“I can do both A Level and BTEC courses here… which will aid me in real life situations.”
Since coming to Esher, my teachers have
helped me during trying times, I received
supportive emails and chats from them after my
grandmother passed, each of them being kind
and understanding, supporting me in lessons and
with coursework. All the teachers try hard to help
students in need, which I find to be very admirable
and important.
My courses: Esher enabled me to take a fully
creative range of courses and reassured me that
taking BTEC subjects are just as valid for when I
apply to university. I struggled with exams at GCSE,
but the fact I can do both A Level and BTEC courses
here, means I’m learning the skills and practical
elements of my subjects through coursework,
which will aid me in real life situations. Rather
than take a written exam about acting, I get to
perform. I’m also learning how to edit a short film
to a professional standard. These aspects really
influenced my decision when picking a college.
Best Bits: One of my biggest highlights was the
Fosse show – based on the music and dance
of Bob Fosse - at the end of my first year for
Performing Arts. The cast are all very close friends
now and it made the whole experience of being
on stage more enjoyable. A big highlight of the
College is the Learning Resource Centres, these
are quiet locations where students can work in
their free time with access to some amazing online
resources and texts.
After Esher, I’ve been offered places in all of my
university choices to study Film Production. Right
now, Portsmouth is my first choice.
