Sixth Form College, Farnborough

• Location: Farnborough, England,
• Year of foundation: 1936,
• Number of students: about 3,000,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

Sixth Form College is an institution, offering Key Stage 5 programs: A-Level, BTEC courses for a diploma of upper secondary education under the National English System. The qualifications awarded to students are recognised by leading universities in the UK, USA and other countries, including the Russell Group.

An integrated approach to the preparation of students, including qualified teachers and personal tutors, a balanced schedule, modern teaching methods, will help graduates achieve their goals. At Sixth Form College, teaching staff have created a personalized environment, adapting to each student's abilities, from flexible class schedules, selection of subjects according to their interests, to comprehensive staff support and career counseling.

Sixth Form College is a modern institution, providing high-quality education - this is confirmed by the scores of rating agencies, the opinion of students, graduates. Annual exam results prove the commitment to the development of each student in an individual format - personalized curricula reveal students' talents, help them deepen their knowledge in subjects that interest them and gain qualifications that open the doors of the best universities.

Academic support is an important part of the learning process. Each student can receive individual subject counseling, career advice, and many other services. In the 12th grade, students attend:

• Career Guidance Meetings 1:1,
• Informational conversations about careers,
• Presentation of the Diploma of Prospects,
• Employers' presentations.

Moving On Day brings together universities, local employers, global organizations to engage with students who are planning for the future. The event covers two large exhibition spaces in the sports center, a comprehensive seminar program of more than 220 reports.

In the 13th grade, students will expect:

• Elaboration of a personal job search plan,
• Information sessions on university alternatives,
• Mock interviews, training introductory events.

The Training, Employment, and Apprenticeship Fair (TEA) is the largest student recruitment event held at the college. TEA gives apprentices direct access to a range of employers who are willing to invest in the preparation and development of their employees through recognised apprenticeships, formal additional qualifications or in-house training.

The college teaches the final Sixth Form secondary education program, which includes A-Level and BTEC courses.

The college does not provide accommodation.

There are several cafeterias on campus, offering students a variety of meals, snacks and drinks:

• Time Out in the Bagnall Building - traditional breakfasts, hot lunches and a wide selection of cold drinks. Time Out also has a separate shop offering freshly made baguettes, sandwiches, Costa Coffee,
• Café D in the Bagnall Building has its own Starbucks, serving hot drinks, panini and cakes,
• Shades serves flatbreads with fresh toppings, panini, sandwiches, baguettes, hot dishes and sweets. 

All of these areas provide alternative meals for special dietary requirements.

The Sixth Form College Student Union represents the diverse perspectives of more than 3,000 students. To create an atmosphere of mutual understanding, support and personal development, members of the Student Union organize all kinds of extracurricular activities - from fundraising and environmental protection to the celebration of the Day of Culture, entertainment trips. The Student Union consists of 14 students who provide support to all students.

For students who are passionate about creativity, there are many opportunities to improve their skills, prepare for a successful career in this industry. As part of the creative disciplines, students receive project assignments from real clients, allowing them to prepare for life in this competitive sector. Extracurricular opportunities in creativity include:

• F6 Productions' production team, which creates professional media products for local clients – students can join it to gain applied experience even before graduation,
• Photography students often provide photographs for local charities, community events, allowing them to create a portfolio of work to present to universities, employers,
• Students of the Faculty of Graphic Design create individual works for local organizations, regularly attend seminars and lectures by famous designers,
• Visual arts students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of national competitions, including the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition of Young Artists and the Rotary Prize.

In the summer, participants in the arts courses come together for an annual art exhibition, fashion show, and media and film awards ceremony, where all the work created by students is demonstrated and celebrated.

Music direction offer extensive performance opportunities, covering a wide range of styles, from choral projects, pop, rock and jazz concerts to chamber recitals and small ensemble performances, all students will be able to express their passion for music. Students perform in a variety of venues such as schools, churches, Guilford Cathedral and the Wind Tunnels project in Farnborough.

Thanks to a large theater hall with specialized rooms, students can develop their talents in various areas of theatrical art:

• Flexi-Crew is a team of technicians who perform a variety of behind-the-scenes functions: stage management, sound, lighting, costumes, props, scenery,
• The music group is for all those who love musicals and want to be involved in a full-scale production,
• The Prospect Theatre Company, which offers performing arts workshops.

Sixth Form College offers the opportunity to take part in both competitive and recreational sports. National teams, solo participants-athletes compete in a variety of directions within the framework of a number of regional and national competitions. Among the available sports sections are:

• Rugby
• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Netball
• Tennis
• Hockey
• Soccer
• Cricket.

There is a special volunteer center where students can get advice, information about all the possibilities of charity: volunteering not only helps to develop such confidence, problem-solving and communication skills, but also provides an opportunity to participate in areas of work that may not have been considered before. Volunteering is especially useful for those who want to continue studying areas such as medicine, teaching, dentistry, veterinary medicine. Several major events are organized during the year: Volunteer Week, fundraising for shelters, cleaning the territories are organized.

• Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted across the board,
• 96% of graduates recommend college to prospective students,
• One of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Colleges – the license was officially obtained from the Prince Philip in 2012,
• One of the first institutions to receive the NFER Research-Engaged Award,
• People Investors, Career Investments, Disability Positive Attitudes,
• A wide range of disciplines for studying A-Level, BTEC,
• Individual, flexible educational plans,
• 99% of students achieve passing scores in exams, and 33% receive A*-A grades,
• Cooperation with local educational organizations, which ensures a smooth transition from school to college and from college to university,
• Access to a large-scale portal of online resources, which complement the academic program and promote self-study.

The studying area is located in Farnborough, England. During its existence, Sixth Form College has undergone a large-scale architectural renovation worth more than 15 million pounds. To date, the campus has several buildings with modern equipment, offering premises for training, personal development, and recreation:

• Lecture halls,
• Theater Hall,
• Performing arts studios,
• Dame Kelly Holmes Sports Center with multi-purpose gyms, personal training areas, fitness room,
• Computer Science Center with PC, printing equipment, wired Internet and access to online resources,
• Scientific laboratories with specialized equipment,
• Creative studios for photography, fine arts, design,
• Three cafeterias,
• Two full-scale sports fields,
• Lecture hall, where collective seminars, lectures by invited speakers, leisure activities are held.

The college has its own store, where you can find stationery, art supplies at a very loyal price.

Students study in semesters:

• Autumn: September-December,
• Spring: January-April,
• Summer: April-July.

All students have an individual, flexible schedule that can be adjusted to their goals and wishes. Basically, classes are held on weekdays in the morning and afternoon, rest is organized on weekends, on national and international holidays, during vacations.

Additional costs include:

• Registration fee,
• Meals, accommodation,
• Additional academic support,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Personal expenses.

Future students can visit the campus to inspect the infrastructure, communicate with the admissions committee and teachers. To enroll, they need to go through several stages:

• Filling out a detailed application, providing the required documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Attending an interview, passing possible entrance exams,
• Obtaining an official letter of admission,
• Arrive on campus to start classes.

Graduates receive excellent results in exams and competitive qualifications, thanks to which they enter leading universities in the UK, USA and other countries, including the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and Russell Group universities.

• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit,
• GCSE results with at least 4 points. The subjects that will be required for enrollment are set by the selected program,
• Individual achievements, letters of recommendation.

The educational process is conducted in English, so the applicant must have a conversational level of at least B2.

The scholarship fund offers two forms of financial support:

• Scholarships for students aged 16-19 based on their family's precarious financial situation,
• Discretionary scholarships to help parents of students pay for tuition and expenses.

Students can apply for free meals, reimbursement for transportation, textbooks, and other expenses.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision