Bexhill Sixth Form College

• Year of foundation: 1926
• Location: Bexheel-on-Sea, Sussex, England,
• Age of students: 16+
• Number of students: 2000+
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of study: college.

Bexhill College is an independent commercial specialized sixth form college, with an excellent reputation and rich history, offering an excellent education for teenagers over 16 years of age. The educational institution is open to expat students. A high percentage of graduates can boast of successful admission to the best British higher education institutions.

The college is the direct successor and successor of the district men's and women's schools opened in October 1926. In 1945, after the education reform and the adoption of a new education law, both schools became gymnasiums, and in September 1970 merged to become Sixth Form College in 1977. It was originally located on Tursey Road in Sidley, but moved to its current location on Penland Road in late 2006.

Today, the college has over 2,000 full-time students over the age of 16, the average age of students does not exceed 20 years. About 600 more people are being educated in part-time employment programs.

The educational institution regularly receives high marks in OFSTED reports for outstanding exam results, variety of courses and active participation in the life of the local community, complex and interesting activities aimed at involving students, supporting their ambitions, intellectual and social development.

The college is combined with the senior classes of Glyne Gap School; students of the school have their own open-air sports ground on campus.

Expat students are offered a choice of two accommodation options: a student residence or a guest family.

The residence is located a two-minute walk from the college and offers a large selection of rooms, most of which are equipped with showers or bathrooms. Full board is available for a fee.

Each room has:

• Bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and shelf;
• A set of bedding, 2 sets of linen and towels.

Bed linen and towels are changed every two weeks. Students have access to a shared dining room, living room and kitchen, laundry room (dryers can be used for a fee), a large summer garden.

The second option is to stay in a host family. All accommodation providers have been properly certified and prepared to receive guests. In some houses, more than one student may live, moreover, of different nationalities. Homestay students can choose to eat with their family members on a full-board basis or decide on their own meals.

Accommodation facilities include:

• Bedroom with a desk for sessions, furnished according to the age of the resident and his needs;
• Laundry and linen services;
• Breakfast, lunch box and dinner on weekdays and full board on weekends.

Specific nutritional needs can be met upon prior request.

Students are offered an extensive program of extracurricular activities, including physical exercises, music, visual and performing arts, dance, various activities on campus and beyond, numerous excursions.

Excursions are organised throughout the year. They can be related to the curriculum or conducted for entertainment and recreational purposes. This is an excellent way to see the UK at arm's length, meet other students, make friends and acquaintances. Most often, students go to London or Brighton, Canterbury and other cities in East Anglia.

The college offers students many opportunities for development, among which an important place is occupied by sports academies: teenagers represent the college in local, regional and national competitions. Athletics competitions, badminton and tennis, volleyball and netball, football (the academy cooperates with Chelsea Football Club), cricket and golf are available.

In addition to sports, there is also an academy of performing arts, which allows you to reveal student talents in the field of dance, singing, acting.

• Compact location: all buildings of the college are located on the territory of one spacious and picturesque campus, on the territory of 5.6 hectares;
• Small classes (an average of 12 to 15 people; the smallest group has 6 students, the largest - 28 (data for 2020));
• Well-thought-out programs to support expat students;
• Rich sports, academic and recreational infrastructure;
• 99.4% of passing scores on A-Level are the best results in this field;
• 100% passing score in 32 A-Level subjects;
• Ranked among the top 20% of uk colleges;
• Excellent OFSTED report;
• 79% of students go to first-choice universities.

The city of Bexhill is located on the south coast of England, in the heart of the country, was founded in 1066 by the Norman Duke William the Conqueror. From here you can easily reach Heathrow or Gatwick Airport (1.5-2 hours). The city is located just a hundred kilometers from the center of London - no more than 1.5 hours by rail. Among the differences that characterize Bexhill are a low crime rate and high environmental indicators, which, in combination with a developed infrastructure, forms a favorable urban and academic environment for students.

The city and its surroundings boast a picturesque coastline with long gently sloping beaches, marked by numerous awards for cleanliness and environmental friendliness. One of the attractions of the city is the pavilion De La Warr built in the 30s; here you can enjoy magnificent views of the hastings and Eastbourne coasts, live jazz and classical music, exhibitions and other events.

Bexhill 6th Form College campus is located within walking distance of the city centre. However, it is not necessary to walk: both the city and its surroundings boast an extensive and well-thought-out system of bus routes, which makes the trip to study and back safe and enjoyable.

The surroundings of Bexhill boast many historical sites and monuments:

• Portsmouth Shipyards, an active Base of the Royal Navy. Here on the dock are the flagship of Henry VII caracca "Mary Rose", the battleship "Victoria" of the glorious Nelson and one of the first battleships "Warrior", hundreds of smaller exhibits. Peter the Great visited here during the Great Embassy;
• Seven sisters. A nature park located on the coast between Seaford and Eastbourne, a recreation area for cycling or hiking;
• Beachy Head Rock;
• Bodiam, the ancient castle of the XIV century, one of the most expressive and picturesque castles in Sussex;
• Leeds: another ancient fortress, dating back more than nine centuries of history.

Bexhill College's 5.8-hectare campus is well-equipped and has many facilities on site, including:

• The Izzard Theatre, which opened in 2013. Designed for 200 seats, equipped with sliding stands. It is used both for theatrical productions and for student meetings, political and public events, lectures with invited speakers;
• A variety of sports facilities, including an all-weather indoor field, dance studios, an indoor gym, a climbing wall, 3 outdoor and 1 indoor tennis court, a spacious team competition area with natural grass, a modern hall with simulators;
• Hairdresser;
• Catering cuisine;
• Film and sound recording studio, equipped with musical instruments and all necessary equipment;
• Learning Resource Center;
• Dining room;
• Television studio with editing and recording equipment;
• Drama Studio;
• 4 scientific laboratories of various profiles;
• Library.

For accommodation in a college dormitory, a refundable deposit of 4 weeks' rent is paid. A refundable deposit of £350 is required for homestays.

The application is a sequential process of ten stages. Along with the application, students must submit a number of documents to the college, including:

• IELTS UKVI certificate,
• Copy of passport,
• Certificates of passing exams and or school reports (with certified translation into English).

Submission of the application includes the following stages:

1. Choosing a course, sending a package of documents to Bexhill College;
2. Processing the application, checking the availability of vacancies, assessing the level of language proficiency and conducting an interview online;
3. Decision on the application. The applicant is notified of the results of the consideration by e-mail;
4. Acceptance of offers and payment of tuition. After that, the educational institution sends the student information about the conditions of residence in the family or residence;
5. Applying for a visa. If necessary, the college issues CAS so that the student can apply for visa documents;
6. Choice of accommodation option;
7. Arrival in the UK;
8. Introductory briefing in the educational institution;
9. Enrollment in the group and the beginning of education.

Students can change course during an oral interview. The final choice of the course can be made until August, when the results of the GCSE are sent.

If the applicant received higher marks than expected or, on the contrary, did not get points for the chosen course, during the second interview he will be asked to adjust his choice taking into account the results of the exams.

• 99.85% of the total passing A-Level score.
• 100% passing score of the extended diploma.
• 79.5% of Bexhill College students enroll in first- or second-choice universities.

Bexhill College offers a wide range of advanced educational courses, including more than 50 disciplines.  Many graduates of Bexhill College enter prestigious universities in the UK:

• University of Cambridge
• Cardiff University
• Durham University
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Exeter
• Imperial College London
• King's College London
• University of Bath
• University of Surrey
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• University of Manchester
• University of Newcastle
• University of Nottingham
• University of Oxford
• University College London
• University of Warwick
• York University.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision