1. INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR
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2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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.

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. Location
Location

21. Location

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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.

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

28. Q&A

29. Find Out More For more information: Contact your Regional Manager
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