Undergraduate Prospectus

78 University of Bath
International Foundation Year
www.bathfoundationyear.com
The International Foundation Year (IFY) is a
one year course that prepares students for
entry onto their chosen University of Bath
degree.* Students achieving the necessary
grades will be guaranteed automatic entry
into Year 1 of their degree.
The University of Bath has accredited four
UK colleges to run the IFY. Each has been
chosen for their excellent teaching and
support for international students.
You can choose to take your Foundation
Year at either:
City of Bath College (Bath)
Chichester College (Sussex)
Greenwich Community College (London)
Wiltshire College (Salisbury)
For information on progression grades
and a full list of University of Bath
degrees available to International
Foundation Year students, please visit
www.bathfoundationyear.com
Entry requirements
You must be a student from outside the
EU. You must have a high standard of
qualification in your year 12 high school
leaving certificate and the required
standard of English language (see below).
Age
All students must be 17 years or over at
the start of the programme.
English Language Qualifications
For students whose first language is not
English, we require:
n a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (with a
minimum of 5 in each component) or
equivalent in a recognised English
Language Test
n or a TOEFL score of 520 (190 computer
test, 68 internet-based) or a Cambridge
ESOL (First Certificate pass at A).
Please note that these are minimum
requirements.
All students must be able to meet the
required standards of English for visa
regulations. Students with IELTS score of
5.0 will be considered for the programme
if their school certificate results are good;
they will need to attend an intensive five
week English programme immediately
preceding the start of the Foundation
Programme.
Attendance on the additional English
language course is not a requirement for
international students with more advanced
language qualifications, although they are
welcome to attend.
To check your potential start date or for
up-to-date entry requirement information
visit www.bathfoundationyear.com
How to apply
Please do not apply through UCAS. To
apply, or for more information, please
contact:
The International Office,
City of Bath College,
Avon Street,
Bath BA1 1UP
Web: www.bathfoundationyear.com
Email: intstudents@citybathcoll.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1225 312191
International fax: +44 (0)1225 328758
Minicom: +44 (0)1225 328842
*Please note that Architecture is not
available to IFY students