Your pathway to a degree at one of our partner universities
You may need to improve your English language skills as well as your academic skills on the foundation course. We can add a integrated English preparation course to your offer automatically if your English language level does not meet the minimum requirements. The below table shows the range of preparatory courses that we provide to meet your specific English language and academic abilities.
Foundation Certificate, summer start dates
| Your current
English language level |
Course |
Next start date |
Course length |
| IELTS 5.0 (no less than 4.0 in any skill) or equivalent* |
Foundation Certificate |
15 May 2012 |
3 terms |
We offer this course with Integrated English to students who have an IELTS level from 4.0 to 5.0. The course length and start dates vary from May – July 2012, contact us for specific details.
Foundation Certificate, autumn start dates
| Your current
English language level |
Course |
Next start date |
Course length |
| IELTS 5.5 (no less than 4.5 in any skill) or equivalent* |
Foundation Certificate |
11 September 2012 |
2 terms |
| IELTS 5.0 (no less than 4.0 in any skill) or equivalent* |
Foundation Certificate |
11 September 2012 |
3 terms |
We offer this course with Integrated English to students who have an IELTS level from 4.5 to 5.0. The course length and start dates vary from September – November 2012. We also offer Enhanced University Preparation for this course, where students with a high level of English will have an extended enrolment period. Contact us for specific details.
*You will need to show proof of English language ability - usually an IELTS test (or equivalent). A higher IELTS score means your course will be shorter and you can progress to the University more quickly.
A more descriptive list of the SELT’s can be found here:
Secure English Language Tests