University Foundation Course

Admission depends on the following factors for all students: to apply for the University Foundation Course, you need to:

• be at least 18 years old
• have a competent level of English
• have completed secondary schooling in your own country
• wish to go on to study at a British University

Please check with the Admissions Office at St Clare's if you are unsure about your ability to meet these criteria.

With regard to level of English, any of the following is acceptable:

• a good pass in Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
• IELTS Grade 5 or above
• IGCSE or GCSE English Language at grade C or better
• TOEFL with a minimum score of 500
• ESU level 5 or above
• an equivalent qualification

If your level of English is not high enough to enter the University Foundation Course, you can enrol on a full-time English course at St. Clare's and transfer to the University Foundation Course when your English has met these standards.

Secondary school qualifications
Below are some examples of qualifications that can be considered for entrance to the St. Clare's University Foundation Course. Please contact our Admissions staff if your country is not listed here or if you are unsure if a qualification is acceptable for entry. Students with school leaving qualifications superior to these can also be accepted if it is felt that they would benefit from a year's language study and academic study in English before taking up a place at a British university.

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