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Appendix E – International Foundation Programmes International Foundation Programmes are usually one-year diploma courses designed especially for international students who wish to study for a degree in the UK. The programmes’ design depends on the individual institution, although the aim is the same: to bridge the gap for those students whose school-leaving and/or English language qualifications require an extra year’s study to be appropriate for entry to a UK undergraduate degree course. Foundation programmes usually include a set number of subject modules (for example, economics, business, law, politics) and a number of compulsory modules (for example, English language, academic writing, university studies, project). Some institutions will also include one or two other modules from Year 1 of the undergraduate curriculum. HEIs that offer their own foundation programmes may take foundation students on as undergraduates if their performance meets the entrance requirements for the institution. Some programmes will guarantee progression, while others may specify overall grades and/or a certain mark for specific courses. HEIs will often accept students from other foundation programmes, provided that they are suitably validated. Programmes usually range between 30–36 weeks and can be geared to a number of different degree destinations so that students are able to start their studies prepared for the specific academic demands of their chosen degree. Some institutions will cater specifically for students within the European Union, while others may concentrate mainly on those outside it. All courses will be tailored to those students who wish to obtain recognised and accredited qualifications that satisfy the general entrance requirements for a British degree programme. Foundation programmes are also available through FE colleges, which are often linked to a local university and validated by them. Additionally, an increasing number of private language schools run foundation programmes. HEIs should ensure that the programmes have been suitably validated. INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME – SCOTLAND (IFPS) The programme is an established and recognised course for overseas students hoping to enter Scotland’s unique system of higher education. The purpose of the foundation programme is to enable overseas students to obtain the grades needed to enter their chosen courses, by way of Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) qualifications and foundation examinations. Prospective university students sit SQA Highers and the Foundation English Examination. Contact information for IFPS is given in Appendix G. 84 INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Appendix F – English language proficiency In the case of a candidate whose mother tongue is other than English, the following may be acceptable as evidence of proficiency in English. See also the UK Border Agency’s website (www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk) for information on English language requirements for applicants who require a visa. Anglia Examination Syndicate g AcCEPT Proficiency is the Ascentis Anglia ESOL International Proficiency level assessment designed for non-native English speakers requiring English for higher education. It is managed by Ascentis and Anglia Examinations. g For information on the mapping of the qualification to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference), please see www.anglia.org/institutions/CEFR/7006 British Institutes Certificates g British Institutes examinations test the following competences in the English language: reading, free writing, listening, speaking and use of English at every level set out in the CEFR. g Universities may accept the following certificates for entry: g ESOL B2 Vantage g ESOL C1 Effective Proficiency g ESOL C2 Mastery g For further information please visit www.britishinstitutes.org Cambridge ESOL Examinations Cambridge English exams are accepted by almost all UK universities and colleges as proof of English language skills. They are also accepted by the UK Border Agency for Tier 4 student visas. They can be taken in over 2,700 centres in over 130 countries. To find your nearest centre visit: www.CambridgeESOL.org/Centres Various tests are offered: g Cambridge English: Advanced, commonly known as the Certificate in Advanced English - CAE (NQF Level 2) (See UCAS Tariff) g Cambridge English: Proficiency, commonly known as the Certificate of Proficiency in English - CPE, (NQF Level 3) (see UCAS Tariff) g Cambridge English: First, commonly known as the First Certificate in English - FCE, (NQF Level 1) g Cambridge English: Business Certificates Higher, commonly known as Business English Certificate Higher - BEC H (NQF Level 2) g Cambridge English: Business Certificates Vantage, commonly known as Business English Certificate Vantage - BEC V (NQF Level 1) g ESOL Skills for Life Level 2 (NQF Level 2) For more information visit: www.CambridgeESOL.org Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) g GCE O level English language (Syllabus numbers 1119, 1120, 1123, 1124, 1125 and 1126) grade C or better g IGCSE First language English (Syllabus numbers 0500, 0522, 0524 and 0561) grade C or better g IGCSE English as a second language (Syllabus numbers 0510, 0511 and 0526) grade C or better University of Central Lancashire English Language Examinations Examinations have reading, writing, listening, speaking and use of English components graded separately from the overall grade on the transcript. Each examination is graded pass, merit or distinction. g Certificate in English (Council of Europe Level B1) Level 2 - Independent User g Certificate in English (Council of Europe Level B2) Level 2 - Independent User- pass or above sufficient for some undergraduate programmes g Certificate in English (Council of Europe Level C1) Level 3 - Proficient User - pass or above sufficient for most undergraduate programmes and some post-graduate programmes g Certificate of Proficiency in English (Council of Europe Level C2) Level 3 - Proficient User - pass or above sufficient for most post-graduate programmes Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life Offered by ASCENTIS, Cambridge ESOL, City and Guilds, Edexcel, Education Development International plc, English Speaking Board, Learning Resource Network, National Open College network and Trinity College London. The levels are set to equivalent NQF levels. City and Guilds g English for Office Skills - CEFR B1 and C1 g International ESOL CEFR A1-C2 g International Spoken ESOL CEFR A1-C2 Edexcel g Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in English Language – grade C or better g IGCSE English language grade C or better g IGCSE English as a second language grade C or better g GCSE English language grade C or better Education Development International (EDI) Certificates in English Language Skills (ESOL) g EDI Entry 1 Certificate in ESOL International (JETSET Level 2) g EDI Entry 2 Certificate in ESOL International (JETSET Level 3) g EDI Entry 3 Certificate in ESOL International (JETSET Level 4) g EDI Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (JETSET Level 5) g EDI Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (JETSET Level 6) g EDI Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (JETSET Level 7) English Speaking Board g ESB Entry Level Certificate in EFL Entry 1 (ESOL) g ESB Entry Level Certificate in EFL Entry 2 (ESOL) g ESB Entry Level Certificate in EFL Entry 3 (ESOL) g ESB Level 1 Certificate in EFL (ESOL) g ESB Level 2 Certificate in EFL (ESOL) g ESB Level 3 Certificate in EFL (ESOL) Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority g Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination: Use of English Grade E or better INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 85
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