Current International Students
News, Events and Useful Information
Events for International Students 2019/20
Chinese New Year 5th February
Happy Chinese New Year to all our Chinese students! We hope you have a fantastic Year of the Pig!
And a big thank you to the student that helped create the posters for this special celebration.
Tuesday, 5th February
Chinese New Year
Saturday, 11th May
Trip to Bath
Tuesday, 14th May
Norwegian Kuben Group Farewell
Wednesday, 12th June
International Student Graduation
Every Wednesday
Conversation Club, 12 – 1pm at the Lansdowne, Room 12. Friendly, informal chat, all levels welcome. Bring your lunch, meet other International Students to practise your English with, and make new friends!
The International Office
Here to help, advise and support.
Meet the Team for names, faces and contact details…
Request A College Letter
If you require a College Letter for a Bank, to register with a Doctor’s Surgery, to obtain a Visa for the EU, Confirmation of Study or for any other reason, please use our online form
Holiday-Going Away Form
If you require a letter confirming our agreement to your time away from The College you need to complete our online form; please be aware that we need at least two working days in order to produce your letter
Student First
Our national award-winning team puts you at the centre of College life.
www.studentfirst.org.uk for your Students’ Union, advice & support, clubs & societies, sports, entertainment and more…
Term Dates 2018/19
| Term Dates 2018/19 | |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 10 September - 19 December 2018 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 22 - 26 October 2018 |
| Christmas Holiday | 20 December - 04 January 2019 |
| Spring Term | 07 January - 05 April 2019 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 18 - 22 February 2019 |
| Easter Holiday | 08 - 22 April 2019 |
| Summer Term | 23 April - 04 July 2019 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 27 May - 31 May 2019 |
| English Language programmes start from 15 July to 19 August 2019 with a minimum period of study of 2 weeks | |
Term Dates 2019/20
| Term Dates 2019/20 | |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 09 September - 20 December 2019 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 28 October - 01 November 2019 |
| Christmas Holiday | 20 December 2019 - 03 January 2020 |
| Spring Term | 06 January - 03 April 2020 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 17 - 21 February 2020 |
| Easter Holiday | 06 - 17 April 2020 |
| Summer Term | 20 April - 02 July 2020 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 25 May - 29 May 2020 |
| English Language programmes start every Monday except for UK Bank Holidays, and directly before a College holiday. Summer / Winter School starts any Monday during July and August / January and February. | |
Highlights – popular local events through the year
You will know by now that Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding area has a lot to offer the overseas visitor; here is a reminder of some of the local festivals that shouldn’t be missed:
| Annually | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October | Bournemouth Marathon Festival | Bournemouth Seafront |
| October | Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival | Lower Gardens, Town Centre & Seafront |
| November to January | Christmas in Bournemouth - Market, Ice Rink & more | Bournemouth Square and Lower Gardens |
| May | Bournemouth 7's Festival | Bournemouth Sports Club, Christchurch |
| June | Poole Harbour Boat Show | The Quay, Poole |
| July | Jazz by the Sea Festival | Multiple venues in Bournemouth & Poole |
| July | Bourne Free Pride (LGBT) Festival | Bournemouth Triangle |
| July | British Beach Polo Championships | Sandbanks, Poole |
| August | Great Dorset Steam Fair | Blandford Forum |
| August/September | Bournemouth Air Festival | Bournemouth Seafront |
Important Student Information
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