My name is Tristan Malou. I am from Lille in France. I first came to England for an exchange with a secondary school in Solihull called Tudor Grange School. I enjoyed my week in Solihull and decided to come back to continue my studies and improve my English.

I heard about a course called the International Baccalaureate Diploma and so I came to the College to study this course. The IB is an exciting course. I am studying Economics, Business and Chemistry at higher level and Maths, English and Mandarin at standard level.

I am enjoying my studies. It is quite different to what I was used to in France, where there are much stricter relationships with teachers. Although there is less homework in France, the school days are much longer. There is far more time for me to get on with my studies at the College and help from the teachers.

The support I have received from the Student Support Services team at the College has been great too. They have helped me with my accommodation and any other issues I have had. The only thing I have to get used to now is the local Brummie (Birmingham) accent!”

Tristan Malou
France