NCUK - International Foundation Year

Our University Foundation Programme, in partnership with NCUK, offers an accelerated path to 1000s of university programmes. And it's designed to equip you with the essential academic skills and knowledge needed for success in your chosen field when you gain your university place.

Our programme meets the highest academic standards set by our university partners. As well as academic knowledge, the university preparation program will give you specialist English language, study and cultural skills that are an essential part of your degree course. This unique combination will help you to get into the university of your choice, and progress with your future career.

You will study three academic modules depending on which degree you want to study at university. You will also study our English for Academic Purposes module which gives you the academic English language skills needed for university.

We have the following streams available:

International Foundation Year in Management and Finance
International Foundation Year in Art and Design
International Foundation Year in Humanities and Social Science
International Foundation Year in Engineering
International Foundation Year in Science

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Programme Requirements

AGE: 17 years old by the 31st December in the year that you start the IFY

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL: IELTS 5.0 level or equivalent prior to entry

LENGTH: 3 terms (Autumn, Spring & Summer)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Late August

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Completion of 12 years of high school education with pass grades (or equivalent to meet the same standard).

SPECIAL OFFER FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 INTAKE: GBP 16,500

Guaranteed entry to thousands of university degrees including many universities from The Russell Group

Upon successful completion of the programme, students are guaranteed a conditional place on a relevant undergraduate degree.

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Accreditation & Oversight

Intensive structured teaching in small class sizes, committed teachers & excellent facilities

Accreditation and Membership

LSI Independent College is inspected by Ofsted and is registered as an examination centre for all the main examination boards. It is a UKVI sponsor and is a member of CIFE.

Progress Tracking & Parental Contact

Small class sizes and close academic supervision ensure that every student reaches his or her potential. Our Director of Studies keeps parents fully informed of progress through regular correspondence.

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Student Testimonials

Mickey

Amazing school. Great teachers. Absolutely recommend sending your son/daughter for A-levels and GCSE.

Varad

All I can say is, the college is well placed and no student will feel that he/she has been left alone.
I got my A level results what I deserved and I am happy with it.

Zack

The leadership and education at this school is fantastic, they really pushed me to do my best and as a result I got into the University of my choice. Teachers Séan and Michael are in particular really great, and I highly recommend them and the institution that they work within.

Caroline

Spent two years here. The college is small so you get lots of one to one attention which is very helpful in sixth form. It’s a very friendly environment to be in and I would recommend it.

Oriane

This is a wonderful school! The teachers not only care about academic success but also about each student's wellbeing. It has a very welcoming atmosphere and encourages everyone to achieve their objectives. I can't recommend it enough!

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