Varndean College Brighton
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A college in Brighton, an hour from London, with A-levels, vocational pathways, the International Baccalaureate and a caring student life.
Brighton, an ideal choice for a High School year
Located just an hour by train from London, Brighton combines easy access to city life with a seaside atmosphere. The destination suits pupils who want a varied experience during their year at a British secondary school.
The city offers a lively cultural life, leisure, a coastal atmosphere and a setting suited to a first international experience.
Varndean College
Perched on a hill overlooking Brighton, Varndean College is a distinctive and high-performing further education institution. The college is committed to academic excellence while maintaining a caring, inspiring and united community.
It offers more than 30 traditional A-levels, vocational courses, level 2 programmes and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. A large proportion of the students go on to higher education, including at Russell Group universities and at Oxbridge.
Quick information
- Number of students: around 2’000.
- Age of students: 16 to 19.
- Location: 15 minutes from Brighton city centre.
- Nearest airport: Gatwick.
- Setting: campus on a hill overlooking Brighton.
- Programmes: A-levels, vocational courses, level 2 and the International Baccalaureate.
Courses and pathways
Varndean College offers a wide academic choice: more than 30 traditional A-levels, vocational courses, level 2 programmes and a recognised International Baccalaureate Diploma. The institution ranks in the top 10 % of schools and colleges in the United Kingdom for value added.
Student life and support
The college places the emphasis on well-being, academic support and community life. International students work in a demanding but attentive environment, designed to help them make progress and fit in.
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Varndean College offers an academic setting in Brighton, in a lively seaside city.
The college takes around 2’000 students aged 16 to 19.
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Destination
Brighton, an hour from London and close to Gatwick.
Academic
A-levels, vocational pathways and the International Baccalaureate.
Follow-up
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