For admission to the International Study Centre:
- Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study (see table below)
- Country of residence/nationality: 'overseas' students only (Home/EU students* are not accepted - see note below)
- Age: students are usually 17 years of age on commencement of the International Foundation Year
| Country | Qualification* |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% |
| China | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above |
| Georgia | Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (year 12 or 11) |
| Ghana | Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade C6 |
| Hong Hong | Successful completion of the HKCEE with 4 x D grades or above in academic subjects |
| India | Standard 10 with 80% or above |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7.5 or above |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with an average grade of 15 |
| Japan | Successful completion of Kotogakko with grade average of 70% or 3.5 |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 4 |
| Korea | Successful completion of High School Diploma with grade average of 4 |
| Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% |
| Macau | Successful completion of form 5 with average grade 75% |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8 |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with C6 |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with passes in 4 or more subjects with an average of 60% |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 80% |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above |
| Thailand | Successful completion Mathayom 6 with GPA 2.0 |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Deviet Lisen Bitirme Diplomasi or High School year 3 with average grade 4 |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 9 |
| Venezuela | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8 |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 7 |
Other qualifications
| IB or A/AS levels | 24 / 80 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
English Language level:
- For direct entry to the Foundation Year: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 510 (180 computer based test, 64 internet based test), Pearson Test of English (PTE) 43-45
- For one term of English Language Preparation prior to your academic programme: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent
- For two terms of English Language Preparation prior to your academic programme: IELTS 3.5 or equivalent
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).
Important note for applicants from UK and European Union countries ('HEU' students*)
There is a very high level of competition worldwide for degree places at Lancaster University. Numbers applying from within the UK and the European Union region are especially high. Therefore, we do not accept applications for the International Study Centre from students from UK and EU countries. Instead, we strongly recommend that these students consider joining an A Level programme.
*Definition of Home/EU (HEU) students
Home/EU includes the following categories:
- Permanent residents in the UK who have been resident in the UK for three years
- EEA (European Economic Area) migrant workers and their families in the UK who have lived in the EEA for three years
- EU nationals and their children who have lived in the EEA for three years
- Refugees (recognised by the UK government) and their families
- People who have applied for asylum and have been granted leave to enter/remain, and their families