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 below)
- 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 477 (153 computer based test, 53 internet based test), Pearson Test of English 40-43 |
| one term of English Language Preparation prior to Foundation |
IELTS 3.5 |
English language preparation
The Wales International Study Centre offer English Language Preparation for students who do not meet the required IELTS 3.5 level required for entry to theInternational Foundation Year.
ELP key facts
| Course length: |
1 term |
| Tuition fee: |
£2,900 per term |
| Entry points: |
June
September |
| ELP term dates: |
Spring term: 11 January - 26 March 2010
Summer term 1: 12 April - 18 June 2010
Summer term 2: 21 June - 3 September 2010
Autumn term: 20 September - 10 December 2010 |
| Entry requirements: |
Minimum IELTS 3.5 (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 in Business, Law and Social Studies or Engineering and Science |
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.
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