How to Apply

Seek the fullest possible guidance from your careers teacher, your local Connexions officer, subject teachers and parents.
Complete your part of the Application Form which is available from the College or your Careers Teacher.
Give the form to your Tutor, Head of Year or Teacher for completion and reference.
Send the form to: The Admissions Office, The HENLEY College, Deanfield Avenue, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon. RG9 1UH. Early application is advisable (by 1 April 2012). Applications received after this date may be subject to waiting lists.
An interview will be arranged in the Spring or Summer term. The interview will give you the opportunity to find out more about your course and the College.
You will be sent an offer letter following your interview. Most offers are subject to your achieving the required GCSE grades, and meeting a points score. With this letter we will send you forms to complete and return to us to accept your place, you must do this to secure your place.
Overseas students should hold an advanced level qualification in English eg IELTS. Please note The College is not registered with the UK Border Agency. Please see their website www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk for further details.
You will be asked to come and enrol on one of the following dates: 28, 29 and 30 August 2012. Please keep these dates free.

You are welcome to attend an Information Evening to obtain more details about subjects and courses. You are invited to the College Open Evening to find out more about the College and talk to the lecturers who will be teaching you.

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Admission Guidelines

The following are the entry requirements for courses at the College (some courses have particular requirements):

The total points are calculated from your English Language and Mathematics grades, and the seven best other subjects, using the following points system for GCSE grades:

A*=8, A=7, B=6, C=5, D=4, E=3, F=2, G=1

International Baccalaureate: a minimum of 50 points. All IB students will have a C or above in English Language and Mathematics. You will need B Grades for your Higher Level subjects (Grade A for Languages). The College will only accept appropriate GCSE qualifications, not ‘equivalent’ subjects or Diplomas. This does not apply to students educated abroad.
AS/A Levels: a minimum of 44 points, which will include Bs in specific subjects (see subject entries). All AL students will have a C or above in English Language and Mathematics. The College will only accept appropriate GCSE qualifications, not ‘equivalent’ subjects or Diplomas. This does not apply to students educated abroad.
Extended Diplomas: 36 points (to include at least 4 Cs in appropriate subjects), or Level 2 Diploma at Merit or Distinction Level (see individual entries)
Advanced Apprenticeships: interview and recommendation
Level 2 Diplomas: 24 points (to include at least 3 Ds)
Apprenticeships: interview and recommendation
Foundation Programme: interview and recommendation
Pathways: consultation.

College Course Fees: Full Time

The Young People’s Learning Agency provides 100% funding for students aged 16-18 and the Skills Funding Agency provides 50% funding for eligible 19+ students.

Full-time students aged 16-18:

No course fee is payable for students who are UK or EU Nationals who have been ordinarily resident in the EEA for the past 3 years, or have recently settled status, or are 16-18 years old and hold full British Citizen passports or have the right of abode in this country.

Full-time students aged 19+:

Course fees of approximately £1,500 are payable. Full fee remission is available to students studying first full Level 2 or 3 qualifications, or who are in receipt of work-related benefits. Please apply for further details.

Overseas students:

Course fee of approximately £5,100 per annum. The college is not registered with the UK Border Agency.

A book and learning resource material deposit of £25 is charged to all full-time students at enrolment. This is refundable if there are no outstanding debts or books when the student leaves.

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Voluntary Contribution

All students attending full-time courses are asked to make a voluntary contribution of £65. This amount includes £6 to support the activities of the Henley College Students’ Union, and a contribution to The HENLEY College Fund. The Fund supports a wide range of activities, including cultural experiences, sporting opportunities, lectures and minibuses. Without the students’ contribution to this Fund, the College would be unable to offer students such a rich and varied Enrichment Programme.

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Examination or Course Registration Fees

The College will pay examination and course registration fees for full time 16-18 students’ approved official entries. 19+ full-time students are asked to pay the full cost of their examination and course registration fees.

All students are liable for payment of the full cost of re-sit examinations.

We expect students to have 100% attendance and we have a policy of charging students aged 16-18 for their examination entries/registration if their attendance falls below 95%, unless there are mitigating circumstances.

Students who leave the College or course after the examination entry or registration fee has been paid will be charged for any fees that cannot be recovered from the Examination Board.

Financial Assistance to Students

Discretionary Bursaries may be available to all enrolled students who meet eligibility criteria. Applications for support are means-tested. Application forms are available from Student Services. There is a small fund to support student educational visits.

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