Pre-University Programmes
If you are an international student finishing your high school exams, have completed less than 13 years of education and would like to take your first degree in the UK, you will need to study a foundation course at a UK university or college. A foundation is a one-year preparation course for international students who need additional English language and academic preparation for entry onto a UK university undergraduate course.
Foundation Programme
Foundation programmes are for school-leavers who have studied a non-British curriculum but wish to pursue a degree at a UK university. The foundation course acts as a bridge between your current qualifications and UK university undergraduate entry requirements and is designed to plug academic gaps, improve your English and familiarise you with UK life and culture in preparation for university.
Basic requirements before you apply
Language proficiency
Foundation courses require IELTS 4.5+, with no single element less than 4.0.
Consult advisors about alternative English language tests.
Previous education
Completed GCSE Grade 11/O-Levels (minimum grade C), Higher Secondary School or equivalent
Funding
Sufficient funds to cover tuition fees (approx. £10,000 – £18,000 per annum) and living costs (approx. £8,500-£10,000 per annum)
A minimum IELTS score of 4.5 is required for international students wishing to study a foundation, with no single element less than 4.0. If you have no formal English qualifications, you may need to attend an English language course or college prior to starting your foundation course. Documents and entry requirements needed are:
- Minimum IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent
- Higher Secondary School Certificate
- Higher Secondary transcripts
- Reference letter from your high school teacher
- Personal statement
- Scanned copy of passport and visa
If you need to improve your English, IELTS preparation courses are available for all levels and abilities at our London Language Centre. Sign up for a free IELTS practice test and improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Foundation courses can prepare you for a variety of subjects such as business, finance and management, computing, law, art and design, engineering, social science, medicine, science and pharmacy, media and humanities.
Certain foundation providers have partnerships with universities and can guarantee progression to that institution if the student achieves high enough grades. Many programmes will see the student based on campus, benefitting from full university status with complete access to libraries, equipment and sporting facilities.
- Bath Academy
- Bell Cambridge
- Bellerbys College
- University of Buckingham
- Brooke House College
- Cambridge Education Group
- Cambridge Seminars College
- Central College Nottingham
- Chelsea Independent College
- Coventry University
- David Game College
- De Montfort University
- University of Edinburgh
- Edge Hill University
- INTO
- Kaplan International Pathways
- King’s College London
- Kings Education
- London South Bank University
- London Metropolitan University
- Loughborough College
- Loughborough University
- MPW Colleges
- ONCAMPUS
- Oxford Brookes University
- Queen Mary, University of London
- University of Salford
- Sheffield Hallam University
- SOAS University of London
- University of St Andrews
- St Clare’s Oxford
- Study Group
- University of Westminster
- University Foundation Programme
Spring semester course start
Consult with educonsultancy advisors for college information and appropriate course selection.
Compile documents for application
Finalize application options and submit the application
Complete IELTS test for UKVI Finalise college choice among offers received Ensure sufficient funds in the bank account for visa purposes
Autumn semester course start
Consult with educonsultancy advisors for college information and appropriate course selection.
Compile documents for application
Finalize application options and submit the application
Complete IELTS test for UKVI Finalise college choice among offers received Ensure sufficient funds in the bank account for visa purposes
UK Pre-University Application Service Process
Initial Consultation
Building the student's profile for optimal institution choice with your personal Education Consultant
Courses Evaluation
Expert guidance and advice on the best course options tailored to your preferences
Study plan
Application strategy and plan to help students make the best decision
Document Check
UKEC provides a verification service for all documents collected prior to submission
Application Submission
Educonsultancy aims to submit your application within a day
Application Tracking
Students' application progress is monitored and Educonsultancy personnel communicates with the university on students' behalf
Application for UK Visa
Educonsultancy supplies guidance and detailed information on visa applications and other pre-travel preparation
Arrival
Free airport pick-up service and transfer to accommodation