Accelerated International Foundation Year - recruiting for April 2013 - Keele University
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The Accelerated International Foundation Year provides:

  • Foundation year students talking to one another A six-month course from April to September for overseas students whose home educational system does not provide the necessary specialisation for direct admission to Honours courses.
  • A range of modules aimed at bridging the gap between current qualifications and the knowledge and skills required for Honours degree courses.
  • An excellent opportunity for students to improve their English while studying at a University in the UK prior to starting an Honours degree programme.
  • Teaching on campus, by Keele University staff.
  • Regular contact with a personal tutor, at least weekly.
  • Accommodation on campus.

Entry Requirements

To enter the Accelerated International Foundation Year, you must have the following minimum qualifications:

    Academic IELTS level 5 (with at least level 5 in all subtests).
    Qualifications equivalent to moderate performance at UK A level or good performance at  UK AS level.
    Numeracy or mathematics qualifications equivalent to UK GCSE grade C.

In some cases, students who do not have Academic IELTS level 5 with level 5 in all subtests by the previous September can be put in contact with a college in their home country to help them to achieve that by the March prior to starting the Foundation Year the following month.

Course fee

The fee for the Accelerated International Foundation Year is £5,400.  Students continuing their degree studies at Keele will be entitled to a fee discount in their subsequent three years.

How to Apply

All applications must be made using the AIFY_Application_Form‌ direct to the Keele International office at Keele University.

Course Content

All students take core skills modules in English Language. In addition, they take modules related to the degree subjects which they wish to study after the International Foundation Year. If you join the course, you will be appointed a personal tutor who will see you at least once a week and oversee your academic development, as well helping in other ways with regard to your being a Keele student. The choice of modules studied is individual to each student and you will be able to discuss with your tutor the best options for you.

A large focus of the International Foundation Year is English Language development appropriate to preparing students for academic study: this covers all aspects of listening, speaking and writing. However, the programme is designed to address the whole learning experience and individual approaches to study. You will have opportunities to consider your learning style and reflect on what influences your own learning. You will also be given relevant information and advice about studying and how to make the best use of the available resources.

Assessment is though a combination of examination and coursework, so all students are aware of their level of attainment throughout the programme. By the end of the year, you will have had the opportunity to improve your English, including that required for formal academic study as well as general conversation and to develop skills and knowledge relating to your chosen degree subject.

Progression to Degree Level Study

While taking the Accelerated International Foundation Year students can apply through UCAS to an Honours degree programme at Keele in one (single honours) or two (dual honours) of a range of degree subjects.  There is a progression agreement which guarantees a place on an honours degree programme at Keele for all students completing the Accelerated International Foundation Year, subject to meeting minimum threshold grades and obtaining a visa.

Alternatively, students may choose to continue their studies at another university.

Further Information

For further information, please contact:

Professor Peter Haycock
Director of Foundation Year Programmes
Foundation Year Centre
Keele University
Staffordshire  ST5 5BG

Tel: 01782 733507

Email: p.w.haycock@keele.ac.uk