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ORIENTATION
On
arrival, all students meet with their personal tutor and all
relevant staff. Detailed information is provided on all welfare
matters, including accommodation, medical registration, social
activities and local facilities and services.
For all students starting
their course at the beginning of September, January or April, the college provides an
orientation week, which includes a tour of
Oxford.
All language
students take an English language assessment test to determine
their level.
CONSULTATION
The Welfare and
Accommodation Officer is always available to help students with any
problems and with practical advice. She can offer help with
accommodation affairs, medical requirements, financial planning, visa
renewals, social and leisure activities and personal problems of any
nature.
MEDICAL REGISTRATION
All students will be registered with the college
doctor. Free medical consultations are available on the National Health
Service for all registered students on courses of six months or longer and medicines are free for students
up to the age of 18. Students aged 19 - 21 may also obtain free
medicines by applying for a student certificate of exemption from
charges. Dental treatment is subsidised for all full-time
students and appointments may be made through the Welfare and
Accommodation Officer.
Medical insurance is usually only necessary if a
student has an ongoing medical condition and may require urgent
treatment on a private basis. Oxford has excellent hospitals and as a
leading medical centre has expertise in all areas. If a student needs to
be admitted to hospital, treatment is free on the National Health
Service.
THE MONITORING SYSTEM
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Students must attend all classes
and must notify the college Secretary if they are to be absent.
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The Academic Principal / Director
of Studies meets
tutors regularly to discuss students' progress and a written report
is provided on every student each term. |
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Language students must pass a progress test at the
end of each language level, before entry to the next. |
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Every student has a Personal
Tutor as an advisor. |
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The Principals and Course
Coordinator are always willing
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ACTIVITIES
College clubs
include football, basketball, table-tennis and debating. Excursions and
social activities, such as discos and theatre visits, are organised by
the Student Committee and Welfare Officer. The city of Oxford, with its large student population
in two universities and several colleges, provides a great range of
opportunities for leisure and social activities. The traditional Oxford pastime of punting on the
river is very popular in summer, as are swimming and tennis. Ice-skating
and badminton are other popular sports, and there are several theatres
and many cinemas in the city centre.
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STUDY SKILLS
All Abacus College academic courses include a study
skills programme. Advice is given on note-taking, essay-writing and on
the
organisation of time and work. Students are helped with examination
technique and are advised on how to prepare a revision programme.
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All the staff
were
so helpful
when
I arrived.
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Murad
Pashayev
(Azerbaijan) |
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