Emmanuel Edor, a student from Ghana, studying
a National Diploma for IT Practitioners.
I have had one of the most fascinating and
intriguing experiences of my life while studying
in Coleg Glan Hafren. Strategically positioned
about 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre,
the College offers most of its courses with
tremendous emphasis on acquisition of practical
knowledge and skills. For example on the BTEC
National Diploma for IT Practitioners Course,
I have acquired skills such as designing and
administering a database, a web site and a networking
system for my own business. Needless to say,
the mode of teaching and learning enables the
student to acquire very useful skills, which
makes it easier to pursue a career or proceed
to higher education. In addition to excellent
facilities such as computers with Internet connections,
a library, modern study centres and a well-equipped
reprographics centre, the college has numerous
professional and highly trained lecturers. The
enthusiasm and creativity with which these lecturers
present their lessons are usually captivating
and motivate the student to learn. The International
Students Office boasts very friendly and warm
people, who always greet you with broad smiles
that make you feel relaxed and invited to present
your problems. In fact, they are always ready
to listen to and help you.
The city of Cardiff itself has numerous cinema
houses, good restaurants and bars, pubs, clubs
and sports centres to let you enjoy the vibrant
social life. The weather might be cold but the
people are warm. On the whole, Coleg Glan Hafren
is an institution with a difference and I would
gladly recommend it for anybody who is looking
for practical knowledge and skills, in a very
friendly and warm environment.
Emmanuel Edor - One of our students
Kushal Dev, a student from India studying
Access to Art and Design
Cardiff is a great city ? And what's more,
in my experience, Cardiff College International/Glan
Hafren is a great way to study. The best part
is that you can meet and talk to every body
as long as you are doing your studies well.
Not only that, the teaching staff are compassionate.
There is a mix of international cosmopolitan
environment throughout the city and also in
the classroom, where we tend to meet people
from all over the world. The facilities of the
learning centre and library make it a great
educational experience.
I am currently doing my Access course in Art
and Design and am planning to do graphics and
multimedia course next year ?each course is
supported very strongly by an experienced faculty.
The curriculum provides freedom to choose and
also generates the sense of industry orientation
in the approach, which is very much relevant
and vital in the contemporary world. I am glad
to say that my feeling will not only be -"been
there done that"- but -"been there and done
that in the best way possible!" which is simply
great!
Kushal Dev - one of our students
Owen Li, a student from South China studying
A Levels
Owen Li, 20 years old from the South of China.
Owen is in his fourth year with Coleg Glan Hafren
and currently studying A-Levels and Certificate
of Proficiency in English. Afterwards he is
going to university to read his beloved Economics.
Here is his say about the college:
Cardiff has long been the top choice for foreign
students as its people are incredibly friendly
meanwhile providing the cosmopolitan feelings
that big cities such as London can offer. And
Coleg Glan Hafren is located in the city centre!
I found the EFL course very stimulating and
flexible. The teaching staffs here always give
students every opportunity to learn English.
I have also leant some life-long communication
skills that could be vital in my later life.
Moreover, the college provides various Further
Education courses which provide a stepping stone
to Higher Education in Britain.
I have made remarkable progress in this college
and I am sure you will be amazed at what it
has to offer.
Owen Li - another of our students
Neudi Maria Parizotto from Brazil - General
English programme
Neudi is a teacher and is studying on our full-time
General English programme leading to the Cambridge
First Certificate examination. She would like
to continue her English studies at Coleg Glan
Hafren next year. She says:
I'm very happy and satisfied because the teachers
are dedicated, friendly and understanding and
give us a variety of interesting classes every
day. We have lots of facilities, including two
good libraries, numerous computers with internet
access and private rooms for study. To me, Coleg
Glan Hafren is on top of the best Colleges in
the UK, and it is a pleasure to be a member
of this international family.
