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Aerial view of the facilities at Grantham Town FC
Education
We offer courses for players aged 16 – 21 years who wish to attend for either 1, 3, 6, 12 or 24 months or 3 year degree.
The courses can be purely football based or can be full time football and education.
Players attending the 1,2 or 3 year courses will be able to present our partners at either 1st level playing in the semi professional leagues are that are heavily scouted, or our Youth Team that also plays against professional clubs in various friendly/trials games or in the FA Youth Cup.
On all the courses you will train 4 times a week with the option of playing 1 – 2 games per week too.
Education:
Players choosing the education and football pathway, automatically become enrolled on our US Soccer Scholarship program should you wish to be considered for the event.
Ages 16 – 19 years: Players at this age can be enrolled onto the BTEC Level 3 (Extended) Qualification in Sports and Leisure and is the required qualification to gain University entry or A levels.
Ages 18+: Players at this age can be enrolled onto a degree of their choice, where you study but still train/play for our organisation.
To enquire about these programs please click this link for further details
International Students
The course is open to both EU and International Students and the current course has students from the US, Canada, Norway, and Venezuela.
The course is a fantastic opportunity to gain internationally recognised qualifications and receive coaching from English Premier League coaches and scouts.
Upon being accepted onto the course you will need to contact the home office to start your visa application and you can do this by clicking on the link below.
Visa, or Visa related costs/charges – All Visa and Visa related costs and charges, are the responsibility of the Student- athlete and/or their parents/sponsor. International Scholars are required to apply for their Visa within good time, at least 30 days prior to the programme start date. Applicants should visit the UK Borders Agency website for the latest information about Visa Applications: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
or contact their nearest British Embassy/Consulate, for more information.
Education
Accommodation/Food
Advanced football program and games
Annual football tour to Norway
Daily training and matches
Chance to get scouted by our pro academy coaches
Coaching by Uefa qualified coachs
Football training kit
Chance to gain FA Level 1 and 2 coaching qualifications (additional cost)
SATS test
US Soccer scholarships service (additional cost)
To apply please click the online booking form and also send a cv which includes playing experience and expected school grades to info@cosmosoccer.co.uk
Contact Us for full details and joining pack
2 year Full Time International Football and Education Program UK, Grantham, Nottingham and Lincoln