Entry requirements

The ISC only considers application from 'overseas' students. Home/EU students are not accepted. Find a full definition of HEU students here on the right.

• International Foundation Year
• Pre-Masters programme

For admission to the International Foundation Year

Academic: Good High School graduation grades (see table below)
English:
Age: Students are usually 17 years of age or above

Country	Qualification*
Bangladesh	Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 55%
China	Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 70% or Senior High 3 at an average of 65% or above
Georgia	Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (year 11 or 12)
Ghana	Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade D7
Hong Kong	Successful completion of the HKCEE with 4 x E grades or above in academic subjects
India	Standard 10 with 70% or above
Indonesia	Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7 or above
Iran	Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with an average grade of 14
Japan	Successful completion of Kotogakko with grade average of 2.0
Jordan	Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 50%
Kazakhstan	Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education
Korea	Successful completion of High School Diploma
Libya	Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 50%
Macau	Successful completion of form 5 with average grade 60%
Mexico	Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 7
Nigeria	Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with D7
Pakistan	Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate (55%) or SSC (65%)
Qatar	Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 70%
Russia	Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education
Saudi Arabia	Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 50%
Taiwan	Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 60% or Senior High 3 at an average of 55% or above
Thailand	Successful completion Mathayom 6 with GPA 1.0 (2.0 in Maths and Science subjects)
Turkey	Successful completion of Deviet Lisen Bitirme Diplomasi or High School year 3
UAE	Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 70%
Ukraine	Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 7
Venezuela	Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 7
Vietnam	Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 5

Other qualifications

IB or A/AS levels	20 / 40 UCAS points
IGCSE	5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects

* if your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information

For admission to the Pre-Masters Programme

Academic

One or more of the following (see table below):

• Recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area
• Recognised degree in related field (eg Business Studies)
• Honours degree in any subject (eg BA International Relations)

Age

Students are normally 20 years of age or above.

Country	Qualification*
Bangladesh	Recognised first degree - 4 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 45% or above
China	Recognised first degree (4 years)
Ghana	Recognised first degree
Hong Kong	Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary).
India	Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 40% or above
Indonesia	Recognised first degree
Iran	Recognised first degree
Japan	Recognised first degree with 60% or above
Jordan	Recognised first degree
Kazakhstan	Successful completion of Bakalavar
Korea	Recognised first degree with 70% or above
Libya	Recognised first degree
Macau	Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.0
Nigeria	Recognised first degree or HND (merit or distinction)
Pakistan	Recognised first degree (at 45% or above)
Qatar	Recognised first degree
Russia	Recognised first degree, Bakalavar
Saudi Arabia	Recognised first degree
Taiwan	Recognised first degree or Bachelor Degree (at 60% or above)
Thailand	Recognised Bachelor degree
Turkey	Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.0 or above
UAE	Recognised first degree
Ukraine	Bakavalar
Vietnam	Recognised first degree or Bachelors Degree

* Applications may be considered on a case by case basis from students with qualifications not listed above, and/or with substantial, relevant work experience and/or advanced levels of English.

English language level

The table below shows the minimum English Language level required for entry to ISC courses. If you don't have a current IELTS grade, you may still apply to the ISC. Please contact us to find out about alternative assessment of your English Language level.

All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly. (This may incur additional costs).