Richard Huish College Sixth Form, Taunton

EFL Support

We offer all International students help with further developing their language skills and give guidance towards appropriate forms of assessment such as IELTS/IGCSE/GCSE English.

Your existing standard of written and spoken English is assessed initially by our EFL Tutor, and students needing support will have this time allocated to them. These sessions will also include cultural support to students new to the UK.

Contact Point

Contact Point was introduced at the beginning 2008/09 for those students looking for an opportunity to make new friends and connections whilst settling into College. Everyone is welcome to come and join in.

For International and European students it offers a chance to develop and practise language skills. Your experience will be very different to other students as for most this will be your first time in the UK and with English being your second language.

Student Services

• Student services helps with individual programmes of short courses in:
• Time management – meeting deadlines and prioritising work
• Organisation – keeping your file tidy and orderly
• Note taking – taking notes useful for revision and exam preparation
• Essay writing – analysing and evaluating to reach those A grades
• Revision techniques – suitable to your learning style
• Exam preparation – understanding the questions
• Language and cultural support

Life can sometimes present unexpected challenges. Confidential help and support is available for you if you have problems:

• Counselling – emotional support
• Health & Welfare – keeping healthy is important
• Coping with exam stress – Stress can reduce your chances of success
• Culture – helping you understand the UK and make new friends
• Chaplaincy – there is a strong student Christian Union in college.
• Connexions – guiding you towards your career choices.

We can offer you specialist support and advice as well:

• Physical disabilities – getting around the college
• Learning difficulties – tailored academic materials
• Mental Health issues – coping strategies and advice
• Examination Requirements – understanding the UK system

Financial information and practical support can help you manage your money whilst at college and looking ahead to budgeting at University. We can also help you look for information and advice on financial matters.

Feeling homesick?

It is natural to feel homesick when you arrive – first encounters with another culture can be a shock. There are lots of people to help you – the International Student Coordinator, Student services team, your personal tutor and the college counsellors.