Bellerbys College Prospectus 2013 - Study Group

The Application ProcessApplication FormThe application processPayment procedure and start datesTuition and accommodation feesSeptember 2013 – August 2014Accommodation and welfareApplying couldn’t be easierWhether you want to apply directly,or if you would prefer to completeyour application with the help of a localagent, Bellerbys have the systems inplace to help you every step of the way.Our Student Enrolment Advisers can speakEnglish, Mandarin/Cantonese, Italian,Arabic, French, Spanish, Polish, German,Russian and Farsi, so please don’t beafraid to get in touch.To apply direct• Visit: bellerbys.com/admissions• or complete the application form andsend it to:Bellerbys CollegeStudent Enrolment Advisers1 Billinton Way, Brighton, BN1 4LFUnited Kingdom↓↓↓Apply through an agentComplete the application form and returnit to your local representative.Your application needs to includecopies of all your relevant academictranscripts, certificates of Englishlanguage qualifications, passport copyand references (where applicable). Aftercarefully reviewing your application, if youare successful we will send you a formaloffer of a place. Once we have received yourconfirmation payment, we will send you aConfirmation of Acceptance for Studies(CAS), which is a visa requirement, togetherwith your accommodation details (usuallyonly sent on receipt of arrival details).What you need to do once you’vereceived an offer to study:Pay full 1st year’s fees and maintenanceexpenses into your bank accountApply for your visa(no sooner than 28 days after payingthe money into your account)Receive your visaApplying for your VisaYour student visa application can takesome time to be processed. That’s why it’sgood to plan ahead in preparation for yourintended study start date.We would advise, as a guide, that you allowup to a month for your visa application togo through. The other important thing toremember is that you must have had yourfull first year’s fees (less fees already paid)and maintenance expenses (as outlined inyour official visa guidelines) in your bankaccount for at least 28 days prior toapplying for your visa.The table shows our suggested timings tohelp you ensure your visa is issued in timefor the start of your course:When you need to do it by to ensuretimely receipt of your visa:End ofJuneEnd ofJulyEnd ofAugustEnd ofOctoberEnd ofNovemberEnd ofDecemberEnd ofJanuaryEnd ofFebruaryEnd ofMarchEnd ofMarchEnd ofAprilEnd ofMayStart your course September January April June• All outstanding fees are payable one month before the start of term and tuition and accommodation cannot commence before outstanding fees are paid in full.• One term’s notice must be given to withdraw from tuition and/or accommodation.• Fees are normally reviewed in September each year, but in exceptional circumstances may be revised at anytime. Notice of any change will be given in advance.• Tuition fees do not include IELTS English classes for A Level (£435 per term), GMAT study if required (£550 per term), exam fees, text books.• All fees for one or two term courses must be paid in full in advance.• Payment may be made by cheque, sterling bank draft, telegraphic transfer, Visa, Mastercard or Amex (payment by Visa, Mastercard or Amex is subject to a surcharge of 2%.There is a £1 surcharge for payment via debit card).Confirmation payment A confirmation payment must be received by Bellerbys College before enrolment papers or a visa letter are issuedNon-refundable enrolment fee £150Fees in advance (deducted from the balance of fees) £500Deposit (refundable at the end of course) £1,000Total Confirmation payment (to which must be added the appropriate StudyCare insurance fee) £1,650Start dates for Bellerbys Brighton, Cambridge, London, OxfordTerm Dates 2013Summer term oneTerm begins: Monday 15 AprilSummer term twoTerm begins: Monday 17 June / Monday 1 July for ELPP, Pre-Masters and MQPHalf term to be advised by each centreAutumn termTerm begins: Wednesday 11 SeptemberHalf terms in Autumn and Spring terms are 2 or 3 days, dates decided by each centreTerm Dates 2014Spring termTerm begins: Monday 6 JanuaryHalf terms in Autumn and Spring terms are 2 or 3 days, dates decided by each centreSummer term oneTerm begins: Monday 14 AprilSummer term twoTerm begins: Monday 16 June / Monday 30 June for ELPP, Pre-Masters and MQPHalf term to be advised by each centreAutumn termTerm begins: Wednesday 11 SeptemberHalf terms in Autumn and Spring terms are 2 or 3 days, dates decided by each centreTerm ends: Friday 14 June / Friday 28 June for ELPP, Pre-Masters and MQPTerm ends: Friday 16 August / Friday 6 September for ELPP, Pre-Masters and MQPTerm ends: Friday 13 DecemberTerm ends: Thursday 28 MarchTerm ends: Friday 13 June / Friday 27 June for ELPP, Pre-Masters and MQPTerm ends: Friday 15 August / Friday 5 September for ELPP, Pre-Masters and MQPTerm ends: Friday 13 DecemberPayment detailsOnce an offer of a place has been accepted we require a deposit of £1,000, together with £500 advance payment of fees. You will also be required to pay in advance the StudyCareinsurance fee unless you have provided proof of alternative cover. Payment can be made either by sterling bankers draft, credit card, debit card or by direct bank transfer. Paymentby Visa, Mastercard or Amex is subject to a surcharge of 2%. Payment by debit card has a £1 surcharge. Our bank details are as follows:Tuition onlyProgramme price per termPre-GCSE £5,750GCSE* £7,150A Levels* £7,710IELTS* English classes for A Level £500Foundation/Extended Foundation* £6,585ELPP £5,590Bellerbys Summer£950 (price per week)Bellerbys IELTS* Express£2,000 (price per 6 week course)* A Levels: Some minority A Level subjects (usually Modern languages) are subject to anadditional supplement of £500 per term.Higher Education Programmes price per termUndergraduate Year 1 (Brighton and London) £5,165Pre-Masters (Brighton and London) £4,840Masters Qualifying (Brighton and London) £4,610GMAT* study (if required) £550Accommodation onlyAll prices per term Brighton Cambridge London Oxford* GCSE, Foundation, A Level, IELTS and GMAT are all subject to examination and assuch are subject to additional examination fees. These fees will be charged to youraccount accordingly.Homestay (sharing) £1,490 £1,760 £2.090 £1,760Homestay (single) £1,840 £2,110 £2,440 £2110Homestay plus (sharing, under 16) £1,840 £2,110 £2,440 £2,110Homestay plus (single, under 16) £2,170 £2,460 £2,780 £2,460Homestay extra (private bathroom) £2,590 £2,880 £3,200 £2,880Standard catered (single) – £3,560 (Manor) – –Ensuite catered (sharing) £3,880 £4,750 – –Ensuite catered (single) £4,620 £4,050 (Tripos) £4,110 £4,050 (under 18)Ensuite self-catering (single, 18+) – £3,340 (Tripos) £3,560 £3,340Ensuite self-catering (sharing, 18+) – – £3,080 £2,660Ensuite catered (sharing,18+) – Paris House £2,790 – – –Ensuite catered (single,18+) – Paris House £3,330 – – –Studio flat self-catering – Purbeck House – £4,750 – –One bedroom flat, self-catering – Purbeck House – £5,460 – –Holiday-time room retention (price per week) £53 £53 £53 £53Optional extrasSupervision Plus at university:£830 per termPlease note:1) Under 16 year old students wishingto stay in Homestay must take theHomestay Plus option.2) In Cambridge the College Houseaccommodation options aredependent on the choice of course –please see prospectus.3) These fees relate to term-time only– vacation accommodation availableon request.Airport transfersWe ask that students arrive 24 to 48 hours prior to commencement of their course. We will arrange to meet students at the airport on arrival and take them to their accommodation.We will automatically arrange an airport transfer for all students under the age of 18 at the date of their arrival in the UK.Airports Brighton Cambridge London OxfordLondon Heathrow Airport £130 £170 £110 £170London Gatwick Airport £90 £200 £140 £230London Stansted Airport £240 £100 £160 £240Please add full contact details of the person collecting you (if you have not requested a transfer and are staying in one of our accommodation options), including mobile phoneand email addressNameAddressAccommodation type Bellerbys campusHomestay, sharing Brighton Cambridge London OxfordHomestay, single Brighton Cambridge London OxfordHomestay plus sharing, under 16 Brighton Cambridge – OxfordHomestay plus, single, under 16 Brighton Cambridge – OxfordHomestay extra, single (private bathroom) Brighton Cambridge London OxfordStandard catered, single – Cambridge – –Ensuite catered, sharing Brighton – London –Ensuite catered, single Brighton Cambridge London Oxford (under 18 only)Ensuite self-catering, single,18+ – Cambridge London OxfordEnsuite catered, sharing, 18+, Paris House Brighton – – –Ensuite catered, single, 18+, Paris House Brighton – – –Studio flat self-catering, Purbeck House – Cambridge – –One bedroom flat, self-catering, Purbeck House – Cambridge – –Accommodation not required (over 18s only) Do you smoke? Yes No Pet preference Dogs Cats No pets Don’t mind/No preferenceDo you have any special dietary requirements (eg halal, vegetarian, no pork, food allergies)?Do you have any medical issues (medical conditions or allergies that require attention/notification and any prescribed medicine taken on a regular basis)?This facility will be reserved only when enrolment has been confirmed with full confirmation payment. NB: it is a condition that a minimum of one term’swritten notice is given if you wish to leave or change accommodation.Airport collectionAirport collection for all students under the age of 18 is mandatory and will automatically be arranged unless specified otherwise below; all students under the age of 18 whodo specify otherwise must be accompanied by parents or a relative approved by parents (in which case proof of approval will be required). Students should arrive 24 to 48 hoursprior to commencement of the course. Flight details including date and flight number should be sent to the UK International Admissions Centre as soon as possible to arrangefor airport collection. It is mandatory that students under 18 book a transfer with us unless accompanied by parents or a relative approved by parents. Proof of approval will be required.Do you require airport collection? (This will be invoiced as an extra charge where applicable) Yes NoFrom which airport? Heathrow Gatwick StanstedAccident & medical insuranceI attach proof of my alternative policyThe full cost of StudyCare insurance will automatically be added to your invoice unless you can provide proof of alternative adequate coverExtrasSupervision Plus at university (optional) 1 term 2 terms 3 termsBank address: NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK, HOVE TOWN HALL BRANCH 103 CHURCH ROAD, HOVE BN3 2BS, UNITED KINGDOMAccount name: BELLERBYS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LTD Sort code: 53-61-02 Swift number: NWBKGB2L Iban number: GB94NWBK53610209821392CountryEmailZip/Post CodePLEASE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE:Mobile telephonecompleted the form in full and checked for accuracyenclosed proof of alternative insurance policy, if relevantenclosed full transcript of all your relevant qualifications, translated into Englishenclosed evidence of previous academic study in the UK and copies of previous UK visas (if applicable)InsuranceThe full cost of StudyCare insurance will be automatically added to your invoice at the following rates unless you can provide proof of alternative adequate cover. We organiseyour insurance from two weeks before the commencement of your course to cover you for travel to the UK. The insurance covers you until the end of your course. StudyCare costs£8 per week regardless of course length.76 The application process