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NCUK international foundation year in London with Ƶ

Guaranteed progression to top universities when you take an international foundation year in London with Ƶ

Our NCUK international foundation year programme

Move up to a better future by studying the NCUK International Foundation Year with Ƶ London, in world-famous Greenwich. Imagine yourself in one of the many top universities in the UK, Canada, USA and New Zealand that are part of the NCUK alliance.

One pathway – so many future options


Many young people have not yet decided which future University degree or career path they want. With the NCUK International Foundation Year with Ƶ you have extra time to explore hundreds of future education and career paths that you might wish to consider. Universities are not all the same, but with a mixture of modern and highly ranked Russell Group university partnerships, you should feel confident to have one that is right for you.

Helping your change from school learning to University study.

Our teaching is both supportive and highly interactive and while your class teaching (or “contact hours) of 24 hours per week gives you excellent value for money over three terms of study, the addition of tutorials and independent study are an excellent introduction to study life at university.

This is not just about academic learning – it is about your personal growth and development.

Group Tutorials

All NCUK students have onehour of group tutorial per week.

Personal Tutor Sessions

Each student will have the opportunity to access personal tutor sessions.

Language Support Tutors

Additional 1:1 English language learningsupport if required.

University Progression Support

University progression support for students on an individual and group basis.


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NCUK is a proven pathway to progression into University and successful study there

80%

the ratio of first or second class university degrees for NCUK students

90%

the first-choice university success rate forNCUK students

99%

NCUK students visa success rates

100

Students from 100 nationalities join NCUK programmes every year

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 you to be effective in yourchosen degres from day one. These modules are specifically designed to equip younot only for careers in particular business disciplines,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 at NCUK universities. It covers the external business environment,its impact on business and strategic analysus, focusing onthree core functions: Marketing, Accounting and Finance, and Human Resource Management

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The Economics module aims to equip youwith essential economic concepts and principles. It focuses on national and global economic environments, analytical skills, and the role of governments in market economies. The ability to explain both economic concepts and theories andapply them in real situations, then to analyse and evaluate benefits and disbenefits of market economies are key attributes of senior executives and entrepreneurs

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TheGlobal Studiesmodule aims to help students understand key 21st-century events and issues, affecting business, economies and politics. It uses such events as a context for open-minded research, which is a key skill from many senior roles,and a willingness to see them from different perspectives, giving both breadth and depth to enquiry and understandings of both impact and cause, preparing youfor business inan uncertain world.

Language Module

Proficiency in English is crucial for yoursuccess 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. But this module is not just about improving your English, it's about preparing you for University undergraduate study, which may be very different to your recent school or college study.

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) module is for non-proficient English speakers. It aims to improve students' English language and academic skills, introducing youto the linguistic demands of undergraduate study, including independent reading, extended writing, and accessing academic texts. This combination of English language and study skills will help to ensure you can participate fully and effectivelyin your studies when you start your degree.

Why choose Ƶ

Visits to Universities and Companies

We believe youshould start building youracademic and career “marketability” from the first week of yourfoundation. That’s why our unique “Build My Career” module begins immediately.

Every Wednesday afternoon, youare invited to participate in this purposeful, structured, yet stimulating and enjoyable module. It goes far beyond typical "employment support" programmes.

In workshops and seminars, through teaching, coaching, peer group learning, and personal endeavor, youlearn to identify yourpersonal goals and formulate career-starting and progression strategies. Youresearch both market-wide and individual opportunities, conduct organizational research, and prepare customized CVs. This is justas important to your choice of univerisity and Degree course as it is to your eventual career, because all of the choices can be influential on achieving your life goals.

Additionally, students engage in interview preparations and self-presentation rehearsals to ensure they can present their best selves to organisations of any kind, maximising your success in achieving the route to progression that you really want.

Visits to universitieswill also feature, allowong youto explore their academic, city and accommodation options and investigate some of yourkey choices for further education. Company visits will help you toexplore corporate cultures, the ways in which they workandthe qualities they seek in their workforce; this canhelpyou to understand the kinds of employers you might wish to work for.

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.

Do you have more questions, or need help with your application?

Additional Information

Key Facts for the International Foundation Year (IFY)

Start dates:January 2025

Tuition Fee: £16,750

Scholarships: Offering up to £6,000

Application Deadline:Mid September

Deposit Deadline: MidSeptember

CAS Deadline: Mid-September


Additional Fees

Enrollment Fee: £150.00 (mandatory and non-refundable)

Textbooks (3 Term): £240.00

Airport Pick Ups: £100 (London City Airport) / £135 (Other London Airport)

Social Programme:£60.00

Minimum English Language Level:UKVI IELTS 5.0 with no subtest below 4.5,PTE for UKVI: 43 no subtest below 43

Academic Entry Requirements: Academic Entry Requirements vary depending on where you studied.

Minimum Age Requirement September intake: 16 years of age. Students must turn 17 by December 31 of the year of course commencement.

Minimum Age Requirement January intake: 17 years of age.

Are you ready to start your higher educationjourney in the UK?