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Programme pré-universitaire à OXFORD
année scolaire 2008/2009

Ce programme d'une année académique s'adresse aux étudiants qui

  • ont au moins terminé l'enseignement secondaire au moment du départ (également accessible aux étudiants de l'enseignement supérieur)
  • disposent d'un bon niveau d'anglais (critères : bonne compréhension & interview). Vous devez être capable de comprendre le descriptif en anglais ci dessous, ou suivre une session d'été de langue intensive si votre niveau vous semble insuffisant.
  • sont désireux de passer une année académique en Angleterre avant d'entrer à l'université en Belgique ou en France, ou de continuer l'université en Angleterre

Notre college présente les caractéristiques suivantes :

  • programme à temps plein combinant matières académiques et cours d'anglais
  • cours en petits groupes dans les différentes disciplines, avec project work et ateliers
  • cours d'anglais d'appoint 6h/semaine, pratique orale et écrite.
  • intégration des étudiants non britanniques au sein d'un véritable collège anglais
  • équipements pédagogiques et informatiques de pointe et accessibles à tous les inscrits (qui travaillent sur PC et acquièrent pendant leurs études la maîtrise de l'outil informatique)
  • localisation idéale dans la ville estudiantine anglaise par excellence, à quelques minutes à pied du piétonnier d'Oxford

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Programme des cours :

horaire à temps plein réparti parmi plusieurs disciplines :

  • programme de base : English Language (intermediate & advanced levels)
  • programme d'options : 3 modules among business, law, psychology... + practical work (projects)
  • autres cours possibles selon desiderata et disponibilités (sciences, art dramatique, communication...) et niveau d'anglais

    Les cours comportent un minimum de 15 heures/semaine. D'autres cours ou modules supplémentaires sont possibles selon la capacité de l'étudiant. Ces cours supplémentaires peuvent éventuellement se donner en soirée.

Le programme de cours précis sera établi lors de la première semaine de cours, après l'arrivée, suite à l'évaluation de vos acquis en Belgique et de vos intérêts académiques. Si vous désirez continuer vos études en Grande Bretagne (à l'université) notre programme est un tremplin idéal, et le service d'orientation assiste les étudiants dans leurs démarches d'inscription.

Calendrier  académique (sous réserve de modification) 

Trimestre 1               04/09 au 11/12
                               (congé du 19 au 23 octobre)  

Trimestre 2               02/01 au 26/03
                               (congé du 12 au 16/2)

Trimestre 3               09/04 au 18/06
                                (congé du 16 au 20 mai)

L'année académique compte 35 semaines de cours (septembre à juin) + 2 semaines de congés (Toussaint, Carnaval) + vacances (Noël & Pâques)
NB : les dates définitives n'étaient pas confirmées au moment de la réalisation de cette page et sont sujettes à modification. Le calendrier ci dessus est basé sur les dates 2006-2007.

Tarifs année scolaire  2008/2009

Inscription et cours à temps plein : € 2190  pour l'année scolaire complète  - plus de 19 ans : 2590
Ce montant est payable à l'inscription.


Logement : chambre individuelle en famille d'accueil
120 à 130 £/semaine en demi-pension, payables sur place (tarifs indicatifs). 
Les frais d'hébergement sont payables au fur et a mesure que le séjour progresse, d'habitude par tranche de 2 semaines, directement à la famille hôtesse.

Un forfait logement de € 450 est  payable à l'inscription pour garantir la réservation du logement. Cette garantie s'ajoute aux 2190 € d'inscription et servira à 2 semaines de logement payables à la famille (la première et la dernière semaine de votre séjour).

Bourse d'études : si vous habitez à Bruxelles ou en Wallonie il est possible que ce séjour soit partiellement finançable via une bourse de la région wallonne dans le cadre du plan Marshall. Nous consulter.

Logement à Oxford
Les étudiants sont logés en familles d'accueil vivant à et autour d'Oxford, dans un rayon de 20 à 45' du college. Vous y serez logé(e) en chambre individuelle et partagerez leurs repas sur base d'une demi pension (les samedis et dimanches le repas principal peut être à midi). Nous prévoyons un seul participant francophone par famille, sauf souhait contraire ou cas de force majeure. Les familles reçoivent 1 à 3 étudiants, parfois davantage si la maison est grande. Ces familles sont sélectionnées par notre correspondante locale. Celle-ci dispose d'une permanence au sein du collège, et reste disponible pendant le séjour en cas de problème ou de question relative à l'hébergement.

D'autres possibilités existent (chambre d'étudiant, appartement partagé etc) mais il est indispensable de visiter les lieux avant de signer un contrat de bail pour ce type d'hébergement. C'est pourquoi nous proposons la famille d'accueil à l'arrivée dans tous les cas. Vous avez alors le loisir de visiter ce qui vous convient, le cas échéant.

Si vous désirez quitter la famille après l'arrivée, il sera nécessaire de donner un minimum de 2 semaines de préavis à vos hôtes.

Si vous désirez davantage d'autonomie dans la famille signalez-le nous afin que fassions le nécessaire. Nous pouvons alors p ex vous trouver une chambre chez l'habitant sans repas mais avec possibilité de cuisiner, ou uniquement le petit déjeuner. Ces formules sont légèrement moins coûteuses que la famille d'accueil standard.

Délais d'inscription
Pour ce programme, il est vivement conseillé de s'y prendre le plus tôt possible, les places étant strictement limitées et attribuées aux participants remplissant les conditions d'admission à concurrence des disponibilités.
 

Formalités d'inscription :
A la réception du bulletin d'inscription vous recevrez une confirmation ainsi qu'une proposition de rendez-vous pour une interview à Bruxelles. Les interview ont normalement lieu le mercredi après-midi ou le samedi matin. Le formulaire d'inscription on-line n'est pas suffisant pour ce séjour.

Si vous venez de France, l'interview peut se faire par téléphone.

En plus du formulaire d'inscription nous avons besoin
- d'une lettre de présentation en anglais (1/2 page à une page) expliquant qui vous êtes et les raisons pour étudier à Oxford
- d'une copie des derniers résultats scolaires (généralement la dernière page du bulletin de notes) soit de 5ème soit de 1ère (France), l'admission étant conditionnelle

 

DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH :
INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMME IN OXFORD

Who it is for ?

The course is for students from both the European Union and the rest of the world. You should intend to go on to study at University after taking the ISP (International Study Programme).. You need to have a good intermediate level of English already before you can join the course.

What level of English do I need ?

If you are to complete the course successfully, you need to have an adequate level of English. You will usually satisfy this requirement if you have :

  • Studied English at school up to age 18,
  • Passed the Cambridge First Certificate in English with a Grade C,
  • Obtained a score of 5.0 in the British Council International English Language Test.
We will check your level of English when you apply (oral interview + listening comprehension), and if you do not have an adequate level, we will advise you what to do.

What will I study ?

You will study English as well as three academic modules. You will be offered a choice of modules, which currently includes : Business Studies, Culture and Society, Law, Literature and Communications, Psychology, Tourism and European Studies.

If you wish to study any other subjects, please ask us when you fill out the application form.

How do I apply to a University in the UK ?

Most students, although by no means all want to go on to Higher Education in the UK or in their own country. In order to enter a University in the UK, you first have to fill out a UCAS form, which is sent to the Universities you choose. They will decide on the basis of the UCAS form whether to : interview you, offer you a conditional place, offer you an unconditional place. However, entry to a University is competitive, that is to say, there are more potential students than there are places on degree courses. It is therefore essential that you fill out the UCAS form properly, and we spend a lot of time helping and advising you. The Careers Officer also will advise you on your choice of Universities and degree courses, both as a group and individually. We will also prepare you for interviews and provide Universities with any information that they request. While we cannot guarantee that anyone will be offered a place at University, in previous years all successful students who wanted to enter Higher Education have been offered a University place.

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Example Destinations

Degree          Course                                Institution
  BA       Law/LLB                            Queen Mary College, London
  BA       International Relations            Keele University
  BA       European Business Studies          Bath University
  BA       Anthropology and Linguistics       University College, London
  BA       Modern Languages for Business      Oxford Brookes University

What College facilities are available to students ?

For most students, coming to the UK to live and work is an alarming experience ! We do our best to provide help, support and advice, first of all by allocating you to a Personal Tutor, who teaches on the ISP and will help you to monitor your progress and advise you about your academic performance, The College offers many other facilities to assist students, notably :

Careers Advice
The Careers Officers will help you discover what opportunities are available to you and how you can make the most of them.

Counselling
Available to all students who need help and support of a personal nature.

Health Care
Offers on-site, medical advice and support, including dyslexia diagnosis.

Food and Drink
Freshly cooked hot and cold meals and snacks available during the day and in the evenings.

Library
The Library is comprehensively stocked with textbooks, reference works, newspapers, journals, audio and video tapes.

Learning Resources Centre
In this unit there are resources such as photocopiers and video equipment that help students prepare their assignments.

Open Access Computer Facilities
Available to all students. The unit has a wide range of equipment and software, including word processing facilities, desktop publishing, graphics, spreadsheets, scanner, colour and laser printers and internet access.

The Students' Association
Each full-time student is automatically a member of this active Association, which is concerned with all aspects of student life. It organises sports and social activities and represents students in the College.

Where will I live in Oxford ?

Finding good, affordable accommodation that is right for you can be difficult, especially if you are living abroad. We can help you find out about accommodation available

Private, rented accommodation

  • 2 bedroom flat = £ 725 - £ 795 per calendar month
  • Shared house for 3-4 people = £ 900 - £ 1150 per calendar month
  • Bedsit £ 90-100 per week (no meals)
Don't forget, if you are in private, rented accommodation, you will also have to pay the bills (gas, electricity, telephone) as well as rent.

You need to allow a month to find such accommodation, and come prepared with various documents. A detailed Guide to Finding Accommodation in Oxford is available to students who enrol on the International Study Programme.

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How much does it cost ?

Tuition fees
International students pay the Overseas Student rate of £ 4,300, which is payable before the beginning of the course.
European Union Students pay a reduced rate, see information in French above for the current 2006-2007 fee information. 

Living expenses
Your living expenses will depend to a large extent on the kind of accommodation you can afford as well as how much you spend on :

  • Travel
  • Social activities
  • Clothes - cleaning and buying
  • Books
  • Food

Can I work part-time to support myself ?

Part-time work is reasonably easy to find in Oxford, but is usually low-paid. You must also remember that the ISP is a full-time course with a demanding workload. However, a number of students manage to combine studying on the ISP with working part-time.

How can I enrol as a student on the ISP ?

To become a student on the ISP, you need to send a written application form to our representative in your country, who will answer your questions and make sure you understand the course requirements. We will then make you an offer of a place (or refer you to a more suitable course), and if you accept it, we will then let you know what to do.

 

Here is the information taken from the College Website


 

University Access Courses

The International Study Programme

The International Study Programme (ISP) is a full-time course lasting one year, which prepares you for university or other vocational studies in the United Kingdom. You study English for approximately six hours per week plus three academic subjects for a total of nine hours a week.

The course is for students who are interested in working hard and learning to think independently and analytically. Particularly those who have finished their school education successfully and now want to continue their studies at university. To enter the programme we require a good upper-intermediate level of English equivalent to IELTS 5.0 or a pass at Cambridge First Certificate.

The course is for Students interested in working hard and learning to think independently and analytically. It is aimed at those who have finished their school education successfully and now want to continue their studies at university. To enter the programme we require a good upper-intermediate level of English, equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or a pass at Cambridge First Certificate or ESOL entry level 1.

Academic Pathways

There is a choice of three Pathways that each offers a range of academic modules: Humanities, Creative Studies or Sciences.

Humanities
Business Studies
Tourism
Law
Culture and Society
European Studies
Psychology

Creative Studies
Literature
Critical Studies
Performing Arts
Film and Television Studies

Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Computer Programming

Entry requirements

The minimum requirement for entry to ISP is a certificate of completing high school education. Also, students are expected to have reached a standard equivalent to an IELTS grade 5.5 or a pass at Cambridge First Certificate or ESOL entry level 1 before commencing the course.

Qualifications

You will build up a portfolio of credits during the year based on your course work, examination performance plus attendance in class. The Oxfordshire Open College Network awards the credits; a qualification recognised by all British Universities as meeting their general entry requirements for a degree course.

Applying to a British university

We will help you fill out the UCAS form in September so you can apply for degree courses at universities. You will be advised on how to choose your courses and be given training for interview.

2. 'A' Level Courses

Oxford and Cherwell Valley College offers two-year 'A' Level and one-year AS Level programmes in over 30 subject areas. Local students seeking entry to Universities mostly take these courses but international students are also welcome to attend if they have a high level of oral and written English. In the first year, most students sit the AS Level qualification and progress to taking the full 'A' Level examination in the second year. Most international students take 3 options from the list below, but it is also possible to study 4 subjects.

• Art (Graphics)
• Art (Fine Art)
• Biology
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Computing
• Critical Thinking (AS only)
• Dance
• Drama & Theatre Studies
• Economics
• English Language
• English Language & Literature
• English Literature
• Environmental Science (AS only)
• Film Studies
• French
• Geography
• German
• Government & Politics
• History (Modern)
• Information & Communication Technology
• Law
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Further
• Media Studies
• Philosophy (AS only)
• Photography
• Physics
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Social Science: Citizenship (AS only)
• Sociology
• Statistics

NB Other subjects may also be available plus combinations with vocational subjects.

'A' Level students also take on a key skills course comprising Communication, Numeracy and I.T. The qualification gained will be an NVQ at Level 3.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement for entry to 'A' Level programmes is 35 points at GCSE level. Oxford and Cherwell Valley College will provide advice on international equivalents to this British standard. Mature students may be exempt from this role.

University Applications

All students who are applying to University via 'A' Levels or ISP are given specialist professional assistance with making their applications to Universities. The College has a Student Guidance Service which can identify the best course and options available.