University Foundation: one year fast-track

University Foundation is ideal for...

Students aged 17+ who want a one-year fast track to University. This programme offers guaranteed progression to a wide choice of Universities on completion of the course.

In 1985 we revolutionised private education by opening the UK's first foundation programme. In 2010 we are celebrated 25 years of success, with almost 50% of Foundation students receiving offers from Times Top 20 Universities.

• 3-4 subjects studied over one year, including English and Mathematics.
• Assessment takes place via coursework, externally moderated examinations and IELTS.
• Guaranteed progression to University on successful completion of the programme.
• Flexible programme with a range of subject options and pathways.
• Not suitable for medicine / veterinary career paths.
• Extended option available for students with a lower English language level.

About the course...

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Extended University Foundation Programme

A fast-track route to UK universities for international students

The University Foundation is a one year programme for international students that ensures you meet the entry requirements for a UK university degree course.

It is one of our most popular programmes and for those students who successfully complete the course, we can guarantee a university place at one of our partner universities.

The Foundation provides a bridge between international high school and study at a UK university. You receive a good grounding in your chosen subjects, as well as learning study skills and research methods that you will need at university.

Our students have progressed to: Anglia Ruskin - Aston - Bath Spa - Birmingham - Bradford - Brighton - Buckingham - Canterbury Christ Church - Cardiff - Chester - Coventry - De Montfort - Dundee - East Anglia - Essex - Glasgow - Goldsmiths - Greenwich - Heriot-Watt - Hertfordshire - Hull - Keele - Kent - Kingston - Leicester – Liverpool - London Metropolitan - Loughborough - Manchester - Manchester Metropolitan - Middlesex - Newcastle - Northumbria - Nottingham Trent - Oxford Brookes - Plymouth - Portsmouth - Queens Belfast - Reading - Royal Holloway - Salford - School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) - Southampton Solent - Strathclyde - Surrey - Swansea - Thames Valley - Warwick - Westminster - York

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Specialist coaching from academic experts

Our students benefit from a comprehensive study support package, including University / Careers advice and assistance with university applications.

25 years of Foundation success

Our small class sizes mean that every student receives individual attention from our highly qualified staff, many of whom have university doctorates and are experts in their field.

This year we are celebrating our 25th year of producing outstanding Foundation results, with 50% students progressing to The Times Top 20 University destinations, including St Andrews, Warwick, University College London, York, Bristol, Kings College London, Loughborough, Exeter, Bath.

Find out more about our student results

We offer a unique study support programme

Our students succeed because of the unique study support we provide, including:

• Individual Learning plans: tailored specifically for you, targets are set and achievements measured to ensure you achieve your goals and reach your potential.
• Free and unlimited supplementary tuition: if you work hard, we will provide as much supplementary tuition as you may need – absolutely free.
• Weekly assessment and monitoring: a key to your success, these enable you to check your learning, revisit areas of weakness and be completely comfortable under exam situations.
• Carefully balanced teaching methods: you will benefit from a variety of carefully chosen teaching methods that match your preferred learning style and prepare you for university.
• Study skills support: our Cambridge centre offers a fully integrated programme of language support, memory enhancement, mind mapping, speed reading and brain training. With our support, reading speed, recall and memory can be increased by 40% and creative thinking by 200%.
• Daily meetings with your Personal Tutor: for regular support and guidance.
• Extensive support network: extending beyond the academic, our network of support and extra-curricular activities build independent, mature and caring individuals.

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Subject options - Cambridge and London

Subject options - Canterbury

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Sample Timetable

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Programme assessment

Students will be assessed to determine suitability for their enrolled programme. We reserve the right to counsel them to a more appropriate programme as a result of this initial assessment. Click here to find out more.