Admission to the ISC
Applications are being accepted for January 2010 and September 2010 entry. Admission to the International Foundation Year is fast, streamlined and straightforward.How to apply
| Apply Directly | Apply through an agent |
| Start your application by contacting a Student Adviser or completing the application form. Return your form to us by post or fax. |
If you would prefer to apply through an educational representative in your own country, use the Find your Local Agent form. |
Students under the age of 18 also need to download the Guardianship application form (PDF, 42kB). Read more about the requirement for a UK Guardian.
Note that you will be required to submit copies of all relevant academic transcripts and certificates of English language qualifications.
The direct application process
An expert Student Enrolment Adviser will support you through the whole process. Start your application now! Your admission to the International Study Centre will follow these simple steps:
1. Submit your application (either online, by post or by fax)
2. A Student Enrolment Adviser will contact you if we have queries about your application
3.We carefully review your application and check you have suitable academic qualifications and level of English language (you will be asked to complete our English Test if you do not have an IELTS or TOEFL grade)
4. If your application is successful we will send you a formal offer of a place
5. To accept your place you need to send us a confirmation payment. Please note that for programmes starting in September 2010, you will need to confirm by 1st September to ensure that you have a place in one of the recommended Halls of Residence.
6. Upon receipt of your payment we will reserve a place for you in University accommodation
7. We will send you a Certificate of Enrolment, confirming that you have a reserved place at the ISC and, if you need a visa, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number.
8. You then need to apply for a visa if necessary
9. One month before the start of term you need to pay your remaining fees (either in full or your first instalment)
10. Before the start of your course we will ask you for details of your flight to the UK, and will send you confirmation of your accommodation.
11. You arrive in the UK the weekend before your programme starts – you will be met at the airport if you have booked a taxi transfer - to settle into your accommodation
Application deadline
We expect places at the ISC to fill up fast so recommend you get your application in as early as possible, and at least a month before the start of term. However, subject to availability, we do continue to consider applicants until two weeks after the start of the International Foundation Year.
Please note that the visa application process can delay your admission.
