Applying to university overseas: the basics

I will be running a short session on Monday period 3 tutorial on 15 June covering the initial steps around applying to universities outside the UK. This is not a detailed session due to the variance and complexity of applications, but it is a good starting point for any student considering this pathway.

Please meet me in the common room at 11.15am if interested.

 

Upcoming LaSWAP webinars

UCAS and university applications for Y12 families webinar
Wednesday 10 June at 6pm

https://zoom.us/j/94734633795?pwd=Xn3hFv5AfucmetQUOtlX0o1FhOTjKE.1

This comprehensive webinar will cover the full university application process, starting with the basics of UCAS and moving through courses, statements, offers & more. We hope to see lots of Year 12 families there!  The webinar will be recorded for those who can't join us live.

 

Navigating Clearing for Y13 students and families webinar
Wednesday 17 June at 6pm

https://zoom.us/j/97377950493?pwd=VYT0xPoZvuB0u2sasbqVix4zXWHEDa.1

Join us for a webinar on the UCAS Clearing process. We will cover what Clearing is, how to use it, what courses and universities are available, how to prepare and more. There will be time for questions, and the webinar will be recorded for those who can't make it live.

Apprenticeships and other non-university pathways
Wednesday 8 July at 6pm

Details to come soon.

 

Y13 post sixth form pathways

If you or your child would like a meeting about UCAS, apprenticeships or any other post Y13 pathways, Glen Thomson and I continue to be available next half term. Please email me or Glen to book.

lpearcey@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

gthomson@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

 

Y12 University Open Days

Most universities run their open days between May and July, with a few more opportunities in October and November. Students should make sure they visit several universities to get a feel for what kinds of universities and courses are available and where will suit them. It is impossible to tell by reading a website!

You can find listings for all upcoming open days in UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/explore/search/events?query=university%20open%20days

LaSWAP’s first Open Day trip is to the University of Hertfordshire on Thursday 4 June. It is open to all Y12 students. Please see poster for details.

Upcoming Open Days selection

Click on the university name to book your place:

• University of Brighton: Saturday 6 June
• SOAS: Saturday 6 June
• Health & Life Sciences at King’s College: Saturday 13 June
• QMUL: Friday 12 June
• Royal Veterinary College: Saturday 13 June
• Brunel: Saturday 13 June
• ICMP Music College: Saturday 20 June
• Goldsmiths: Saturday 20 June
• University for Creative Arts: Saturday 20 June
• University of Surrey: Saturday 20 June
• University of Essex: Saturday 20 June
• University of Kent (Medway Campus): Saturday 20 June
• University of Warwick: Saturday 20 June
• City St George’s Clerkenwell Campus: Saturday 27 June
• Arts & Sciences at King’s College: Saturday 27 June
• Middlesex University: Saturday 4 July
• University of West London: Saturday 11 July
• University of Roehampton: Saturday 11 July
• University of Kent (Canterbury Campus): Saturday 11 July

 

Y13 Prom

Wednesday 24 June 7-11pm
PowerHaus/Dingwalls Camden

There will be a free photobooth and buffet, and a bar (ID required).

Tickets are on sale from now – card payment only from the LaSWAP Admin Office in the PHS/WES sixth form building.

• £10 Early Bird before Wednesday 10 June
• £15 from Monday 11 June
• £20 on the door

 

LaSWAP Leavers Hoodies now available

• Available from https://laswap.any-wear.co.uk/products/laswap-leavers-hoodie-black
• Choice of 6 colours, name/nickname optional, sizes to fit all
• Price: £19.99 + postage
• Order deadline: Monday 15 June 2026 (we have no control over this and cannot extend it!)

Other opportunities for sixth form students

Super-curricular and work experience opportunities really pick up during this half term. There are lots of options for students to take part in workshops, competitions and events, and summer school applications begin to open. As well as this newsletter, we recommend students sign up to mailing lists from individual businesses and universities and also keep an eye on UCAS Events and Uni Taster Days:

https://www.unitasterdays.com/

https://www.ucas.com/ucas-events

Please see this fortnight’s LaSWAP Newsletter for even more opportunities.  Newsletters are emailed to families or can be found at https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Parents/Newsletters/.

Please check your Spam and mark all emails from LaSWAP, Acland Burghley or Bromcom as Safe/Priority!

Creative Dimension workshops now booking for the summer!

• 28 July: Patisserie with Fortnum & Mason
• 3-7 August: endangered animal toy making
• 3-7 August: architectural drawing and model making
• 5 August: perfumery
• 10-14 August: realistic painting
• 10-14 August: historical character puppet making
• 17-21 August: hat making with Locke & Co
• 17-21 August: waistcoat making

All workshops are free. Sign up here: https://www.thecreativedimension.org/workshops/.

Laura Pearcey (Stanley)
Associate Director of LaSWAP/Pathways and Progress Leader
lpearcey@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk