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BUCKSWOOD ST. GEORGE’S
COLLEGE
PART OF THE BUCKSWOOD EDUCATION GROUP
ABOUT ST. GEORGE’S
The College was opened in 2000 as part of the Buckswood Education Group.
It is a small college located only 15 minutes away from the main Buckswood School.
As such it maintains close links with the school and its facilities.
It caters for international students aged 16 and above who wish to progress to undergraduate study in the
UK.
As a smaller college it can tailor the academic and social programmes to suit the students’ specific needs.
The establishment is a combined residence and college.
ABOUT ST. GEORGE’S
The students live at the college residence in one of two houses (separated male and female living areas)
and CCTV provides 24 hour security.
Rooms are either single, double or multi-bedded depending on student requests. All rooms are furnished.
The college provides wifi throughout all buildings for the students to use.
There is an IT suite, a common room with TV, a Playstation, pool table and table tennis as well as board
games.
The main sports centre, town centre and main railway station are only a 5 minute walk from the college.
ABOUT ST. GEORGE’S
At St George’s we believe there is a leader in everyone. We have a track record of excellence in
empowering young men and women from all over the world to find and develop their potential through our
academic programmes and courses.
A Buckswood St George’s College course consists of four elements listed below:
1. The academic chosen course of study (UFC/A levels)
2. Your choice of English Language course (IELTS/LAMDA/General English)
3. The College Leadership programme
4. A healthy course of sports and recreation
Academic success can take us so far, but the life skills that our Leadership Programme offers
give our students the chance to take that one step further and be ‘that one head higher than others’.
Students will join a maximum of 50 other peers to form an international cohesive group. In addition to the
main academically centered courses leadership is an extremely important aspect of being a student at St.
George’s.
Each module of our programme gives in-depth information about the particular discipline, broken down into
key elements.
All courses will also include visits to centres of excellence where leadership is shown in every day practice,
achieving results. Here in the south of England we are conveniently located to the City of London (only
1h30mins by train), the European Parliament, the English Parliament and local companies where
successful leaders can provide inspiration and direction to our students.
Within our College students will live comfortably with their peers in a ‘family’ unit. In addition the students
have the benefit of being able to use the resources at our main campus, Buckswood School, where we
have a dedicated and well used Debating Chamber as well as the latest technology to access any extra
information, and the chance to demonstrate their new found skills with peers from their own course and our
multi- national, multi cultural school base.
COURSES
We offer a series of main courses at Buckswood St. Georges – tailored to the
needs of all our students
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The University Foundation Course
(UFC) Business
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The University Foundation Course
(UFC) International Relations
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RSA (Royal Society of Arts)
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A-Levels
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Duke of Edinburgh award
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English Courses
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LAMDA
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Leadership
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Academic Booster
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EFL or IELTS Preparation
We also off additional courses in
combination with those mentioned
which can include:
Maximum
Class Size:
Minimum
Enrolment
Age:
Minimum
IELTS level:
Module 1:
Module 2:
Module 3:
Module 4:
Module 5:
Module 6:
Minimum 16.5 hours per week. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 5 hours additional
private study each week. Can be taught in connection with other courses on offer depending on
timetables.
14
17 years old at the start of the Course
4.5 in each skill* (those graded lower than this will be asked to join IELTS classes at their own
expense)
The Foundations of Business
Business Legal Structures and Organisation Management
Marketing and Market Research
Business Finance
Human Resources
A 3,500 word personal research project on a company of the student’s choice
-BUSINESS
Tuition:
COURSES
UFC
The University Foundation
Course – BUSINESS
COURSES
Classes run over 16.5 hours per week. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 5
additional hours of private study each week.The course can be taught in combination with IELTS
preparation classes.
Maximum
Class Size:
14
Minimum
Enrolment
Age:
17 years old at the start of the Course
Minimum
IELTS level:
4.5 in each skill* (those graded lower than this will be asked to join IELTS classes at their own
expense)
Module 1:
Module 2:
Module 3:
Module 4:
Module 5:
Additional
Assessment:
Introduction to International Relations
Theories of International Relations
Issues and Debates in Contemporary International Relations
Security Studies
International Organisations
Students will be required to complete written assignments throughout the year to assess their
critical thinking and ability to construct written texts in accordance with undergraduate studies
UFC
Tuition:
INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS
The University Foundation
Course – International
Relations
A-Levels
Students can choose either:
1 Year A-Level
2 Year A-Level
(Fast Track)
Tuition
Each subject has nine 40 minute lessons per week. Students are expected to complete a
minimum of 4 hours additional private study per week.
Maximum Class
12
Size:
Minimum
16 years old at the start of the Course
Enrolment Age:
Minimum IELTS
5.0 IELTS Students must have successfully completed own school education up to 16 yrs
Level:
Subjects on offer at Buckswood St. George's
Mathematics*
Further Mathematics*
Physics
Law
Economics
Accounting
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Chemistry
History
French
German
Russian
Chinese
Subjects are studied in greater depth and detail.
Traditional route to higher education.
Spanish
Arabic
Turkish
Japanese
A-LEVELS
COURSES
English Courses
English is taught at Buckswood St. George’s in great detail through
the following courses
IELTS
LAMDA
Essential to gain admission to Public speaking & developing
UK universities
your presentation skills
GENERAL ENGLISH
Advance, develop and build
confidence of the English
language
ENGLISH
COURSES
COURSES
Leadership Courses
All St. George’s students are automatically enrolled on our leadership course – this
gives them an ASDAN qualification which count towards additional UCAS points and
can be included in any university application.
Leadership consists of four key elements, and these are developed through student
involvement in the day to day management of the college.
SKILL
EXAMPLE
DEMONSTRATION
Responsibility
Leaders need to be ready to accept not only personal
responsibility but be prepared to take charge of
others.
Students are expected to organise events, take on
duties of Head Boy / Girl which include room
inspection, monitoring attendance, being on duty
over weekends etc.
To lead is a privilege and one that all too often can be
Lead by Example abused. Students are encouraged to set an example
both academically and in society.
Students will take on duties that include
mentoring, monitoring evening prep, Captaining a
sport or society etc.
Development
All students and leaders need to progress and
develop. This is an ongoing and never ending process.
Judgment
Leaders must think logically as well as abstractly and
usually without personal gain as the first thought.
Students will get regular tutorials with the Director
of Studies and from these meetings additional work
may be assigned. This work may include;
volunteering to do charity work, taking part in
sports etc.
Students will be encouraged to take on roles as
Teacher-Student Liaison, have a voice in dealing
with bad behaviour etc.
LEADERSHIP
COURSES
Course 1: English Courses (General English or IELTS Preparation)
Course 1a – 15 hours of English per week
Course 1b – 21 hours of English per week
Course 2: Academic Booster Courses
Tuition can be either on a one to one basis or in small groups.
Course 3: Rest and Relaxation
For those not taking up any of the academic sessions you are free!
Accommodation and food included
ADDITIONAL
COURSES
HALF TERM & VACATION COURSES
TEACHERS & CLASSES
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All our teachers are native speakers and qualified CELTA or TESOL for English language courses. For
the University Foundation Course all teachers have experience in Business and hold a degree.
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All A Level teachers are qualified and experienced in their field of expertise. All teachers are fluent in
English. The Mathematics teacher holds a Doctorate (PhD) from Cambridge University.
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Independent Learning is encouraged and students are expected to carry out their own study outside of
classes.
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When possible the teacher will integrate student’s needs into the weekly scheme of work.
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The school will provide students with all material required for their classes.
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Students have regular tutorials with the Director of Studies where they can discuss progress or any
concerns they have.
TYPICAL TIMETABLE
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Each A Level Courses covers approximately 6.5 hours of lesson time each week.
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This is monitored and adjusted in accordance with the progress of the students.
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At times it may be necessary to increase the number of class hours.
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The University Foundation course runs three full days a week. For the remaining two days students focus
on IELTS classes, project work and additional academic writing
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Preparation time is included on each student’s timetable.
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Students are expected to complete a minimum of 2 hours of private study each night for each course.
Lesson
Lesson 1 & 2
09.30-10.50
Lesson 3 & 4
11.00-12.20
Lesson 5 & 6
13.00-14.20
Lesson 7 & 8
14.30-15.50
Lesson 9
16.00-16.40
Monday
Tuesday
University
General English
Foundation Course A level Chemistry
A Level Mathematics
General English
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
University
Foundation Course
General English
A Level Mathematics
General English
A Level Further
Mathematics
IELTS Preparation
University
Foundation Course
A Level Mathematics
General English
A level Chemistry
AM Break : 10.50-11.00
University
General English
University
Foundation Course A level Chemistry
Foundation Course
A level Mathematics
General English
General English
A Level Mathematics
General English
A Level Further
Mathematics
IELTS Preparation
University
Foundation Course
A Level Mathematics
General English
A level Chemistry
Lunch : 12.20-13.00
University
IELTS Preparation University
Business English
Foundation Course A Level Further
Foundation Course A Level Physics
A Level Biology
Mathematics
A Level Biology
IELTS Preparation
A Level Physics
PM Break : 14.20-14.30
University
IELTS Preparation University
Business English
Foundation Course A Level Further
Foundation Course A Level Physics
A level Biology
Mathematics
A Level Biology
IELTS Preparation
A level Physics
UCAS Tutorials
Private Prep Time
PM Break : 15.50-16.00
Welfare
UCAS Tutorials
Private Prep Time
Private Prep Time
Welfare
UCAS Tutorials
University
Foundation Course
A Level Further
Mathematics
IELTS Preparation
University
Foundation Course
A Level Further
Mathematics
IELTS Preparation
Private Prep Time
OUR STUDENTS
NATIONALITIES
OUR STUDENTS
The demographics at St George's can vary each year. However for the
2013 – 2014 academic year we have the following breakdown of
nationalities:
UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
Since the outset St. George’s students have successfully gained places at many
UK institutions including the following universities:
UNIVERSITY
Royal Holloway
King’s College London
University of York
University of Leicester
Aston University
University of Manchester
University of Durham
Kingston University
Coventry University
University of Bath
University of Greenwich
University of Westminster
Oxford Brookes
Queen Mary, London
University of Lincoln
University of Southampton
COURSE
B.A. Business & Management
B.A. Politics & International Relations
B.A. Economics & B.A. International Relations
B.A. Management Studies
BSc Sociology
B.A. Design Management
B.A. Management
B.A. Marketing
B.A. Business & Finance
B.A. Politics & B.A. Management
B.A. Entrepreneurship & Management
B.A. Management & Marketing
B.A. Accounting & Finance
B.A. Business Management
B.A. Management & Accounting
B.A. Management with Entrepreneurship
CONTACT US
Telephone
+44 (0) 1424
813696
Post
All postal enquires should be
directed to:
Mr. Ian Godfrey
Email
i.godfrey@
buckswoodstgeorges.co.uk
Buckswood St George’s College
Westwood House
7-9 Holmesdale Gardens
Hastings
TN34 1LY
England
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