The Global Universities Programme seeks to assist pupils and their families with non-UCAS higher education information and application support. Some of the attractions of international study include:

• A wider range of degree options, combinations of subjects and multi-disciplinary studies
• Different learning methodologies, including paid internships, experiential education and modular examination methods
• An alternative pathway to professional studies such as law, dentistry and medicine
• Diverse social, cultural and, depending on your choices, linguistic experiences
• Excellent and often enhanced opportunities for developing sporting, dramatic, musical and artistic excellence
• Doing something different that can set you apart from the crowd!

The approach is based around a counselling model, whereby pupils are supported to explore what their unique interests and abilities are, and then to research and develop a list of potential institutions and programmes that reflect these.  Pupils receive advice about and plan visits (real and/or virtual) to universities, arrange meetings with current students and alumni of prospective universities, and, after that, coordinate the application process in addition to or instead of the UCAS process. The International Universities Counsellor points pupils to relevant books, websites and online tools that will help families investigate and navigate through these exciting opportunities and will also advise parents and pupils about the financial aspects of the process, including international need-based financial awards and athletic scholarships where appropriate. 

Y10

• (Spring and Summer) Presentations at scheduled Careers Evenings to introduce the Global Universities Programme; 1-2-1 meetings as part of Careers interviews; Presentations to selected ‘elite athletes’ to outline scholarship opportunities, requirements and timelines

Y11

• (Autumn) Presentations at scheduled Sixth Form Open Evenings to introduce the Global Programme alongside UCAS information; 1-2-1 Sixth Form Interviews with interested pupils to discuss A level options and Global pathways
• (Spring and Summer) Presentations at scheduled Careers Evenings to introduce the Global Unis Programme and presentations to prospective athletes about recruiting and scholarship timelines

 Y12

• (Autumn) Presentations and college fairs, virtual and in-person visits by selected universities
• (Spring) Presentations at Higher Education Evenings to all Year 12 pupils and breakout presentation and Q and A sessions with pupils and parents to outline application procedures, financial aid and timelines
• (Summer) Presentations to all Year 12 pupils at UCAS Days-Detailed information application timelines, testing, financial aid, sports scholarships, etc. followed by 1-2-1 meetings to form ‘best-fit lists’ and to explore options, in detail; assistance with essay and supplemental drafting

Y13

• (Autumn) Presentations and college fairs, virtual and in-person visits; 1-2-1 meetings with pupils and parents to narrow lists, draft essays, explore financial aid, testing where and when necessary
• (Autumn) Ongoing application support as needed for ‘early’ deadline institutions
• (Spring) Application support for January deadlines; 1-2-1 meetings to discuss options as acceptances/wait-lists/rejections arrive
• (Summer) 1-2-1 meetings with accepted pupils to support financial aid and immigration discussion