95% Student Satisfaction at St Helens College

Students thinking about studying higher education in 2013 should consider studying on a foundation degree or honours degree at St Helens College.  For the second year running, we have received an outstanding set of results in the National Student Survey (NSS) for higher education provision.

St Helens College received 95% overall student satisfaction, the College’s highest score ever for students studying on higher education courses.  The results from the 2012 survey confirm that St Helens College is now rated the eleventh highest college or university higher education provider in Great Britain for student satisfaction.

The Teaching on My Course – 94% student satisfaction (11^th highest in Britain)
Assessment and Feedback – 90% student satisfaction (joint 4^th highest in Britain)
Academic Support – 93% student satisfaction (joint 6^th highest in Britain)
Organisation and Management – 92% student satisfaction (joint 6^th highest in Britain)
Personal Development – 93% student satisfaction (joint 10^th highest in Britain)

We continue to receive outstanding results in the NSS league table, proving that the students at College are among the happiest in the country.  The survey is undertaken by final-year students from universities and college across Britain, providing them with the opportunity to rate their satisfaction in key areas of their degree course.

The College has more than 8,300 students of which approximately 1,000 are higher education students studying towards foundation or full honours degree.  We deliver a wide range of foundation degree and honours degree programmes validated by our prestigious university partners.  Our university partners include Edge Hill University, Liverpool John Moores University, University of Central Lancashire and our newest partner University of Chester.

For further information about studying higher education at St Helens College in 2013, visit www.sthelens.ac.uk

Year 11 pupils start thinking about their future

It is the start of a new academic year for the town’s year 11 pupils but they will already be thinking about their future beyond high school.  To help them make an informed decision about their future, St Helens College have organised a number of upcoming events.

St Helens College will be hosting an Independent Careers Fair on Thursday 11^th October 4pm-8pm at the Town Centre Campus.  The event is open to all young people who are making decisions about their future.  Representatives from St Helens College, local sixth form colleges, universities, training providers and the uniformed services will be there to help and advise visitors.

On Wednesday 17^th October, St Helens College is holding an open evening from 5.30pm-8.30pm at the Town Centre Campus and Technology Centre.  Year 11 pupils and their parents will have the opportunity to meet the tutors, take a tour of the new facilities and find out more about the courses available at St Helens College.  There will be interactive workshops and demonstrations throughout the evening to provide guests with a taste of student life at College.

St Helens College deliver a wide range of courses from entry level to higher education and professional studies.  We offer students a practical way to study that can take them onto university or into their dream job.  At College all students are treated as adults and will be required to take responsibility for their own study.  A new approach to pastoral care will ensure that students get the best help and support possible to achieve their goals and aspirations.

2011/12 has been a successful year for student achievement at St Helens College and we are proud to announce 100% achievement rates on all our Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma courses.  The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma courses are equivalent to 3 A Levels and students progress onto university or into their chosen career as BTEC courses are recognised by universities and employers.

 Visit www.sthelens.ac.uk for more information about our Open Evenings and Careers event.