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BOLTON WANDERERS INSTITUTE OF SPORT
INTERNATIONAL
FOOTBALL STUDIES
PROGRAMME
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Welcome to Bolton Wanderers Institute of Sport’s (BWFCIOS),
prestigious International Football Studies Programme.
Bolton Wanderers have a long association with education and over the last few years, we have
established BWFCIOS as an independent school dedicated to delivering internationally recognised
academic qualifications in professional sporting facilities. The Institute is inspected and accredited by
several highly regarded bodies including Independent Schools Inspectorate, Pearson Edexcel and
International Baccalaureate. We have a 100% academic pass rate and we are proud of our reputation
and success over the years, which has led to widespread recognition.
Our students do not just merely enrol on our programme – they become part of the BWFC family, where
they are guided by caring, dedicated, experienced staff in a carefully supervised and supportive
environment. They are encouraged to express themselves and are challenged to fulfil their potential.
Being a small independent school allows us to focus on holistic student development based on the
premise that each person finds identity, meaning, and purpose in life through connections to the
community, to the natural world, and to humanitarian values such as compassion and peace and
to instil a passion for life and love of learning. This unique programme which is integrated across the
Club has resulted in the Institute of Sport becoming the UK’s leading Football Studies school in the UK,
combining quality education with elite football coaching.
The world is continually evolving and with it the employment opportunities and ethical issues our learners
will encounter when they graduate. Ultimately, our aim is to prepare our learners for whatever lies ahead.
To provide – as far as possible – a bespoke education that suits the individual, so that they can make the
most of their talents beyond the Institute of Sport, into University and the wider world.
Our prospectus has hopefully given you an insight into the unique programme we offer, however to
fully appreciate the spectrum of opportunities available to our learners, we hope you will come and
visit us when I look forward to meeting you personally.
Phil Gartside
Chairman, Bolton Wanderers Football Club
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What is the
BWFC Institute
of Sport?
Bolton Wanderers Football Club Institute of
Sport (BWFCIOS) provides an elite player
development programme in conjunction
with international standards of education.
Our mission, is to enable learners to gain their
academic qualifications in professional
sporting facilities.
Our aim, is to empower learners, develop character
and provide them with the opportunity to fulfil their
potential through a life changing experience in
a unique, challenging and motivational learning
environment that brings together individuals of all
abilities and nationalities.
CORE AIMS & VALUES
• Learners will be encouraged to utilise their
psychological and social skills in everyday life,
as they do during athletic performance
• Through a mentoring and pastoral system,
we will support learners with the challenges they
face when engaged in academic and
vocational studies
• Create a learning environment where learners
from varied ethnic and diverse backgrounds can
engage and achieve in, whilst creating a passion
for lifelong learning
• To ensure the individual becomes before the
learner, embracing relationships and enhancing
character and interpersonal skills
• Provide solutions and sustainable projects
that will promote better health, well-being and
lifestyle within the community
• Provide comprehensive and appropriate
pathways into higher education, further training
and employment
• Teach the importance of role models in society
and the positive effect they have on people, whilst
raising awareness and encouraging international
mindedness throughout all aspects of education
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INTRODUCING THE
INTERNATIONAL
FOOTBALL STUDIES
PROGRAMME
Studies Programme is Bolton
football club enables you to develop and learn
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The total immersion
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a professional
most prestigious education
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The International Football
Wanderers Institute of Sport’s
from qualified coaches, teachers and your
international peers.
programme. It gives you
You will be coached and educated onsite
the unique opportunity to
at the Macron Stadium/Lostock Academy in
experience elite football
coaching and professional
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challenging inspiring classes with low studentto-tutor ratios, and a faculty that understands
the demands of balancing education and sport.
teaching, in Premier League
standard sporting facilities.
You will stay with a host family or in the Bolton
Whites Hotel during your entire stay. There is
a dedicated Welfare Officer who provides an
invaluable support system to ensure you have a
home away from home experience.
You will graduate with a vast improvement in
your game, along with a firm knowledge of a
foreign language, and a keen sense of cultural
understanding. But more importantly, with a
recognised qualification and memories that will
last a lifetime.
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WHY CHOOSE THE
INTERNATIONAL
FOOTBALL STUDIES
PROGRAMME?
You will be
FULLY
INTEGRATED
into the club
STATE OF
THE ART
As a learner, you will have access to:
• State of the art professional
sporting facilities
• UEFA/FA qualified coaching staff
• Professional qualified
teaching staff
• Low student-to-tutor ratio
• USN Bolton Arena
gym membership
Professional
Sporting Facilities
• Performance analysis via video
analysis (feedback on team
and individual)
• Onsite library within our
Study Centre and Bolton
University Library
• Enrichment programmes
• Higher Education and
Employment Mentorship
100%
ACADEMIC
PASS RATE
You will also have access to the Sports Science
department which includes:
• Team and personal
fitness assessments
• Personalised strength
and conditioning programmes
• Performance nutrition information
• Injury prevention physiotherapy
EDUCATION
AND SPORTS
QUALIFICATIONS
LOW
STUDENT to
TUTOR RATIO
HIGHER
EDUCATION AND
EMPLOYMENT
MENTORSHIP
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Host Family or
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accommodation
*(Conditions apply)
THE IFSP PROVIDES
QUALITY EDUCATION
COMBINED WITH ELITE
FOOTBALL COACHING.
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• Competitive fixtures against local
and international teams
• Host family or onsite Bolton Whites Hotel*
accommodation *(Conditions apply)
• Excursions designed to promote
team bonding and enjoyment
• Opportunities for Q&A with first team staff,
players and other guest speakers
• Season tickets to first team home games
• Professional Macron club kit
• Discount in Bolton Central (club shop)
• Dedicated 24 hour welfare support
• Pastoral care
LIFE
CHANGING
EXPERIENCE
ENJOY NEW
CULTURAL
EXPERIENCES
Internationally recognised education
and sports qualifications such as:
• International Baccalaureate
• BTEC Nationals in Sport and Sport Science
• FA Coaching qualifications
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FOOTBALL
COACHING
BWFCIOS’ team of FA and UEFA qualified
professional coaches are dedicated
to creating the ultimate coaching
experience and providing a professional
environment for you to develop.
You will receive a quality, educational and
professional coaching experience at the
state-of-the-art academy.
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During your coaching experience, the academic
year will be broken down into a macro, meso and
micro cycle. You will develop your game working
through a comprehensive coaching cycle, which is
in line with the club’s coaching philosophy. Planning
and delivery will cover the four corner model of
player development (Technical/Tactical, Physical,
Social and Psychological).
Over the duration of the course, you will
understand what it takes to get to the next level
with simplistic decision making, practices and
games programmes. Based on the technical and
tactical outcomes through the understanding of the
principles of play and game transition in both attack
and defence, relevant to that specific phase.
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Through the environment and the
organisation of the game, we strive to
develop and nurture creative thinkers
and excellent decision makers.
Through instruction, guidance and independent thinking,
you will make the correct decisions through the run of
play. We believe that game insight is a skill developed to
allow you to select the correct action for the situation you
are in. We aim to improve every learner to their maximum
potential and, irrespective of age, ability or gender, you
will be pushed to your limit. You will receive regular
feedback along with formal written six-weekly reviews to
help you mature and progress in all four corners
of development.
Training at a world
class facility with
world class coaches
is the reality at
BWFC IOS
Ryan Collins, Student.
“The quality of coaching we receive
is exceptional. I can say I am a better
player, learner and person.”
Antoine
Recizac
Student
TRAIN AT
PROFESSIONAL
FACILITIES
LOSTOCK TRAINING GROUND
Your experience is enhanced through the use
of Bolton Wanderers’ academy training ground
located in Lostock, a five minute walk from the
Macron Stadium.
The £10 million facility is set across 37 acres of land,
possessing spacious changing rooms, a fully-equipped
gymnasium, six full-sized football pitches, two synthetic pitches
and a sports science unit on site. It is also the home of the
Club’s academy scholars.
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Learn more and visit
bwfcios.com/football-coaching
FIXTURES
DIET AND NUTRITION
You will participate in weekly competitive fixtures against local,
Both diet and nutrition play an essential part in an athlete’s preparation
semi-professional, college, university and national teams. This
and training regime. The provision of a well-balanced diet is equally
is an extremely important part of your development, and a
important for growing athletes. For these reasons, BWFCIOS includes a
chance to implement what you have learnt throughout the
programme which educates you in the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in
week, in a competitive environment.
order to gain maximum results on and off the pitch.
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Performance Analysis is an important part of your
With the ever increasing physical demands of the game, you will
development. This includes statistical analysis of fitness
be coached weekly by our qualified strength and conditioning
testing, reviewing match footage, and training regimes.
It is a visual learning tool where we provide team and
individual feedback, to enhance performance and/or analyse
opposition. This will invoke you to be more tactically astute to
team to ensure the correct techniques and practices are executed,
including work on strength, explosive power, co-ordination and
endurance. This is to ensure you can maintain a high level of
athleticism needed for the modern day game; which is paramount
for injury prevention and muscle stabilisation.
the game.
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QUALITY
EDUCATION
You will receive the highest quality education with
access to a wide range of academic resources
that will help you develop with your studies. The
BWFCIOS provides a faculty of certified staff who
This will allow you to establish
boast outstanding experience in both the field of
a solid academic foundation,
teaching as well as professional knowledge of their
which will prepare you for further
occupational areas.
studies at university or alternative
progression routes.
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unbelievably hard
working, highly
knowledgeable,
and challenge us
at all stages of our
education to improve
our experience.
Josef Faux, Student.
INTERNATIONAL
STUDY CENTRE
Our newly refurbished International Study Centre
acts as your educational hub, comprising a fully
equipped IT Suite, and a comprehensive library with
a variety of titles and a great selection of UK university
Learn more about Career
Progression on page 27
prospectuses, encouraging you to explore further
educational opportunities which are available.
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CAREER-RELATED
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International Baccalaureate
Career Related Programme (IBCP)
The IBCP is a bespoke career related study package. It has
unique with regards to our relationship with the IBSCA as
been specifically designed by Bolton Wanderers Institute
we are the only football club in the UK housing the IBCP, and
of Sport to enable you to develop both academic and
therefore have excellent resources that are at your disposal.
vocational skills.
Traditionally, the IBCP or DP is delivered in mainstream
The Programme has a strong focus on sport, with the
emphasis on professional football practices and athlete
development. The IBCP is a world-wide recognised
qualification accepted by universities and employers alike.
settings, however we can provide and deliver the academic
and vocational programme itself within a professional and
well recognised working environment; which enhances your
experience two-fold.
Upon completion, you have an advantage to follow a more
The IB Career-Related Programme is designed for
academic route into higher education or decide on a specific
learners interested in pursuing a career-related education,
sport and sport science related vocational pathway.
predominantly between the ages of 15-19. The programme
Bolton Wanderers Institute of Sport is an established
professional education and coaching institution set inside
a professional football club, and business in itself. We are
provides you with an excellent foundation for future
academic progression, as well as educating you to establish
and maintain professional standards and core values.
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The IBCP enables you to:
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• Follow your chosen education and
• Develop empathy and
career pathways in life
appreciation while working
• Enhance theory of knowledge
and interpersonal skills
• Combine academic subjects with
with others
• Develop greater self-confidence
and self-awareness
your personal and professional
• Demonstrate high levels of
interests and skills
resilience, flexibility and agility
• Engage in learning that
of mind
makes a positive difference to
• Be internationally-minded
your community
and globally aware
• Think critically, creatively and
• Apply your knowledge
encourages risk taking
to real-world scenarios
• Communicate clearly and
effectively in a variety of situations
• Effectively work independently
and in collaboration with others
• Consider new perspectives and
other points of view
Learn more about the IBCP,
visit bwfcios.com/ibcp
and situations by integrating
workshops and seminars to
different areas within the club
• Ultimately progress into higher
education, apprenticeships,
scholarships, further education
or employment
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What can
I study?
BTEC
The BTEC Nationals in Sport gives you a solid
foundation in the sector, enabling you to
develop the essential skills required for gaining
employment, securing career progression or
progressing to further qualifications at a higher
level, university for example.
A PRACTICAL
REAL-WORLD
APPROACH
TO LEARNING
They are work-related qualifications suitable for a
wide range of students from different backgrounds
and abilities, and BTECs are built to accommodate
the needs of employers where appropriate.
They provide a practical, authentic approach to
learning without foregoing any of the essential
subject theory and are recognised by schools,
colleges, universities, employers and professional
bodies across the UK and countries worldwide.
Learn more about BTEC Levels
visit bwfcios.com/btec
Levels of BTEC available
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Sport
Course duration: 12 months
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
Course duration: 12 months
What activities will I be expected to do?
During your course you will undertake a number of written assignments
for different modules. You will also learn how to plan and deliver
presentations, be involved in group and peer tasks as well as individual
working. You will have access to fictional and real life case studies and
How will my work be marked?
You will complete assignments throughout the year for each module, all of
which will be assessed. You will receive constructive feedback on all marked
work which details how you can improve your grade and your learning.
The marking system is Pass, Merit or Distinction. You will then be awarded a
final grade of either Pass, Merit or Distinction, decided by your overall
assignment results.
scenarios from the sector that you will review. You will become immersed
with new and emerging technologies and applications and therefore also
be challenged to utilise these within your varied sport specific modules.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport
Course duration: 24 months
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport
What can I expect to achieve at the end of my course?
Course duration: 24 months
Students who successfully complete this course may wish to extend their learning
and progress onto higher education study at Level 4, or further training. The
What work has to be completed out of classroom time?
qualification also prepares learners for employment in the sporting sector, both
It will be necessary to carry out research and reading in preparation for
public and private. Depending on your success and level of quality, you will
written assignments, and therefore it is important that you are strict with
receive a certain amount of UCAS points which can be utilised for any potential
yourself and you manage your time effectively. Your tutor will work out
progression you may have into higher education. This will be accompanied by
a time plan with you ensuring that you have all the support needed to
professional references to support any transition you may have.
achieve your deadlines. For example you may need 12 hours contact per
week and 5 hours self-directed study.
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THE PLACE
TO BE
Situated in the heart of the North West of
England, Bolton Wanderers Football Club is
steeped in history and tradition and is an
ideal base from which to explore the whole
of the United Kingdom.
MIDDLEBROOK
USN BOLTON ARENA
Surrounding Macron Stadium is a hub of
Adjacent to Macron Stadium is USN Bolton Arena,
activity including a popular retail and
one of only four Lawn Tennis Association High
leisure park accommodating numerous
Performance Tennis Centres in the UK.
shops, a large cinema, a bowling alley and
a variety of restaurants to choose from.
It includes a newly refurbished gymnasium with
state of the art equipment, over 40 energising
studio classes a week, brand new sauna and
steam rooms, as well as entertainment events
available throughout the year.
MANCHESTER
One of the largest cities in England, Manchester is the
North West’s heart of culture and entertainment.
Famed for its football teams and music scene, which has
produced the likes of The Smiths and Oasis, this centre for
sports and the arts, is a down-to-earth and friendly city.
LONDON
LAKE DISTRICT
The Lake District is England’s most
undervalued scenic area.
Within an area thirty miles across, 16
major lakes are squeezed between
the country’s highest mountains
– an almost alpine landscape of
glistening water, dramatic valleys and
picturesque stone-built villages.
LIVERPOOL
London is a thrilling tourist location
Liverpool is a dynamic, vibrant
and exciting city.
there is no shortage of things to do in
the country’s capital city.
Entertaining a Tate Gallery of its own,
a selection of pioneering museums
and a fascinating social history, the city
also boasts great musical heritage as
this is the place that gave the world
The Beatles.
with a multitude of places to visit –
To top all of this, London houses 13
professional football teams including
Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham
Hotspur and is home to the new
Wembley Stadium, host of major
football matches such as the FA
Cup Final and home matches of the
England national football team.
Learn more about the area surrounding
BWFC visit bwfcios.com/location
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HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Your welfare, whilst living in the UK, is paramount. BWFCIOS has a designated Welfare
Officer who is responsible for helping new and returning learners settle quickly into life
in the UK. Throughout your time you will have support and guidance from the Welfare
Officer who will be able to assist and offer support on a variety of matters including
personal, social, academic and financial issues.
ACCOMMODATION
Before you arrive in the UK, we will have spoken with
you about your accommodation. There are two types
of accommodation: living with a host family or within
the Bolton Whites Hotel* (over 18’s). Whichever type of
accommodation you are assigned, the Welfare Officer will
talk you through the arrangements and what to expect.
(*conditions apply)
Learn more about accommodation, visit
bwfcios.com/accommodation-welfare
Host Family Accommodation
Great care, time and consideration is taken into choosing
our host families. They have all been with us for a number of
years, allowing us to develop a great relationship. This in turn
has enabled our host families to understand the needs of our
learners and what they are looking for during their time with
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For learners aged over 18, there is the option to stay at the Bolton Whites
a Sky TV package, including full sports channel access. The wing
Hotel* within a dedicated wing, which has been specially adapted
enables you to develop your life skills as the housing encourages more
through additional security measures and the introduction of a
independent living. For example, you will be expected to do your own
communal room and laundry facilities. The communal room is situated
laundry as you are provided with a washing machine and a tumble
in the corner of the West Stand and has untarnished panoramic views
dryer. Meals will be hosted in the Whites Brasserie which is a relaxed
of the Macron Stadium bowl through its full length windows, as well
and calm environment.
as a comfortable seating area with an LCD television equipped with
(*additional cost may apply)
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THE FIRST WEEK
During the first week of the course, you will take part in an
induction week. This will enable you to settle into the UK and
get used to the daily commute and public transport links to
the Macron Stadium. The week will be filled with activities and
exercises that will enable the group to bond. We will also provide
an orientation pack which will consist of information about the
local area, places of worship, guidance on the UK banking system
(including setting up an account if you require), as well as setting
up a UK mobile phone, etc. The Welfare Officer will be there every
step of the way to offer guidance on every aspect of UK living.
PASTORAL CARE
After the initial euphoria of arriving and starting the course,
you may feel that you need people to talk to. In these instances,
the Welfare Officer is available to support and offer advice in a
non-judgmental and caring way.
In addition to the Welfare Officer, we also have our Club
Chaplain who can help with any issues or troubles you may be
having, and can offer additional support if learners are going
through a challenging time.
Learn more about pastoral care, visit
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TRIPS
INCLUDE:
ENRICHMENT
Bowling, cinema,
shopping, golf, quiz
nights & more!
We want your experiences at the Institute of Sport to be rich,
varied, stimulating and fun - outside the classroom as well as in.
There is much more than the statutory academic curriculum on offer for you; with a variety
of extra-curricular trips which include, but are not limited to: bowling, cinema, shopping
trips, golf, and quiz nights. Manchester is only 20 minutes away by train, and you will have
plenty of opportunities to experience the vast culture the North West has to offer, with visits to
some of the finest museums, art galleries and theatres in the country. Organised excursions
to Alton Towers, the National Football Museum, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, as well as Old
Trafford, Etihad Stadium and Anfield, home to three of the country’s most famous teams,
enables you to see first-hand the facilities of the most prestigious football stadia in the
North West. In addition, you will have the privilege of taking a trip to St George’s Park*, the
luxurious £120 million pound home of England’s National Football Squads, for a tour and
exclusive training session using the complex’s state of the art facilities.
(*subject to availability)
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BWFCIOS ensures guidance and the development of strategies for progression routes and
career related pathways are a high priority. Our education and coaching staff work with you
to plan a clear pathway for life after you have completed your course. Whether you would
like to continue your academic studies at a higher level in a university within the UK, in your
respective home country, or in another country entirely, then we will assist you in achieving that
goal. Alternatively, if you wish to enter the workforce directly after you have completed your
studies, we will provide career guidance to help you achieve this.
CAREER PROGRESSION
We have a large selection of current
UK University prospectuses which are
openly available to you throughout
the year, and you are encouraged to
research courses and progression
routes constantly to ensure that higher
education is at the forefront of
your mind.
Learn more about the Career Progression,
visit bwfcios.com/career-progressionpathways
For the purpose of supporting you through your desired
which can be tailored in alongside other academic and
progression route, we are an accredited centre through the
vocational qualifications.
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). This
enables us to follow a specific tracking system to ensure you
are assisted in your pathway, whether into higher education
or employment. In addition to this, we are able to provide
professional references to support your future progression.
Through an advisor tracking system, we are able to follow all
UCAS applications.
You will complete the FA Coaching Qualifications as part of
the programme too, providing a strong vocational pathway
for you if you decide to pursue a more football related career.
This ultimately provides an additional optional pathway
BWFCIOS also possesses strong links with the University of Bolton.
They are an esteemed establishment who provide a range of
specialised and comprehensive routes into higher education.
Furthermore, you are guaranteed an interview onto a degree
programme, to encourage you through to higher education.
We will ensure that we provide you with every opportunity
to achieve, progress and complete your course with an
extensive set of transferable skills, coupled with highly
sought after qualifications to enable you to enter any
sector, sporting or otherwise.
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Higher Education and Employment Mentorship
At BWFCIOS we empathise with everyone’s capabilities and
Here’s how we do it:
challenges, and in addition, recognise the vital need for
•Allocate tutors to learners in a Personal
‘personal support’ for the purpose of ‘personal development’.
It is evident that every one of our learners has varied
aspirations, whether it be within athletic development,
further education, higher education or employment, and
it is our aim to provide a unique and specific individual
Mentorship Programme
•Learners undergo ALIS Testing to determine levels of support
needed and to distinguish Grade Predictions
• Tutors have informal interviews with students
mentorship programme to ensure you have the best chance of
• Awareness of potential University routes are highlighted
progression and achievement.
• Visits are made to HE Institutions
Our tutors provide additional group and individual
•Necessary grades are highlighted (additional exams such
tutorials and mentor sessions as an added incentive, which
enables students to value and appreciate the progression into
higher education ahead of employment initially. We timetable
appropriate sessions each term to raise awareness of potential
learner progression routes, and help tailor appropriate
Individual Development Plans in accordance with your future
preferences and grade expectations/outcomes.
as Functional Skills in Maths, English and IELTS are included
to further support the learner if needed)
•Personal Statements and References are
professionally produced
•Applications in the UK and oversees are tracked through the
likes of UCAS Advisor Tracking
This has been proven as a positive model for support with
the BWFCIOS having seen such previous students go on to
Universities domestically in Bolton, London, Cardiff, Preston
and Manchester as well as overseas.
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FAQS
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What happens when I arrive in the UK?
Upon arrival at either Manchester International or Liverpool Airport, you will receive a warm welcome by our Welfare Officer,
who will then transport you to your pre-arranged accommodation. This will either be host family accommodation or The Bolton
Whites Hotel.
My first language is not English – will I receive help to improve my English language skills?
Yes, specialist language teachers are available. We have English Language teachers who specialise in the delivery of English
as a second language, as well as dedicated staff who work with you to improve your English reading and writing skills.
The IOS team have changed me as a person.
The importance of being disciplined and
how you conduct yourself, Bolton Wanderers
has given me all that. I will never be able
to thank them enough for the opportunities
and the support they have given me.
Manav Dedhia, Student.
Is the education component of the programme
of a high standard?
Yes, we are accredited by the Accreditation Service for International
Colleges (ASIC), the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), Pearson Edexcel
we ensure all of our staff are trained to an exceptional level. Using our model
of best practice, as well as a student-centred approach, our staff enforce the
standards as set by Bolton Wanderers Institute of Sport and the awarding
bodies of our education partners.
and the International Baccalaureate. As a result of these accreditations,
BWFCIOS is also accredited as an Official UCAS registered centre. UCAS is the
we are regularly subject to external audits. The most recent ISI inspection
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, and they are responsible for
scored highly in all areas including Teaching / Governance / Leadership
managing applications to Higher Education courses in the UK. Accreditation
/ Management, Health, Safety and Welfare. The full report can be viewed
with UCAS enables us to access resources and tracking systems to support you
online on the ISI website. Through our thorough quality assurance processes,
throughout your applications to higher educational institutions.
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What are the progression pathways once I have completed
the programme?
We ensure guidance and the development of strategies for progression routes and career
pathways are a high priority. Our education and coaching staff work with you to plan a clear
pathway for life after you’ve completed your course. Whether you would like to continue your
academic studies at a higher level in a university within the UK, in your respective home country,
or in another country entirely, then we will assist you in achieving that goal. Alternatively, if you
wish to enter the workforce directly after you’ve completed your studies, we will provide career
guidance to help you achieve this.
We, the parents of Tyrone Mondi, would just
like to thank you all for the past 12 months
that Tyrone has spent there in the UK with
you. He gained experience in football and
also in education with assistance from
you all.
From the Mondi Family
Will my parents be kept informed of my progress?
Your primary contacts at the Institute of Sport will be the Programme Co-ordinator and the Welfare Officer. The Welfare Officer will act as the contact
in relation to any welfare or safeguarding issues which may arise whilst on the programme, and the Programme Co-ordinator is always available
to answer any questions. Parents will also receive a newsletter from the Programme Co-ordinator each month with an update on the programme
activities, excursions, news and any other important information.
Are females accepted onto the programme?
Yes, we strongly encourage females to apply for the International Football Studies Programme.
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