The aims of the course
At the end of the demanding course you will be able:
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To enter a full-time Honours Degree programme at a UK University |
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To demonstrate a high level of competence in study skills and in working in the UK academic environment |
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To enjoy a greater understanding of British culture, politics, geography and history |
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To achieve an Academic English level concurrent with UK degree entry (IELTS 6.0 examination) |
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To achieve a Business English level sufficient for a working environment (BEC Vantage examination) |
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To demonstrate an excellent appreciation of one of our specialist courses:
Business Studies
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Spanish & Italian |
Entrance to University
There are regular tutorial meetings and support in university application from the first term onwards. Students receive complete assistance in making their application to the degree programmes in the UK.
Why Study at ISIS?
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High academic standards – our graduates enter university with stronger skills than most others |
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Small groups - a maximum of ten students per specialist class and a ratio of four students to one tutor so you can always speak to someone for help in your work or life in the UK |
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Internationally recognised certification - the IELTS, BEC and ECDL examinations support your university studies and career as attractive qualifications for future employers
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Gain an international view to your studies in an international environment |
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A warm and friendly welcome – enjoy the support and attention associated with all the ISIS centres |
Course Overview
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Term One
Sept. – Dec. (10weeks)
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Term Two
January – March (10weeks)
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Term Three
April – June (10weeks)
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Life in
Britain
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English for Academic Purposes
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English for Academic Purposes
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Academic Study Skills
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Academic Study Skills
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Optional Specialisation:
Business Studies
TESOL
Spanish & Italian
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General English
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Business English
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ICT Training
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ICT Training
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Assessment
Project work: Course projects are set and marked by tutors on a variety of subjects. Life in Britain, EAP and Optional Courses include a number of projects.
Presentations and Interviews: Business English and Optional Specialisation include assessment by presentation or individual interview, while presentation skills are practised in the EAP section of the course.
Examination: The Optional Specialisation courses, EAP, Business English and ICT Training are all assessed in some degree by a final examination. The majority of these courses are externally assessed – EAP leads to the UCLES IELTS examination, Business English leads to UCLES BEC examination, and ICT Training leads to the ECDL qualification.
Entry Requirements
There are two entry points for the ISIS International Foundation Year in September and January. Students are required to demonstrate evidence of :
For all candidates: completion of high or secondary school in your country
For September entry: successfully completed IELTS 4.5 or TOEFL 457pbt/137pbt
For January entry: successfully completed IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 460pbt/140pbt
Course Fees
30-week course
September 2006 - £4799.00
September 2007 - £4899.00
20-week course
January 2007 - £3349.00
January 2008 - £3449.00
Accommodation and examination fees are available on request.
Applications
To apply for this course please contact mark@isisgroup.co.uk.
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