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| Facilities at Stratford College of Management |
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| At Stratford College of Management, we try our best to make student's life enjoyable. Studying at Stratford College of Management is much more than just an academic experience. Being situated in the capital of the United Kingdom you have a fantastic opportunity to experience all that this exciting and cosmopolitan city has to offer. Stratford College of Management leisure and cultural programme is designed to help you make the most out of your time in London whilst making new friends. |
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| Some activities will require a supplementary charge but the college will do its best to keep these to a minimum. In addition Stratford College of Managment students can get discounts on various sports and recreation facilities around the city. At Stratford College of Management you will find a network of supportive and caring staff to help you with problems and to ease your transition to the college campus. We facilitate our students with careers services, counselling, financial planning and advice on relevant issues. College also provides facilities to its staff and students such as photocopier, fax, printers, scanners, typewriters etc. |
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| English Language Support |
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| Stratford College of Management offers a range of courses for students whose first language is not English. All of these programmes are designed to help students succeed in their future studies. They therefore concentrate on the following three areas: |
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| Subject knowledge - we work in partnership with other schools and subject areas in the college to provide courses that develop your knowledge of a chosen subject. For example you may study business or media studies. With this understanding you will be better prepared for your degree. |
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| Study skills - to be a successful student you need to know how to read and take notes effectively, use the library, use sources in your writing and much more. We help you develop these skills. |
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| Teaching Facilities |
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| Stratford College of Management has a dedicated teaching team. All our teachers are experts in their chosen fields (mostly PhDs) and are selected on the basis of their commitment to education and to students. All the courses are delivered using latest teaching techniques. |
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| Library Facilities |
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| The college is constantly updating its library facilities and offering wide range of services for group and private studies. The college library contains collection of a variety of books from the disciplines of information technology, business, accountancy, finance, law, management, computing, education, English language, etc. In addition to that we have collection of latest journals, periodicals, books. |
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| Computer Lab |
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| Computer facilities are free to all students at Stratford College of Management. All our students have access to computer rooms equipped with high-specification PCs equipped with all the necessary software and hardware that they will need to work on assignments, projects, and presentations, web browsing or computer studies. All the computers are connected to high speed Internet. Every student is given a username and a password to log on to the network. Students can also store their files on storage system on the network. |
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| Class Rooms |
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| All the classrooms are well furnished and equiped with Projector. |
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| Accommodation |
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| The college can arrange through local estate agents but dont have own hostel. |
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| Many students prefer to stay in single or shared rooms in private flats in London , having a provision of self-catering thus having kitchen facilities. The weekly rent for this type of accommodations may range from £45- £75 per week. |
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| Refreshments |
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| During breaks, between study periods or after college, students can also relax in the student refractory. |
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| Student Welfare Support |
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| If you are an international student then relocating from home to a new country can mean getting used to a whole new way of life. That's why at Stratford College of Managment we offer welfare support to make the transition a little easier for you. With the right advice and assistance we hope to make your life easier and ensure you have a happy and successful stay in London . Welfare services offered by the college include: |
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| Accommodation service- the college can help you to find a place to live according to your taste either prior to arrival or after arriving in London. |
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| Airport pick up - The College will arrange for you to be met at a London airport and transported directly to your accommodation. |
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| Employment service - as a student you may wish to work part-time to pay for your living expenses. The college offers advice and contacts to make the search for a part time job a little easier. |
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| Bank accounts - advice and guidance on opening a bank account. |
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| Health - advise on how to register with a local doctor and receive free NHS (National Health Service) treatment. |
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| Study Support |
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| We support students with a range of learning and physical difficulties and/or disabilities, from visual and hearing impairments to Dyslexia and right through the Autistic Spectrum. |
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| We assess every full-time and most part-time students to see if there is any support that we can offer you and at what level. This initial assessment is only the start and even if you choose not to take up any help immediately, you can always come back to us in the future. |
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| Support is offered in the classroom either on a one-to-one basis or with an assistant tutor in the class to help a number of students. We also offer tutorials on a one-to-one basis. |
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| Every tutor works closely with the course tutors in your department to make sure that we know where you are on your course. Some of our staff members even have specialist subject knowledge, like motor vehicle or business studies. |
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| We make sure that you get extra time in your exams, your lecture notes are readable and that you communicate effectively with your group. We also have a Braille printer and can produce tactile diagrams for visually impaired. The department has access to voice recognition software available. |
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| The most important thing to remember is that getting support is nothing to be ashamed of – if it helps you achieve your goals then it’s all worthwhile. |
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| If you would like to discuss your Study Support needs before enrolling at the College give the team a call on 02085220060 and ask to speak to the team. |
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| Your Most FAQ's on Studying in the UK |
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| If you are thinking about studying in the United Kingdom ( England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland ), you will probably have a lot of questions to ask. |
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| What is the cost of living in the UK ? |
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| This will vary according to where in the UK you decide to study. London and other big cities will be more expensive than other areas. You can download the British Council publication, 'Studying and Living in the UK'from their website. An estimate of the typical living costs for a student for one year (excluding the course tuition fees) is given below. These figures are not exact and should be used as a guide only. |
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| Accommodation: £3,640.00 (on the basis of a rented single room £70 per week) |
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| Meals etc: |
£2,600.00 |
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| Transport: |
£1,000.00 |
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| Books: |
£ 250.00 |
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£7,390.00 |
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| How much cash should I bring? |
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| We strongly advise against bringing large amounts of cash and recommend that you bring most of your money in Travellers' Cheques or use a Travellers' Cheque card. Keep your Travellers' Cheques in a different place from your passport. To avoid carrying large amounts of cash for your tuition fees, SCM before you leave home and ask if you can pay your fees in advance, by bank transfer. Alternatively, bring a cheque or bankers' draft payable to the college. |
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| In cash, you should carry enough money to pay for: transport from the airport to your final destination; one or two nights' stay in 'bed and breakfast' accommodation (in case you cannot immediately access your pre-booked accommodation); food; telephone calls home; and any other expenses for the first week (bus fares, stationery, social events and so on). £300-500 should be enough in most parts of the UK ; slightly more in London . We also recommend that you take out travel insurance before you leave home to cover you for your journey and the first week of your stay in the UK. |
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| How do I open a bank account in the UK? |
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| The college will assist and help you to open student account in the UK banks. |
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| Will I pay the 'home' or 'overseas' fee? |
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| Only certain categories of students will be charged the 'home' fee. In very general terms, these are: |
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persons who have permanent residence in the UK and have been resident in the UK for three years;
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EEA and Swiss workers and their spouses, civil partners and children in the UK who have been resident in the EEA or Switzerland for three years; |
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EU nationals and their spouses/civil partners and children who have been resident in the EEA or Switzerland for three years; |
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refugees (recognised by the UK government) and their spouses/civil partners and children; |
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persons who applied for asylum and as a result have been granted Exceptional Leave, Humanitarian Protection or Discretionary Leave, and their families.
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| How much will the 'overseas' fee for my course be? |
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| Overseas fees can range from £4,000 to £18,000 per year, depending on the course, the level of course and the type of course. Please check on the website |
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| How can I get details of scholarships that are available? |
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| You should contact your local British Council office about any scholarships that are available to students from your country wishing to study in the UK . British Council offices in the UK are not involved in the scholarship process and therefore do not hold information or scholarship application forms. Please note also that the scholarships administered by The British Council are allocated more than one academic year in advance of the start of the course, so you should start enquiring at least eighteen months in advance. |
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| Can I claim welfare benefits? |
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| If you enter the UK as a student, immigration conditions mean that you cannot normally claim welfare benefits. |
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| Accommodation |
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| Will the college be able to find me suitable accommodation? |
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| Yes, accommodation can be arranged in single and shared rooms. SCM can arrange accommodation for international students. The rent for accommodation is £50 (Shared room) and £80 (Independent room) per week. You must inform the college at least 4 weeks in advance of your intended date of travel and send deposit of £400 for sharing room, and £800 for single independent room, as a deposit for the reservation of accommodation. Room rent include electric and gas bill. |
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| Immigration |
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| Do I need to get a visa (entry clearance) before I travel to the UK ? |
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| If you are a national of a country that is on the 'visa national list' (see UKvisas website) you must obtain entry clearance before travelling. |
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| If your country is not on the 'visa national list' and you want to come to the UK for more than 6 months, you must obtain entry clearance from your nearest British diplomatic post (Embassy or High Commission) before travelling to the UK . If you arrive without entry clearance, you will not be allowed to enter the UK . There are some exceptions to this rule: |
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| To apply for entry clearance, contact the British Embassy or High Commission in your country. |
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| This is only very general information. Please visit the British government's UK Visas web site which has further information about this topic. |
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| What conditions must I meet to be a student in the UK ? |
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| The Immigration Rules require students who wish to study in the UK to meet certain conditions that relate to: the place where you wish to study, your course, your ability to follow the course, your finances, and your intentions during and after your studies. |
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| Can I bring my family with me to the UK ? |
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| Yes, but only your spouse/civil partner and your children. Your children must be under the age of 18 when they first enter the UK . |
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| I have not yet finalised my arrangements; can I come to the UK to attend interviews for a place on a course? |
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| Yes, but it is very important that you request permission ('leave') to enter the UK as a 'prospective student' (rather than as a 'visitor'). You will be expected to provide evidence that you have made contact with institutions in the UK , for example letters inviting you for interviews in the UK . Prospective students can stay in the UK for up to 6 months to make arrangements for their studies. Once enrolled at an institution, you will need to extend your stay in the UK as a student. If you have not come to the UK in the immigration category of 'prospective student', you may not be able to do this in the UK and may have to return to your country to make this application. |
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| Working in the UK |
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| Can I work while I study in the UK ? |
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| Most students on courses of more than 6 months will be given a passport sticker that allows them to work part-time during the term (up to 20 hours a week) and full-time during the vacations. However, for immigration, you must be able to show that you can afford to study and live in the UK without needing to work. You must be able to show other sources of funding apart from your part-time work. |
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| Can my husband/wife/son/daughter work while I study in the UK ? |
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| This will depend on the amount of time you are given to study in the UK . If you are given 12 months or more, then your spouse/civil partner or children arriving in the UK with you should be given permission which allows them to work. |
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| Can I stay in the UK to work after I have finished studying? |
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| This will depend on whether you meet the requirements for any of the schemes that the Government operate. |
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| At the moment, the schemes that are most significant for students who have finished their studies are: |
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Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme (for those who have studied and lived in Scotland)
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Masters degree and PhD students who started courses on or after 1 May 2006 |
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Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme (the Government changes the list of courses that qualify students for this scheme regularly; the list is very limited and changes regularly at short notice) |
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Work Permit scheme (for jobs where no one suitable can be recruited, and occupations where there is a shortage of qualified workers) |
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Training and Work Experience Scheme (for work-based training for a professional or specialist qualification, or work experience)
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Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (for those with degrees and work experience and prior earnings at a certain level)
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the Innovators scheme (for entrepreneurs)
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| Do I have to pay tax if I work while I study in the UK ? |
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| You can find information about how the tax system in the UK applies to international students on the website of the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group at www.litrg.org.uk |
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| You can find further information about tax matters on the website of the Inland Revenue at www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/students |
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| General |
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| Will my qualifications be recognised in the UK ? |
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| You can check the equivalence of your country's qualifications with those in the UK by contacting the National Recognition Information Centrefor the UK ( UK NARIC). The international recruitment staff at the institution where you wish to study may also be able to advise you. |
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| What information should I check about the institution I want to study at? |
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| UK immigration permission is now granted only for study at institutions which are listed in the Register of Education and Training Providers, compiled by the UK Government Department for Education and Skills (DfES). |
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| The following education and training providers are automatically included on the Register: |
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those that receive public funding;
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institutions that are accredited through the British Council, the British Accreditation Council, or the Association of British Language Schools; |
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institutions that have been inspected and approved by government inspection bodies. |
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| All other institutions have to apply to be included in the Register. However, their inclusion provides no guarantee of the quality or standard of their courses. |
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| For more information about the Register of Providers, please see the DfES website at www.dfes.gov.uk/providersregister |
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| Can my children go to school in the UK while I study in the UK ? |
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| If your children are aged between 5 and 16, they can attend state primary and secondary schools in the UK , as long as they are here as your dependants. You will not have to pay for this. However, schools may sometimes refuse places to children if they consider their stay in the UK will be too short, or if they have no more places. |
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| Can I get free health care for myself and my family while I study in the UK ? |
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| If you are on a course lasting 6 months or more you can get treatment from the National Health Service (NHS) from the beginning of your stay. You will not have to pay for hospital treatment, but you may have to pay for some dental treatment and a standard charge for medicines prescribed by a doctor, depending on your income. This also applies to your husband or wife and children. Children under 16, or under 19 and in full- time education, do not normally have to pay for any treatment. |
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| Can I use my driving licence from home to drive in England , Scotland or Wales ? |
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| This will depend on where your licence was issued. You may be able to drive using your current licence for up to 12 months and then take a test. Alternatively, you may be able to exchange your licence for a British licence or apply for a provisional licence and then take the test. For further information about this contact the UK Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency . |
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| Can I change my course? |
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| You may change courses. However, if the tuition fee for the preferred course is higher, you must pay the difference. If you decide to change to a course priced at a lower tuition fee, your original fee remains non refundable and will be adjusted in other course you will take in future. |
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| Does the college offer internet access? |
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| Yes, SCM offers free high speed internet access to all enrolled students. |
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| Does the college offer PHOTO COPY facility? |
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| Yes SCM provide free photo copy facility to all our students |
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| English Language |
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| Can I get help with my English? |
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| Yes, all students who enroll on full-time courses can take advantage of English support classes, in order to improve their communication and English language skills. |
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