08 Wakefield College International Prospectus 2010 Accommodation options Host Families We place all students who are under 18 with reliable, friendly host families, ensuring that they are comfortable and secure. Living with a host family is a good way to learn about British culture and settle into life at Wakefield College happily. Students pay £ 100 per week* and for this they receive a study bedroom, breakfast and evening meals during the week and all meals at weekends. Heating and laundry are included. This represents excellent value for students. * 2009- 10 Rented Student Houses and Flats The International Centre can provide information about local houses and flats available to rent. Marion Walker Marion is one of many host families for our students. Marion provides a study bedroom and meals and students quickly become part of their family. Marion has found it a very worthwhile experience and has enjoyed learning about the different cultures our students come from. Students love this opportunity to learn about English culture and practise English language at home. Host families - feedback They welcome students into their homes, treat them as part of the family, introduce them to the way of life in England and support them in their studies, many even attending information evenings for parents in college. Our recent survey about their experiences in hosting international students showed that: 100% of the host families agreed that the International Centre Staff are always on hand to support the families and respond quickly to questions and problems 100% were pleased with the information provided about " their student" before arrival so that they could prepare and welcome them 90% have enjoyed finding out about the culture of another country. 90% have enjoyed the experience so much they would recommend friends to become hosts.

International Prospectus 2010 Wakefield College 09 Students moving on Almost all international students go on to a British university. Most recently these have included University College London, Bath, Leeds, York, Newcastle, Manchester, Lancaster and Brunel. Some students choose to stay at Wakefield College for their higher education and take advantage of the bursaries offered, lower tuition fees and the smaller classes that provide excellent individual support. Students can study year 1 and 2 of a Foundation Degree or HND at the College and then complete the third year of a full degree at a university