Overview

Bellerbys College is a series of four colleges for international students based in the UK (Oxford, Cambridge, London and Brighton), and owned by Study Group International who also operate language schools under the name Embassy. Bellerbys College is coeducational, and teaches students from over 120 different countries.

Bellerbys College offers Pre GCSE and GCSE courses over 3 or 4 terms (1 year), A Level courses over 6 terms (2 years), 5 terms (1½ years) or 3 terms (1 year). The 5 term programme starts in January or April and is suited to students from countries whose academic year is not the standard September to June year.

The college also offers a foundation programme in which students choose from one of 7 subject streams: Business, Finance and Management, Law and International Relations, Engineering and Computer Science, Management Computing Systems, Science and Pharmacy, Art and Design and Humanities. The Bellerbys College foundation programme is recognised by more than 50 UK universities including Bristol, Nottingham, Leeds, and Lancaster. The Bellerbys College foundation programme is taught and examined to the same standards as A Levels, where applicable, and enables students to prepare for entry into a specific field of study at university while also improving their English and study skills.

Established year: 1927

Location

Bellerbys College purpose-built centre in London is based in Greenwich, one of the capital's most interesting and vibrant areas and just a short journey from the centre of the city – ten minutes from London Bridge by train

London is the political, economic and cultural capital of Britain. It is the most populous city in the United Kingdom with a metropolitan area of over 13 million inhabitants. London was the world's most populous city from around 1831 to 1925.

London's history stretches back over thousands of years, and the city boasts four World Heritage Sites: the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is one of the world's leading financial centres and has the fifth-or sixth-largest metropolitan area GDP in the world depending on measurement. London is a world cultural capital. It is the world's most-visited city as measured by international arrivals and has the world's largest city airport system measured by passenger traffic.

London's 43 universities form the largest concentration of higher education in Europe. London is home to more international students than any other city in the world. Every year, 90,000 people come from over 200 countries to study and experience the culture, the history and the spirit of one of the world's greatest cities.

In 2012, London became the first city to host the modern Summer Olympic Games three times.

From London by train: 20 minutes from the Centre of London

Address: Bounty House, Stowage, Greenwich, London, SE8 3DE

Learning environment

Bellerbys College London offers exceptional facilities, with lesson-specific rooms, dedicated IT suites, well-equipped classrooms with interactive whiteboards, science laboratories, bright, spacious art studios and fully resourced libraries. Continual investment ensures new standards of excellence in teaching, social and residential environments.

• 42 classrooms
• superb accommodation
• large cafeteria
• over 100 PCs for student use
• large, well-equipped library
• bookshop
• medical room
• art room
• science laboratories
• student services team
• free internet and email access
• wireless internet access

Highlights/Advantages

• With more than 50 years of teaching excellence at Bellerbys College, and over 20 years of experience helping international students achieve their ambitions, we have seen our pupils win places at every university in Britain
• Intensive academic preparation
• Expert English language training
• Practical study skills for university success
• Top quality teachers and teaching
• Full counselling and advice on university application
• A choice of locations in major university cities

Rankings

• The UK's Number 1 ranked exclusively international school
• Financial Times - Bellerbys College, Brighton ranked 29th in the Financial Times Secondary Schools 2012 ranking - higher than any other exclusively international school.

Accommodation

Bellerbys College London has a broad range of accommodation options available, including friendly and welcoming homestays and comfortable student residences.

Homestay

Homestay gives students the opportunity to become immersed fully in UK culture and to feel part of a family, eating meals and sharing their lives to get a real experience of British life. All Homestay accommodation is carefully chosen for the security and friendliness it provides and regular visits are made to ensure that students have everything they need. There are two main options for students choosing homestay accommodation:

• Half Board Shared Room - A room shared with another Churchill House student with breakfast and dinner provided by the host family. Lunches are not included.
• Half Board Single Room - A private room with breakfast and dinner provided by the host family. Lunches are not included.

Residential accommodation

McMillan Student Village (14+): McMillan Student Village is a modern, purpose-built residence and houses over 900 students from various educational institutions such as the University of Greenwich, Trinity College of Music, Goldsmiths, as well as Bellerbys College. 280 single en-suite bedrooms, 13 twin en-suite rooms.

Students under 18 stay in single-sex flats, with 6 rooms sharing a common room. Accommodation is half-board (breakfast and dinner).

Students over 18 stay in studios with their own kitchen area including hob/ sink, oven, microwave and fridge/freezer. Students can choose either half-board or self-catering (full-board only available for Bellerbys Summer programme).