CAVCI Prospectus 13-14 FINAL Web

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2013/2014

Courses and Support or

International Studentsat Cardi and Vale College International

Academic, Vocational & English


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www.cavc.ac.uk/international

Our International Mission Statement

To provide quality education to international

students in a supportive and caring environment

2 Study at Cardi and Vale College International, in the capital city o Wales

Welcome

Study at Cardi and Vale College

International, in the capital city o Wales

Cardi is one o the best cities in the world to visit*. Cardi and Vale College International

is a great place to study whether you want to take the irst steps into higher education,

learn a new language or add a vocational or proessional qualiication to your CV.

*National Geographic magazine chose Cardi as one o the 10 best places in the world to visit in Summer 2011.

Croeso

Selamat Datang

Bem Vindo

Bienvenido

Bienvenue Witamy

!


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3

Introduction 4

Why choose Cardi, Capital City o Wales? 5

Cardi and Vale College International 6

International Oice 9

Support or International Students 11

- Student Accommodation 11

- Applying or a Visa 13

- Money Matters 14

How to Choose your Course 16

A Levels 18

Vocational / Technical Courses 20

Access and Higher Education Courses 22

English or International Students (EIS) 24

Cambridge ESOL Exam Centre 28

International Programmes or Groups 29

The Application Process 30

Payment Procedures 32

Our Sites 34

Terms and Conditions 37

Contents

Contents


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4 Introduction

Cardi and Vale College International(CAVCI) is a great place to study and meet

new people. You will have the opportunity

to meet students rom other cultures and to

study alongside British students.

We have over 30 years experience o

welcoming international students and we

are very proud o the service that we oer.

From initial enquiry right through to coursecompletion, you will receive a personalised

service rom the International Oice team

and your tutors. We have an excellent

reputation or student welare and our aim is

to help all our international students settle in

to their new lie in the UK and their courses.

CAVCI oers a wide range o programmes

including English language, academic andvocational courses. Some courses lead to

Higher Education (University) and others to

urther study at the College. Some students

choose courses which will improve their

chances o inding employment in the UK

whereas others choose courses that will

enhance their English language skills in

order to improve their career opportunities

in their own country. Whatever your reasons

or studying, you will have the opportunity

to gain nationally and internationallyrecognised qualiications.

We are a riendly college with a good

reputation. In act, the majority o our

international students come to us via

personal recommendation. Whether you are

here or academic, social or cultural reasons,

we promise that you will have an experience

that you will remember orever.

Introduction

Cardi and Vale College International:

First class education + vibrant city = the experience o a lietime!


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5Why choose Cardi, Capital City o Wales?

Today, Cardi has a population o 346,000 and attracts more than 18 million visitors a year (2011).

Cardi is a city o parks and has more green space per person than any other UK core city.

Cardi hosted the very irst game o the London 2012 Olympics, two days beore the

opening ceremony.

Cardi has been named one o the best shopping destinations in the UK.

Cardi will be the European Capital o Sport or 2014.

The National Museum in Cardi is home to one o the best

Impressionist art collections outside Paris, boasting works

by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Czanne.

A recent survey ound that Cardi is a saer University

city to live in than Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool,Manchester and London.

Cardi City FC joined the Premier League in 2013.

Getting here

Situated just 20 minutes rom Cardi

International Airport

Within walking distance o all UK transport links

2.5 hours rom London

Why choose Cardi, Capital City o Wales?

Combining history with modernity, Cardi has become one o the UKs top tourist

destinations, so now is the time to visit and discover the capital o Wales.

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6 Why Cardi and Vale College International?

We are licenced with the UKBA tobring international students to the UKor studies.

We have over 30 years experience o

oering courses to international students.

We have a wide choice o courses both

academic and vocational as well as Englishas a Foreign Language.

The College has a good academic

reputation and our international students

have a very good record o personal and

academic achievement.

All our teachers are well qualiied and highly

experienced in teaching. Many have worked

overseas or in industry.

We oer a social and enrichment

programme with a variety o cultural

activities and visits, including trips to

London, Oxord and West Wales.

Our English or International Students (EIS)

classes have a maximum o 18 students

per class.

Our course ees are very competitive and

our courses are excellent value or money,

while the cost o living is low compared to

many other areas o the UK.

We are:

a major provider o education and trainingin Wales.

Why Cardi and Vale College International?

CAVCI is part o Cardi and Vale College one o the largest and most exciting Further

Education Colleges in the UK, providing excellent education and training or people o

all ages. The College oers more than 1,000 courses to 21,000 students. Hundreds o

these students are international and come rom over 30 dierent countries.

The thing I like best about

Cardi and Vale College International

is the quality o the teaching.

Ewa Sawicka, Poland


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7Why Cardi and Vale College International?

We have:

5,500 students on ull-time and 16,000 on

part-time courses

1,200 students on apprenticeship

programmes

been welcoming international students or

over 30 years

a city centre campus in the heart o Cardi

a ive minute walk rom the main shopping

centre and Queen Street train station and

very close to a good range o coee shops

and restaurants.

We give learners access to: additional excellent acilities and

strengthening advice, support and

guidance systems

a conidential counselling service

expert advice and guidance on university

applications and careers

a video-conerencing suite

a liestyle and itness suite

restaurant and canteen.

We lead:

the way on new curriculum initiatives,

working with partner organisations to

provide an unrivalled and seamless

pathway rom school to Higher Education

and employment.

We oer:

outstanding support to students in gaining

the very best academic grades

recognised academic and vocational

qualiications obtained alongside

British students

dedicated support or students applying to

UK universities

English or International Students (EIS) a

range o part-time day and evening courses

accredited by the British Council

ull-time International English Language

Testing System (IELTS) courses

University o Cambridge ESOL

Examinations the College is an accredited

Examination Centre.


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8 Why Cardi and Vale College International?

About Further Education Colleges

Further Education (FE) colleges are part

o the UK state education system and are

oicially regulated. Four million people each

year attend FE courses in the UK and there

are over 413 such colleges throughout thecountry with 20 in Wales.

Colleges o Further Education promotelielong learning and provide:

academic, vocational and proessional

courses and training or people aged 16+

specialist training courses or employers

and employees

ull-time, part-time and evening courses

a pathway to university or thousands o

students each year

ully accredited qualiications which are

nationally recognised and internationally

respected

a good range o learning and

recreational acilities ull support and advice services or

students.

Watch our international video

See www.cavc.ac.uk/international or video

I really enjoy the lexibility o the

teachers at the College. All the Colleges

team have been really helpul.

Vincent Kharbachi, France


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9International Ofce

Welare support

We want you to have the best possible

experience while studying with us. Your

welare is very important to us and or this

reason your tutor will support you with any

academic issues and the international

oice sta will oer guidance on anypractical matters.

Induction

At the start o the course the College oers

an induction programme that will help you

get to know your teachers, ellow students

and will help you settle into the College

and your course. CAVCI also uses a buddy

system to integrate late enrollers.

Health

Non-EU students are eligible or health cover

under the NHS (National Health Service) i

their course is or 6 months or more. Students

ollowing courses o less than six months will

need to arrange private health insurance

beore coming to the UK. EU nationals aregenerally covered by the NHS.

For more inormation please visit

www.ukcisa.org.uk

Insurance

Please ensure you take advice about

insurance beore leaving your home country.

You will need to consider travel/personalbelongings and health insurance. You can

ind inormation regarding this rom the

UKCISA website (above) and

www.britishcouncil.org

International Ofce

Our International Oice can provide you with inormation on the issues that aect you as

an international student, such as health, insurance, work and accommodation. The oice

is open to students ive days a week. For opening times, please visit our website. Students

can also make appointments outside o these times to discuss speciic issues.


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10 International Ofce

Social events andenrichment programme

The College organises a range o ree social

activities or ull time students during the

year. Each year there are organised day

excursions to London or sightseeing and

shopping, Oxord, Tenby (West Wales) and

The National Museum o Wales in St Fagans.

EIS teachers also arrange local visits to

places such as Cardi Castle, Cardi Bay,

The National Gallery, Big Pit mining museum,

The Vale Heritage Centre, Swansea and the

Gower Peninsula.

Evening events are arranged at local venues.

These can include a play at the ShermanTheatre, a night at the opera in the Wales

Millennium Centre, a Premier League ootball

match with Cardi City FC, an alternative ilm

at Chapter Arts Centre or even a pantomime

at the New Theatre, or example.

Wednesday aternoons are dedicated to

the cross-college Enrichment activities

programme, when you can take part in awide range o sporting, creative and cultural

activities with other students in the college.

Social events or EIS students also include

Welcome Drinks or new students starting in

September or January to help get to know

each other. The International Christmas

Lunch is a east o colourul ood and

culture in December, while the end o year

Graduation event in June helps us all to see

out the year in style.

Taking part in the organised social

programme can be a great way to make

riends and learn about Welsh and

British culture!

Note: For some activities organised by the

College, there is sometimes an extra cost ortickets/entry (up to 15) such as or a night at

the opera, theatre, cinema or bowling.

CAVCI sponsors Cardi City FC and provides

English education or Kim Bo-Kyung o South

Korea.


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11Support or International Students

At CAVCI we understand that international

students may have dierent needs and we

do everything we can to help meet those

needs.

I you need additional language support to

complete coursework, the College has sta

that can help in the learning centres.

I you eel that you need other kinds o

support or personal issues or just someone

you can talk to, the College oers a

dedicated team o councillors and welare

support sta that you can go to.

The College oers prayer rooms at the

dierent campuses which provide a quiet

and respectul place or students who need

to take time out o their studies to meet their

spiritual needs.

Student AccommodationCardi is an excellent city in which to study.

Where you live can be an important part o

the experience. Cardi and Vale College

International has an accommodation oicer

who will be happy to organise catered or sel-

catered accommodation with a amily or

you beore you arrive in the UK. We can also

advise on other accommodation available.

Living with a British amily

The College will organise this or you. Living

with a amily is a great way o settling intolie in the UK and a good opportunity to meet

interesting people and use and practice

your language skills. Our accommodation

providers are careully selected according

to the British Council code o practice and

are regularly inspected by our

accommodation oicer.

Bookings are or a minimum o one monthand you will need to pay a deposit o 130

beore we can book your stay with a amily.

I you are interested in applying or this

kind o accommodation, please contact

us at [email protected] or call

+(44) (0)2920 908004 to request an

Accommodation Inormation Pack.

We look orward to receiving your completed

Accommodation Application Form to begin

our search or your host amily. Please ensure

that we receive the orm at least three weeks

beore you plan to arrive in the UK.

Support or International Students


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12 Support or International Students

Private rented accommodation

Cardi is a busy university city so there is a

wide selection o private accommodation

available or students. From Halls o

Residence to sharing a home with other

students or renting a house or lat or yourseland your amily, be sure to think about what

would suit your needs and your budget,

beore you arrive in Cardi.

Please visit www.cavc.ac.uk/accommodation

or more inormation about the dierent

types o private accommodation available.

The thing I like best about CAVCI is

meeting people rom other countries.

Sergio, Libya

Cardi accommodation at a glanceWhats included? Catered Sel Catered in a Family Home Halls o Residence Private Accommodation

Hal board weekdays 3 - - -

Full board weekends 3 - - -

Own keys 3 3 3 3

Bills included 3 3 3 -

Ages available rom 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+

Costs per week 130 100 From 95 From 60


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Applying or a VisaThe UK Border Agency (UKBA) makes regular

changes to the guidance it issues on student

applications.

Beore you make your application, check thewebsite http://www.ukba.homeoice.gov.uk/

and also see the UKCISA inormation sheets

http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/ to make sure you

have the most up-to-date inormation.

In general, you do not need to apply or

permission to enter the UK i you are a citizen

or national o the European Economic

Area (the 27 EU countries plus Iceland,Lichtenstein and Norway) or Switzerland.

I you are not an EEA or Swiss citizen and you

want to come to the UK as a student you

need to apply or entry clearance beore

you leave the country where you live to travel

to the UK.

You must ensure that:

the college you apply to has a Tier 4

Highly Trusted Sponsor Status.

your course is at the required level.

you satisy strict inancial requirements

- the College may require evidence o this

prior to issuing you with a Conirmation o

Acceptance or Studies (CAS).

you inorm the College o any previous

study in the UK, the level o the course and

what type o visa you had.

Please check the UKBA website or more

inormation.

How much money do you need?

When you apply or your visa you will need

to prove you have enough money to pay or

your course and your stay in the UK.

Budgeting or your studies is really important.

So do your own research on accommodation

and ood costs, travel, clothes, socialactivities etc. There is a lot o really helpul

guidance on the UKCISA website or visit

www.cavc.ac.uk/studentino. The

maintenance amount set down by the UKBA

is 800 a month or students studying

outside London but depending on your

liestyle you may need more than this.


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Money MattersStudy costs

Budgeting or overseas study is an important

part o planning your application. Depending

on your residency status in EEA/EU you may

need to pay international ees.

I you are a national o one o the EU

countries and have been living in the EU/EEA

or Switzerland or 3 years beore the start

o your course you may pay the EU/Home

course ees.

You may need to pay the higher course ees

to study i you are not an EU citizen or i youhave not been ordinarily resident in the EEA

or 3 ull years beore the start o your course.

Please visit www.ukcisa.org.uk or inormation

on costs and budgeting or your studies in

the UK.

Travel

I you do not live within walking distance o

the College you may need to spend up to 20

per week on public transport.

Accommodation

Depending on the type o accommodation

you choose, you may pay rom 100

to 130 per week. Privately arranged

accommodation costs may vary.

Living expenses

This will depend on your liestyle. Cardi is

relatively cheap compared to other areas o

the UK and you will need to budget careully.

For more ino visit

www.cavc.ac.uk/studentino.

Working in the UK

I you are on a Tier 4 visa, you may be able

to work a limited number o hours during

term time. This will be stated on your visa

document.

I you are hoping to work while you are in

Cardi, please make sure you do someresearch irst to ind out the kinds o jobs

available to students on limited hours. This

will help you get a good idea o how much

money you need to have available to you.

You will still need to show 800 per month or

the number o months o study to the UKBA

when you apply or your visa. You may still

ind that you need more, depending on your

liestyle.

I you are on a Student Visitor Visa or an

Extended Student Visitor Visa, you are not

allowed to work while in the UK and you

must have enough money available to you

to maintain yoursel while completing your

course. Visit www.ukcisa.org.uk or more

details about working while in the UK.


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Course materials

For certain courses (e.g. photography, hair

and beauty) you will need to buy specialist

equipment or materials.

Insurance cover and medical careCosts vary depending on the cover

you require.

We strongly advise you to arrange suitable

insurance cover or the duration o your stay

in the UK. It is recommended that the cover

includes emergency expenses, personal

accident, loss o baggage/personal eects

and personal liability.

EU students are entitled to receive medical

care rom the UKs National Health service,

most o which is registered ree. Non-EU

nationals who are registered or a ull-time

course o 6 months or longer can also beneit

rom this service. However, i you are a

non-EU national and will be staying or less

than 6 months, you will need to arrangemedical insurance.

Approximate study costs per year orinternational students 15,000. This costincludes ees, accommodation and livingexpenses and thereore may vary.

The thing I like best about Cardi

and Vale College International is the

opportunity to learn English with a

qualiied teacher.

Maysoon, Saudi Arabia


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16 How to Choose your Course

The ollowing options are available:

1. Academic A Levels (p.18)

2. Vocational / technical courses (p.20)

3. Access and Higher Education courses

(p.22)

4. English or International Students (p.24)

It is very important that you spend time

choosing the right course or you.

Beore deciding on a course, you willneed to:

assess your present academic

qualiications. The International Oice

sta will help you compare them to UK

qualiications

think about your career plans and decide on

the best subjects to study or your

uture success.

The college checks all academicqualiications or UK equivalents throughthe National Academic RecognitionInormation Centre (UKNARIC). Pleasenote that in some cases English may not beaccepted as a suitable GCSE equivalent.

I you need help with this, please contact theInternational Oice, we will be pleased to

advise you.

I you need to improve your English language

skills, we recommend that you ollow a

ull-time English language course with the

EIS Programme Area (p.24).

I your level o English is already high, you

can choose to study or an academic or

vocational qualiication with British students.

How to Choose your Course

Cardi and Vale College International oers a wide range o courses. You can ind

detailed descriptions o all o our courses on our website. Please read the course details

and entry requirements or your chosen course very careully and contact us i you have

any queries.

Academic and Vocational Courses

Durtion Strt Dte Finish Dte EU Fee Interntionl Fee

35 weeks 2 September 13 June 20 5,500

5% discount or International Students on all Academic & Vocationalcourses i ull ees are paid prior to enrolment


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17How to Choose your Course

Mainstream students paying international

ees will be exempt rom any annual ee

increase imposed during their studies

provided that they are progressing on the

same course.

International ees or all part time Academic& Vocational (non EIS) courses are

calculated at an hourly rate o 8.50 plus

exam ees (students must have a visa which

allows part time study).

Your route to University and toa degree course

There are our ways in which you can

prepare or entry to a UK university: A two-year programme o GCE A-Levels, in

three or our subjects chosen rom a wide

variety oered

A two-year Extended Diploma in an

appropriate discipline

A one-year Access course in an

appropriate discipline

Your existing qualiications, i suitable, with

an appropriate IELTS score.

Courses ill up quickly so apply early toavoid disappointment.

Key Skills and English LanguageSupport

Whichever ull-time academic orvocational course you choose, you will

be given opportunities to improve your

Communication, Numeracy and Inormation

Technology skills, (called Key Skills). I you

require English Language support or would

like to gain a Cambridge ESOL qualiication

in addition to your academic or vocational

programme, you may attend a part time

EIS Course. The English or InternationalStudents Programme Area can also help

you prepare or the IELTS test or entry into

Higher Education i required.

Please see the English section o thisprospectus or visit our website or moreinormation.

Age Provided by: Also provided by:

18+ Universities / Higher Education Further Education Colleges (p.8)

16/18 Sixth Form Colleges / Sixth Form in Schools Further Education Colleges (p.8)

11-16 Secondary School (compulsory)5-11 Primary School

The Structure o Education in the United Kingdom


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18 A-Levels

A Levels

Dates: 2013/14

Course length: 2 years

Hours per week: Approximately 20 hours

Fees per year: 5,500

Qualiication aim: AS (year 1), A2 (year 2). AS + A2 = A Level

Entry requirements: IELTS 5.5 (in all disciplines) or equivalent

5 GCSEs ( grades A-C including Maths & English) or equivalent

Progression: University

Campus: City Centre & Trowbridge

A-Levels present a challenge, but we oer excellent study acilities and strong tutorial support.

A-Levels

The Advanced Level Programme is a traditional academic course and a popular choice

with students who would like to gain entry to Higher Education. You select up to our core

subjects, which are studied over two years. You take AS (Advanced Subsidiary) exams at

the end o year one beore progressing to the A-Level (A2) qualiication at the end o thesecond year. Taking an AS and A2 qualiication then gives you a ull A-Level.

The thing I like best about CAVCI is

the dierent teaching system rom that

in Bulgaria.

Petya, Bulgaria


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19A-Levels

This is a selection o our wide choice o A-Level subjects:

Art and Design Graphics

Biology History

Business Studies Inormation Technology

Chemistry Italian

Communication and Culture Law

Computing Mathematics - Pure, Statistics, Mechanics

Critical Thinking Media Studies

Drama and Theatre Arts Music

Economics Philosophy

English Language Photography

English Literature Physics

Environmental Studies Psychology

Film Studies Religious Studies

French Spanish (evening only)*

Geography Sociology

German Welsh

Government and Politics World Development Studies

* Tier 4 students cannot include an evening course i it is part o the core hours.

The Welsh Baccalaureate is also studied as a compulsory element or ull-time students and this

incorporates the tutorial support. For more inormation visit www.wbq.org.uk

Please remember that you should match every hour in class with at least one hour o private study.


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20 Vocational / Technical Courses

Vocational / Technical Courses

As an alternative to academic study, you may preer to take one o our vocational

programmes in the area o your chosen career such as our BTEC/EDEXCEL Extended

Diploma courses. These are vocational courses, designed or students who would like

a qualiication equal to A-Level standard in a work-related subject. They oer a goodbalance o theory and practice with an emphasis on learning by doing.

BTEC/EDEXCEL students do not usually take exams but are continuously assessed through

assignments, projects, case studies and practical exercises.

Extended Diploma courses can help you gain access to Higher Education or the work place.

Vocational/technical course areas include:

*Course may not be suitable or international students attending on certain visas. Check our website or course inormation

Accountancy

Administration and secretarial skills

Aeronautical Engineering

Art and Fashion

Automotive Engineering*

Brickwork*

Business, Leadership and Management

Carpentry*

Computer Aided Design (CAD)*

Electrical Installation*

Engineering

Graphic Design and Multimedia

Health and Saety

Hospitality and Catering*

IT and Computing

Languages

Law (CILEx)*

Painting and Decorating*

Plastering and Tiling*

Plumbing*

Retail

Sport and Fitness

Teaching and Training*

Travel and Tourism


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21Vocational / Technical Courses

CAVCI has a vast range o specialistteaching acilities, developed orindustry including:

Aerospace engineering acility

Arts and perormance studios

Automotive workshops

Construction and engineering workshops

Graphic design suites

Hairdressing and beauty salons

IT training suites

Management training suites

Proessional kitchens and restaurants

Science laboratories

TV and radio studios

Search or these courses onour website;www.cavc.ac.uk/international

The thing I like best about Cardi and

Vale College International is the team o

proessional instructors who have lots oexperience or many years in teaching

English or oreigners.

Venerable Sakda Hemthep, Thailand


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22 Access and Higher Education Courses

Access coursesThese courses are one-year qualiications

that allow adults access to higher educationin college or university.

These courses are or adults who may have

been out o education or some years

whether you have been working or raising

a amily.

Access courses are not recognised as a

qualiication or work, so it is best not tochoose an Access course unless you intend to

move on to higher education, within two years.

Access courses include:

Art and Design

Business

Criminology, Law and Politics

Humanities and Social Sciences

Humanities and Teacher Training

Lie and Biological Science

Nursing and Healthcare*

Social Welare

Higher Education coursesCardi and Vale College International

oers a range o higher education coursesin partnership with Welsh universities at a

variety o levels rom HND and Foundation

Degrees, right up to degree level.

We have strong partnership links with the

University o South Wales (previously known

as University o Glamorgan and University

o Wales Newport) Cardi Metropolitan

University (UWIC) and the Open University.

Access and Higher Education Courses

*Course m not be suitble or interntionl students ttendin on certin viss. Check our website or course inormtion.


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23Access and Higher Education Courses

The beneits o studying a highereducation course with Cardi and ValeCollege are:

access to College and University acilities

gaining a standalone qualiication orhaving the option to continue your study to

gain a ull degree

experiencing the teaching and expertise o

University and the College

being able to study ull-time or part-time to

it in with your commitments and visa

learning the skills the industry needs,boosting your chances o inding your

dream career.

Higher education courses are oered in

Business and Proessional, Creative,

Care, Engineering, IT, Health, Sport and

Teaching areas.

Visit www.cavc.ac.uk/hecavci or moreinormation.


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English or International Students (EIS)24

Courses

The Colleges English or International Students (EIS) oers a variety o ull-time and part-time

courses rom elementary to proiciency level or those wishing to improve their English or general,

proessional or academic reasons.

Accreditation

British Council Accreditation

Our English courses have been accredited by the British Council since 2001

and the college is a ull member o English UK, the association o accredited

English language centres.

British Council Publishable StatementThe British Council inspects and accredits Cardi and Vale College International. The

Accreditation Scheme assesses the standards o management, resources, teaching and welare

and accredits organisations which meet the overall standard in each area inspected.

See www.britishcouncil.org/accreditation or details.

The English language teaching department o this college o urther education oers courses

in general English or adults. Points o excellence were noted in academic resources, academic

management, teaching and pastoral care. The inspection report stated that the organisation

met the standards o the scheme.

Our last inspection was as Cardi College International in 2008. A new inspection report is due in

2013 and will be published on our website.

Choose rom the ollowing:

Full-time courses

Our ull-time courses provide a rich and varied programme which centre on:

Listening and speaking Vocabulary development Pronunciation Tutorial/ sel-access

Reading and writing Welsh and British culture Grammar

English or International Students (EIS)


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Full Time Courses - Academic Year 2013/2014Courses run rom September until June but start dates can be lexible.

Fees include:

Course books All exam ees and certiicates

Social activities and enrichment programme Student identity card Use o all college acilities, including IT suites and learning centre Printing allowance

General English - 16 hours per week

Duration Start Date Finish Date EU Fee International Fee

34 weeks 2 September 13 June 1,550 4,750

19 weeks 6 January 13 June 890 2,670

15 weeks 2 September 20 December 815 2,360

Note: September-December course includes a 2 hour exam preparation course (18 hours total)

IELTS Preparation & Study Skills - 16 hours per week


34 weeks 2 September 13 June 1,630 5,040

19 weeks 6 January 13 June 970 2,880

15 weeks 2 September 20 December 825 2,380

10% discount on the above courses i ull year ees arepaid no later than at enrolment in September

IELTS Intensive - 16 hours per week


8 weeks 23 June 15 August 680 1,460


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Part-time courses

Many students choose part-time courses. Full-time students can also combine their A-Level,

vocational/technical study or higher education with an additional part-time English class or other

part-time college course to suit their timetable and level o English.

Part Time Courses - Academic Year 2013/2014Hours

per week14 weeks Sept - DecEU Fee Int. Fee

19 weeks Jan - JuneEU Fee Int. Fee

33 weeks Sept - JuneEU Fee Int. Fee

General English(KET-CPE)

3 195 400 245 525 390 870

IELTS 3 275 475 330 595 475 935

Writing Skills 2 130 265 170 360 300 625

Exam Preparation(Internal Students only) 2 120 260 - - - -

Business English(fexible start)

3195

11 weeks385 - - - -

Please note:

There is a one-week mid-term break (study review week) each term.

Cambridge ESOL and IELTS exams can be taken at the end o the course in December or June.

There are 4 sta development days per year. No lessons will take place on these dates.


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Qualiications

All o our courses, except Writing Skills, lead to internationally-recognised exams.

Depending on your course and level you may take one o the ollowing exams:

EIS Levels CAMBRIDGE TRINITY IELTS CEFR

Elementary / Pre-intermediate KET Grade 4 3 - 4 A2Intermediate PET Grade 5 - 6 4-5 - 5.5 B1

Upper-intermediate FCE Grade 7 - 9 5.5 - 6.5 B2

Advanced CAE Grade 10 - 11 6.5 - 7.5 C1

Proiciency CPE Grade 12 7.5 - 9 C2

Please note that registration or these examinations depends on your attendance, and yourtutors advice. You cannot be entered or an examination at a higher level than the course you are

on.

I have enjoyed meeting a lot o

people rom dierent cultures and

countries in my classes during the year,

especially when we can laugh and havea good time while we are studying and

learning.

Jorge Carlos lvarez Miano, Spain - EIS

The thing I like best about Cardi and

Vale College International is the classes,

the riendly tutorial teacher and other

teachers. The tutorial teacher is helpuland kind.

Pouran, Iran - IELTS(Academic English) /t course


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28 Cambridge English Examinations Centre

Cardi and Vale College International is

the only Cambridge ESOL Open Centre in

Cardi. We are authorised to run University

o Cambridge ESOL (English Language)

examinations or all candidates, including

those who are not taking a preparation

course at our College.

Why choose Cambridge English?

Cambridge English exams are accepted byover 12,000 organisations across the world,

including universities and colleges, business

organisations and government bodies.

These organisations trust Cambridge English

exams to be a true relection o your English

level and know that a Cambridge English

qualiication means that you can use English

in real everyday situations.

Levels

We oer Cambridge English exams at a wide

range o levels, ranging rom basic English to

proiciency level. Our Exam Centre oers the

ollowing exams:

Key English Test (KET) - Covers CEFR levels

A1 to B1

Preliminary English Test (PET)

- Covers CEFR levels A2 to B2

First Certiicate in English (FCE)

- Covers CEFR levels B1to C1

Certiicate in Advanced English (CAE)

- Covers CEFR levels B2 to C2

Certiicate o Proiciency in English (CPE)

- Covers CEFR levels C1 to C2

Exam sessions

We run exam sessions in March, June and

November/ December, which means that

you can choose to sit your exam at the time

o year that best suits you. It even gives you

the opportunity to sit your exams more than

once a year i you want to.

For more inormation:www.cavc.ac.uk/examsEIS

[email protected]

+44 (0)2920 908003

www.cambridgeesol.org

Cambridge English Examinations Centre

Cambridge English the most valuable English qualiication in the world.


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29International Programmes or Groups

Residential English Experience

Cardi and Vale College Internationaloers a Residential English Languageprogramme to groups o learners rom all

over the world.

Our Residential English Experience

programmes are or a duration o three

weeks or longer.

Students are taught skills lessons in reading,

writing, speaking and listening, with a ocus

on verbal communication to build their

conidence in speaking English.

Beneits:

British Council Accredited

15 hours o English language tuition per week

Experienced, highly-qualiied teachers Focus on topic-based English

and British culture

State o the art classroom acilities

Computer suites with internet access

Full social programme including ull-day

and hal-day trips as well as evening events

Sel-catering accommodation close towhere you will be studying.

For tailored programmes or groups contact

[email protected]

+44(0) 2920 908006

View our international sales brochure or

bespoke programmes at;www.cavc.ac.uk/bespoke

International Programmes or Groups

The Colleges Commercial Services team can provide bespoke programmes or groups

o students rom schools, embassies, agents, governments and multinational companies

and executives. The Commercial Services team works with the International Oice and

English or International Students to tailor programmes to it the needs o groups. Theprogrammes are designed to provide the right blend o English language training and

cultural and exciting activities, plus any vocational/technical training i needed.

I eel very happy in the UK. I made

many, many, many riends and I eel my

English has become better and better.

Cardi, the capital o Wales, is a very

beautiul place. I have stayed here three

weeks and I love it here very much.

Lily, China, Residential English Experience


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30 The Application Process

The Application Process

I you would like to apply or one o our courses, please ill in the application orm and

either post, ax, e-mail or give it to us in person. Please note that e-mail is the quickest way

o communicating with us. We try to answer all e-mails within two working days.

Give as many details as you can about

yoursel and your achievements so that we

have all the inormation we need to process

your application. Please make sure you

write the personal statement about yoursel

without any help as this will enable us to

assess your level o English.

Step 1Please note that most

academic, vocational

and English courses start

in September and ill up

very quickly, so please

apply early to avoid

disappointment.

Step 2Applications or academic and vocational

courses can take some weeks to process

and we recommend that you apply by June

to give you time to make all the necessary

arrangements.

Step 3

Please complete all relevant parts o the

orm and clearly speciy which course(s)you want to apply or.

Step 4

I you apply or A2 or AS Level courses,

please state the exact subjects you

would like to study. For example, A-levels:

Psychology, History and French.

Step 5

Please ensure that you provide with your

application a personal statement, a copy oyour passport and visa or National ID and

academic qualiications.

Step 6

I you are planning to apply or a Tier 4 visa

you must also include a copy o a valid

Secure English Language Test (SELT).

Step 7

Once we have received your completed

application orm and the certiicates/

documents required, we will process your

application as soon as possible.

You can ind the application orm on the

website, or contact the International Oice to

ask or one. I you are in Cardi, you can also

visit the International Oice to pick one up.

International Application Form

Please complete thisapplicationorm in CAPITAL LETTERS inblack or blue pen.

1. Personal Details

Title:Mr / Mrs/ Miss/ Ms/ Dr (Pleasecircleas appropriate)

First or givenname(s):

Last name or amilyname:

Date o birth: Male Female(Students should beaged 18 or over atthestartof thecourse)

What isyour countryo birth?

What isyour countryo residence?

Nationa lit y: First la nguage:

Have youbeenordinarilyresident inanyE uropeanUnionc ountryor the past 3yearsor more? Yes No

E-mail address:

Please tick the addressyouwant to use prior to the start o the course: Home Correspondence

Home address:

City / Town: Postcode:

Country: Mobile:

Tel No: Fax No: ( in cl ud in g na ti on al / ar ea c od e) ( in cl ud in g na ti on al / ar ea c od e)

Correspondence address: (if differentfromabove)

City / Town: Postcode:

Country: Mobile:

Tel No: Fax No: ( in cl ud in g na ti on al / ar ea c od e) ( in cl ud in g na ti on al / ar ea c od e)

COLLEGE USE ONLY

d d m m y y y y

COLLEGE USE ONLY

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OFFERYou will receive an oer conirming

details o your course

REFUSEDWe cannot make you an oer but we

will contact you explaining why andsuggesting other options

DECLINEI you do not wish to take up

the oer please let us know by

signing and returning the orm

sent to you with the oer

ACCEPTI you want to accept the oer, sign the

declaration orm and return it to the

college with your ee payment.

Please include the accommodationdeposit i you require amily

accommodation.

EEA student once the deposit is

received you will be sent a pre-arrival

pack and a letter conirming your

place is booked

Visa student once the deposit is

received you will be sent a pre-arrival

pack and the CAS or conirmation letter

which will allow you to apply or a visa

Please keep the College inormed o

the progress o your visa application

and your arrival date

Welcome to the College

Send completed application orm with ull

personal statement, academic qualiications

and proo o English level/English studies

You will receive an acknowledgement

rom the College by post or e-mail

The Application Process

Please keep the College inormed o

your arrival date


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I we can oer you a place on your chosen

course, we will send you a letter conirming

the ull details o your course: start date, ees

and ull details o payment arrangements

and conditions.

You will also be sent an acceptance orm

which you should sign and return to us i you

want to take up our oer. The deadline or

payment will be indicated in your acceptance

acknowledgement letter.

Students requiringa visa must pay the ull eein order to book their place. Once payment is

received and the college has the guarantee

that the student will be able to ulil the

inancial requirements imposed by the UKBA,

the Conirmation o Acceptance or Studies

(CAS) or conirmation letter will be issued.

Students who do not require a visa taking an

oer o a place on a course in the English or

International Students programmes or a ull

academic year, or an academic or vocational

course or the ull year, can pay the ees in

two equal instalments. The irst payment

must be made by the deadline as set in the

acceptance acknowledgement letter (prior

to enrolment) and will include a 150 deposit

to book your place or the rest o the year.

The second payment will be the remaining

ee and will need to be paid beore the secondFriday in January. Please see the CAVCI

Terms and Conditions or more inormation.

Students applying or accommodation in a

amily home must pay the ull deposit o 130

as part o their irst payment.

Payment Procedures


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Payment details

Credit Card

We accept payment by Visa, Mastercard,

Delta and Eurocard. Please do not send

your credit card details as we are only able

to take payments by card in person at theCollege.

International Bank Transer

Our account details are:

Account Name:

Cardi and Vale College

International Oice

Account Number:

43026094

IBAN Number:

GB44 BARC 2018 1543026094

Sort Code:

201815

Swit Code:

BARCGB22

Please include your student reerence and

ull name when paying by bank transer to

enable us to identiy your payment quickly.

We cannot guarantee your place on a course

until payment has been received.

Eurocheque or Travellers Cheque

Cheques should be made payable in

Pounds Sterling to Cardi and Vale

College - International Oice. Payments

made by cheque may take longer

to process.

International Bankers Cheque

Cash payments in person at the College

are also accepted but not recommended.

We would advise students to not carry large

amounts o cash on them and would preer

to take your payment by card or bank

transer.


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Our Sites

Cardi and Vale College has specialist training acilities across 10 sites, ranging rom Trowbridge in

the East o Cardi to ICAT in Rhoose.

In 2015 the College will open a brand new building, close to Cardi central train station.

Across Cardi and Vale College sites there are plenty o extra services or students. These include

canteens, coee shops, libraries, learning centres, drop in computer rooms, skills support centres

and shops. There are also printing and photocopying acilities open rom morning to evening.

Visit www.cavc.ac.uk/en/contact-us/sites/ or maps and directions.

Our ValeSites

International Centre orAerospace Training (ICAT)

- Aircrat Engineering

Colcot Road

- Art & Design- Business- Catering- Construction- Sport- Tourism & Hospitality

Barry Waterront

- Care- Hospitality, Catering, Cleaning- IT

ICAT COL WATER


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Our CardiSites

Cardi ConstructionTraining Centre (CCTC)

CCTC

Dumballs Road 2

- Construction Training- Engineering- English Language

DR2

Cardi Bay Creative Centre(CBCC)

CBCC

- Creative Industries- English Language


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The Parade

- Business & ProessionalCourses

- IT- English Language

City Road

- A-Levels- Hair & Beauty- Business & Proessional

Courses

Trowbridge

- Automotive- Catering- Creative & Media

Studies- Tourism & Hospitality

PAR CITY TROW


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37Terms & Conditions or International Students

Education provision at Cardi and Vale College International is subject to the Cardi and Vale College

International (CAVCI) Terms and Conditions or International Students. Please read the ollowing beoremaking any payment or accepting an oer o a place at the College.

Payment Conditions

Students requiring a visa

All applicants that have accepted a CAVCI oer o a course must pay the ull ee or the period o study beore a

conirmation letter will be issued..

A Conirmation o Acceptance or Studies (CAS) number or a course conirmation letter, which will enable you to acquire a

visa, will not be issued until ull payment has been received. For academic and vocational courses this payment must be at

least ive weeks beore the start o the course. For students on all courses, this payment must be made beore a place can

be guaranteed.

The College will cover the cost o one CAS. Any additional CAS will be charged to the student at the current Home Oice rate.

For students requiring a Tier 4 visa, in order to ensure we comply with UK Border Agency regulations, we may request

evidence o the students inancial situation.

Students not requiring a visa

English or International Students: For applicants with an oer o a place on an English course rom the College or a 10

month period o study, the course ee will be payable in two instalments. The irst payment must be made when accepting

the oer and beore the start o the course. The second payment must be made beore the second Friday in January. The

irst instalment will be equal to the cost o the irst terms study plus a deposit o 150 to book a place on the course or the

remainder o the academic year. The second instalment will be the remaining balance.

Payment must be made in ull or courses less than a ull academic year and this payment must be made at or

beore enrolment.

Applicants or part-time courses ollow the same payment requirements as detailed above depending on the period o

study. The irst instalment will be equal to the cost o the irst terms study plus a deposit o 40 to book a place on the course

or the remainder o the academic year. The irst payment must be made beore a place on a course can be guaranteed.

Students on Academic or Vocational Courses: Students on a course lasting a ull academic year will be able to pay their ee

in two equal instalments. The irst instalment must be paid at or beore enrolment and the second instalment must be paid

beore the second Friday in January.

For all students

Students who do not make their second payment beore the deadline will risk being withdrawn rom their course. Students

will not receive a reund o any ees in this case.

The course ee or deposit is not automatically transerable rom one term/year to another.

The course ee or deposit is not transerable rom one person to another.

Any student wishing to extend their English or International Students course will need to re-enrol or the desired course

period within the deadline set by the International Oice, i there are places available, and pay a 25 administration ee as

well as the new course ee or dierence bet ween the paid ee and the new course ee.

Reunds are guaranteed only i the student visa or entry clearance is denied. This is proven by presenting International

Oice sta with the reusal notice rom the British Embassy or Home Oice/IND.

In any other circumstances reunds are at the discretion o the College. The College may request students to present

documentary evidence to support their reund request, or example, medical certiicates or letters rom employers or

educational establishments.

All reunds or ull time courses are subject to a 100 administration ee and reunds or part time courses are subject to a

30 administration ee.

Please allow up to our weeks or the College to process a reund.

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All reund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]

Any charges incurred through bank transers must be paid by the student.

Reunds are not normally granted ater a course/programme o study has started unless a course is discontinued by the

College and no suitable alternative is available.

There is no reduction in ees in the case o an early departure rom a course.

For English or International Students ees, students will be charged a proportional amount rom the week they enrol on the

course until the end o their course. Students will not be able to pay in two instalments ater 1st November and must pay their

ee in ull at enrolment.

Accommodation in a amily home

Students must pay a 13 0 deposit i Accommodation in a Family Home is required and this deposit is payable together with

the course ee.

Deposits are returned when a student leaves a host amily on condition that there are no outstanding payments or

problems including, but not exclusive to, damage to property.

Accommodation deposits are reunded in the case o visa reusal.

Accommodation deposits are non-reundable once an oicial booking has been made with a host amily.

Acceptance Conditions

The College cannot accept responsibility or arrangements made or inormation given by third parties other than by

accredited Agents o the College.

Any oer o a place on a course/programme o study at the College is based on inormation provided by the student at the

time o application.

Applicants requiring a student visa must provide the documents requested on the application orm checklist. These

documents must include evidence o the applicants English skill level.

All qualiications and skills presented to the College as evidence will be deemed genuine. I it is ound this is not the case, any

place on a course oered by the College may be cancelled and no reund will be given.

When an applicant cannot prove their English level, the College may request that the applicant sit an English test, and the

results must be seen by the College, beore an oer can be made. In this case, the College will provide the applicant with

details o the test, but will not cover any costs incurred.

I an applicants language skills are not deemed suicient to ollow the chosen course successully, they will be oered an

alternative course, where available.

For students oered a place on an English course, acceptance o the place must be made beore the deadline on the oer

letter. I a reply is not received by the college beore the set deadline, the oer will no longer be valid. Payment deadlines

must be adhered to in order to guarantee your place on a course.

Where an oer o a place on a course is made and a prior interview has not been possible, the College may later advise the

student to transer to an alternative course i this is more suitable or the student.

Examinations

English or International Students (EIS) will be entered by the College to take a ormal exam at the end o their course o

study, the cost o which is included in the course ee.

Registration or ormal examinations will depend on the students attendance, progress and the advice o EIS teachers.

Students will not be entered or an examination at a higher level than the class they are attending.

Students wishing to take a Cambridge English Examination not recommended by EIS teachers or outside o the established

periods above must apply to do so as an external candidate through the Exam Open Centre (EOC), and pay the cost o the

examination separately.

Students taking an exam through the EOC as an external candidate while on an EIS course o study may not be able to move

on to the next level i there are no places available or i the tutor inds the move academically unsuitable.

Students choosing to inish in December will also take the exam preparation course, which will be included in the course ee.

Certiicates rom the Cambridge ESOL Exam Board will be posted to students rom the College at no extra cost. Students

will need to ensure they provide the College with the address they would like the certiicate sent to when they sit their exam.

The College cannot be held responsible or any changes o the dates set by National Exam Boards. The College will notiythe student o any changes at the earliest opportunity.


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General Terms and Conditions

Every eort has been made to ensure the inormation published is correct and we will take all reasonable steps to ensure the

courses and services described here within are provided.

We reserve the right to make any changes to published inormation at any time. Where circumstances outside o the control

o the College interere with its ability to provide these courses or services, we will make all reasonable eort to minimise any

negative eects that result rom said changes.

The College reserves the right to cancel or discontinue courses as advertised. The College will try to make alternative

arrangements in these situations. In this case, and i no suitable alternative is ound, course ees will be reunded minus thetuition already taken.

Students are required to enrol at or beore starting the course.

At enrolment, you will be required to sign a declaration in which you agree to ollow the rules and regulations o CAVC,

outlined in the College policies, which are available on the College website, intranet and Moodle.

All students are expected to attend lessons regularly and punctually and complete all course work.

I attendance alls below 90% in any given month and the students personal tutor has not been notiied o the reasons or

this absence, and agreed to authorise the absence, the College reserves the right to withdraw the student rom the course.

The College will make every reasonable eort to contact the student to inorm them o any attendance issues beore a

withdrawal is made.

No reunds will be given in these circumstances.

The College will endeavour to run all classes on time and to schedule. In the event o an Act o Nature or third party whereclasses need to be cancelled to ensure the saety o students and sta, reunds will not be given.

In the case o international students on a Tier 4 student visa, the College is obliged to comply with established UK

regulations and notiy the UK Border Agency (UKBA) immediately i a student: does not arrive at the College within 10 days

o the start o the course without prior agreement with the College, is asked to leave a course or any reason or leaves o their

own ree will without agreement or notiying the College or i a student ails to comply with the attendance regulations. This

may aect a students stay in the UK.

The College may take photographs or ilm images o students during the course period either at the College or during social

events organised by the College. These images may be used by the College or internal literature and/or publicity as well as

externally available advertising either in print or on a website. Students not wishing or their images to be used must inorm

the International Oice sta in writing at enrolment and sign the disclosure document to authenticate their choice.


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