Keele University International Study Centre
New study centre to attract more international students to the North Midlands - March 2009
A new International Study Centre has opened in the North Midlands in a joint partnership between leading international education provider, Study Group, and Keele University.
The Keele University International Study Centre (KUISC) is the first of its kind in the region, and offers international students an exciting opportunity to prepare for degree and masters studies at Keele University. The KUISC Foundation Diploma is unique in the UK HE sector, offering high achieving international High School students the opportunity to qualify for direct entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Keele. The students are based on the university campus and will benefit from access to all on-campus facilities within a supportive environment.
Rama Thirunamachandran, Deputy Vice Chancellor at Keele University said: “For many years the university has welcomed international students from all over the world to its attractive campus in the heart of the UK. Students at the International Study Centre will be assured of a warm welcome and will be a part of the university community from day one.
“With a wide range of Foundation Diploma and Pre-Masters courses, the International Study Centre offers an ideal route onto a degree programme at one of the UK's most attractive and welcoming universities.”
Managing Director of Study Group UK, James Pitman said: “The collaboration between Keele University and Study Group is a significant development in international education. Through this public-private partnership, Study Group will actively support Keele in achieving its international student objectives. It will also encourage the promotion of the Midlands as a quality international study destination.”
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About Study Group
Spanning five continents, Study Group is a global leader in international education, providing the highest quality educational opportunities for students from over 120 countries. Beginning in 1994 with 7000 students per year, Study Group now has an enrolment base of 50,000 around the world.
Through Study Group’s leading set of partnerships with top universities, it is able to provide on and off-campus preparation courses for international students that ensure academic success and entry into some of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world. The quality of its teaching is confirmed by independent accreditation bodies worldwide including: English UK, Ofsted, British Council, NEAS, Accet, English Australia and New Zealand Qualification Authority.
Study Group offers English language courses for international students in 18 locations in all of the main Anglophone destinations through its EmbassyCES brand. Courses include short-term general English, one-year academic programmes and specialist English preparation for public English language qualifications, or for degree programmes at English-speaking universities. Study Group also runs youth summer vacation courses in the UK, Ireland and the USA, combining English language training with both academic and extra-curricular activities.
The biggest intake of international students into Study Group’s UK programmes is from countries with emerging economies such as China, and South East Asian economies, and in particular from oil rich nations like Russia and the Middle East.
International Study Centres
The International Study Centres (ISCs) offer intensive courses of academic study, English language training and study skills. Each ISC is run by Study Group, working in close partnership with the University.
Students can choose from:
- Foundation courses, leading to 1st year degree study in England and Wales
- Undergraduate Certificate, leading to 2nd year degree study in Scotland
- International Diploma, leading to 2nd year degree study in England and Wales
- Pre-Masters, leading to post-graduate study in the UK
The programmes are developed in conjunction with each university and lead directly into a wide choice of degree and post-graduate courses. On successful completion of the ISC course, students progress to a course at the host university.
ISC students live in university accommodation, study on campus and have access to university facilities. Combined with the highest levels of academic monitoring and personal support, ISC students enjoy the very best of both worlds; tailor-made provision for international students and the university campus experience.
About Keele University
In 2008 Keele was rated amongst the best in the country for student satisfaction. It achieved an overall satisfaction score of 88% in the National Student Survey against the national satisfaction rate of 82%. Teaching satisfaction is particularly highly rated by students at 87% and Keele was also well above national average in Personal Development, Academic Support and Organisation and Management.
International students from about 90 different countries study at Keele each year, attracted by the beautiful and safe campus and the wide range of high quality taught courses and research opportunities. International students have special induction programmes to help them settle into the campus and the local area, and the International Student Support Officer provides advice and guidance on living and studying at Keele and in the UK. There is free English language support available throughout the degree courses.
