Foundation College in London

The Foundation Certificate

Our college in London offers international students the opportunity to study a Foundation Certificate, this college preparation course is designed for international students seeking admission to undergraduate degrees at City University London or the University of Westminster.

• Foundation Certificate in Business, Law and Social Sciences
• Foundation Certificate in Science and Engineering

College Preparation: Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma is a college preparation course designed for international students seeking admission to postgraduate degrees at City University London, University of Westminster or Cranfield University.

• Graduate Diploma in Business, Law and Social Sciences
• Graduate Diploma in Science and Engineering

overview of preparation modules

English Language college preparation

If you are keen to study a course to raise your English Language standard to the level required on our college preparation courses then Pre-Sessional English is the perfect course for you! A Kaplan Pre-Sessional English course offers flexible tuition to suit students’ individual abilities to improve your spoken or written English Language skills.

The process is designed for your convenience – we incorporate English Language modules in your pathway course to form a tailored integrated package. It could not be easier, because as an international student you can rest assured that you won’t need to apply for a separate visa to study your English Language course!

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College preparation: progress to a choice of universities

International students that choose to study their college preparation in London are offered an outstanding selection of universities for guaranteed progression provided they pass their course to the required grades.

Our Universities include:

• City University London
• University of Westminster
• Cranfield University

City University London

City University London has an international reputation of over 100 years of research studies, and has campuses throughout the City of London. It has a high level of student satisfaction and is home to the academically esteemed Department of Journalism. The university is a great location for your college preparation as it has achieved the following acclaimed rankings:

• The Guardian rated the university as 11th highest for the amount of expenditure per student in 2010.
• In 2010 The Sunday Times rated the university at 14th position because 74% were in graduate level employment within six months fo finishing their course.
• The university has students from 150 different countries, on of the most diverse academic institutions in the world!

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University of Westminster

For a college preparation location that offers you top class facilities the University of Westminster is a strong contender. On progression to the university, students have over 500 courses to choose from and a broad range of research if they decide to pursue their further education. The university has 7 main schools, and as an international student you will be pleased to study your college preparation in a university environment that has:

• Academically acknowledged subjects - 'Art and Design', 'Architecture and the Built Environment' and 'Media and Communications' were awarded the status of being 'World Leading and Internationally Excellent'.
• The Queen's Award for 'Enterprise' on two occasions!
• The university has biggest scholarship scheme of any academic institution in the UK, close to £5 million pounds.

Special Fast-Track option!

The Graduate Diploma in Business, Law and Social Sciences (2 term) gives you the fantastic opportunity to join the University of Westminster in January 2012. This means that you won't have to wait until September 2012 to begin your Masters study. Find out more about this Graduate Diploma course and the progression route options here.

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Cranfield University

Cranfield University was established in 1946 and is the UK’s only wholly postgraduate university dedicated to science, technology and management. With a global reputation for translating innovation into real life applications, the University specialises in Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Environment, Healthcare, Management and Manufacturing.

• Positioned 3rd in the UK for the ‘impact’ of its mechanical, manufacturing and aeronautical research.
• Cranfield graduates over 75% of the UK’s postgraduate aerospace engineers
• Is internationally acclaimed - 80% of diabetics use the technology created from Cranfield University research to manage their condition.

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College in London – university support

With KICL you will gain intensive support during your college preparation as you will be assigned a one-to-one Learning Support Tutor to assist you through your international studies. Student Services are there to provide support and comprehensive information to assist you with any of your welfare concerns. In choosing to study at our college in London, at our partnership university you will benefit from having small-scale class sizes where your contribution will be highly valued.

Our college in London is your home abroad

Student Services will also arrange a series of events and workshops through the Learning Outside of the Classroom schedule (LOTC). It enables international students to:

• Meet fellow college and university students from all over the world
• Share experiences and interests and integrate into your new environment
• Explore UK culture with pre-arranged visits to popular British landmarks
• Attend workshops ideal for discussing welfare issues and gain helpful advice during your time abroad.

LOTC is the perfect opportunity to practice your informal English Language skills. It will also help you to acquire both dynamic social and academic skills while studying your college preparation at our Kaplan college in London.

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