Learning Resources
SGCL has made substantial investment in the range of its student facilities and the college currently provides for continuous enhancement. Students have access to computers networked together with a high speed Internet Connection; there is a full range of library facilities and equipment including printers, CD ROMs, photocopiers, and audiovisual technology. These support the additional specialist resources which are provided for the student’s chosen area of study.
Pastoral Support
SGCL places great emphasis on both the quality and the delivery of pastoral care to the students. Every student during his or her induction period has a meeting with a member of the pastoral care team, initial identification of any current or potential problem is identified and, in addition, walk in sessions are offered throughout the academic year. Email details and mobile numbers are also given to all students in case emergency support is needed.
Medical Care
All full time students studying at SGCL are covered by NHS (National Health Service), available to them free of charge. There are also many private healthcare schemes; however, these have to be purchased in the form of insurance. Students should be aware that if their course lasts less than six months and their country of origin has no reciprocal health care agreement with the UK, they will need to take out private health insurance to cover the cost of any treatment, as they will not be covered under the NHS.
Council Tax
Full time registered students (with a few exceptions) are eligible for exemption from Council Tax, but they are not allowed to claim Council Tax Benefit, which is a public fund.
Part-Time Work
If you are from a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) you can work in the UK without permission. If you are outside the EEA and you are on a course lasting more than six months, you should be able to work up to twenty hours per week during term-time (full –time during vacations).
