International Foundation Programme Edinburgh

International Foundation Programme Edinburgh prepares overseas students for entry to UK universities.


The course is available at Wallace College in central Edinburgh.


This is a one year intensive course for students who have completed their High School education in their own country and wish to study Engineering, Business, Science or Computing at a UK university. The course includes English Language tuition for the University of Cambridge IELTS examination and tuition in 4 subjects chosen from the following:

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Biology
  • Business Management
  • Chemistry
  • Computing
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics


At the end of the course students will be presented for Scottish Higher examinations. Success in these examinations provides students with internationally recognised qualifications.


Entry Requirements

Students must be at least 17 years of age and have a high school leaving certificate.


Assessment

Internal assessment will take the form of weekly progress tests and end of term examinations. External assessment will take place at the end of the course in May/June and grades will be awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).


Finding a university place

Throughout your course the Director of Studies will help you with all aspects of the application procedure and visits to the relevant university departments can be arranged.


Welfare

Wallace College is a small private college and, as such, can provide a very personal and supportive environment for all its students. We arrange accommodation with local host families and students will have opportunities to participate in social events throughout the year.


Start Dates

Monday 17 August 20084weeks intensive English (optional)
Thursday 18 September 2008start of academic programme


Tuition Fees

4 weeks intensive English£700
Foundation course£10,050


Accommodation Fees

4 weeks intensive English£736
Foundation course£4,000


Accommodation is provided in a single room, with breakfast and evening meal.


Registration

If you have questions that you would like to ask before registering, contact us by e-mail at info@wallacecollege.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)131 220 3634 or fax +44 (0) 220 3633.

Pre-Foundation Courses

The Pre-Foundation Course is available to students who have not completed their secondary education in their own country and wish to complete their studies in the UK. This is a one-year course. Students will spend the first term (September to December) learning English. The school day will begin at 9.00am and end at 3.00pm Monday to Friday. In the second and third terms (January to June) students will continue with their English classes from 9.00am to 12.30pm each day, but will also begin studying other subjects.


At the end of the first year students will take the Cambridge IELTS test to establish their level of English. They may also take Standard Grade examinations in their academic subjects if sufficient progress has been made.


Upon successful completion of the Pre-Foundation course, students will be offered a place on the Foundation Course for the next academic year.