Entry requirements

For admission to the International Study Centre:

• Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study
• Country of residence/nationality: 'overseas' students only (HEU* students are not accepted - see note below)
• Age: Students are usually 17 years old on commencement of the International Foundation Year

English Language level:

• For direct entry to the Foundation Programmes: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL 450 (133 computer based test) or equivalent
• 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 3.0 or equivalent

If you don’t have a current IELTS or TOEFL grade, you may still apply to the ISC. Please contact us to find out about alternative assessment of your English Language level.

Important note for applicants from the UK and European Union

There is a very high level of competition worldwide for degree places at Welsh Universities. Numbers applying from within the UK and the European Union region are especially high. Therefore, we do not accept HEU* students. Instead, we strongly recommend that these students consider joining an A Level programme.

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.