South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

• Location: South Gloucestershire, Stroud, England,
• Year of foundation: 2012,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is an educational institution where students can pursue higher education or take advanced studying courses.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College was created by the merger of two colleges: Filton and Stroud. Today, the college has 4 main and 2 additional campuses.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College offers an extensive list of courses and diverse directions, among which foreign students can choose the right one for their needs. Leading Profiles are professional preparation courses that have a high-quality reputation internationally.

Ofsted's latest audit in January 2024 found that South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is making a significant contribution to meeting regional needs for specific talent and professionals.

Teachers at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College use such formats as lectures, seminars, practical exercises, online materials, term papers, project and research papers when teaching students. In all disciplines, final tests are held at different intervals so that both teachers and students themselves can assess their own academic performance.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College does not have its own residences on campus, but the administration actively cooperates with local housing providers. Thanks to partnerships with such companies, students can find comfortable housing near academic buildings.

In their free time, students can engage in activities on campuses as part of the Students' Union: for example, there they organize interest clubs, implement the work of sports sections, and prescribe scenarios for thematic events. By the way, participation in the Students' Union gives you the opportunity to receive discounts and bonuses for the purchase of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College merch and payment for other services on campuses.

Each year, the school season begins with the Fresher's Fayre Fresher Fair. Such an event takes place on two campuses: Stroud and WISE. For newcomers, an entertainment program is held, staff and students answer their questions, organize consultations and presentations of local companies for future employment.

The administration of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College organizes excursions for students to local attractions, neighboring cities and countries. Excursions usually take place on weekends and vacation days.

• The combination of high-quality curricula with multidisciplinary equipment allows students of any program to receive the most relevant and practical knowledge. Teachers at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College work at the intersection of approaches: they adhere to both traditional and modern teaching methods. The priority emphasis of studying is practice-oriented.
• South Gloucestershire and Stroud College maintains partnerships with many local companies and international corporations, thanks to which SGS students have access to internships based on real production. Leading industry experts give lectures, workshops, advise students and help them with career guidance.
• The management of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College allows students to combine educational processes with working ones, some vacancies can even be found in the structure of the university itself.
• The administration supports the career aspirations of students not only in the form of internships, but also in the format of consulting courses that are aimed at determining the career prospects of a future specialist. Both group activities and personal consultations are held with students.
• South Gloucestershire and Stroud College supports the development of students' communication and other social skills: the administration, together with students, organizes thematic events and field trips, conducts adaptation complexes.
• The college supports inclusive education, so everyone can study at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, regardless of health and social status.

The infrastructure of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College includes 4 main campuses: Stroud, Filton, WISE, and Berkeley Green. Two additional centres are located in Bristol and Filton. All campuses and centers are examples of high-tech modern facilities, most of them are located in picturesque places in the United Kingdom.  On the campuses of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College there are modern infrastructure facilities, for example, sports facilities, art studios, creative workshops, laboratories, computer classrooms. The Queens Road campus is home to cultural heritage sites, such as the Bristol School of Art at Queens Road.

Additional expenses for students during their studies at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College include paying for housing, excursions, travel, buying food, clothes, souvenirs, basic necessities, etc.

Upon completing studies at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, a student can:

• Continue your studies at the institution or enroll in another university in the country or abroad,
• Start your own business, launch a startup,
• Get a job in an industry company based on the results of a successful internship or find a job on your own.

Specific requirements depend on the chosen direction and program: in some cases, students from 16 years old are accepted, and in others, a student under 18 years old will not be accepted. Some courses require applicants to have diplomas of previous education and work experience in the chosen profile, while others accept students with a minimum educational level.

Without exception, all courses and programs at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College require a high level of English proficiency from foreign applicants. A student can confirm their level by passing an international language test.

Often, applicants undergo a preliminary interview with the administration or other college staff.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College has several investment funds that allow scholarships to be paid to both domestic and foreign students. The conditions and requirements are updated annually, so the current information will be clarified for you upon admission.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision