Felixstowe International College, FIC

• Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk, United Kingdom,
• Age of students: 10-18 years old,
• Type of study: mixed,
• Language of instruction: English.

Felixstowe International College is an independent coeducational international school for boys and girls. FIC creates a safe and respectful environment that inspires young people of different nationalities and helps students reach their full potential.

Felixstowe International College pays close attention to the natural sciences: biology, chemistry, physics. Students can start an in-depth study of one of the subjects of their choice and get high scores in the final exams, which in the future will open up the possibility of successful admission to the university.

At the school, learning takes place in small classes - thanks to this approach, each student receives the attention of the teacher.

Felixstowe International College is a relatively young private school, founded in 1995.

International students at Felixstowe International College have the option to reside in the boarding house. The boarding facilities strictly separate girls and boys, and students are allocated rooms based on their age and class. Any specific requests for accommodation are evaluated individually and accommodated if there is a valid reason.

Boarding school students at Felixstowe International College are provided with three meals a day, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in addition to snacks.

At FIC, the psychological well-being of students is a priority, as is their academic performance: there are regular meetings with parents and tutors, peer support in boarding and classrooms, wellness workshops, time management and organizational skills upgrades. Physical activity, hobbies and extracurricular activities, a balanced diet, adequate sleep and time for rest are encouraged.

Sports sections:

• Basketball
• Chukball,
• Handball
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Fitness.

Creative Clubs:

• 2D and 3D media,
• Vocal
• Dancing
• Artistic (sculpture, painting, modeling),
• Theatrical
• Oratory.

The school is equipped with bright classrooms that can accommodate a small number of people. The classrooms are equipped with information stands and projectors. A computer class and scientific laboratories are separately equipped. The school has a multifunctional sports hall.

The academic year at Felixstowe International College lasts from September to July. It is divided into 3 trimesters: the first and second are separated by the Christmas holidays, the second and third are Easter.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. It includes:

• Full-board accommodation during the semester, including laundry,
• All regular types of study during the semester,
• Supervised sports program after school and on weekends,
• Supervised study tours,
• Entertaining excursions during the semester,
• Educational materials (textbooks, workbooks, etc.).

Additional costs include:

• Registration fee is non-refundable,
• Deposit (approximately 20% of the total amount of fees) – refundable minus accrued expenses,
• Accommodation and meals during the holidays,
• Transfer on arrival and departure to and from the airport, etc.
• Medical/dental expenses, uniforms, exam fees, travel documents,
• Additional entertaining excursions, concerts, etc.,
• Additional private tuition (music, golf, etc.),
• Insurance
• Pocket money.

To study at the FIC, the candidate and his/her parents need to do the following

1. Fill out and send the registration form to the Admissions Committee,
2. Pay the registration fee,
3. After reviewing the application and the school report, the FIC will request a telephone interview with the candidate (lasting about an hour),
4. If the interview is successful, the candidate will be sent an acceptance letter.

After receiving a positive response, the following documents must be sent to the school:

• Letter of Acceptance,
• Copy of identity card, citizenship (passport),
• Transcript of grades for the last 2 years (in English).

Documents are sent to the e-mail of the Admissions Committee.

Payment for one academic year takes place immediately after sending the documents. The FIC provides parents with information about the tuition bill, and then sends a Confirmation of Admission (CAS) number, upon receipt of which the documents for obtaining a visa are submitted.

Upon graduation, FIC students enter 24 of the best universities in the UK, known as the Russell Group (or Red Brick). FIC provides full support in helping students choose and complete the application process.

FIC graduates go on to universities such as:

• Imperial College, UCL, Loughborough,
• Imperial College London,
• UCL, University College London.

Felixstowe International College has a number of requirements that a student must meet:

• Age limit: 10 to 17 years old,
• Level of English – conversational (C1 or C2),
• Students must show a strong commitment to study abroad,
• Respecting the Christian values of the school and the faith of other FIC students,
• Following school rules,
• The student must be interviewed by the principal or a person designated by the principal.

FIC Scholarships are designed to reward outstanding performance and recognize exceptional talent and potential. Fellows may be offered a reduction in college tuition if certain conditions are met. Scholarships are available where possible and are not guaranteed.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision