Central College - International

Local, National and International

LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL


	CENTRAL COLLEGE Central College was founded in 1963. Over the last 4 decades it has grown rapidly and now offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses in the business area. In addition to the first two years of full time degree programmes, the College offers training courses and business services to companies in the private and public sectors - locally, nationally and internationally. It is the only specialist public sector business college in Scotland. A medium sized college with over 500 staff, Central College has achieved the quality standard "Scottish Quality Management System" (SQMS) and numerous other training and quality awards. The College has agreed progression links with many Scottish Universities and with a number of others in the United Kingdom. Most of our full time learners progress to the local Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian and West of Scotland.
	ENGLISH LANGUAGE We normally expect learners wishing to undertake an HND course to have IELTS 5.5 or its equivalent. We will be accepting the PTE Academic which will be launched worldwide in October 2009. Details (including minimum scores) will be available shortly. For more information, including test centre locations, visit www.pearsonpte.com. Additional language support is available for learners who feel they would benefit from extra tuition. Learners will be assessed by a qualified Language specialist in order to ensure that they are placed at the correct class level.
	Listed below are some frequently asked questions about international study... Q: How do I know if I am an International Student? A: In general, if you are not a national of one of the member states of the European Union (EU) and are not a Refugee or Asylum Seeker, then you are an International Student and must pay international rather than home fees. Q: What about accommodation? A: Please refer to our International Study Guide for all your accommodation requirements. Q: Is it expensive to live in Glasgow? A: Accommodation is likely to cost between £56 – £90 per week. This can be based on a room within University residences. Private lets will be more expensive than that. Meals in the College canteen will cost about £3 and a bus pass will cost about £10 per week. You should probably allow about £90 a week for living expenses excluding your rent. Q: How much will it cost? A: Each year of an HND course costs £4,888 with a £300 discount for early payment (October 1st). NQ courses cost £4,100. Q: How do I get to the College? A: A pick up service is available upon request for International learners.
	FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, ORDER YOUR COPY OF OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDY GUIDE Tel: 0141 271 6272 Email: Maureen.Yu@central-glasgow.ac.uk