1. School of something FACULTY OF OTHER University of Leeds “ International Foundation Year” Susan Hunter, International Office

2. Structure Level 0 Only for International Students From mid-Sept to mid-June 1-week induction course before the usual 2 semesters Students are fully registered as University undergraduates International Foundation Year

3. History Offered since 1989/90 Over 1400 students - see next slide including more than 120 from Qatar From over 60 countries For more than 100 different degree programmes International Foundation Year

5. Programmes Arts Business Dentistry (only for students from some countries) Design Engineering Joint Honours Medicine (only for students from some countries) Performance Science International Foundation Year

7. Subjects & Modules All students take an “Undergraduate Study Skills in English” module plus modules in other subjects chosen from: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design, Economics, Mathematics, Performance, Physics & Social Science All subjects except Biology are taught on Leeds’ campus New Social Science modules have been added recently – these provided access to “Law” and “International Relations” for Qatar students who have studied the “literary stream” in High School International Foundation Year

8. Entry Requirements Above average performance in the Thanawiya Amma Grade 12 examinations with good marks in relevant subjects – typically 80%+ IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 72/200/530 or equivalent International Foundation Year

9. How to Apply The Leeds IFY is NOT in the UCAS scheme Students normally apply directly either online or using the IFY’s own paper application form Deadline – officially 30 th June but this is flexible International Foundation Year

10. Progression To progress to yr 1, students on the IFY need to achieve grades  “typical offer” A-level grades as given in the Leeds UG prospectus In practice this normally means that students should obtain marks of 60%+ in all their subjects during the IFY Students are guaranteed a year 1 place at Leeds if they achieve these grades but they can apply elsewhere through UCAS during the IFY if they wish to do so International Foundation Year

11. Progression Leeds does not have any agreements with other UK universities to accept its IFY students but many have done so If students only want to join Leeds after the IFY – they do not make normal UCAS applications – they use RPA forms once their IFY results are known International Foundation Year

12. Success The Leeds’ IFY has a very high success rate Many students have gone on to obtain good UG honours degrees – see next slide A significant number have also continued on to PG Masters and PhD programmes International Foundation Year

14. Tuition Fees and Living Expenses For 2008/09 the IFY tuition fees will be £9200 The cost of living in Leeds is in the region of £650 per month – this covers all expenses in Leeds, i.e. accommodation, heating, food, clothes, pocket money, books, travelling in Leeds, but not air fares International Foundation Year

15. Contacts Sue Hunter s.hunter@adm.leeds.ac.uk 00 44 113 343 4080s.hunter@adm.leeds.ac.uk John Uren (ext.32313) Christine Martin (ext.37976) Gill Elliott (ext.33209 – also main IFY contact number) Fax – ext. 32264 www.leeds.ac.uk/international/foundation.htm intfyear@leeds.ac.uk Room 1.03, 11-14 Blenheim Terrace...... 12.10, 12.11, 12.12 Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Building !!! International Foundation Year

16. School of something FACULTY OF OTHER Thank you! Any questions?