STUDENTS from across the globe have sampled a taste of further education in the UK following a number of visits to a Crewe college.

More than 200 young people from Europe and South East Asia arrived in Cheshire during March and early April to experience a variety of cultural exchange programmes.

The groups of students from Spain, Italy, Germany and Thailand experienced life and education in the UK during action-packed itineraries.

Stelios Yalarkis, international and external funding manager at South Cheshire College, said: “We always enjoy welcoming visitors from overseas to the College and want them to have the best experience they can.

“They have all commented on the excellent facilities and teaching at South Cheshire College.

“Part of what makes the experience so worthwhile and enjoyable for the students is the kind families locally who embrace the opportunity to host these students and make them part of their family for their short stay.”

Students enjoyed a variety of subjects offered at South Cheshire College and made the most of opportunities to improve their English.

Visits to landmarks in major cities such as Liverpool, Manchester and London also helped them to gain a taste for British culture and see some of the region’s top attractions.

Families in the south Cheshire area housed the majority of students during their stays through the College’s Homestay initiative and welcomed them into their homes and introduced them to British culture.

Host families can earn up to £115 per week for housing an international student through Homestay and many more visits from overseas students are planned in the near future.

For more information about the Homestay Programme and to enquire about being a host family for international students at South Cheshire College call 01270 654654 or visit scc.ac.uk