School Immersion at Itchen College – 16-18 years old – 1 term, 1 academic semester or a school year
This programme is aimed at students aged 16 – 18 years old who wish to study in an excellent English college with British students in the South of England.
Southampton
Southampton is a thriving maritime and university city with 250,000 inhabitants, the largest in Hampshire. Surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty (such as the New Forest National Park) it is one of the greenest cities in England, just an hour drive from London.
The city offers rich history, cultural spaces, museums and theatres as well as great sporting events. There is plenty to do such as sailing and water sports, leisure centres, live music and world-class restaurants.
Educational projects play an extremely important role in the political life of this southern coastal city. The University of Southampton is part of the Russell Group, and its level of academic and scientific research is among the highest in the world. This university city welcomes around 40,000 students each year.
Southampton boasts excellent transport infrastructure, including an international airport, which connects it easily to other regions of England and the rest of Europe.
Itchen Sixth Form College is ideally located in a quiet residential area and enrolls around 1,400 students each year. It has been welcoming international students for nearly 30 years. With this experience, it offers personalized support to foreign students and has created a warm, family-like atmosphere where every student feels part of the college community.
Itchen College offers state-of-the-art facilities :
- Modern, spacious classrooms
- Learning Resource Centre
- IT suites
- Study hall and student lounge areas
- Library
- Science laboratories
- Creative facilities
- Sports facilities: Fitness Suite, Sports Hall, Aerobic and Dance Studio, climbing wall, full-size football pitches and netball courts
- Canteen
- Shops
- Vending machines
Extracurricular activities during your stay
Social life is an important aspect of student life. Aside from academic courses, you will have the chance to enjoy several activities or events organized by the college. You will get involved with wider College life, learn a lot of new things and spend quality time with some british students.
Here are a few examples of activities :
National Citizen Service (NCS), Charity fundraising events, Choregraphy for the annual Rock Challenge, College band, College radio station, the Duke of Edingburgh’s Award…
Additionally, the International Service e organizes a program of activities and excursions included in the cost of the stay. These activities are mandatory and provide students with opportunities to meet and interact with each other.
Examples of activities organized by the International Service
Welcome activity, college and city tour, Welcome Party with live music and games. Activities with NCS (National Citizen Service), sports competitions, excursion to Thorpe Park, New Forest National Park, and more.
From the age of 16, after completing the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education), British students can choose to either pursue A-Levels during their final two years of secondary school if they wish to continue to university, or opt for a vocational path, known as Vocational Courses, which leads to a BTEC diploma and prepares them for entering the workforce. Qualifications are obtained over 2 years (A-Levels) or 2-3 years (Vocational Courses). Regardless of the chosen path, personal study and research are very important, with students required to dedicate at least 4-5 hours per week per subject.
This approach, combining formal classes with personal research, provides excellent preparation for university studies.
Our programs are available to European Union citizens only.
EU Study Abroad Programme – 1 term, 1 semester or 6 months (16-18 years old)
This program is aimed at young people aged 16 to 18 who wish to immerse themselves in the daily life of a British college and study their chosen A-Level academic or vocational subjects for a specified period. Students do not take any exams at the end of their stay but receive a certificate of participation.
You will attend up to 22 hours of classes per week, supplemented by several hours of personal study to be completed at home or in the library/multimedia center. Classes typically finish around 4:00 PM.
You will study 5 subjects : 3 elective subjects (A-Level* or Vocational**) plus 2 mandatory subjects: Mathematics and English as a Foreign Language.
Number of class hours : 18 to 22 hours per week
Minimum English proficiency required : B1 or IELTS 4.5/5.0
Subjects
Many subjects are offered. Here is a non-exhaustive list.
Academic courses : Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, English Language, English literature, Environmental Science, Film studies, Geography, French, Government & Politics, History, Law, Math, Media Studies, Physics, Spanish…
Vocational courses : Applied Law, Applied science, Business, Criminology, It/computing, Digital media, Music performance & Technology, Sport, Media production, Travel & Tourism…
*A-levels are a 2-year programme for those wishing to go on to further study at the university level.
It is also possible to choose a more practical and vocational training, known as “Vocational Programs” which allows students to acquire the necessary skills in their chosen field and either enter the job market directly or continue to university. These qualifications are studied over 2 or 3 years. At the end of the first year, students take exams and receive a CTEC or BTEC Year 1 qualification.
Carousel of Learning Program – 2nd Semester – Ages 16 to 18
This program is designed for young people aged 16 to 18 who wish to improve their English while exploring various A-Level academic subjects.
You will attend approximately 21 hours of classes per week, supplemented by several hours of personal study to be completed at home or in the library/multimedia center. Classes start around 9:30 AM and finish around 4:00 PM.
You will take 15 hours of English as a second language (ESOL) classes with other international students and 6 hours of A-Level classes with British students. Every 2 weeks, you can choose a new A-Level subject, giving you a unique opportunity to try a variety of subjects!
Students are allowed to travel during school holidays, provided they maintain satisfactory attendance and academic performance.
Number of class hours: 21 hours per week
Minimum English proficiency required: B1 or IELTS 4.0
Subjects
A wide range of academic subjects is offered*: English Literature & Language, Mathematics, Science (Applied, Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Creative Arts, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, IT, Law & Criminology, Media Studies, Psychology & Sociology, Sports & Physical Education.
In addition to academic learning, the program includes enrichment activities (Book & Podcast Club, Surviving Adulthood, Serial Killer Workshops, etc.), sports, educational and cultural excursions (such as a visit to London, a Harry Potter studio tour, and an exploration of Stonehenge), and various workshops.
*Subject to course availability
Host families are a key component of the program. The college’s International Office has developed its own network of carefully selected and regularly monitored host families. Most of these families have children attending the college and live in the neighborhood.
Travel time to school : Approximately 30 minutes on foot. Placement is arranged by the school based on availability at the time of booking. Students often travel together.
Practical information:
- Single room, shared bathroom, half-board during the week, full-board on weekends and during school holidays
- Bedding provided
- Laundry facilities available (the host family usually allows access to their washing machine once a week or designates a laundry day)
- Internet access
Dates 2024-2025
The school year is divided into three terms, each including a half-term break. The organization of classes for the 2024-2025 school year is as follows :
- Autumn term : 30/08 – 20/12 (half-term : 28/10 – 01/11)
- Spring term : 06/01 – 04/04 (half-term : 17/02 – 21/02)
- Summer term : 22/04 – 27/06 (half-term : 26/05 – 30/05)
Study abroad program dates
- Term (Autumn term) : 29/08 – 20/12
- School semester (5 mois) : 29/08 – 24/01
- Calendar semester (6 mois) : 29/08 – 14/02
- School year (10 mois) : 29/08 – 27/06
Carousel of Learning program dates
- 2nd semester (Spring term) : 28/01 – 25/05
EU Study abroad program
Tuition Fees + Homestay Accommodation (half-board during the week, full-board on weekends), all administrative fees included
| EU Study Abroad programme | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & homestay, half-board during the week, full-board at week-ends) | |
| Period | Tarifs |
| Term 1 (Autumn term - 17 weeks) | € 10.595 |
| Academic semester (22 weeks) | € 12.525 |
| 6 months (25 weeks) | € 14.465 |
| School year | € 23.665 |
| Carousel of Learning Program | |
| Tuition fees + homestay accommodation (half-board during the week, full-board on weekends), all administrative fees | |
| Second school semester (17 weeks) | € 10.295 |
| Supplement for special diet (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, etc.) per week | € 30 |
Prices include :
- English test and pre-registration interview
- TuitionHomestay accommodation, single room, half-board during the week, full-board on weekends and during school holidays
- Access to the College’s facilities and services
- Supervision by a tutor within the College
- Assistance and support from the international service
- Support from Langues Vivantes before, during, and after the stay
- Activities organized by the international service
- Work Experience Placement for participants in the one-year A-Level program
- Transfer on arrival (for arrival on 29/08 before 10 am at Heathrow Airport)
Prices do not include:
- Round-trip travel to the destination
- Transfer on arrival outside of the scheduled dates or times, or from airports other than London Heathrow
- School supplies, sports, or artistic equipment
- Certain extracurricular activities or optional courses
- Optional insurance
Dates 2025-2026
The school year is divided into three terms, each including a half-term break. The organization of the courses for the 2025-2026 school year is as follows:
- Autumn term : 29/08 – 19/12
- Spring term : 5/01 – 27/03
- Summer term : 13/04 – 26/06
EU Study Abroad Programme dates
- Term (Autumn term) : 29/08 – 19/12
- Academic semester (5 months) : 28/08 – 30/01
- Calendar semester (6 months) : 28/08 – 13/02
School holidays
- October : 27/10 – 31/10
- Christmas : 20/12 – 4/01
- February : 16/02 – 20/02
- Spring : 28/03 – 12/04
- May : 25/05 – 29/05
| Programme EU Study Abroad | |
|---|---|
| Tuition + homestay accommodation (half board during the week, full board during the weekend) | |
| Term | Prices |
| Term 1 - Autumn term (17 weeks) | € 11.245 |
| Semester 1 (23 weeks) | € 13.335 |
| 6 months (25 weeks) | € 14.835 |
| Supplement | |
| Special diet (gluten free, lactose free, dairy free, coeliac, Halal, vegan) per week | € 30 |
Prices include
- The English test and pre-registration interview
- Tuition
- Homestay accommodation, single room, half-board during the week, full board on weekends and during school holidays
- Access to the College’s facilities and services
- Mentorship within the College
- Assistance and support from the international service
- Support from Easy Language before, during, and after the stay
- Activities organized by the international service
- Work Experience Placement for participants in the one-year A-Level program
- Transfer upon arrival (for arrival on 29/08 before 10:00 AM at Heathrow Airport)
Prices do not include
- Round-trip travel to the destination
- Transfer upon arrival outside of the scheduled dates or times or from airports other than London Heathrow
- School supplies, sports or artistic equipment
- Certain extracurricular activities or optional courses
- Optional insurance
