foundation Programme including Business, Statistics, Maths and Physics. They both successfully completed their course and are now studying for a Business Degree at Newcastle University. Liang Haichao chose Wakefield College partly because it has a student population of mainly English native speakers so he had to speak English all the time and he was surrounded by English culture. Huifen Huang lived with a host family in Wakefield, and being a very friendly person, soon became a welcome and valued addition to the family. What we offer . A safe and accessible place to study . High quality State College . Relatively inexpensive route to university . Close to major cities with excellent universities . Wide choice of subjects including English . Learn with UK students . Excellent student support

18 Wakefield College International Prospectus 2010 www. britishcouncil. org British Council www. ukcisa. org. uk UKCISA ( UK Council for International Students Affairs) This comprehensive site offers many valuable guidance notes including information on applying for a visa, adjusting to life in the UK, and ' Safety First ' a personal Safety guide for international students' www. ukvisas. gov. uk This is the British Government website for details and further advice. www. fco. gov. uk This Foreign Office website will give you details about how to apply in your own county. www. naric. org. uk UK NARIC is the National Agency responsible for providing information and advice about vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from all over the world. They provide information about the equivalency of qualifications and skills from overseas to the UK's national qualifications frameworks. Useful Information Esther Esther is from Nigeria. She completed the Foundation Degree in Business at Wakefield College and is now at Leeds Metropolitan University for her final year of an honours degree. Esther was able to take advantage of the generous bursaries available.