Basingstoke College of Technology

As a BCoT learner you have a right to:

• Enjoy and achieve
• Make a positive contribution
• Be healthy
• Feel safe and stay safe
• Achieve economic and social well-being

You can expect from us:

• Teachers who are committed to your learning
• Courses that are interesting, well planned and organised
• Interesting lessons that stimulate learning
• To have your work marked promptly and returned within 10 working days
• To be supported with any difficulties that you may have
• To have a fun and lively summer school and induction programme with regular on-going advice and progress tracking
• Careers guidance, employment support, welfare support, financial guidance and support with personal matters
• Good classrooms, IT facilities and resources to support your learning
• The right to have your voice and opinion heard - through learner representation, the learner parliament and the Student Union
• An environment where equality and diversity are valued and actively promoted
• The right to fairness and equality in the way you are treated
• To take part in and enjoy learner life through activities and events outside of core learning
• The opportunity for personal development and improved employability skills

What we expect from you:

• Commitment to your course and making the most of your learning and development opportunities
• Good attendance and punctuality (with good reason for any absence)
• To complete your work on time, to the best of your ability
• Good behaviour and respect to others
• Taking care of our College environment for your own benefit and the benefit of others
• Using the College services to help you succeed

Local Accomodation:

You will have the chance to immerse yourself in our culture by staying with a British family.

Rent costs start from £150 per week.

You can get involved in a variety of activities and events to enrich your College experience. Previous trips have included Thorpe Park and events have included indoor assault courses, team building exercises, Fair Trade events, African drumming workshops and health fair events with interactive workshops. Learners can contribute ideas to set up their own events with the help of Learner Engagement and the Student Union.

BCoT is based in the Hampshire town of Basingstoke. There is a main line rail station within 10 minutes walk of the College and a bus stop outside the front providing public transport links in and around Basingstoke.