Price of our UK college package at York College

By combining an exceptional study programme at York College with our family services, we believe we can offer the best UK college package at half the price of private school education.

Two year study course - September to June each year

Studying at York College with BARNES Family Guardianship costs half the price of private education (College course + Host Family + Guardianship)

Please contact us about the study period you are interested in (shorter courses available starting from £7,500) and we will the package and price relevant to you.

We believe our packages offer exceptional value for money.

IN SUMMARY

• Minimum age: 16 years old on 31st August before the course commences in September
• A-Level course or Vocational programme
• Two-year study period (shorter periods possible)
• Living with a host family
• Guardianship Inclusive!
• For students needing a study visa
• Insurance package at ~£6.50 per week (incl. cancellation insurance)
• Early registration is an advantage. Application deadline - 30th June.

* This fee includes the fee payable for the York College A-Level / Vocational course.

The price includes:

• unlimited guidance in securing a place at the York College.
• A Level course or Vocational course at York College.
• supporting activities and extra-curricular activities at York College.
• room and board (during the week - breakfast and dinner, on weekends – full board) with a host family for the entire stay. The college canteen and local shops offer lunch at about GBP 3.50. No accommodation is provided during Christmas and Easter holidays (approx. 2 weeks each), when most students return home (if required - nights in this period are charged at £35 per night). No accommodation is provided in the Summer holidays.
• students will always be provided with their own bedroom.
• initial transfer from Manchester airport the day before the international programme commences.
• professional advice from a faculty member at the start of school to ensure the appropriate selection of course subjects will help further the student’s career goals.
• additional British culture and small group tutorials.
• exam preparation when the length of the chosen subject makes this possible.
• "Guardianship" the BARNES family are ultimately responsible for each student’s welfare during their stay – providing a permanent link between the student, the college, the host family, the local representative and the student’s parents. The student’s happiness is constantly under review and any problems that may arise are resolved very quickly.

The following costs are not included:

• round-trip flights, airport transfers to host family after the initial transfer (advice will be provided), pocket money, any use of transport to college, insurance.