Reaseheath College

• Location: Nantwich, England,
• Founded in: 1919,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: mixed.

Reaseheath College is one of the leading colleges in the UK, specializing in animal science, agriculture, animal husbandry, and food production. Diploma and student programs, T-Level and undergraduate preparation courses, advanced educational programs are taught here.

Reaseheath College traces its history back to 1919, settling on an estate in the county of Cheshire. The premises quickly acquired a new purpose - by 1926, a dairy farm, a residence for students, and a number of lecture halls were opened on the campus. In 2009, Reaseheath College became an associate college of the University of Chester, thanks to which it can teach university-level programs. Innovations continue to this day, although the institution strives to preserve the original appearance of the buildings, historical traditions. From specialized laboratories, open planting spaces to a small zoo, Reaseheath College's learning grounds cater to practical learning needs.

The educational staff is the pride of the college. Each teacher has many years of experience in teaching students of different ages, individual achievements in the field of education, and some of them take part in research activities. The educational process is focused on revealing each student as a person, helping him acquire competitive knowledge and professional skills, as well as remembering the years of study only with positive emotions. Numerous interactions with employers, including internships throughout the year, master classes by industry specialists, visits to enterprises, and public projects, contribute to the high results of students.

Reaseheath College is a leader in the use of innovative technologies in the agricultural sector, which includes, for example, plans for vertical farming, robotic milking systems. The college has some of the best dedicated, industry-standard facilities and resources in the country.

Reaseheath College has specialized departments that provide comprehensive support to each student. Foreign students have the opportunity to receive qualified assistance, advice from specialists in such areas as career, psychology, study, health and well-being. Teachers support students by offering additional academic classes, internship opportunities to gain applied skills.

Reaseheath College teaches diploma programs, T-Level courses, programs for students from 14 to 16 years old. On the basis of cooperation with the University of Chester, students can obtain university degrees, study at advanced educational courses.

Over the years, the campus of Reaseheath College has been visited by such famous personalities as Princesses Anne and Margaret, the Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, and the Duke of Gloucester.

The residences are located next to the academic buildings and offer opposite-sex and joint forms of accommodation, which allows students not to waste time on the road, have easy access to the entire infrastructure, and focus on learning. The residential buildings can accommodate up to 600 international students, offering comfortable living conditions for students aged 16 and over.

The following residences are available to students from 16 years old:

• Cotton Hall (Boys) is a two-story building located in the center of the campus. There are fully furnished single bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and each corridor has a shared kitchen with armchairs, a microwave, a toaster and a kettle. In front of the building there is a parking lot, and behind the building there are beautiful fields,
• Reaseheath Hall (general) - the building was built in the XVIII century, therefore it is the oldest residence of the college. It is located in the heart of the campus, next to the cafeterias, and offers accommodation for boys and girls. The building has single rooms with shared bathrooms. Reaseheath Hall has a total of 16 bedrooms, access to which is controlled by a reader. There is a small shared kitchen with a microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge,
• Tomkinson Hall (girls) is a two-story building in the middle of the learning area, equipped with corridors with separate access. All bedrooms are single with their own bathroom, and in each corridor there is a shared kitchen with armchairs, necessary appliances,
• Chetwood Hall (general) is a large two-story residence that accommodates eight students in each hallway. These are separate bedrooms with private bathrooms, as well as a shared kitchen and lounge space,
• Jodrell Hall (Girls) is located in the heart of the campus, next to the restaurant, Residential Services and The Bar. It is a three-story building with single bedrooms located on the top two floors. Each floor has a kitchen and common area, as well as shared showers.

Students over the age of 18 can stay in one of the townhouses or choose a modern residence:

• Platt Hall is the largest residential building located near the lake and surrounded by gardens. A three-storey building with corridors with separate access, accommodating eight to nine students, offers single bedrooms, shared kitchen areas with necessary appliances and furniture,
• Townhouses are located in the center of the campus, consisting of five residential blocks. The block includes five to six houses, each of which is home to up to eight students. Each house has common areas: a fully furnished kitchen, a seating area. Students are accommodated in single bedrooms, share bathrooms with one roommate.

All residences provide residents with easy access to campus infrastructure, additional services to enhance the student experience:

• Several catering outlets are open at different times from 8:00 to 19:00,
• Student bar in the heart of the campus, equipped with a pool table, table tennis, large screen TVs. The facility is open as a bar in the evenings for students over 18 years old,
• Access to a state-of-the-art gymnasium,
• Shuttle bus to Nantwich and local shops on certain days and times,
• Free Wi-Fi in all residences,
• Free parking is available on site.

Reaseheath College's skilled chef team offers a wide range of dining options throughout campus: in the cafeterias, dining room, restaurant. The daily menu includes breakfasts, lunches and dinners, snacks throughout the day - all dishes are prepared mainly from local products and based on the principles of healthy eating. Chefs can cater to a variety of dietary, religious, medical needs.

All freshmen automatically become members of the Reaseheath Club as soon as they begin their college studies. The club provides opportunities for the development of social skills, sports and creative talents, offering active extracurricular activities: from participation in thematic societies, volunteering to the organization of large-scale events, trips and excursions.

Thematic societies are interest clubs that help students find like-minded people and do what they love together. There are dozens of such societies on campus, including:

• Enrichment of animal habitats, training and volunteering,
• Book Club,
• Cynological Community,
• Bird care,
• Communications Community,
• Nature conservation,
• Needlework
• Organization of parties,
• Society of Horse Lovers,
• Horticulture
• Science fiction and fantasy,
• Farming Community,
• Photography
• Volunteer Club,
• Community of adult students.

A variety of events are regularly organized on campus: from music concerts, parties and sports competitions to volunteer actions and scientific seminars. A highlight of each year is the summer ball organized by the Student Association. In previous years, Reaseheath College has hosted special guests at this event, including radio DJs Scott Mills and The Dixon Brothers, Tinchy Strider, Basshunter, The Hoosiers. Every international, national holiday is not complete without the performance of creative groups - members of the choir, theater, musical groups organize concerts for employees, students and guests of the college.

The sports infrastructure of the campus allows students to focus on physical activity, maintain a healthy lifestyle and achieve success in a sport that interests them. Students have access to both group and individual classes in various areas:

• Soccer
• Netball
• Rugby
• Basketball
• Badminton
• Table tennis
• Volleyball
• Cross
• Archery,
• Boxing
• Rock climbing
• Jujitsu.

National teams in football, netball, rugby and basketball represent the honor of Reaseheath College in city, regional competitions, winning medals. The rest of the directions, which are not included in the category of competitive ones, are taught at the amateur level.

Another sought-after destination for extracurricular achievement is participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award program. In order to receive the Gold Award, students from 16 to 25 years old complete tasks for 18 months in five areas: volunteering, physical training, skills, accommodation, expedition. The program is dedicated to self-development, not competition, and aims to demonstrate commitment, to develop key skills such as teamwork and social skills. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is recognized by many leading universities around the world, which increases the student's chances of admission.

In addition to activities on the educational territory, students will have outdoor activities: employees organize entertainment trips, excursions to nearby attractions, cultural centers, and rural areas so that students can enjoy the natural beauty, immerse themselves in the study of the history and culture of the country.

• Elton Towers,
• Bowling
• Laser Quest,
• Chester Zoo,
• Cheshire oaks,
• Trafford city centre.

• The Ofsted inspection gave a grade of "Good" for the outstanding quality of teaching, cooperation with local enterprises, modern equipment,
• High percentage of graduates employed,
• Extensive partnerships with local organizations to provide internships, job placements, additional knowledge,
• Cooperation with schools in the UK - college teachers visit local institutions in order to share knowledge, conduct workshops, and also receive students on the campus of Reaseheath College,
• A scholarship that offers students to deepen their knowledge through a paid academic trip,
• Large-scale investments in modern equipment, campus infrastructure,
• Academic programs at different levels of education: from courses for high school students to university degrees.

The study area is located in the Cheshire countryside, spread over an area of 21 acres with a farm, woods and gardens. The campus includes:

• The Centre for Advanced Engineering and Agricultural Technology is an £8 million facility with GPS, robotic systems, advanced machinery such as John Deere and New Holland tractors, Claas mowers and Amazone sprayers. The enclosure is equipped with the Lely Vector Smart Feeding System, an arable land data centre for sustainability research,
• Sports Science & Performance Academy – Includes a multi-purpose gymnasium, fitness studio, test center, Third generation lit field gym, performance analysis center, strength training and conditioning room, Health & Wellness Center.
• National Center for Horticulture, Environment and Sustainable Technologies (HEST) – building with Priva automated greenhouses, vertical farming research center with growing chambers, micro-testing laboratory,
• Reaseheath Food Centre is an academic building for dairy processing, meat and bakery production, cake and confectionery design. The center is used by local, national and international manufacturers for product development, technical consultation, staff training,
• The Reaseheath Equestrian Center is a BHS-approved center with indoor and outdoor arenas, a stable for 60 horses, and a riding simulator. Includes training mirrors, a judge's booth, gallery seating, show jumping and dressage areas, and an RDA facility,
• The Animal Center is a licensed zoo that is home to more than 1000 animals of 125 species. It includes the Reptile House, the Water Sports Center, the Zoological Training Center. Dwarf goats, pygmy monkeys, rabbits, raccoons, reptiles, various species of birds and other animals live on the territory.
• Veterinary Nursing Center is a professional environment equipped with an outpatient clinic, an X-ray room, anesthesia rooms, a room for the examination of OSCE, rooms for practicing clinical skills, a specialized class, consultation and treatment rooms, rooms for rehabilitation,
• Six spacious laboratory studios, well equipped for various professions, including bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, a plastering workshop, there is also a new workshop with multidisciplinary areas.

The campus of Reaseheath College is also home to residences, cafes and dining rooms, administrative offices and much more, which makes student life rich and fulfilling. For ease of movement, the college offers students to use bus routes - Reaseheath College has its own fleet of high-quality buses with DBS-verified drivers. Buses serve the routes of the entire district and adjacent areas, take students to railway stations.

The academic year is divided into semesters:

• Autumn: September-December,
• Spring: January-June.

Between semesters, Christmas and summer holidays are held. Rest is also provided on national and international holidays and weekends. Classes are held on weekdays, followed by extracurricular activities, cultural trips.

The list of additional costs to tuition fee will include:

• Registration fees,
• Accommodation, meals,
• Special form for practical education,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Additional academic opportunities,
• Customized educational materials,
• Personal expenses.

Applicants will have to go through several stages:

• Filling out the registration application, providing the required documents,
• Passing the interview,
• Receiving an official letter of invitation to enrollment,
• Making a deposit to book a place on the course,
• Arrival at campus for accommodation in residence, start of the educational process.

According to annual statistics, graduates of Reaseheath College achieve excellent academic results, thanks to which 97% of them get a job in their specialty, undergo a professional internship or enter a university.

International students applying to Reaseheath College need to provide:

• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, student visa or residence permit,
• Academic certificate from the previous place of study, report cards, results of recent exams,
• Language test results: IELTS (from 6.0), TOEFL (from 79) or equivalent.

Some programs may have additional specialized requirements.

The main scholarship programme is the John Platt Scholarship, which was established by the Cheshire Agricultural Society and Reaseheath College in 2008. It is open to all pupils aged 18 to 35 living in the countryside or in the agricultural region of Cheshire. Two awards of £2000 are available annually for those who wish to gain additional knowledge in the agricultural or related sectors through travel.

Reaseheath College also offers scholarships based on high academic and extracurricular achievement. They cover part of the cost of the program for one year, can be extended if high scores are maintained.

Financial aid is available to most students who, for certain reasons, are unable to pay tuition fees but have excellent results. Financial support is provided by the College Foundation, as well as partner foundations, covering the costs of food, accommodation, travel and others.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision