School Immersion at Brockenhurst College – 16-18 years – 1 term to 1 academic year

This programme is aimed at motivated young people aged 16 to 18 who want to study with British students in a state-of-the-art English college located on a large campus in the heart of the New Forest.

Brockenhurst

Located in the county of Hampshire in the south of England, Brockenhurst is the largest village in the New Forest National Park , with a population of around 3,500, and is just a short distance from the town of Lymington. The National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. The magnificent landscapes, wildlife and typical villages add a special atmosphere to this region. The town enjoys the mild climate of the south coast and the most sunshine in the country. However, Brockenhurst is not isolated from the rest of England: London and Oxford are 90 minutes away by train, and Bournemouth and Southampton are 20 minutes away.

Situated in the heart of the New Forest National Park, the Brockenhurst College campus covers almost 11 hectares, providing a pleasant and safe environment in which to study and relax. Each year, the college welcomes 6,000 British and international 6th Form students on one of its many academic and vocational courses. For the past 10 years, the college has been rated as an Ofsted Outstanding School for the very high success rate of its students in A-level examinations.

The campus offers a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities, including the latest IT equipment:

  • Spacious, modern classrooms equipped with cloud technology
  • Large research centre with computer rooms including 65 computers, rooms for group work, quiet study room
  • Extensive library with over 23,000 books, a hundred or so newspaper titles, numerous CDs and DVDs
  • Free internet connection
  • Self-service photocopiers, scanners, televisions and DVD players
  • Numerous sports facilities: gymnasium, fitness room, football and hockey halls, tennis, basketball and netball courts, floodlit all-weather sports pitches (rugby, football, hockey), etc.
  • Access to international conferences via streaming
  • Theatre and dance studio
  • Radio and TV recording studio
  • Hard Brock Café cafeteria

Extra-curricular activities during your stay

Social life is an important facet of student life. In addition to academic courses, you will have the opportunity to take part in 2 activities per week, to be chosen from a wide selection of courses called “Enrichment classes” (highly recommended by the academic authorities).

Here are a few examples:

Sports: Badminton, Basketball, Body Pump, Cheerleading, Fitness, Surfing, Lifeguarding, Running club, Dance, Football 5-A-Side, Netball, Yoga, Rollerskating, Futsal, etc.

Other: Animation, Book Club, Ceramics, Chinese, Film club, Philosophy, Robotics, Debating, Student Union, Acapella Singing, Broadway Singing, Community Choir, Community Volunteers, Percussion band, Photography, Ukulele (make & play), Medical matters, Mindfulness…

The Student Union also organises events throughout the year, such as the Christmas Fair and fundraising for needy children…

From the age of 16 and after taking the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education), British students can choose either to take A-Levels during their last 2 years of secondary school if they wish to go on to university, or to choose a vocational course leading to a BTEC diploma, enabling them to enter the world of work. Diplomas are awarded in 2 years (A-Levels) or 2/3 years (Vocational courses). Whichever course you choose, personal study and research are very important, and students must spend at least 4/5 hours per week on each subject.

This combination of formal courses and personal research is an excellent preparation for university studies.

Our school programmes at Brock College are aimed at students from the European Union only.

You can choose from a range of programmes, depending on your age, level of English and objectives. All programmes require a good academic level.

The last term (April to early July) is entirely devoted to exams.

Class size: 16 on average

Regular assessment and mock exams

High School Experience (aged 16 to 18) – 1 term to 1 academic year

This highly flexible programme allows you to study for 1 term to 1 academic year with British students and discover the life of an English college.

  • 15 to 20 lessons (A-Levels or Vocational) per week
  • 3 subjects to choose from a selection of over 40 options: Archaeology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Business, English language & Literature, Communication & Culture, Psychology…
  • 3 hours of English per week with other international students.
  • 2 enrichment classes per week: list under “extra-curricular activities”

Minimum level of English required: B1/B2

THE COURSES

A Levels

A-levels take 2 years to complete. Students choose 3 subjects from a wide selection (over 40 options) to study over the 2 years. It is also possible to study your mother tongue as an additional subject if it is available.

Examples of subjects to choose from: Archaeology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Business, English language & Literature, Communication & Culture, Psychology… Each subject represents around 4h30 of lessons per week and an equivalent amount of personal study and research time.

International students also take 3 hours of English per week until they achieve an IELTS score of 6.5

Minimum level of English required: B2 – IELTS 5.0

At the end of the 1st year, students sit mock exams and foreign students are awarded a certificate. The diploma is obtained in 2 years.

Vocational Courses

2-year course leading to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Approximately 15 hours per week in your chosen subject area: Art & Design; Business; Children’s Play, Learning & Development; Engineering; Health & Social Care; Information & Technology; Media; Music; Performing Arts; Photography; Sport; Sport and Exercise Science; Travel & Tourism, Uninformed Public Services.

The courses include company visits. Personal work (at home or in the college library) is required outside class.

International students also take 3 hours of English per week until they achieve an IELTS score of 6.5

Minimum level of English: B2 or IELTS 5.0

At the end of the 1st year, students sit mock exams and foreign students are awarded a certificate. The degree takes 2 years to complete.

Single room, shared bathroom, half board during the week, full board at weekends

Journey time to the school: approximately 30/50 minutes by train/bus or on foot. The families live in the various villages around the school. Placements are made by the school according to availability at the time of booking.

Practical information :

  • Bed linen provided
  • One wash a week is included in the accommodation package. Any additional washing must be requested from the family.
  • Internet access

Note: the price of accommodation is fixed and includes accommodation during school holiday periods. No refund is possible if you wish to return home during these periods.

  • Must be aged between 16 and 18
  • Have a good level of English (level B2 or IELTS 5.0 or 5.5 depending on the programme)
  • Good academic results over the last 2 years
  • Be willing to make new friends and share the daily life of a host family
  • Demonstrate motivation, maturity and adaptability

Do you meet the conditions for taking part?

  1. Fill in the pre-registration form as soon as possible
  2. When we receive it, we’ll send you a provisional confirmation, including the total cost of the stay, a request for payment of €100 (for the language test and the motivation interview), and the full application form for the chosen programme. We will also ask you to send us a copy of your school reports for the last 3 years.
  3. We then invite you to come and take the language test and interview at our offices in Brussels or Paris. This costs €100 and is payable on receipt of the pre-confirmation. This amount is non-refundable, but can be deducted from the balance of your stay if you are definitively enrolled and accepted on the programme. Part 1 of the application form must be completed and brought with you to the interview.
  4. We will confirm the result no later than 8 days after our interview
  5. If the interview is positive, we ask you to pay a deposit of 25% of the total cost of your stay (with a minimum of €1,800) and to complete all the elements of your application, including letters of recommendation from your teachers and other information needed for us to study your application on site. As soon as your application is complete and we have received payment of the deposit, we will forward it to our partner.
  6. Final acceptance to the programme is given by the college after studying your application and a telephone interview. You will be accepted on the courses of your choice according to availability, your level of English, your previous academic record (the College requires good marks in the subjects you wish to study) and the date of enrolment.

Your place is guaranteed as soon as you receive the College’s letter of acceptance

The application deadlines are :

  • 5 July for the start of the school year in September
  • 5 November for the start of the school year in January

After these dates, applications will be examined on a case-by-case basis. A late enrolment fee of €100 will be applied.

You will be accepted on the courses of your choice according to availability, your level of English, your previous academic record (the College requires good marks in the subjects you wish to study) and the date of enrolment.

The exact dates of arrival and departure will be given to you once your enrolment has been confirmed by the College.

Note: do not book your travel ticket until we have confirmed your stay.

Conditions for entering the United Kingdom

  • Stay of less than 6 months

European Union citizens can travel to the United Kingdom without a visa if their stay does not exceed 6 months. They must bring a passport valid for the duration of their stay.

From 2024 (exact date not yet known), travellers will need to apply for an AVE(electronic travel authorisation).

  • Stays of more than 6 months

All stays of more than 6 months require a visa. Visa applicants are required to provide a Confirmation of Acceptance for Sudies (CAS), issued by our partner school, in order to apply for a visa.

For students aged between 14 and 17 you must also:

  • Be able to prove that you will have sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay in the UK
  • Have the consent of your parent or legal guardian to study in the UK. Proof will be required

For students over the age of 16 you must also:

  • Have a minimum certified level of English B1

More information

Medical/accident/repatriation and civil liability insurance is compulsory for this type of stay. You will be asked for a certificate when you submit your application.

Langues Vivantes offers you a complete insurance package tailored to young people’s stays abroad, see Insurance and guarantees

For stays of more than 6 months subject to a visa, the British authorities require you to take out additional NHS medical insurance.

Dates 2024-2025

The school year is divided into three terms, each of which includes a one-week half-term holiday. The school year is organised as follows:

School year: September to July, i.e. 44 weeks (including holidays)

The school holidays are divided as follows: 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 1 week in the middle of each term

  • Autumn term: early September – mid-December
  • Spring term: early January – mid-April
  • Summer term: mid-April – early July

High school experience: programme starts at the end of August or the beginning of January, depending on the period/duration chosen

  • Autumn term: early September – mid-December
  • Semester (6 months): early September – early February; early January – May; early February – early July
  • Spring term: early January – mid-April
  • Spring & Summer term: early January – early July
  • School year: early September – early July

The exact dates of each term will be confirmed at the time of booking. The precise school calendar will be communicated before departure.

Prices 2025-2026

Prices valid only for students from the European Union.

WPCS 42.0.3
High school experience
Tuition & homestay, half board
Autumn term (September - December)€ 13.995
Winter semester (September - February)€ 17.595
Spring term (January - April)€ 12.795
Spring & Summer terms (January - July)€ 19.995
1 academic year (September - July)€ 26.195

Our prices include:

  • English test and pre-registration interview
  • The course
  • Accommodation with a host family (in zone C for the school year), single room, half board, including holidays
  • Access to the facilities and services offered by the college
  • Supervision by a college tutor
  • Assistance from the college medical service
  • Assistance from Langues Vivantes before, during and after your stay
  • All school taxes and administrative costs

They do not include

  • Return journey to Brockenhurst
  • Local transport card (except for the school year)
  • Books
  • Certain extra-curricular activities or optional courses
  • Optional examination fees (e.g. IELTS)
  • Optional insurance
  • Visa fees and NHS insurance (for stays of 1 academic year)

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