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Projets d'orientation et outils

National Careers Service: provides information, skills tests and guidance to help people manage their career and progress into learning, training and employment.

Icould buzz: Careers and Studies Tests

Prospects.ac.uk: information on job profiles, career planning and what do to with different degrees

Informed Choices: to help students understand which subjects open up different degrees, particularly at Russell Group universities.

FutureLearn Website: unlimited short courses to help explore different subjects.

London Universities Taster Course Programme: excellent way for pupils to get a real sense of what studying a subject at university is like.

The University of London MOOCs and Taste Courses platform: (MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are offered by a number of UK universities, often linked to courses that they offer. Short and mostly free courses; they allow students to learn about a particular subject matter but also provide insight into what studying the course entails.

Uni Taster Days : search of taster and residential courses at universities across the UK.

THE ROYAL INSTITUTION (for SCIENCE): The RI is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science. It runs course, lectures and all types of events.

National Saturday Club: Opportunity for young people to spend time at a university, college or museum discovering subjects they love. Saturday Clubs are open to 13–16-year-olds of all abilities and are free to attend.

Debate Chamber offers Summer Schools subjects for students aged 11-18, with a focus on developing intellectual curiosity, critical thinking. Subjects range from Classical Civilisation to Maths to Medicine to Politics .

Engineering Development Trust has been established for more than 16 years as a charitable trust providing hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities and engineering taster courses to encourage young people into technology-based careers. They take place at in a number of universities around the country.

The Smallpeice Trust: independent charity providing programmes to promote engineering careers to young people through residential courses, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Days, STEM Clubs. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Prices include all accommodation, course meals, evening activities and course materials. Any students interested in attending should complete an online application form.

PREMED and PRELAW COURSES These fee-paying courses are for students thinking of a career as a doctor or lawyer may also be of interest. They also offer preparation for the LNAT and UKCAT examinations.

The News Academy: The Summer school offers a week-long programme for 16-19 year olds in journalism and publishing.

Careers with History A comprehensive guide from the Historical Association on what do with a History degree

Gresham College has provided free public educational talks and videos within the City of London for over 400 years.

PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS/ASSOCIATIONS and SOME MULTI –NATIONAL COMPANIES Many give lectures and run courses. Look at the individual websites. (e.g. RIBA )

Les études supérieures et informations universitaires

UCAS: the official application and information site to explore options and make a career quiz.

DiscoverUni: compare official course data from universities and colleges.

The Uni Guide: help with choosing courses and universities, with supplementary information on student satisfaction and other statistics.

WhatUni: finding out more about degree courses.

Foundation degrees: find out more about these vocational two year degrees.

Apprenticeships

Information about apprenticeships

UCAS - Understanding Apprenticeships: comprehensive a website providing information on understanding apprenticeships, apprentice employers, industry sectors and degree apprenticeships

Prospects - Degree Apprenticeships: Information on degree apprenticeships with types of apprenticeships and related degrees

What is an Apprenticeship?: Official government website with guidance and information

Searching for apprenticeships

UCAS - apprenticeship search

Office for Students - find a degree apprenticeship: Links to resources that advertise apprenticeships

Higher and Degree Apprenticeship listing: Central government listing of available higher and degree apprenticeships

Not Going to Uni - featured apprenticeships: Excellent website with information on alterantives to university and featured apprenticeships

GetMyFirstJob - Apprenticeships: Search for higher and degree apprenticeships

Springpod - Degree Apprenticeships - Search for the latest degree apprenticeships

Etudes Supérieures

UK

Informations générales - Sites Institutionnels

UCAS AND APPLYING TO UK UNIVERSITIES : advice on how to apply to British universities and other guidelines are available on the University & Colleges Admission Service (UCAS).

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS IN 1ERE & PAL AND TERMINALE & TAL: Sign up for a e-newsletter to receive information and download a PDF copy of the UCAS Parent Guide. There is also information about finance, offers and how your son or daughter can make an informed decisions.

UK Universities' Open Days: There are Open Days all year round. Visiting a universities is recommended to give you the feel of British university life. It is worth checking with the individual institutions as some have self-guided tours and departmental visits as well as the traditional Open Day.

ParentAdviser : advice for parents about the career options for their children .

Apprenticeships: One stop site for finding out more about what apprenticeships are and how to find one.

BREXIT: UK UNIVERSITIES IMPLICATIONS

New eligibility rules for home fee status and student finance from the 2022/23 academic year onwards

Changes for EU students in the UK : FAQs on fees, immigration, Erasmus+ (August 2021)

BREXIT FAQs

PREMIERE & PAL - PORTFOLIOS FOR UK UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Many creative courses such as Art & Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Product Design etc., require a portfolio. Check with the institution what is required. It is possible to produce a portfolio without attending a preparation course and your Art teacher will be able to advise you on the best course of action. Should you decide that you do want to do a portfolio preparation course, there are many and whilst we do not recommend any in particular, these institutions may be useful to your research.

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers a number of courses, including 'orientation' courses for each study level, full-time portfolio preparation courses for various subjects (lasting one term to a full year), and short courses (lasting a few days to a few weeks).
Kingston University Faculty of Art Design & Architecture
London Art Portfolio is a private business offering preparation courses

Pupils leaving the Lycée CDG in Première and wishing to apply to UCAS

For pupils leaving the Lycée CDG in Première

IELTS – English Language Proficiency Test

ELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It is a test taken by most Lycée students who do not have GCSE English at Grade B or above and where a university does not accept the LVA or LVA OIB English of the French Baccalauréat and who are considering studying at a British university.

It tests the four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. IELTS is available in two test formats: Academic or General Training. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking modules but different Reading and Writing modules. For the purposes of applying to a British University, the Academic test is required.

Listening, Reading and Writing must be completed in one day. Depending on your test centre, the Speaking test may be offered on the same day or up to a week before or after the other parts. IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, and is delivered through a number of test centres. This is the official site IELTS Organisation

Click on this link to find the nearest IELTS centre and check the test dates to find two options that suit you. There are 48 fixed test dates per year. Note the deadline for registering for each test date and the cost. Preparation for the IELTS can be done at number of places, and whilst we do not recommend any in particular, you may find the following selection useful in your research:

University of Westminster, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages - IELTS Preparation
City of Westminster College - IELTS Preparation
Wimbledon School of English, Wimbledon: IELTS Preparation
MBA Center London125-133 Old Brompton Rd, London SW7 3RP: IELTS

Most universities ask for a score of between 6 and 7.5 in writing and speaking.

NB: Prior to registering for the test or a preparation course. You should have a discussion with your English teacher to discuss your readiness for the test and the level of preparation required.

Past Pupils of Terminale / TAL wishing to apply or reapply through UCAS