Welcome to Sussex Downs International College
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Sussex Downs College has been welcoming international students for over 20 years. We are a multi-award winning college offering academic excellence, outstanding international student support and value for money.
Each year 400 international students from over 70 countries worldwide choose to study English language and academic and vocational courses with us.
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Study at an “outstanding” college
As an international student at Sussex Downs College you will receive excellent academic and pastoral support to help you achieve your university, career and personal goals.
OFSTED, the UK’s regulatory body for education, has classified Sussex Downs College as an “outstanding” college, and we have been named a Learning and Skills Beacon Status College in recognition of our “outstanding performance” by the UK government. Sussex Downs College also holds a Beacon Award from the British Council and the AoC in recognition of our excellent international student support.
Student Success
Our students have a long history of high success rates. In 2011 100% of our international students passed their A2 exams, with 43% of students receiving grades A* to A. 66% of students received grades A* to grade B.
Cambridge Exams and IELTS SUCCESS
One of the most common reasons students choose Sussex Downs College is due to our reputation for excellent exam results. We are delighted to announce that our students' overall pass rate for Cambridge exams (PTE, FCE and CAE) on our Eastbourne campus was 82% (2010-2011).
Excellent IELTS Teaching
Receive thorough preparation for your IELTS test with Sussex Downs College, and book your IELTS test with us. In 2010-2011 32% of students achieved IELTS 6.0.
Well done to all our hard working students – these results will help them achieve their aims whether university or employment.
See our student success rates
Student Profile
Carla D’Lourdes Do Nacimento, Brazil
Studying: MA in International Education and Development at the University of Sussex
My place on this MA programme was conditional on my IELTS test score.
The expert teachers gave me all the support I needed in preparing me for
my IELTS exam. Thank you Sussex Downs College! 
Our courses
We offer a wide range of English language, academic and vocational courses and summer English language programmes for adults and junior students. We are also able to offer year-round tailor-made English language programmes for closed groups of students and teachers.
See what courses you can study at Sussex Downs
IELTS expertise
Sussex Downs College is a large IELTS testing centre, and has many years’ experience in both testing and preparing students for their IELTS exam. This means that you will be fully-prepared for your IELTS test and have the best possible chance of success.
Find out about our IELTS centres
Apply for a course
Please contact our International team for further information or to request a copy of our international prospectus:
Email: international@sussexdowns.ac.uk
Postal Address: International Office, Sussex Downs College,
1 Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XH
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 402472 Fax: +44 (0)1273 488974
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