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Students who have completed a part-time course at South Eastern Regional College have spoken of how they think their courses have been time and money well spent. Business woman Tessa Greer recently graduated with a BA Business Management degree.
South Eastern Regional College has launched its 2013-2014 Part-time Prospectus. The new prospectus provides details on hundreds of courses and with 10 per cent off until end July on all vocational courses this is the perfect opportunity to sign up.
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Congratulations to SERC’s Lizzie Buick, who has been announced as the winner of the Pearson Teaching Award for FE Teacher of the Year in Northern Ireland. Newtownards based Lizzie will now go forward for the UK FE Teacher of the Year later in the year.
Through funding from the Big Lottery Awards for All, the Community Development team at SERC successfully delivered the latest instalment in their 'Come Dine With Us' series on Monday 13 May at the Lisburn Campus.
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STUDYING IN NORTHERN IRELAND

SERC is a "HIGHLY TRUSTED SPONSOR" - awarded by the UK Border Agency.
 
South Eastern Regional College welcomes students from far and wide, from China to Poland and Belarus to Sudan. 
 
We offer International Students the chance to study in a safe environment, offering a wide range of courses and subject areas in one of the worlds most advanced education systems.  Our Highly Trusted Sponsor Status with the UK Border Agency is assurance of our high standard of education.
 
T: 0845 600 7555
E: International@serc.ac.uk  
 

ENROLMENT DETAIL

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is one of the largest public funded further and higher education Colleges in the United Kingdom with over 1,200 staff and 30,000 enrolments. 

The College offers a broad range of internationally recognized qualifications for example University Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diplomas (HND), A Levels, English Courses, Professional Qualifications and Vocational courses. These courses offer progression routes to many degree programmes at UK universities or to employment. 

At SERC International Students have the opportunity to study in a safe environment for a wide range of courses and vocational subject areas in one of the world’s most advanced education systems? Our UK Border Agency “Highly Trusted Sponsor” status is assurance of our high standard of education. 
 
A high standard of teaching is provided from well-qualified, committed staff through small class sizes for a more supportive environment. More than 20% of the students on our degree programme achieved a first class honours degree in 2008-09. The majority of the remaining students achieved a 2:1 honours degree.
 
SERC is acclaimed for its pastoral care provision having been commended by the Northern Ireland Government’s Education Committee as the “Benchmark for other Colleges” There has been a £67 million investment in new buildings for SERC providing world-class facilities throughout all of the main campuses.
 
Find out more in our International Prospectus.
 
Enrolment Form
Please download the enrolment form and return to the International Office at SERC'sLisburn Campus.
 

STUDENT SUPPORT

The college has an International Office, from where you can get advice about preparing to come to the UK to study, including advice on visa issues where relevant, finding accommodation, opening a bank account and other issues related to helping you settle into a new country. 

The college is registered as a sponsor with the UKBA. 
 
Alistair Brown is Head of International Development at SERC and Zia Nazar is the dedicated International Officer, both of whom have a wealth of experience in dealing with international students. 
 
Northern Ireland is a country within the United Kingdom (UK). The six counties of Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone and two major cities, the capital Belfast and Derry City are just waiting to be explored.
 
Northern Ireland's beauty is intertwined with tragic history, rich culture and the renowned friendliness of its people.
 
If you relish a challenge and have a taste for adventure, or just like fresh air and fantastic scenery, Northern Ireland has all the right ingredients.
 
Whether you like to do your own thing or prefer organized pursuits, the diversity and quality of facilities is superb.
 
The College has excellent pastoral care provision. Find out more >>
 
The SERC International College of English is situated on the Bangor campus. Find out more >>
 
Learning activities to prepare you for study in the UK. Find out more >>
 
For further information contact the International Office on 
T: +44 (28) 9262 6752
E: abrown@serc.ac.uk or znazar@serc.ac.uk
 

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International College for English

The International College for English at SERC offers a range of English Language courses for Non-English Speakers.

Top 3 reasons of studying English at SERC
 The lowest living cost in the UK according to the British Council
 Highly qualified English Language Teaching Staff
 Have fun and study together

We know that learning a new language can be demanding, but we also believe it can be stimulating and fun.

When you study with us, it is about the whole experience that continues outside the classroom, and we have many choices in accommodation and social activities to suit your needs.

Our English courses in Lisburn and Bangor campuses offer you excellent English learning experience in the cities full of culture, great food, beautiful, historical monuments, and a view into the history of both British and Irish.
Take advantage of the diverse neighbourhoods, exciting student life and the friendliness of a small city.

 

 Visit the International College for English section on our website