Our Students

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.

Neudi Maria Parizotto - another of our students