Anyone been or know anyone who has been to Atlantic College

[mamas12]

Dc coming up to that age and has expressed interest in politics etc.
Wondered about anyones personal experiences of Atlantic College?

Hello mamas12, I just wondered how your DD got on at her interview. It's something my DS wants to do in a few years time so it would be great to get any information. It took me aback for a while thinking he could be leaving home at 16 but everything I've read about it makes me think what a fantastic experience and if he was lucky enough to go I'd be so pleased for him. Fingers crossed your DD gets in.

Update.
unfortunately we heard today, she didn't get in.
She is quite upset as the first thing she said to us after her 24 hour interview was not 'hiya' but 'I want to come here.' She reeeeeeeeally wanted to go there.
So, we've had a bit of a wallow tonight (am so feeling for her, she is sooo disappointed) but from tomorrow will be more positive.

There are two week summer courses so will have to ask how much they are and whether or not there will be another picking process to go through.
And, of course she can always re apply for next year!

aah, mamas12, sorry to hear that. She did well to get to the interview stage and from what I've heard very few get a chance to go as it's so competitive. I've read about the 2 week courses and I think they'd be a great experience. Hope she feels ok about it soon.

Do you know why she didn't get in?

(My DS would also love to go there when he's 16....)

Well done to her for getting through to the interviews. Bad luck on the result. Hope she bounces back soon. Has she got a good alternative?

Thanks again for all good wishes, her alternative at the moment is the sixth form of her school which seems a tad boring now for her . Oops.
She is getting there, still feels disappointed, but I'm letting her decide if she wants to appoly again next year or not.

We don't know why she wasn't accepted, do you think they give feedback?

Always worth asking for feedback, they can only say no....

Help! my son is due to start at Atlantic College this term and I'm freaking out. He's v keen to go but he's dyslexic and they study the IB there. I know he'd be fine with A Levels as he'd only have to study stuff he excels at but the thought of him struggling on with English, French and Maths which were a real effort for him at GCSE is making me worried (especially as I won't be there to get him extra help if he needs it)... though I LOVE the ethos I'm worried - anyone got any advice?

just left Atlantic where i worked in the art department.
Don't send your children to study Art, its a waste of time and money
The so called art teacher cant draw and has not used a pencil to draw anything over the past 22 years, a hopeless teacher, a house brick left on a table would do better job.
She has also been reported by me for bullying students and members of staff
Don't believe the hype the college is in trouble and will disappear if it doesn't sort its head out.
A state run college offers more and costs less

Wow, that’s awful. I’m sorry to hear that. A friend’s daughter attended a music event at the college recently and it was really badly organised. The only good part she said was seeing one of her friends who is in her second year.