The informmation above is not correct. There are TWO seminaries in Gateshead. The ‘OLD’ one that has been around since Rabbi Desslers days run by Rabbi Miller zt”l and Rabbi Kohn and the ‘NEW’ – Bais Chaya Rochel run by Rabbi Avraham Katz.
The OLD one is much bigger and tends to cater to a more academic and teacher orientated crowd.. but of course there are many overlaps.
Some points about the OLD Seminary.
1. They teach alot.. but there is not a stress on academic – everyone works to best of their ability. You don’t even get test results back when you get them.. cause the results is not what is important.. its the effort and the hashkofos!
2. Being that it is a 3 year program, you have a nice mix of different ages adn girls are friendly with girls from all classes. In general, the Seminary does not treat girls like kids and expects a mature attitude back. Typically, about 190 girls come in 1st year. Perhaps 10 leave by start of 2nd year.. many girls will get engaged or leave during/end 2nd year.. leaving perhaps 100 in teh 3rd year. Friendships are built over long time and very solid.
3. They do NOT offer any extra college courses.. however there are some courses available in the community like computers etc which girls may take.
4. Gateshead OLD really prepares you in an excellent way to be an amazing teacher. They give you tons of knowledge plus teaching experience in the school system.. but this is mainly concentrated in the 3rd year. Not every girl there wants to teach.. but here are many.
5. Being in Gateshead is an experience.. compared to USA.. level of living is so much less gashmius and may come as a shock!
6. Being the tremendous amount of applicants applying, it can be very difficult to get it.. and it is recommended that you get your teachers, frineds and even yourself to write letters to the Seminary explaining why you want to come.
What else do you want to know?