Entry requirements
For admission to the International Foundation Year:
- Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study. (see table below)
- Country of residence/nationality: 'overseas' students only (HEU students are not accepted - see note in right-hand column)
- Age: Students at the International Study Centre are usually 17 years of age or above. See our FAQs for more information.
| 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
English Language level:
The table below shows the minimum English Language proficiency required for entry to ISC courses.
| Route to University study |
Equivalent English Language level |
| Direct entry to the Foundation Year |
IELTS: 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in writing)
TOEFL: (Computer-based test): 153
TOEFL: (Internet-based test):
Listening: 16; Reading: 13; Speaking: 20; Writing:17
Pearson Test of English (PTE):
41 across all skills (minimum of 36 in writing) |
| One term of English Language Preparation prior to Foundation |
Normally IELTS 4.0 |
English language preparation
The Wales International Study Centre offers English Language Preparation for students who do not meet the required IELTS level for entry to theInternational Foundation Year.
In October 2012 we will be offering a half term of ELP for students with an IELTS between 4.0 and 4.5 so that they can progress to the International Foundation in January. See breakdown in the table below:
ELP key facts
| Course length: |
1 term |
1/2 term |
| Tuition fee: |
£2,760 |
£1,795 |
| Entry points: |
June
September |
October |
| ELP term dates: |
Summer term 2: 20 June - 2 September 2012
Autumn term: 19 September - 9 December 2012 |
Autumn half term: 17 October - 9 December 2012 |
| Entry requirements: |
Normally minimum IELTS 4.0 (or equivalent) |
Normally IELTS 4.0 (or equivalent) |
| Course structure: |
25 hours per week tuition plus 10 hours per week of self-study |
| Assessment: |
Internal test based on the English-Speaking Union's nine-point scale |
| Progression: |
On successful completion of the ELP students can progress on to the International Foundation Year |
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