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Admission to WISC

Admissions support for international students

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
*Definition of HEU students

HEU (Home/EU) students include 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

The rules on whether you are classified as a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student are strictly defined by the British Government; universities do not have discretion.

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