University Foundation Course

The University Foundation Course provides in-depth preparation for university. The course consists of two main elements:
English Language study + Academic subjects
This foundation programme is designed for students who wish to:
  • prepare and apply for study on an undergraduate course at a UK university
  • prepare for study at any other university where undergraduate courses are taught in English
  • spend a year improving their English Language and study skills and acquiring subject knowledge in preparation for future studies

Entry requirements

Students wishing to enrol on the University Foundation Course must:
  • have successfully completed secondary school in their own country
  • be 17 years or over;
  • have a knowledge of English at or above the following:
    • IELTS score 5.0 or equivalent for entry in September;
      Equivalent = TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) 60+
    • IELTS score 5.5 or equivalent for entry in November.
      Equivalent = TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) 70+

Course structure

Course content
Both courses follow a combination of English Language and academic subjects. The programme consists of two broad streams - you choose either the Business Studies or International Affairs stream. These subjects are taught at pre-university level by subject specialists who bring the benefits of the latest research in their own areas of expertise.

Academic subjects

Business Stream Subjects
Business Studies; + Mathematics for business + Economics
International Affairs Stream Subjects
Philosophy + Politics + 20th Century History

 

The International College at St. Clare’s is accredited and inspected by:

Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English1. The British Council Inspection: with the focus on teaching and course design for English Language classes in October 2014. Read the Report here.

Accredited by the British Accreditation Council St Clares Oxford2. The British Accreditation Council: with the focus on teaching and course design for Academic Subject classes in November 2014. Read the Report here.

 

 

ISI Educational Oversight3. The Independent Schools Inspectorate (Private Further Education): with the focus on teaching and course design for both English Language and Academic Subject classes.

Read the Monitoring Report from February 2015. Read the Full Report here