International Gower College Swansea

Last-minute packing tips? Layers 🧥🧣🧤

Wales and the UK is well known for its changing weather, so be sure to pack layers to cover rain, snow and sunshine.

Anything is possible here! 😄

Congratulations to our international students receiving their AS and A2 grades today ⭐️

We now have students who can accept offers to the University of Cambridge, University College London, University of Warwick, University of Bath and more top universities! 🧑‍🏫

Chief Executive Officer Kelly Fountain added: "I would like to offer my congratulations and best wishes to all the students collecting their results today, and a sincere thanks to all the staff at Gower College Swansea, who are tireless in their support of our learners both in and outside of the classroom."

Unsure about where to eat, in your free time, whilst studying in Swansea? The city centre has an abundance of restaurants whether you enjoy Thai, Chinese, Indian, Japanese or other delicacies 🥢🥡

You may want to dive in to Welsh culture and try traditional meals such as cawl (pictured), roast dinner or a Welsh breakfast! 🍽️

What's your local delicacy?

Where does the team recommend you visit whilst studying in Swansea? ⛱️

If you like the outdoors, then Three Cliffs Bay is a beautiful place to visit. Can you guess why it has its name?

There are multiple ways to access the beach. Look at the the view via Pennard Castle 😮🏰

☀️ With this summer shaping up to be the hottest since 1976, we'd love to hear how you've been making the most of the sunshine! ☀️

Our team have already been exploring:
✈️🦃 Turkey 🇹🇷
🍕🍦 Italy 🇮🇹
🥘☀️ Spain 🇪🇸

Tell us what you've been up to this summer? 😎🌻

We were delighted to welcome Wenzhou Foreign Language Senior High School back for another Summer School Programme! 🇨🇳 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Students experienced A Level classes at our Gorseinon Campus, taking part in Science, Art and Humanities taster sessions, and visited Tycoch and Sketty Hall for forensic science, organ dissection, and English language classes 🔬💡

Weekend trips to Manchester and Birmingham gave students a taste of university life in the UK, while a visit to Swansea University's Egypt Centre included an introduction to ancient Egyptian history and mummification.

Joining us during a heatwave, 🌞 they had the picturesque views of Rhossili and Worms Head in all its glory.

The programme concluded with a farewell lunch and certificate presentation at Sketty Hall 🎓

As Nisha had to travel home before the Gower College Swansea Annual Student Awards 2026, we were delighted to present her award and prize money early for International Student of the Year 2026 🎉

Echoing the words of Emma Smith, Academic Enrichment Co-ordinator, this honour couldn’t have gone to a more deserving student. Nisha joins a truly outstanding group of talented award winners.

Huge congratulations, Nisha 👏
Llongyfarchiadau ⭐

Our final outward mobility funded by Taith took place with our strategic partner, ROC Midden Nederland, a leader in automotive education and vehicle maintenance 🔧🚗

Learners experienced their state-of-the-art facilities and visited Kwik Fit garages, gaining a blend of practical, hands-on experience and the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals 👨‍🔧🧰

⭐️ Students would recommend this trip to future applicants
🌍 Students would consider working abroad
⚖️ It improved their employability skills
🛠️ Gave them a true experience of working a full shift in a garage

As the academic year draws to an end, we would like to congratulate our international students on getting incredible university offers for next year 📚

These include the University of Cambridge, University of Warwick, University of Bath and University College London - all in the top 15 current university rankings! 👨‍🎓

As well as the University of Reading, University of Manchester, University of Leicester and University of the Arts London 👏

Ruth Owen Lewis, Head of International says, "We know you have all worked extremely hard for your exams and hope you receive the required grades. Good luck!"

It was an incredible day 🌞🍰 celebrating the graduation of our A2 students, joined by some of our International Buddies at Sketty Hall.

After enjoying a traditional roast dinner, our Head of International, Ruth Owen Lewis, shared a few words to congratulate students on their achievements so far. This was followed by Dean of Faculty, Jenny Hill, who also offered some warm words before presenting each student with their graduation certificate 👏

There were plenty of smiles and laughter throughout as everyone looked back on fond memories of their time at Gower College Swansea 🎉

📸: Peter Price Media