Regent College London

• Location: London, England,
• Year of foundation: 2010,
• Number of students: about 5000,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: mixed.

Regent College London (RCL) is an institution that offers international preparatory for higher education, bachelor's, master's and professional certification programs.

Despite its short history, RCL has won the trust of not only local, but also foreign students - annually about 5000 students study in the educational areas, some of whom are representatives of 85 nationalities. The international atmosphere prevailing within the walls is also supported by the multinational educational staff: many teachers speak several languages, and the vast majority of them have higher qualifications, many years of experience, personal achievements in the field taught.

Academic benchmarks are marked by awards from educational agencies, places in the ratings of leading institutions in the UK. In just 15 years of activity, RCL has achieved excellent results, providing its students with the best conditions for obtaining knowledge, specialized skills and developing their individual qualities, talents and abilities. Curricula are balanced by internships at the college's partner organizations, extracurricular activities on and off campus, and research opportunities. Through a comprehensive educational approach, RCL students achieve outstanding results both during the learning process and after graduation.

A team of faculty, administrative staff offers students one-on-one meetings personalized to their needs, allowing students to overcome difficulties and make the most of their time at RCL. Pupils can request specialist mental health support, including referrals for counselling and targeted activities, workshops. In addition to mental health support, Regent College London provides a range of services to support the academic pathway:

• Support before enrollment, during the introductory course to facilitate adaptation,
• Referral to counseling, access to resources to maintain and improve mental well-being,
• Events and workshops aimed at raising awareness, developing resilience,
• Resources for academic success, including career guidance, IT support, and academic skills workshops,
• Support and guidance during onboarding in employment.

RCL consists of four specialized faculties:

• Business,
• Engineering, Computer Engineering,
• Health sciences, sports,
• Jurisprudence.

Educational process goes in several directions:

• International Foundation Preparatory Courses,
• Higher National Diploma (HND) Certification Courses,
• Bachelor,
• Master.

RCL cooperates with the Stuhomes agency, thanks to which it offers two comfortable residences near the study areas.

• The residential building on Kirby Street, located in the Hatton Gardens area, offers luxurious studios larger than most colleges in London. Students can choose the type of accommodation that suits them: from a standard studio with all amenities to a penthouse with a balcony and a view of the city skyline. The residence is a 20-minute drive from one of the campuses on Great Titchfield Street.
• Piccadilly Court is a newly renovated building located in the shopping and café district of Caledonian Road, a two-minute walk from the tube station. The residential complex has both rooms with a private bathroom and studios, as well as common amenities: living rooms, laundries, landscaped garden.

Rooms in both residences are fully furnished, have private bathrooms, small kitchens with necessary appliances, high-speed WiFi and wired internet connection.

RCL staff offer assistance in finding private accommodation in any of the areas of London: students can use a list of verified landlords or request the contacts of host families who are regularly checked for the best living conditions.

Each campus organizes activities for the extracurricular development of students, offering seminars, guest speakers, a number of lectures that will help facilitate the process of self-study. The seminars are designed with students in mind to help them not only expand their skills and knowledge, but also increase their creativity and meet leading experts in the industry they are studying. RCL employees offer not only academic events, but also seminars on psychological health and mindfulness.

As an RCL student, the student will be able to take advantage of additional tools to deepen academic knowledge:

• Webinars on academic, learning skills,
• Webinars on career, employment,
• Master classes on professional development,
• Speeches by guest speakers,
• Wellness and fitness sessions,
• Workshops on wellbeing, mental health,
• European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Program,
• Seminars on character formation.

Subject matter experts from the public, private and philanthropic sectors are regularly invited to the study areas to share their life stories, career moments and personal achievements. These engaging and thought-provoking conversations provide students with valuable perspectives, relevant information, tips, and tricks to help them achieve their personal, professional goals. Recent guest speakers include:

• Laura Rose – Head of Philanthropy at The Prince's Trust,
• Raksha Dave is a TV presenter, archaeologist,
• Suzanne Nobel and Mark Elliott are the founders of Startup School for Seniors,
• Bukola Bayo-Yusuf and Winnie Annan-Forson are the founders of Excellerate Black Futures,
• Fiona McDonell is the author of the book "Two Mirrors and a Cheetah",
• Sean Wallace from ITV's The Chase,
• Wendy Broersen is the CEO and founder of Superwomen & Superpeople Academy.

Outside of academic areas, students can expect a wide variety of leisure options, from visiting famous museums, galleries, theatres and centres to exploring the countryside, shopping and dining. The college staff is always ready to suggest a list of upcoming events that would be interesting to visit to learn more about the culture and history of England. Often, students get together to go to a concert by a world-famous band or a sports match by one of England's most prominent teams.

• Collaboration with leading universities around the world, including the University of Bolton, Buckinghamshire New University, St Mary's Twickenham London. Partner institutions award academic degrees, but the educational process is organized on RCL campuses,
• Positive assessment of educational activities from QAA Higher Education Review,
• 93% of students are satisfied with the quality of teaching according to the National Student Survey,
• Digital approach to education – in the process of studying, students have access to a wide variety of online resources,
• Flexible learning formats – the time of classes is adjusted to the needs of the student, there is a choice of full-time or part-time knowledge,
• Five modern campuses in London,
• International student community with representatives of more than 85 nationalities,
• Administrative departments that provide career, psychological, housing and other types of support,
• Business programs are approved by Pearson.

The college has five study centres located throughout London. Thanks to the developed transport infrastructure and the proximity of the buildings to underground stations, students can easily move between campuses, enjoying the architectural beauty of the capital of England. The main campus is located in the center of the city and occupies approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of academic space. The rest of the educational grounds are adjacent to the Southall, Kingsbury, Wembley Central and Great Portland Street tube stations.

The equipment of all academic territories corresponds to all modern trends -international students have access to dozens of lecture halls, specialized laboratories and studios, computer classes, recreation areas and cafeterias. There are administrative departments on campuses that provide support for study, housing, and additional development.

A feature of RCL is prayer rooms that accept students of any faith; They employ specialized employees who are ready to provide psychological assistance and organize a special event.

Depending on the chosen course, the academic schedule for the year will differ. Campuses are open almost all year round, excluding national and international holidays and seasonal holidays. Basically, programs last three semesters, each of which includes three to four months.

Due to the flexibility of the educational process, students can choose the days and time of classes: morning or evening, weekdays or weekends. The academic plan is fully adapted to the student, allowing you to combine study with an internship and work.

An indicative list of additional fees will include:

• Registration fees,
• Accommodation, meals,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Additional academic opportunities,
• Personal expenses.

Candidates wishing to study at RCL must complete several registration steps before starting their education:

• Filling out the entry form, providing documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Passing the interview,
• Receiving an official invitation to enroll,
• Arrival at campus and start of classes.

Prospective students arriving from abroad have the opportunity to go through most of the stages in an online format by contacting the admissions staff by mail or using video conferencing applications. The staff provides support to all international applicants in the following areas:

• Planning a trip to the UK,
• Applying,
• Complete registration process,
• Creation of basic documents: UK bank account, registration with the National Health Service (NHS),
• Accommodation, search for housing options.

Over 15 years of educational activity, Regent College London has graduated more than 200,000 specialists in various fields.

Applicants arriving from abroad must provide following information and documents:

• Package of personal documents: passport, health insurance, student visa or residence permit,
• Academic certificates from the previous place of study: certificate of complete secondary education/bachelor's diploma,
• Report cards, results of recent exams,
• Language test results: IELTS (5.0 to 6.0), TOEFL iBT (33 to 60), PTE (36 to 50) or equivalent. The number of points for the exam varies depending on the chosen level of education.

To date, RCL offers three scholarships available to students with over 90% class attendance and 100% assignment turnover.

• Postcode Scholarship – support for students living in disadvantaged circumstances,
• Care Leaver Scholarship – financial assistance to students under state care under the age of 16,
• Disability Scholarship – support for students with disabilities.

There is also a support fund called the Hardship Fund, which provides financial assistance to students who have faced financial difficulties, but the fund is not intended to support the entire program of study, cannot cover all expenses except for housing. The maximum amount paid out is £1000.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision