English and Maths Sessions
Here you will find the answers to our most commonly asked questions about English and maths sessions. If you still require assistance, our team are here to help. If you need to speak to someone at the College about your application session, please call 01752 305073/305835.
FAQs
Yes. You must attend your session if you wish to study at the College. If you do not attend, your application will be cancelled and you will lose your potential place on the course.
If you are unable to make your session or are absent on the day, you must call 01752 305073/305835 as soon as possible to rearrange for an alternative session. Failure to contact the team in a timely manner will result in your registered interest being cancelled and you will lose your potential place on the course.
Sessions are held at regular intervals throughout the year. You will have received a letter/e-mail inviting you to your session. If you have lost or not received your invite, please call 01752 305073/305835 to confirm the time and date of your session.
Individual sessions for English applicants and maths applicants last approximately one to two hours. Joint sessions for English and maths applicants will last for approximately two to three hours.
NOTE: please allow for some additional time, as sessions may run longer than anticipated.
At your session, there will be a presentation on the English and/or maths courses available at the College and the different levels you may be able to join.
You will also be asked to complete a short assessment which will help our team assess the level of course you should study at the College. This assessment does not count towards your course grades and you do not need to prepare for this assessment in advance; however, if you wish to practice your English and/or maths, the following links may be of use:
www.bbc.com/education/levels/z98jmp3
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/english
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/maths
Your session will also include a short interview with one of our English or maths team to discuss your options and how the College can best support you in your studies.
Please bring any English and/or maths qualification certificates you have with you to your session. These could include school certificates (GCSE, O Levels, etc) or international equivalents.
If you do not have any certificates, please let our team know on your arrival.
You may find it useful to bring a pen/pencil and notebook with you to your session. Please note that food and drink are not allowed during the session, although you may bring a bottle of water with you if required.
Please go to the main reception area where staff will be waiting to direct you to your session.
If you require any assistance for your session, please call 01752 305073/305835.
If you wish to cancel your interest in the English and/or maths course, please call 01752 305073/305835 as soon as possible.
Our English and maths courses are very popular. If you no longer wish to study with us, your place will be filled by someone from the waiting list.
You must reapply for the course by following this link.