September 2015 to August 2016
PRICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2015 - 2016
Autumn Term 1 September – 18 December 2015
(Academic & Vocational courses)
Autumn Term 2 September – 18 December 2015
(English Language & IELTS courses)
Half term 26 October – 30 October
Spring Term
4 January – 24 March 2016
Half Term
15 February – 19 February 2016
Summer term 11 April – 24 June 2016
Half Term 30 May – 3 June 2016
Public Holiday 2 May 2016 College Closed
14.8 Weeks
14.6 Weeks
10.8 Weeks
10 Weeks
College is also closed one day each term for staff training
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
You can start these courses at the beginning of each term or most Mondays throughout the term.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PLUS 21 HOURS PER WEEK– LEWES OR EASTBOURNE CAMPUS
Whole Year: 2 September 2015 – 24 June 2016
Weekly Price if studying 7 weeks or more
Weekly Price if studying less than 7 weeks (minimum of 4 weeks)
£
6000
200
210
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PLUS or IELTS 15 HOURS PER WEEK EASTBOURNE CAMPUS ONLY
Weekly Price if studying 7 weeks or more
Weekly Price if studying less than 7 weeks (minimum of 4 weeks)
Additional activities can be added to the 15 hour programme including: weekend trips, sport
activities, and additional classes
£
145
150
Fees
pending
IELTS 18 HOURS PER WEEK EASTBOURNE CAMPUS ONLY
Weekly Price if studying 7 weeks or more
Weekly Price if studying less than 7 weeks (minimum of 4 weeks)
£
170
180
You should allow up to £90.00 per term for course books & materials.
Please refer to our website for IELTS and Cambridge exam fees: www.sussexdowns.ac.uk/colleges/internationalcollege/prices/fee-structures/
GROUP PROGRAMMES
We welcome groups of young learners, adults and professionals year round. Please contact us for more information,
to discuss specific requirements and obtain a quotation.
SUMMER ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES
Prices fixed for two years!
DATES:
2015 £
2016 £
29 June to 7 August 2015
27 June to 5 August 2016
LEWES - Adult Summer Programme (Tuition Only)
LEWES - Adult Summer Programme including Social Programme
EASTBOURNE – IELTS Preparation (15 hours per week)
180 per week
220 per week
150 per week
180 per week
220 per week
150 per week
DATES:
2015 £
2016 £
13 July to 19 August 2015
11 July to 17 August 2016
LEWES - FCE Summer Programme
LEWES - FCE Summer Programme with Social Programme
1200
1325
1200
1325
Course books and materials are included in Summer English fees. Exam fees are included in the FCE Summer prices
ACADEMIC & VOCATIONAL
Whole year tuition fees:
A Level
BTEC
International Foundation Year
Access to Higher Education
Art & Design Foundation Diploma
Foundation Degree
Pre A Level
Enhanced Support Package
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Eastbourne or Lewes
Eastbourne or Lewes
Lewes
Lewes
Eastbourne
Eastbourne or Lewes
Lewes
Eastbourne or Lewes
8250
8250
8500
8500
8250
9000
8250
500
Second Year A Level & Foundation Degree prices are fixed where a 2 year booking is made.
Some subjects may only be available at one campus, please check with us at the time of making your application.
Depending on your specific subject choice examination, materials and other costs may be added to the above
and are payable upon enrolment.
There is an additional charge of £180.00 per year for students wishing to take A Level Chinese.
If you are aged 19 years old or above on 31st August prior to starting your course and you qualify for home fees
status, an additional fee of £1,000.00 will be charged if the course is eligible for UK government funding. For
courses with no UK government funding, the fees can be higher and are set on an individual course basis. You will
be advised on any additional fees at the time of application.
Academic and vocational students may choose to take the Enhanced Support Package, which includes English
language support and study skills. This may be required for some students and is compulsory for all Form 4
graduates from Hong Kong.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
The following airport transfer prices are a guide to what the costs are likely to be if the college arranges a taxi transfer on
your behalf. The cost of a taxi transfer must be paid in cash to the taxi driver and may have additional parking fees added.
Please email us your full flight details if you require a taxi from the airport at least three working days in advance of you
travelling. For over 18 year olds, train and coach options are available and may cost less. Please note: all invoices will
include a taxi transfer for students aged under 18 years unless we receive notification why a transfer is not required.
Lewes
Eastbourne
Gatwick
£ 45
£ 50
Heathrow
£ 85
£ 90
Stansted
£ 140
£ 120
ACCOMMODATION
EASTBOURNE & LEWES – Homestay:
No more than four students per household with meals
£
115 per week
EASTBOURNE & LEWES Residential Off-Campus:
Residential (with Meals) may be more than four students per household with a resident host who
provides meals.
Residential (self-catering) live with a resident host on a self-catering basis
£
115 per week
90 per week
During the holiday periods where meals are provided and payments are made via the college this fee is increased to £125.00
per week to include a light lunch on weekdays.
Should you choose not to stay in your accommodation for full weeks during the holidays in the academic year 50% of the fee
is payable.
LEWES Residential On-Campus (Caburn House):
Autumn Term
Christmas Holiday Closed – Homestay Accommodation can be arranged if the student remains in Lewes
Spring Term
Easter Holiday
Summer Term
Summer Programmes
£
1760
Other accommodation charges:
Accommodation Arrangement Fee – initial accommodation booking only
Accommodation Fee – for subsequent accommodation changes
Accommodation Payment Fee – applicable where off campus accommodation fees are paid direct to
£
60
45
5 per week
1320
220
1210
110 per week
Sussex Downs College. Please note: all students aged under 18 years will be required to pay their
accommodation fees through the College
Residential On Campus Bed Pack
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES, FEES & INFORMATION
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Fee Information - All prices and course information are correct at the time of printing. Before applying we recommend
that you visit our website www.sussexdowns.ac.uk/international to check the up to date prices.
Deposits - When making your application you should pay your full tuition fees to secure your course place. Should you
wish to book accommodation please add a further £60.00 Accommodation Arrangement Fee. However if you are from
Hong Kong and in receipt of the Overseas Education Allowance (OEA), termly payments can be arranged at a cost of
£15.00 per term.
Refund Policy - Our Refund Policy can be found on the How to Apply section of our website.
Student Visas – If you require a Tier 4 Student Visa you will need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for each
course that you apply for. Sussex Downs College will issue the first CAS at no cost to you, any subsequent CAS will incur a
charge of £14.00 per CAS which must be paid along with your deposit.
Living Costs - We recommend that you allow £7,527.00 per academic year to cover the cost of living in the UK.
University Application Advise & Guidance – UK university application advice and guidance is included in your tuition
fees. For non UK university application advice, guidance and reference there is a charge of £45.00 per application.
Excursion & Social Programme – Sussex Downs College provides excursions with our travel partner UK Study Tours
prices range from £20.00 depending on the destination.
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Please refer to our website for IELTS and Cambridge exam fees: www.sussexdowns.ac.uk/international/prices/feestructures.
All prices and course information are correct at the time of printing. Please note that these may be subject to change.
Before applying, we recommend that you visit our website: www.sussexdowns.ac.uk/international.