The University Foundation Course provides in-depth preparation for university. The course consists of two main elements:
| English Language study |
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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; |
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Mathematics for business |
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Economics |
| International Affairs Stream Subjects |
| Philosophy |
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Politics |
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20th Century History |
The International College at St. Clare’s is accredited and inspected by:
1. The British Council Inspection: with the focus on teaching and course design for English Language classes in October 2014. Read the Report here.
2. The British Accreditation Council: with the focus on teaching and course design for Academic Subject classes in November 2014. Read the Report here.
3. 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