Chichester College
England: Chichester
Professional training, Gap Year, English test preparation
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A semester after secondary school in a real English college
Located in Chichester, in the south of England, Chichester College is the ideal school for students from all academic backgrounds. This means that for those wishing to take a gap year at a high-quality institution, look no further! Hence our choice to partner withStudyExperience.
Chichester College… of Further Education
Chichester College is what is known in English as a College of Further Education, meaning an institution for continuing education. Therefore, in this type of institution, one can:
- learn a trade
- take English courses
- preparing for A-levels
- to complete a preparatory year focused on improving English.
In short, the strength of this institution lies in its entire teaching staff, available to students, including English and other subject teachers, tutors, and those dedicated to student well-being. It is therefore no surprise that Chichester College has already won numerous awards, including the Queen's Anniversary Prize and several awards from Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills), not to mention those won by its students.
In addition, at the end of each term, Chichester College prepares a detailed academic report on your progress.
5 good reasons to choose Chichester College
- Improve your knowledge in your chosen subjects,
- Adding value to your CV in order to apply to English-speaking universities (or to apply for a job requiring a good knowledge of English),
- A term or a semester, an ideal option after secondary school, to be combined with another program or another language
- Of course, you can also improve your English
- Discover and enjoy campus life, English style!
The Year Abroad immersion program
By choosing Chichester College, you'll benefit from English classes on a real British campus, surrounded by British students. Students choose one or two elective courses (academic or professional). In short, they take an average of 10 hours of English classes per week, totaling approximately 20 hours. There are many options available, including:
- Maths
- History
- Trade
- Movie theater
- Theater
- Art
- Right…
Study Abroad program flexibility
Note that you also have the option of registering for 1 or 2 terms or 1 semester (since Brexit, it is no longer possible to register for a full year of “Study Abroad” at Chichester College if there is an English language component). This represents an average of 13 or 26 weeks respectively.
Good to know: there are three intakes; one in September, one in January, and one in April. Furthermore, the program also provides access to numerous extracurricular activities and outings. This will give you the opportunity to meet local and international students!
Accommodation in Chichester
Chichester College offers secure and tailored accommodation solutions for international students, including specific options for underage students. Accommodation is selected to provide a safe, structured environment conducive to academic success.
Students can be housed in supervised student residences or with host families (homestay). For minors, homestay accommodation is particularly recommended, as it guarantees daily supervision, a safe environment, and complete cultural immersion.
We can guide you in choosing the most suitable accommodation, before arrival and throughout your stay, to ensure you have the best possible experience.
Study programs offered at Chichester College
- Art & Design
- Audiovisual & Cinema
- Business, Commerce & Management
- English lessons
- Economics & Social Sciences
- Computer Science & AI
- Health
- Science & Applied Sciences
- Sport
- Tourism & Hospitality
What makes Chichester College different
- Chichester College offers affordable prices considering the educational program and facilities
- Students are mixed with local students (with the possibility of homestay) for elective courses
- Located approximately 1 hour from London and 20 minutes from Southampton Airport.
- It allows you to improve your English while pursuing a rich academic course (“Study Abroad”)
English course or term/semester “Study Abroad”
- Validation of the CESS or Baccalaureate (or equivalent) for the “Study Abroad” program
- Minimum English B1-B2 level required for the Study Abroad program
- General English courses for all levels
"This allowed me to improve my English very quickly, but also to meet people from all over the world with whom I still stay in touch and whom I have been able to visit during my travels 🙂"
– Anthony, a student who left in 2017
