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Raw energy, pure talentStudy in Wales: a source of true discovery

www.educationuk.org/wales



Switched-on thinking

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Choosing where to study can take

some thought. This booklet shows

why we think Wales can provide

everything you are looking for

when it comes to finding the right

international study destination.

Wales is a place where you cantruly discover your full potential

and energise your career. It has

respected schools, colleges and

universities that award internationally

recognised qualifications, excellent

teaching staff and welcoming,

safe surroundings, where you can

improve your English language

skills and gain valuable experience.

Wales offers you the chance to

explore a country rich in heritage

and cultural diversity, which is

always thinking ahead and working

innovatively to maintain a sustainable

environment. A country full of

character, natural resources and

beauty, raw energy and pure

creativity – and perhaps, most

importantly, a country that is

totally switched on when it comes

to your future.

‘I was excited about the new experience of studying in another

country: making new friends, learning about new and different

cultures, and the ability to travel throughout Wales and the UK,

as well as nearby European countries.’

Dianna Wise, Canada, MA Creative Writing, Trinity College, Carmarthen



Why Wales?There’s no single answer, but we can

give you lots of great reasons. We’d

like to share these with you so you

get a good idea of what makes Wales

a really great place to experience UK

culture and the ideal study choice.

Small country, huge welcomeWhile Wales may be small in

geographical size, it more than makes

up for it with its huge welcoming

heart. Each year 8,000 international

students get to know and benefit

from the warm welcome and strong

sense of community as soon as they

arrive on Welsh soil.

Rock-solid foundation

Historically, Wales has successfully

built its economy on its natural

resources. Welsh slate in particular,

is famous around the globe. By

choosing and using our resources

carefully, we bring out the very

best in our produce and our people.

Our education system reflects this.

Wales’ fantastic choice of universities,

colleges, schools and specialist

institutions, coupled with a great

variety of study and research

programmes for students of all ages,

give you the perfect opportunity to

build a foundation for your future.

Traditionally forward-thinking

Wales is a country known for its

forward-thinking: from producing

the first ever mail order shopping

company to introducing innovative

organic farming methods and

establishing some of the world’s

most effective renewable energy

sources – more than 25 offshore

and onshore wind farms currently

exist here, and there are plans

to build hundreds of extra wind

turbines over the next few years.

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‘Swansea University is a great place, not only

for academic study but also for the activities outside

the campus. The people are very friendly. It reminds

me of where I come from in south-east China.’

Shilin Wang, China, Welsh International Student of the Year, 2008



‘Studying and living here has taught

me so much about what is possible

in life, and I’m enjoying every minute.

Now I’m even more ambitious.’

Yusi Liu, China, Social Sciences undergraduate, Bangor University



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‘This has been an amazing opportunity

for me to create a bridge between academia

and industry. My work provides architects

and interior designers with sustainableproducts from locally sourced material,

which are aesthetically pleasing and

functionally durable.’

Tyra Oseng, Norway, PhD student, Swansea University

A Welsh education

Education in Wales is well respected

and recognised by employers

and academic institutions around

the world. Independent surveys

have shown that students in Wales

consistently enjoy a better quality

of life than many of their counterparts

elsewhere. It’s easy to understand why.

A high proportion of campuses are

based in or near areas noted for

their outstanding beauty and within

walking distance of the coast. As

most facilities are centrally located

in towns and cities, you get the

best of everything when it comes to

location. It also means you can save

money on transport costs and live

just a stone’s throw away from your

next class.

Developing natural resources;

sustaining futures

Our education system focuses on

you as an individual, giving you the

choice and flexibility to pursue your

goals through a vast number of

subjects, in some of the country’s



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Let us entertain you

Festivals continue to play a

huge role in Welsh culture and

are a fantastic way of bringing

people together no matter

where they come from or

what their backgrounds are.

The first National Eisteddfod was

held in 1176, to promote Welsh

culture and language. Now, this

time-honoured festival continues

to attract 160,000 visitors each

year. With colourful costumes,

music and poetry, competitions

and events, all rounded off with

a fireworks display and torchlit

procession, this is a spectacle

that demonstrates the continuing

tradition of Welsh culture.

The Llangollen International

Musical Eisteddfod not only

incorporates Welsh culture

but also welcomes competitors

from over 50 countries.

In terms of age, S^wn Fest music

and arts festival is a baby in

comparison with the National

Eisteddfod but is growing

up fast on the music scene.

Showcasing contemporary

music, it takes place across

three days in 19 venues.

Abersoch is the backdrop for

Wakestock – Europe’s largest

wakeboarding festival spread

across three sites on the Llyn

Peninsula – which combines

extreme sports with great local

and international music.

One of the festival’s most notable

characteristics is its eclectic

line-up. From dance DJs to heavy

metal, Welsh language bands

to American indie, festival-goers

can always expect to have a

great time.

The Green Man Festival takes

place in the spectacular Glanusk

Park, Powys, featuring live folk

music, comedy, literature, film,

DJs and children’s areas. People

can sit by the ‘dusk ’til dawn

camp fire’, enjoy the late night

jamming sessions and relax

in the healing/chill-out areas

around the site.

Festivals and fireworks



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Wales offers a unique and vibrant

culture steeped in its 3,000-year-old

history. The dragon is the perfect

symbol of its original thinking: bold

and imaginative.

Wales is a land where old and new

sit happily side by side: the capital,Cardiff, is a perfect example.

Here you will find the innovative

architecture of The Senedd – the

newly built home of Wales’ National

Assembly – just around the corner

from the historical site of a 2,000-

year-old castle (one of 641 in Wales),

and peaceful parks only a few steps

away from the city centre buzz.

The land of the dragon’s comfortable

mix of tradition and modernity offers

students from across the world the

perfect place to feel at home.

The land of the dragon



A taste of Wales

Wales has a variety of well-known

traditional dishes and local organic

produce: Caerphilly cheese, Welsh

lamb, oysters and mussels, cawl

(soup), crempogs (buttermilk

pancakes) and Welsh rarebit – an

interpretation of cheese on toast;

while taffy (toffee) and bara brith

cake are recommended for those

with a sweet tooth.

For something a little different, try

stewed whelks (sea snails) in laver

bread. Laver bread – sometimes

referred to as Welsh caviar – is a

Welsh delicacy made from seaweed

straight from our coastline and

black in colour.

Of course, Wales has a large selection

of restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways

and specialist food stores where

you can find a great variety of

international cuisine and ingredients,

and sample all of the above.

Designer outlets to craft fairs

From large shopping centres

and high street designer shops to

handmade arts and crafts, second-

hand bookstores and pottery villages,

whatever it is you’re looking to buy,

you’ll find it.

Going places

Getting here and going places

couldn’t be easier: Cardiff

International Airport offers over 50

direct destinations and more than

400 worldwide connecting flights.

Wales is a great base for exploring

further afield – Manchester/Liverpool/Birmingham are only

an hour and a half away by road

(travel within the UK doesn’t require

separate visas) and a number

of low-cost airlines fly to many

destinations from nearby UK airports.

Ferry links to Ireland are frequent

and with London only two hoursaway, you can easily hop on the

Eurostar high-speed train to Europe

or fly out to almost any international

destination of choice.

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A step further

Further education colleges in Wales offer

an outstanding range of academic and

vocational qualifications, from pre-entry

level up to degree and postgraduate

levels. They provide specialist provision

and support for international students,

and they welcome and value acosmopolitan student population.

Wales’ colleges are very proud of

their high-quality teaching and student

support. Estyn is the independent

inspection service for education

and training in Wales. For reports

on further education colleges, visit

www.estyn.gov.uk.

The range of learning programmes on

offer is very wide. The largest colleges

offer over 1,000 qualifications. Some

colleges have developed specialist

provision in particular fields.

Colleges provide a range of training

facilities including in-house theatres,restaurants, farm shops, catering

outlets, hairdressing and beauty salons,

travel agencies, leisure facilities,

crèches, and garden centres. The

services that are provided are used

extensively by local communities.

Colleges engage with thousands of

employers, meeting the needs of local,national and international businesses.

They also support budding

entrepreneurs and start-up businesses.

Services to industry include:

■ bespoke training to fit individual

business needs

■ knowledge transfer, product

development support and

incubation units (available at some

colleges)

■ university-level and professional

programmes in management

training and professional

development

■ apprenticeships, NVQs and short

courses

■ basic skills support.

Vocational subjects catered for include:

■ business, administration and

management

■ construction and built environment

■ creative arts, including performing

arts, art and design, music

and music technology

■ engineering, including aerospace,

automotive, electrical, marine,

mechanical, petrochemical, and

renewable energies

■ hospitality and catering

■ international foundation

■ information technology

■ retail

■ sport and leisure

■ travel and tourism.

Colleges

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Yale College, Wrexham

Yale College, Wrexham, is a leading

UK further education college with

a thriving international student

community. The college offers English

language courses, summer schools

and routes on to higher education

and university such as A-levels

and National Diplomas. With state-of-the-art facilities and a reputation for

high-quality teaching and student

support, international students will find

a welcoming environment for study.

www.yale-wrexham.ac.uk

‘Studying at Coleg Gwent gave me the

confidence to continue with my education,

and helped me to decide to go to theUniversity of Wales, Newport. I like living

in Newport because the people are friendly

and helpful. The city is good for shopping and

there are lots of lovely villages and historical

places nearby, such as Caerleon.’Denise Durcekova, Slovenia, Foundation level Business and IT, Coleg Gwent

Other colleges

Coleg Ceredigion

www.ceredigion.ac.uk

Coleg Llysfasi

www.llysfasi.ac.uk

Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor

www.meirion-dwyfor.ac.uk

Coleg Powyswww.coleg-powys.ac.uk

Gorseinon College

www.gorseinon.ac.uk

Welsh College of Horticulture

www.wcoh.ac.uk

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Schools with boarding facilitiesWales places a high value on

education and is noted for its

schools’ exceptional high standards

and innovative teaching. The

following list highlights a number of

schools that have boarding facilities

and welcome international students.

All schools follow Wales’ curriculum

and prepare students for entry into

the UK’s universities, mainly through

GCSE and A-level examinations.

The schools provide a broad

education with a strong focus on

sciences, technology, humanities

and computer science.

Supplementary studies and

opportunities to explore and develop

your social and cultural interests

particularly art, music and drama

also play a great part in a Welsh

education, and with first-class sports

facilities, students are positively

encouraged to take part in

recreational activities and games.

Our tradition for offering a warm

welcome ensures students are well

supported and feel comfortable and

safe in a small, friendly environment.

Wales and the UK’s education system

provide a positive and caring culture

that helps prepare students for life in

the modern world.

For further information on the

schools, fees, pastoral care and

facilities, please get in touch

with the schools directly.

Christ College Brecon

www.christcollegebrecon.com

Haberdashers’ Monmouth

School for Girls

www.habs-monmouth.org

Howell’s School

www.howells.org

Llandovery College

www.llandoverycollege.com

Lyndon Preparatory School

www.lyndonprepschool.co.uk

Monmouth School

www.habs-monmouth.org

Ruthin School

www.ruthinschool.co.uk

Rydal Penrhoswww.rydalpenrhos.com

St David’s College

www.stdavidscollege.co.uk

St John’s-on-the-Hill

www.stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

St Michael’s School

www.stmikes.co.uk/

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‘Apart from

sport, I was

invited to join

a community

project called

the European

Comenius

Programme . . .the objective

is to integrate

students who

came from

different schools

or colleges

in different

countries

to share

our culture.’

Ho Yin (Tim) Tang,

Hong Kong, A-level

student, Rydal

Penrhos School



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1 Aberystwyth University

2 Bangor University

3 Cardiff University

4 Glyndw^r University

5 Royal Welsh College

of Music and Drama

6 Swansea University

7 International College Wales

Swansea (ICWS) (embedded)

8 Swansea Metropolitan University

9 Trinity College Carmarthen

10 University of Glamorgan

11 University of Wales Institute,

Cardiff (UWIC)

12 London School of Commerce

(LSC) (embedded)(not shown on map)

13 University of Wales, Lampeter

14 University of Wales, Newport

15 Wales International Study Centre

(WISC) (embedded)

Universities and embedded collegesMap of institutions



Useful contacts and resourcesWales

Education UK Wales


British Council

www.britishcouncil.org

British Council Wales

www.britishcouncil.org/wales

Department for Children, Education,

Lifelong Learning and Skills

www.wales.gov.uk/

educationandskills

Estyn (HM Inspectorate for Education

and Training in Wales)

www.estyn.gov.uk

For higher education

Wales International Consortium

www.walesinternational

consortium.com

www.i-studentadvisor.com/wic/

wic-english.html

Higher Education Funding Council

for Wales

www.hefcw.ac.uk

Quality Assurance Agency

www.qaa.ac.uk

For further education

fforwm

www.fforwm.ac.uk

For English language schools

Learn English in Wales

www.englishinwales.co.uk

Accreditation unit

www.britishcouncil.org/accreditation

For independent schools

Boarding Schools’ Associationwww.boarding.org.uk

Independent Schools Council

www.isc.co.uk

For information on finance,

funding, scholarships and how

to apply

Education UK

www.educationuk.org

About Wales

Visit Wales

www.visitwales.com

Wales

www.wales.com

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United Kingdom and

consists of England,

Scotland, Wales

(Great Britain) andNorthern Ireland

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