How to Apply

If you are still unsure or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the International Officers who will be happy to help you. Otherwise, if you know which course you wish to follow, please follow the steps below.

1. Application

a) You can either complete the online application form.
b) Download an application form and e-mail it to us: international@filton.ac.uk

2. Offer of a Place

We will consider your application carefully. If you are successful, we will send you a letter offering you a place and requesting the £1,000 deposit.

3. Acceptance

If you want to accept our offer, please confirm this to us in writing and pay the deposit. You can pay by credit card, bank transfer, bank draft or cheque. As soon as we have received your deposit, we will send you a letter of confirmation.

Travel preparations

We will send you a detailed information pack which contains an accommodation request form, visa and travel information, and useful facts about coming to the UK as an international student.

Meet and Greet

If you have asked us to arrange accommodation, we will confirm the address and send you details of how to travel to Bristol and the College. Be sure to let us know if you would like us to arrange airport pick-up.

If you would like to use this service, please fill in your request on the form included with the travel information pack. There is a charge of approximately £165 for transfer from Heathrow airport and £30 for transfer from Bristol airport. Please ensure that you give us your travel details at least 2 weeks before you arrive.

Welcome to the Bristol Academy

We will meet you at the College on your first day and introduce you to your tutors. We have an excellent induction programme which will help you to settle in as quickly as possible.

Contact Details

If you need further information at any time, please contact the International Office. Send your application to:

The International Office
Filton College
Filton Avenue
Bristol BS34 7AT
UK

telephone: +44 117 9092279
fax: +44 117 9312637
email:international@filton.ac.uk
web: www.filton.ac.uk

Social & Cultural Programme

We offer a varied programme of social events, day-trips and weekends away so that you really enjoy your stay here.

You will find it a good way to make friends, and you will get to see some of the most attractive parts of Britain. The programme varies throughout the year, but you can expect to do some of the things listed below.

Social events

• Guided tour of Bristol
• Mountain biking
• Pub visits
• Ten pin bowling
• Canoeing
• Trips to the theatre
• Boat cruise and barbecue
• Karaoke

Day Trips

• Bath
• Oxford
• Stonehenge and Salisbury
• Cheddar Gorge and the cathedral city of Wells
• Cheltenham and the villages of the Cotswolds
• Warwick Castle
• Windsor and Eton College
• Stratford-upon-Avon
• Alton Towers theme park

There are usually 2-3 day-trips each term