City/town: Swansea
Type of courses on offer: GCSE, Pre-university academic (eg A-Levels, IB), Vocational and technical (eg NVQ, BTEC, VQ), Professional Award/Employment related qualifications (eg. ACCA etc.), Learn English
Gower College Swansea (GCS) is one of the highest performing colleges in the UK. We are renowned for our A Level programme, with outstanding results and progression rates to the UK’s finest universities. In 2021, our international students achieved a 100% pass rate, with 73% receiving A* - A, and 94% A* - C. Over 90% of international students progressed in last 4 years to Russell Group universities, including Oxbridge.
Gower College has a long history, dating back to 1825. We have been teaching A Levels since 1951 and now teach over 40 different subjects including Maths, Science, Arts, Business, Technology and Humanities. Our class sizes are small with an average of 15 students per class, taught by highly qualified teachers, many of which are chief examiners in their subject. Gower College is partnered with University of Cambridge on their HE+ programme, and the University of Oxford on its Step Up programme. Our Oxbridge Preparation Programme was established in 1987, and around 10-12 students progress to Oxbridge each year from the College. We are partnered with New College, Oxford, and Churchill College, Cambridge.
We also offer a Medical Tutorial Programme which prepares students for entry into top UK Medical Schools.
Our English Academy offers a range of programmes including the IELTS and A Level Preparation Course, Academic English, General English and the International Foundation Programme. We also offer a wide range of technical and vocational programmes.
Gower College is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by beautiful beaches and countryside. Swansea is the second biggest city in Wales, only 3 hours by road/train from London. It is a vibrant, friendly city with a great variety of shops, cafes and cinemas, and plenty of cultural activities on offer.