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Guaranteed entry to top universities in the UK and internationally, comprehensive career support, andacademic and language training for international students, tailored for tomorrows leaders and entrepreneurs

Our NCUK international foundation year programme

The NCUK International Foundation Year is unique;both in the range of opportunities it offers, and the rangeof students that supports. The programme highlights include:

Guaranteed University Placement
Guranteed entryto 45 universities, including 31 in the UK, many of which are in the prestigious “Russell Group”.

Diverse Degree Progressions
Pathways to hundreds of University Degree progressions, key to an enormous range of careers worldwide

Inclusive Access
Suitable for students not yet equipped for English taught Bachelor Degree study due to limitations in English language ability or high school qualifications attainment.

Quality Assurance
The NCUK programs are developed in collaboration with their partner universities, ensuring high academic standards and relevance to university-level studies.


This is the onlyFoundation course thatopens so many doors of opportunity, giving you an unmatched proposition to students with limited options tointernational degrees

Carefully Selected Study Modules

Our programme has been carefully designed as the first step into a global business career, via a University degree, with choices from a wide range of Universities.

Core modules

Our selected NCUK modules will enable your studnets to beeffective in their chosen degrees from day one. These modules are specifically designed to equip them not only for functional business careers but also for senior roles requiring a comprehensive understanding of the external environment, the broader economy, and governmental influences:

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The Business Studiesmodule aims to prepare students for degrees in business and social sciences. It covers the external business environment and three core functions: Marketing, Accounting and Finance, and Human Resource Management

2

The Economics module aims to equip students with essential economic concepts and principles. It focuses on national and global economic environments, analytical skills, and the role of governments in market economies.

3

TheGlobal Studiesmodule aims to help students understand key 21st-century events and issues. It promotes effective research and diverse perspectives to grasp the global impact of these events, preparing students for an uncertain world.

Language module

Proficiency in English is crucial for your students' success in English universities or English-taught programmes abroad. Ƶ, accredited by the British Council, has been teaching English to international students for over 25 years - the preparation for university study is a vital aspect of this modulethat differentiates it from General English.

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) module is for non-proficient English speakers. It aims to improve students' English language and academic skills, introducing them to the linguistic demands of undergraduate study, including independent reading, extended writing, and accessing academic texts, hence transitioning from school study to full participation in university-style study.

Why choose Ƶ

Trusted, Tested, Proven – unique amongst our competitors

Founded nearly 30 years ago by twin sisters Caroline and Jacqui Fox, Ƶ has beenproviding and ever-expaning portfolio in education, training, and travel experiences. Since 1995 we havepartnered with hundreds of education consultants and education tour operators, who have sentthe majority of our internationalstudents,making them the cornerstone of our international business. Our history of educating and hosting students from over 100 countries showcases our global reach and expertise and our longstanding partnershipsdemonstrate our quality, responsiveness and understanding of partner needs.

Trusted Government Partner
With many years of UK government contracts across various ministries, Ƶ provides education, training, and employment services, ensuring compliance and excellence in all our endeavours.

Inspected and/or audited by the British Council (inspected for teaching English in the UK), Ofsted (the UK state schools inspectorate), the Independent Schools Inspectorate (for private schools including the UK's most prestigious institutions), and other national, regional, and municipal government organizations, Ƶ meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Deep experience in student exchangeschemes
Ƶ has a multi-year track record in student exchange schemes, both inbound and outbound, including Erasmus Plus in Europe, the UK’s Turing scheme, and specialised schemes like UKVI Tier 5 Visas with US and Asian partners, showcasing our commitment to international collaboration and student mobility.

Award winning University Partnership
Our university partnerships include anaward-winning collaboration with the University of Greenwich,the PIE (Professionals in International Education) Awards 2023 for Masters Graduates professional work placements. We are also nominated for Partner of the Year by the University of Greenwich, reflecting our excellence in higher education collaborations.

Unmatched Work Experience attainment
Ƶ is uniquely recognized as a five-time winner of the reader-voted Study Travel Magazine Work Experience Award, underscoring our dedication to providing outstanding work experience opportunities for students.

Visits to Universities and Companies

Preparation for university and beyond

University visits are a great way to help you choose one that's right for you. Do they have the right courses for you? Do you like the campus? Is this the kind of city you'd like to study in? What are the accomodation options?

Company visits will help you explore the different company cultures and understand the qualities they seek in future employees.

With Ƶ, your NCUK International Foundation Year really helps you prepare for University- and for life!

A great place to live and learn

Ƶ is one of only 4 NCUK providers offering programmes in London, one of the world’s great cities. It is the only one where students can:

- Study in the world-famous Royal Borough of Greenwich, with its beautiful park, unique history and architecture, University, globally-renowned O2 music venue, cosmopolitan restaurant portfolio and ready access to Central London – it is no surprise that it attracts 9 million visitors a year.

- Enjoy a very modern, purpose-built school with up-to-date teaching technologies.

- At modest extra cost, keep fit and healthy with very large co-located gym, swim pool and exercise studios, which also offer fitness and fun programmes 7 days a week.

With a choice of rail, Underground, bus and riverboat connections to London, across different parts of the borough, transport access to all that our great city can offer is another benefit of studying in Greenwich.

Are you ready to add the Ƶ NCUK International Foundation to your offering?

Eligibility and Terms and Conditions

Eligibility

Minimum age requirementis 17 years. Additional entry requirementsvary by student country.

Terms and Conditions

All programmes are offered by Ƶ International college.
This publication is for general guidance of students considering studying with Ƶ
International college in 2024/25. Ƶ reserves the right to vary the contents and
delivery methods of our programmes and the services we offer, and to discontinue
programmes at our discretion.
Ƶ reserves the right to merge or combine programmes as required. All information
is correct at the time of going to press and all programmes described within this
publication are ones that ƵInternational College plans to offer. Ƶ International
college reserves the right to amend, add or remove any programme and/or
services set out in this brochure and/or the timetable, delivery, content syllabus
and assessment of our programmes. All applications placed with Ƶ Training
International are subject to the terms and conditions.