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These are the forms which need to be filled by the student in order to apply for any course at Blake Hall College.
 
This document will give the first year prices of all the courses for UK students, along with the minimum deposit and the instalments required for each course.
 
This document will give the first year prices of all the courses for International students, along with the minimum deposit and the instalments required for each course.
 
Any student, who is not paying the first year fees in full, will need to fill out the form and submit it along with his enrolment forms.
 
Any student, who wishes to refund the fees and withdraw his application from the College before the commencement of his course, needs to complete this form.
 
This is list of the UKBA approved English tests and the minimum score required in each section in respective tests. This is required under UKBA regulations, in order for any international student to apply for a course in UK.
 
Students who are currently in UK and need to extend their visa can download this form, fill out the required information and send it to the UKBA.
 
Students who are looking at changing their college need to inform UKBA of the same, and need to fill out the form and send it to the UKBA.
 
This document will explain the Attendance Policy of the College. These rules are strictly according to the UKBA guidance, and will answer any queries regarding the same.
 
Any current students, who want to change the course and enrol in a new course with the college, need to fill out this form.
 
This form is for the current students who have finished a course, and would like to join another course at the college.
 
The purpose of the Academic Progress Policy (APP) is to set out our approach to monitoring and assessing academic progress made by students.
 
The purpose of the Academic Recruitment Policy (ARP) is to set out our approach to recruitment and selection and our commitment to equality, diversity and fairness.
 
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is an entitlement of all learners, which enables them to be accredited for past or present achievements gained outside of the prescribed programme of study.
 
Academic Dishonesty and Impropriety (ADI) covers a range of infringements within the assessment process. These regulations seek to define what is covered and to provide a process for dealing with suspected cases.
 
This procedure covers the process by which complaints can be addresses under various departments.
 
This policy applies to Blake Hall College students, including individuals who were students at the time of the event(s) upon which a disciplinary proceeding is based.
 
This document is in Chinese for students, parents and agents who wish to know about the courses offered at Blake Hall College.
 
This document explains the guidelines Blake Hall College take to ensure we assess and recruit quality students 
 
 
 

student-services

Accommodation

Blake Hall College has the office of London House Share on the College premises. London House Share manages 16 properties in the surrounding areas. All the houses are fully furnished with additional add-ons' such as Sky TV. Some rooms are available for prospective Blake Hall College students.

If you are looking for accommodation please visit the website www.londonhouseshare.net for more information. You can alternatively contact a consultant at Blake Hall College if you are unsure of room availability and they will be able to assist you with relevant information. If you would like to make a group booking of between 6-8 students, please contact the College two months in advance so that we can organise group accommodation for the students.
 

Guidance Counselling

Some students might experience cultural difficulties or personal problems when coming to London. At Blake Hall College we provide students with guidance counselling to help them adapt and deal with life in London. Blake Hall College also assists them with budgeting services where students can come for help to manage their finances.


Assisting with guidance to professional visa advice

Even though the College is not a registered solicitor we do provide students with the necessary information to help them apply for visa extensions. If students do not know how to fill out particular documents or schedule appointments for visa extensions, we assist them in doing so.
 

Student Discounts

There are many discounts that students can qualify for in London. Blake Hall College ensures that all students are well informed about these discounts and also assist them with applying for them. If students need any letters as proof of studies, the College (with the help of the Student Union) generate the necessary paperwork so that students can reap all the  benefits that London has to offer.


student-union

Student Union (SUBHC)

Blake Hall College is proud to be the only private college in London with a democratically elected Student Union. They represent the voice of all students and participate in the strategic decision making of the College. When students want to express their opinions independently from the college management, they have access to the Student Union who represents them in all college matters.
There are 4 Union officers who each have a particular area of responsibility.
 
The Union President and Academics Officer deal with any issues arising from academic courses, hold weekly meetings with academic staff and sit on various panels and boards. 
The Administration and Finance Officer is responsible for managing the Student Union budget and liaising with the college Administration department to ensure that student requests are processed in a timely manner. 
The Communications Officer produces monthly college newsletters, updates the Student Union website and is responsible for internal and external relationships. 
Finally the Activities and Sports Officer organises many social, cultural and sporting events throughout the year in which all students are encouraged to participate.
 
Elections are held annually and all students are encouraged to actively take part by nominating themselves for positions, joining a campaign team and voting for their selected candidates.
The Student Union at Blake Hall College endeavours to ensure that students take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that are made available to them. They assist with the enhancement of student life and provide support for students over a wide range of areas. SUBHC helps to provide a friendly atmosphere for incoming international students and they promote their clubs and societies to the best of their ability. Most of all the Student Union wants to help all students to have a fun, enjoyable and successful experience at Blake Hall College. 


Some of the responsibilities of the Student Union include:

• Issuing letters for students and liaising with the Administration Department to ensure all details on letters are correct
• Providing the marketing department with Student Union volunteers to help them with ad hoc promotions and taster
events
• Assisting all staff with Induction Weeks by helping them with campus tours, presentations and Induction social events


How do the Students' Union Elections work?

• Nomination forms and job descriptions are available from the Students' Union Office, at Reception and online 30 working days before the election.
• Nomination forms must reach the Returning Officer by the day and time specified
• A list of candidates will be displayed on the College premises and on the Blake Hall College website and Student Union website (www.subhc.com)
• Candidates are given three weeks to campaign. Candidates are provided with an election booklet explaining the election process and campaigning.
• All students in the College may vote. Voting is open for one week and is conducted by a secret ballot.
• The election results are announced and published in the afternoon on the final day of voting.


How to contact the student union?

• Visit the Student Union office on the Blake Hall College Campus
• Register your details with the Student Union Officer on duty
• The student union will stay in touch via emails or text messages
Please visit http://www.subhc.com/ for more information

student-events

Blake Hall College believes that our students are worth investing in. Each year our students have the opportunity to go on a Boat cruise on the Thames River. We also try to organise some intercultural events like a debate evening, dancing competitionsand Miss Blake Hall College Beauty Pageant. All through the year 
students can express their different ceremonial attire or customs that is unique to their country of origin. For latest events, click here >>

student-welfare

Blake Hall College Student Welfare recognises that many students benefit from extra assistance during the course of their studies. We are here to help, assist and support students and to make their experience in the UK as pleasant and enjoyable as possible. We also provide up-to date information on issues which may  affect students. We try to ensure the experience of all students at Blake Hall College is as best as it can possibly be, by meeting students' needs and providing a quality service.

student-pers-tutors

Our academic staff is willing to assist our students with any academic difficulties they might face. Tutor sessions are available upon request to improve a student's study skills, academic progress and personal, social or life skills. Our focus is to give students the opportunity to become well rounded and balanced individuals who will be fully equipped to take on any challenges or opportunities that come their way. To make an appointment with an academic staff member, click here

student-jobshop

Jobshop@BHC is a service provided by Blake Hall College to empower students with details of internships, work shadowing placements, volunteering opportunities and part-time employment. Such jobs can all improve the overall employability of Blake Hall College students by allowing them to gain valuable skills and experiences, which will prove vital when making applications for graduate vacancies in the future. Jobshop@BHC also advertises external events which may be of help to students in finding a job after graduation such as graduate fairs, presentations or networking opportunities.You can book an appointment with  Jobshop@BHC to create or to improve your CV or for help with application forms, covering letters and interview techniques. You can also request help with job searches for part-time employment, internships or graduate jobs. here>>
 

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admissions

n Apply Online >>

n Admission Process >>

n Admission Forms >>

n Entry Requirements >>

n English Requirements >>

n Terms and Conditions >>

n How to Pay >>

n Maintenance Fees >>

n Visas >>

n Pre-Arrival Information >>


n Application Process

If a student would like to enrol at Blake Hall College he/she needs to provide the following documents:

• Completed Blake Hall College Application Form

• Proof of Qualifications with transcripts and final certificates

• A Valid Passport Copy

• SELT Test with required scores as outlined by the UKBA (if applicable)

• Signed Terms and Conditions

• Signed IT policy

• Signed Price Plan (if not paid in full)

• Progression and Attendance reports (if in the UK)

All these forms can be downloaded from the website. Please click here to download forms.

When Blake Hall College receives the completed documents as outlined above, and the student qualifies for admission, the student will receive a Conditional offer letter within two working days. When the student pays his/her required fees, the student will receive a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) letter within two working days. The College or agent (whichever is applicable) will notify the student when the CAS is ready for collection. Blake Hall College suggests that students who require a visa enrol 4-6 weeks before the published intake date.


n Blake Hall College Entry Requirements

Most International Students (except those from exempted countries) must provide a valid SELT test to qualify for a Tier 4 visa. If you are unable to provide a valid SELT test the College cannot accept you.

It is the responsibility of the College to adhere to all UKBA entry requirements and all Academic requirements of our Partner University, Glyndwr University (Wales). The level of English you have to achieve is dependent on the level of studies for which you wish to enrol. Please see the UKBA English Requirements below to find out the minimum English level required for a visa.

If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country as defined by the UKBA: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/adult-students/can-you-apply/english-language/# you are not required to prove competency in English. If you are an EU student you are not subject to the UKBA English language requirements, but must comply with the conditions of the relevant University. The College provides English assistance where necessary through Pre-Sessional classes and individual tutorials.

For a student to qualify for any course at Blake Hall College he/she has to provide the College with a qualification that is equivalent to A- levels (according to UK NARIC, the International Framework by which all qualifications are measured). If the student wishes to enrol for a Postgraduate Degree he/she has to provide the College with a qualification equivalent to a Bachelors Ordinary Degree (according to UK NARIC).

If a student is unsure of his/her qualification we recommend he/she sends through all recent qualifications to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The Admissions Officer will then be able to assess the qualification and recommend the most suitable course.


n English Requirements

The English Requirements to gain entry to courses are subject to UKBA regulations. Changes may occur from time to time. Check for the most recent updates on: http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/july/13-list-of-english-language

Or click here to download the pdf files>>


n How to Pay?

International Students will be expected to pay by:

• Banker’s Draft

• Bank Transfer

• Cheque

Local Students will be expected to pay by:

• Credit/Debit Card

• Cheque

Account Details:

Blake Hall College Limited

International Bank Account Number:

GB37MIDL40190481604651

Branch Identifier Code:

MIDLGB2128K

Sort Code:

40-19-04

Account Number:

81604651

HSBC Dartford

38 High Street

Dartford

DA1 1DG

Information on fees is regularly updated. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for updated information or visit www.blakehallcollege.co.uk/prices

n Maintenance

Money needed

The money that you need includes course fees and monthly living costs. The monthly living costs needed depends on where you are studying.

If you have not studied in the UK within the past four months

Length of course

Where will you study 

Money needed

Nine months or less 

Inner London  

Full course fees

and

£800 for each calendar month of the course

More than nine months  

Inner London 

First year of course fees

and

£7,200 to cover living costs for nine months

　

If you are currently studying or have recently finished studying in the UK 

Your money requirement will be lower if you have completed a course of study in the UK that was at least six months long in the past four months, or if you have completed at least six months of a course which you are currently studying here. You must be or have been in one of the following immigration categories:

  • Tier 4 (Child) student
  • Tier 4 (General) student
  • postgraduate doctor or dentist
  • student (under the rules in place before 31 March 2009)
  • student nurse
  • student re-sitting an examination
  • student writing up a thesis
  • student union sabbatical officer

If you meet this requirement, the money you will need is:

Length of course

Where will study 

Money needed

Nine months or less 

Inner London  

Course fees

and

£800 for each calendar month of the course, up to a maximum of £1,600

More than nine months  

Inner London 

First year of course fees

and

£1,600 to cover living costs for two months

　

n Visas

Pre-Arrival Information:

Blake Hall College provides students with all necessary information and services to make their stay in London as pleasant as possible.

 

Our History

The Dock Offices were built in 1892 for the Surrey Commercial Docks. A dock on the Rotherhithe peninsula was originally constructed at the end of the seventeenth century to alleviate pressure on the Royal Dockyard at Deptford, where ships were repaired. Known as Howland Great Dock, it was designed by John Wells, built in 1696 and opened in 1700. Howland Great Dock was the largest of its kind, accommodating 120 ships.

In the mid eighteenth century it became known as Greenland Dock, due to its connection with the Greenland Whale Fishery. By the beginning of the nineteenth century however, trade had turned to Scandinavian and Baltic timber and to Canadian grain. New docks were constructed from the early to mid nineteenth century, under the management of three separate companies.

These amalgamated in 1864 to form the Surrey Commercial Dock Company, which further extended the docks' system with the construction of Canada Dock in 1874. In their heyday the docks covered an area of 460 acres and included nine docks, six timber ponds (`mast ponds' used to season the timbers used to make masts) and a canal, dealing principally with the trade and storage of timber. From 1981 the London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC) redeveloped the in-filled Surrey Docks site with housing and a new road system. The former entrance road to the dock site became Surrey Quays Road, allowing greater access to the former Dock Offices, which were restored by the LDDC in 1985 for their own use. The roof structure and coverings of the Superintendent's Office, clock tower and Janitor's House were replaced.

Work also included the underpinning of the Janitor's House and the northern gable end of the General Office. A collection of single-storey, rear ancillary buildings, including a two-storey fuel store on the southern elevation of the Janitor's House, were demolished and the garden re-landscaped. The LDDC occupied the former Superintendent's Office block until the 1990s, while the former General Office was partitioned into small units and separately leased.

Today it is the proud home of Blake Hall College, fully modernised, but retaining the stately character of the original building.

 

Our Facilities

Students can enjoy the luxury of a calm and peaceful study environment at Blake Hall College. The College is 200 metres away from Canada Water underground station (which is 1 station away from the well-known financial capital Canary Wharf and 2 stations away from London Bridge - the heart and soul of London tourism). The location gives students a wide variety of opportunities to enjoy a vibrant student experience and to be exposed to the exciting city life that only central London can offer.

The building is the famous and historically recognised Dock Offices. This magnificent building has space for 1500 students. Students have everything they need to lead a well balanced and happy existence. The brand new Southwark Library is only 50 metres from the college, Surrey Quays Shopping Centre is located just behind the College and includes extensive parking facilities, the beautiful Southwark Park is only minutes away, where students can play cricket or enjoy picnics by the lake. A gym with concessionary student rates is only 100 metres away, enabling our students to stay healthy and fit.

The focus of Blake Hall College is to create an environment for students where they can feel safe and secure and where they can learn as much as possible. We provide them with fully equipped classrooms, computers, free internet connection and Wi-Fi to make it easy for them to study.

Library

We also have an online library where they can, for no charge, read all of the books which they discuss in class. Our website also provides them with an easy accessibility to resources lecture slides and class notes whether they are on campus or at home.

The new local library nearby is one of the biggest student attractions in the Southwark area. The Library has many books that students can use as alternative resources for their assignments.

Community Activities

The students will also be involved in the community when attending the Library. The Council arranges activities there such as a DJ workshop, a self-defence group for girls, X-box and PS2 games society and provides a health advisor who is there to talk to young people about any health related issues. In addition there are also comedy shows, study groups and a vast selection of books to read.

Learning Resources and Classrooms

At Blake Hall College we have 13 fully equipped classrooms. All these classrooms have an electronic white board, a Computer and comfortable seats where students can study in style. We also have two computer labs with approximately 20 computers inside all installed with Microsoft Word 2003 and Adobe Acrobat Reader so that students can complete their assignments on campus. For those who would rather like to work on their own computers, we have an unlimited WI FI connection.

Our Accreditations

Glyndr University (Wales)

Blake Hall College is one of only two Colleges to become a partner College with Glyndr University (Wales) in London. Blake Hall College had to demonstrate exceptionally high standards to become a partner College of a University.

We provide students with the opportunity to get a UK degree with a well-recognised and prestigious University without paying a fortune. The final certificate will be awarded by the University of Wales.

University of Greenwich University (London)

Blake Hall College is also associated with the well-known Greenwich University. The University of Greenwich is a British university located in the London Borough of Greenwich, London, England. The main campus is located on the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College, a central location within the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site. The University won the Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education in 2008. http://www2.gre.ac.uk/about/partner/uk-link

Edexcel

Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK's largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and internationally. Through initiatives such as onscreen marking and administration, Edexcel is leading the way in using technology to modernise educational assessment and to support teachers and learners. Educational excellence is at the forefront of all Edexcel's innovations in specification content and technology-driven assessment solutions, and raising student performance is their overarching objective. Blake Hall College has been accredited by Edexcel since 2007.

British Accreditation Council (BAC)

The British Accreditation Council has provided a comprehensive quality assurance scheme for independent further and higher education in the UK since 1984.  The BAC accreditation is recognised the world over by students, agents and government officials as the clearest mark of educational quality in the private sector.  BAC has now overseen the inspection of private post-16 education for more than twenty years.

Blake Hall College has passed two BAC inspections in the last decade and is currently accredited until 2014 when our next inspection is due.

For students from outside Europe, whether you're coming to the UK for a short course or a full degree programme, choosing a BAC-accredited college for your studies will ensure that the institution is considered to be bona fide by immigration officials.

Member of UK NARIC

UK NARIC is the National Agency responsible for providing information, advice and expert opinion on vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide.

As the National Agency, managed on behalf of the UK Government, NARIC provides the only official source of information on international qualifications to organisations recruiting from overseas and to individuals wishing to work or study in the UK.

Blake Hall College has been a member of NARIC UK since 2008 and uses the system as the BHC official academic framework against which we measure all international qualifications.

Study UK Premier Member

Formed in July 2007, Study UK is the voice of the UK independent college sector and works with a wide range of partners and stakeholders worldwide to represent the interest of the sector and its members.

The association's activities are diverse and include:

• Helping to raise the profile of UK independent education

• Lobbying and representing members' interests at UK governmental level

• Providing opportunities for peer discussion, professional development and training to continuously advance standards within the sector

The Study UK Board of Directors:

• Our Executive Director, Mr Brink Gardner, is a founding member and is a board member of Study UK. Blake Hall College was also awarded Premier Membership as a result of successfully having passed two BAC inspections and becoming a Partner College of Glyndr University (Wales) and the University of Greenwich.

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