How to Apply 2012

Prospectus

The 2012/13 Prospectus for School Leavers is now available. If you would like a copy to be sent please request on-line or call 01458 844400. You can also download the prospectus here:

  • Academic Courses (2.2MB)
    A-Levels, GCSEs, Destination - University.
  • Vocational Courses 1 (1.5MB)
    Appenticeships, Art & Design, Business & Information Technology, Child, Health & Social Care, Engineering.
  • Vocational Courses 2 (2.1MB)
    Hair & Beauty, Hospitality & Catering, Music, Performing Arts & Media, Public Services, Sport, Foundation Learning, Courses for Adults.
  • About Strode College 1 (2.2MB)
    Message from the Principal, Choosing the Right Course, What Next? Student Life, Enrichment, Gambia Project, Trips, Sports, Sports Development Squads
  • About Strode College 2 (2.2MB)
    Gifted & Talented, Study Support, 24/7 Learning, Personal Support, Childcare, Your Finances, Facilities, Green College, Getting Here, Quality Standards, Services, Food & Relaxation, Completing the Application Form, Information, Advice & Guidance Services, Your Success - Results 2011.
  • Complementary Therapies Level 2 Diploma (0.3MB)
    New course starting 2012!

The 2013/14 prospectus will be available from September 2012.

Applications for places on full-time courses commencing in September 2012 will open on 1 November 2011. The first interviews are likely to be held in December 2011 and then regularly during January - August 2012. You are advised to apply early.

If you are a year 11 pupil at one of the partner schools you should speak to your Head of Year 11, Careers Adviser or class teacher about the process the school will use to manage your application to the college.  Most partner schools send us applications in bulk and we then arrange interviews in school during February/March each year.

 

Application Form

Full time application forms can be found in the back of our Prospectus for School Leavers 2012-2013, or by contacting our full-time admissions team. You can also apply online here. The prospectus outlines course entry requirements and course content as well as opportunities for progression.

 

Reference Forms

Referees - please download the Confidential Reference form below and return it signed to Admissions, using the freepost address on the right:

Confidential Reference Form 2012 (16-18)

 

Interviews

Full-time interviews take place from January 2012 onwards. Your interview time will be confirmed in writing to you and you may be asked to bring items with you. These include art work (for Art & Design courses), school reports, examination results or records of achievement (for all courses) with you. If you are under 18 years your parent/carer/guardian is welcome to join you. Full details of the application and interview process can be found in our leaflets:

 

Consent Form

You may be requested to complete a Medical Information and Consent form before you start your course. This form can be downloaded via this link but must be printed, completed by hand and posted to the freepost address on the right.