All resources are provided by the faculty, so you will not need to purchase any textbooks. Teachers upload all resources, presentations, and homework to Google Classroom, which students can access through their Itchen College account.

Subjects that require specialist equipment, such as Computer Science, Business, or Photography, already have laptops, Macs, or PCs. You will not need to bring your own to class.

If you prefer to take notes on your own laptop or tablet, this should be discussed with your teacher.

Yes; WiFi can be accessed through your Itchen College IT account, which will be given to you during enrolment.

We recommend that students bring the following:

• Pens
• Pencils
• Ruler
• Notebook

Students studying Maths subjects should also bring a scientific calculator and protractor.

School supplies can be purchased at a reasonable price at Itchen College.

Students must have a minimum English level of IELTS 5.0/ B1. This will ensure students can cope with the academic nature of A Level classes. We also ask for the following:

• Completed application form
• Most recent school report
• A copy of any English certificates
• Admissions interview for one- and two-year students

Students from the EU and EEA can study in the UK for up to six months visa-free. Similarly, students Non-visa nationals must obtain an ETA prior to arrival.

Nationals from other countries can refer to the gov.uk Immigration Rules to ascertain whether a visitor visa is required.

Those wishing to study for one or two academic years must obtain a Student Route Visa for below degree level prior to arrival.

ETA stands for Electronic Travel Authorisation, which permits the holder to travel to the UK for up to six months. An ETA from the official government website costs £20. Students must ensure they have an ETA before they arrive in the UK.

Students studying for one or two academic years who hold a valid UK Student Route Visa do not need an ETA to enter the UK.

No formal entry exams are required to enrol at Itchen College. However, Maths and Science subjects require international students to take a placement test.

Students wishing to study French or Spanish should also have a good understanding of the language in order to assimilate to the class. Languages are not suitable for absolute beginners.

All trips run by the International School are included in the price, and are regularly promoted in the WhatsApp group chat. A full list of the trips will be published prior to your arrival.

Faculty-run trips may incur additional charges; please check with your class teacher.

Guardianship is not required, as all our students are over the age of 16.

Students and parents must complete a comprehensive pre-arrival form. Using this information, we will find students the best host for their needs.

We ask that student and parents be open and honest about all medical needs, dietary restrictions, mental health, and allergies. The more information we have, the better the match we can make.

We can accommodate students with allergies and dietary requirements. We ask for students and parents to be completely transparent about any medical or dietary needs, so that we can allocate accordingly.

We have a diverse community of homestay hosts who can cater to a variety of student needs.

We aim to allocate your homestay by at least three months before your arrival. It is essential that students and parents complete the pre-arrival form as soon as possible to facilitate the allocation process.

As soon as homestay allocations are confirmed, we encourage students to get in contact with their host to begin building a relationship prior to arrival. This makes the transition to living in another country much smoother and easier!

Parents and guardians can access the Parent Portal on the college website, and log in with your credentials.

A return transfer from Gatwick, Heathrow, or Southampton Airport is included in the price.

Our transfers are on our Meet & Greet services that we operate throughout the day, or by our partner taxi company.

Students on our Meet & Greet must:

• Walk into the arrivals hall
• Locate our staff holding the Itchen College sign (photo below)
• Wait with the group

As soon as the students are collected, they will take the coach to Itchen College, where their homestay hosts will be waiting to collect them.

Students taking a taxi must do the following:

• Walk into the arrivals hall
• Locate the driver, holding a sign with the student’s name

The student will be driven directly to their homestay host.

Please note: our complimentary transfers include Gatwick, Heathrow, and Southampton Airports only. Arriving at another airport will incur a surcharge.

While Itchen College does not offer scholarships or bursaries, some government institutions (such as Itaca INPS in Italy) will offer scholarships to cover tuition and accommodation. We encourage prospective families to explore these options.

Our prices are not publicly available on our website. Please email international@itchen.ac.uk for our 2027-28 price list.

We have extensive knowledge and experience dealing with convalidation in a number of countries, particularly in South America. We have a dedicated solicitor who signs off the students’ report before we send them to the embassy to be apostilled.

We will send the apostilled report directly to the agent/ parent. Students will be given a non-apostilled report to take home in the interim.

Admissions for September 2026 have now closed.

We are actively recruiting for January 2027, and welcome your applications.

Admissions for September 2027 will open on Monday 5th October 2026.

You can apply using our online application form. Alternatively:

1. Email international@itchen.ac.uk with the following:
   • Completed application form (available below)
   • Copy of passport photo page
   • Copy of most recent school report
   • Copy of any English certificates (if you have them)
2. We may interview you either via Zoom, telephone or in person, and will give you a free English test and subject tests, where appropriate.
3. If you meet our entry criteria, we will offer you a place to study with us, as well as all the guidance you need about studying in the UK.

If you have, or will have the right to reside in the UK when you begin your studies (Dependents Visa; Ancestry Visa; EU Settlement Scheme; Asylum Seeker or Refugee) you may be entitled to funded education.  In this case please use the application form link for non fee-paying students.  If you are unsure please contact us for clarification before completing a form.

Should you wish to use the services of an agent, we endorse and comply with the principles of the UK Agent Quality Framework and would always recommend you read the Student Guide to Choosing an Education Agent which is available below.  Our list of contracted agents is available on the Overseas Representatives section on this page.

2027-28 Application Form

Itchen College has an extensive lunchtime enrichment programme consisting of over 50 different clubs, including:

• Football
• Basketball
• Dance Live
• Cheerleading
• Yoga
• Meditation

Enrichments are 45-minutes per day, with a range of different clubs to choose from every day of the week.

For students with aspirations of attending Russell Group, Medical, or Oxbridge universities, Itchen College offers a High Performance Programme, which consists of:

• Super-curricular opportunities
• Extracurricular opportunities
• Oxford Cambridge applications
• Mock interviews (Oxbridge, medical, dentistry)
• University outreach programmes
• 1-1 workshops
• PSC Extra
• UCAT Preparation

From the class of 2024-25

• 95% of students who applied to university got into their first choice university
• Of these students, 31% got into a Russell Group university
• Every single student who applied to a medical university was successful
• Destinations include Oxford, Cardiff, and Southampton