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What is the International Foundation Year? A one-year programme to provide the academic qualifications and English skills needed to progress to a UK university Equal to 3 A-Levels. Graded A*-U. Specialised focus on UK learning and preparation for degree-level study Combination of coursework and exams Guaranteed entry to University Over 3000 degree programmes

What is our target audience? The gifted, talented and ambitious The soft landers The undecided The upgraders and underachievers

The NCUK Guarantee Studying on the programme guarantees students two conditional offers from NCUK’s partner universities Students completing the IFY programme with a minimum of CCC and EAP C are guaranteed entry to one of NCUK’s partner universities

The NCUK Guarantee Recognised by over 60 universities worldwide. Students are welcome to apply to any university Option of Medical degree profession For students unable to meet the minimum requirements for the guarantee, there are options at NCUK partner universities and international study centres

WHY STUDY THE IFY AT OXFORD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE? Our expert leaders and teachers Our teaching style Our location Preparation for university in a college environment Expert careers advice

Tuition and Timetabling 20 hours of classroom tuition per week 75% academic study, 25% EAP – this split addresses academic and linguistic needs As part of their weekly timetable, students will also receive: - Extra-curricular activities - Meetings with their Senior Tutor - University counselling - Supervised study sessions - PSHE sessions

Quick Facts Course duration: One academic year (9 months) Age: 17+ Entry requirements: Completion of 11 or 12 years of education (depending on the education system) English language level: IELTS 5.0+ overall Start date: September 2019 Tuition hours: 20 hours per week Class size: Maximum of 10 students, average of 8 Tuition fee: £19,950 (£6,650 per term) Accommodation: Single ensuite college boarding or homestay

Teaching Style Teaching of IFY is consistent and to the same standard as A-Level and other programmes Tutors experienced in managing students’ transition to British education Move from memorisation to analysis and critical thinking skills development Teaching materials designed for international students – no linguistic or cultural bias Maximum class size of 10 – high degree of attention for each student First name terms with tutors

Courses available Plus English for Academic Purposes IFY Business/Humanities Pathway Mathematics for Business Business Studies Economics IFY Science/Medical Pathway Mathematics for Science Biology Chemistry IFY Engineering Pathway Mathematics for Engineering Physics Chemistry + Anatomy & Physiology for SGU Medicine applicants Plus English for Academic Purposes Assessment is a combination of both coursework (30%) and timed examination (70%). Assessed and moderated by NCUK

English Language Students will also study English for Academic Purposes as an additional module Designed to provide the language skills needed for a UK undergraduate degree. University offers are made on an IELTS-equivalency basis. Eg. - EAP A = IELTS 7.0 - EAP B = IELTS 6.5 - EAP C = IELTS 6.0

Access to over 70 medicine –related degree courses, including: Progression routes Medical Routes Access to over 70 medicine –related degree courses, including: The IFY enables students to access thousands of wide-ranging degree courses including: Students can use the NCUK course finder to search for the right course for them

NCUK IFY: Medical Route Students can progress to an MBBS degree at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) or Queen Mary, University of London (Malta Campus), or an MD at St. George’s University, Grenada

NCUK IFY: Medical Route Students who want to progress to an MBBS will study Maths (Science), Chemistry + one other Science module (Biology or Physics). Maths (Science) EAP Biology Chemistry

Entry Requirements: UCLan and QMUL For students who would like to study an MBBS degree at UCLan or QMUL, they must meet the following entry requirements: AAB from the NCUK IFY, including chemistry and at least one other science English Language, EAP grade B Personal Statement Transferable Skills Statement No aptitude test as part of the admissions process *Not part of the NCUK Guarantee

St George’s University, Grenada A new and exciting partnership between NCUK and Saint Georges University, Grenada, will be the first partnership of its kind to offer guaranteed progression to Medicine on successful completion of the qualification.

English for Academic Purposes Subject Modules Maths (Science) Biology Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology English for Academic Purposes

Entry Requirements: St George’s University Subject grades of AABB EAP Grade A interview Students who meet the entry requirements are guaranteed an offer from SGU, Grenada Guaranteed International Student Scholarship of US $60,000 for students who enroll of this guaranteed route and progressing to Saint George’s University, Grenada

Progression Your students will have flexible progression opportunities including guaranteed progression* to the 5 year MD at Saint George’s University in the UK or Grenada campus (*subject to interview and meeting entry requirements) The 5 year MD will include a guaranteed 2 year Clinical Training Placement in US or UK or combination USA Route: IFY > 5 year MD including 3 years at Grenada campus + 2 years Clinical Training US/UK UK Route IFY > 5 year MD including 2 years at UK (SGU KBT) campus Newcastle + 1 year at Grenada +2 years Clinical Training US/UK

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The OxSFC IFY v. On-Campus Foundation Courses Oxford Sixth Form College IFY University Campus Foundation Average class size 8 students Average class size 20-25 Access to expert university progression guidance University destination decided in advance Qualifications recognised by over 60 universities Qualifications recognised by 1 university Over 3,000 degrees to choose from Degree programme chosen in advance Guaranteed two conditional offers Guaranteed one conditional offer Membership of Oxford Union (University of Oxford student union) Membership of host university student union Senior tutors and house parents Independence Internationally recognised UK only qualifications Grades recognised by NARIC Grades recognised by host university

Admissions Support Step 1: Agent introduces programme and requirements to student with support from Regional Manager. NCUK Agent Zone NCUK Course finder NCUK Entry requirements Step 2: Agent to submit Online Application Form , school reports, passport, UKVI IELTS Step 3: Admissions will issue offer and require payment of £2350 deposit (made up of £1000 academic deposit, £1000 accommodation deposit and £350 registration fee) and NCUK accompanying letter to outline progression routes available Step 4: Remainder of tuition fees and accommodation fees required prior to CAS release

Why choose the IFY at Oxford Sixth Form College? Soft landing: study in a small classroom environment in a small college in picturesque Oxford Cultural Diversity: our cohort will be small and mixed compared to other pathways providers in the UK High quality programme stamped by NCUK and equivalent to A levels EAP recognised by partner universities, no need to retake UKVI IELTS prior to University Close academic progress monitoring through Senior tutors

Why choose the IFY at Oxford Sixth Form College? Time to adjust to studying and living in the UK before joining university Academic guidance from Oxford Sixth Form and NCUK to choose the right degree from a very wide range of degrees in the UK and outside Application support through NCUK Admissions and Placement Service 90% get their first choice, 80% get a first or second class degree after taking NCUK IFY Affordable tuition fees and up to 20% scholarship available

Materials for Promotion NCUK IFY Brochure (pdf and hard copies) Oxford Sixth Form College brochure (pdf and hard copies) Please speak with your RM for any additional marketing support needed.

Up to 20% scholarships available for students Incentives for partners and students Up to 20% scholarships available for students

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Find Out More For more information: Contact your Regional Manager Complete an enquiry form on our website https://www.oxfordsixthformcollege.com/ncuk-international-foundation-year-enquiry/ Email admissions@oxfordsixthformcollege.com Call +44 (0)1865 793333