Emory University • University of Southern California •
University of Michigan — Ann Arbor • Boston College • New
York University • University of Rochester • Georgia Institute
of Technology • University of California — Santa Barbara •
Boston University • and many more top USA universities…
100% of students have a progression offer from at least one university
60% of Kings students have offers from Top 100 US universities
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• University of Warwick • University of Exeter • University of
Surrey • London School of Economics and Political Science •
University College London • and many more top UK universities…
100% of Top 30 UK universities have accepted our students
94% A«– C grades at A-level in 2015UK
REACH HIGHER WITH KINGS
Since we were founded nearly
sixty years ago our mission has
always been clear. We are
committed to ensuring every
international student leaves us to
achieve success at the best
possible university.
That is why each year our
students continue to win places at
some of the very best universities
in the USA and UK.
We invite you to play your own
part in our history of success.
When choosing your education provider it is important to make an informed choice based on evidence. Independent validation provides the clearest and truest proof of quality.
QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST
For more information about all of our independent
accreditations and to read reports, please visit
kingseducation.com/accreditation
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Our university pathway
programs in the US are
AIRC Pathway
Members.
Our UK Colleges are
accredited and
inspected by the British
Council for the teaching
of English.
Ofsted inspectedOur UK Colleges are registered as independent schools
with the UK Government Department for Education and
inspected by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted).
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Kings Boston and Kings Los
Angeles (Kings Colleges USA
LLC) are accredited by ACCET.
Kings Oxford is an official
IELTS Test Centre.
Kings London is an official Cambridge
English Examination Centre.
Our UK Colleges are members of English UK.
Our UK Colleges are accredited Delivery Centres for the
Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality.
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Through our On Campus Plus Program, we provide a unique pathway to graduation at elite universities throughout the USA.
Kings study centers are based right on campus. This means you have the best of both worlds: full immersion into American campus life and classes with American students; plus the language development and university progression support from Kings staff.
We’re here whenever you need us, for as long as you need us.
“ Kings has assisted me in many ways… The staff are experienced, professional and efficient… Thank you Kings. ”
Sau Yip Tang from Hong Kong He progressed to the University of Southern California (ranked 23) to major in Business Administration
KINGS PATHWAYS IN THE USA
Your path to the Top 100 US universities
Emory University
University of Southern California
University of Michigan — Ann Arbor
Boston College
New York University
University of Rochester
Georgia Institute of Technology
University of California — Santa Barbara
University of California — San Diego
Boston University
University of Illinois — Urbana-Champaign
Northeastern University
Pennsylvania State University — University Park
University of Miami
Ohio State University — Columbus
University of Washington
George Washington University
University of Connecticut
University of Maryland —College Park
Syracuse University
Fordham University
University of Minnesota — Twin Cities
American University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—New Brunswick
Indiana University — Bloomington
Michigan State University
University of Delaware
University of Massachusetts —Amherst
University of California — Santa Cruz
University of Iowa
Stony Brook University — SUNY
University of Colorado —Boulder
University of San Diego
University of Vermont
University of Alabama
Drexel University
University at Buffalo — SUNY
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The table below shows top 100 US Universities which have offered places to Kings students
Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report 2016
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“ Kings has lots of experts who have information about lots of schools. I had my personal advisor at Kings. ” Dahyun Lee from South Korea. Now studying at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Reyner Yapin Gohan from Indonesia. Now studying at the
University of Southern California
(ranked 23)
Mayuka Watanabe from Japan Now studying at Merrimack
College (ranked 9th in Regional
Universities North Category)
Weijun Ying from China Now studying at the University
of Rochester (ranked 33)
Daria Shiryaeva from Ukraine Now studying at Northeastern
University (ranked 47)
“ What Kings provided me... was very helpful for me as a person, and a student, to grow. ” Ho Man Wong from Hong Kong. Now studying at New York University (ranked 32)
Ekaterina Prokopeva from Russia Now studying at Boston University (ranked 41)
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Undergraduate Preparation Program 1 – 7 terms January, March, June, September Max 15 Beginner
High School Completion Program 1 term January, March, June, September Max 20 TOEFL iBT 61
University Abroad Program 1 – 2 semesters August, January Varies Varies (from TOEFL iBT 61)
Graduate Preparation Program 1 – 7 terms January Max 15 Beginner
COURSEFINDER
1. Graduate from a Top 100 university
• Over 60% of transfer offers in 2015 were from Top 100 universities.
• 100% of students have a progression offer from at least 1 or 2 universities
2. Stay on campus or transfer to a top ranked university
After years 1 or 2, you can either stay to complete your degree, or Kings Advisors on campus will help you identify and apply to target universities for second (or third) year entry.
3. No “Year 0” — saving time and money
If you have the required language level and the academic credentials for your intended degree, you can start your degree straight away with no need for a pre-sessional “Year 0”.
THE KINGS PATHWAYS ADVANTAGE
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Undergraduate Preparation Program 1 – 7 terms January, March, June, September Max 15 Beginner
High School Completion Program 1 term January, March, June, September Max 20 TOEFL iBT 61
University Abroad Program 1 – 2 semesters August, January Varies Varies (from TOEFL iBT 61)
Graduate Preparation Program 1 – 7 terms January Max 15 Beginner
THE KINGS PATHWAYS ADVANTAGE
4. Study with American students
You’ll be a full member of the university from day one. Your degree program is taught by university faculty and you’ll take classes alongside American students.
5. Choose from a great range of subject options
Depending on your university, you’ll have a choice of degree subjects including business, computing, pre-engineering, pre-law, pre-medicine, liberal arts, and sciences.
6. Benefit from Kings support on campus
During your degree you have the support of the Kings Center on campus for academic development, extracurricular advice, personal support and university counseling.
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Study with American students
Your undergraduate degree program is
taught by university faculty and you will
study alongside American students from
the very beginning. You will follow the
course in the same way as your American
classmates.
Gain academic creditsAfter one or two years taking courses
for your degree, you will gain sufficient
academic credits to have completed your
freshman or sophomore year at your
chosen university, or transfer to a new
school to study your major and complete
your degree.
With Kings, there is no need for a
pre-sessional “Year 0”. On Campus
Plus means that if you have the
appropriate language level, you can
start your degree program straight
away — saving time and money.
Locations: Marymount California
University, Pine Manor College,
Concordia College, Rider University,
Canisius
Level:
à Rider University: TOEFL iBT 80;
GPA: 2.5 (3.0 for sciences)
à Concordia College TOEFL iBT: 74;
GPA 2.5
à Marymount California University:
TOEFL iBT 69; GPA: 2.5
à Pine Manor College: TOEFL iBT 61;
GPA 2.5
à Canisius: TOEFL iBT 79; GPA 3.0
Length: Minimum 1 Academic Year
(Freshman)
Lessons: Varies by location and
degree. Taught by university faculty
Learning outcomes:
à Gain knowledge of a broad range of
academic subjects within a Liberal
Arts context
à Achieve the academic experience to
allow you to make decisions about
future specializations
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Stay on campus for 1 year
Transfer to complete your degree
Transfer to complete your degree
Stay on campus for 2 years
Stay on campus for entire degree
PathwaysYou can choose to stay on campus for all four years, or after one or two years you
can transfer to another university to complete your degree. See page 5 for details
of recent transfers to US Top 100 universities.
MajorsDepending on your chosen university and the pathway you choose, you will take a
broad range of classes. Majors available include:
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à Business and Management
à Computer Science 2
à Digital Media 3
à Economics and Finance
à Engineering 3
à Fine Arts
à Health Sciences and Nursing
à Liberal Arts, Humanities
à Mathematics
à Music / Performing Arts
à Natural Sciences
à Pre-Engineering
à Pre-Law
à Pre-Medicine
à Social Sciences
1. For programs that do not require portfolio 2. Introduction to Computer Science, Calculus I and II 3. Depends on program
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If you don’t yet have the required
language level to commence your
degree, don’t worry. The
Undergraduate Preparation
Program is delivered by Kings on
campus before your main degree
program. It is designed to prepare
you fully for your degree by raising
your language and general study
skills to the level you need.
Locations: Los Angeles (Marymount),
Boston, New York or New Jersey
Level: Minimum Beginner
Length: 1 – 7 terms
Lessons: Average 25 hours per week
(plus 12 – 15 hours of private study)
Learning outcomes:
à Raise English to level required for
undergraduate study
à Gain the study skills required for an
undergraduate degree
Core modules
à English for Academic Study
à General academic/study skills
à TOEFL Preparation
Highly Intensive Learning Plan
à Individual attention in small groups
à Regular tutorials for individual
guidance
à Frequent progress testing
à Regular reports
If you have completed an
undergraduate degree and want to
prepare for a US graduate degree,
this program is the ideal choice.
It provides the language and study
skills required for graduate study
in the USA. You can study the
program for as long as you need
(minimum 1 term).
Locations: Los Angeles (Hollywood),
New Jersey (Rider), New York
(Concordia)
Level: Minimum Beginner
Length: 1 – 7 terms
Lessons: Average 25 hours per week
(plus 12 – 15 hours of private study)
Learning outcomes:
à Raise English to level required for
a graduate study
à Gain study skills required for a
graduate degree
Core skills development
à Academic writing
à Academic reading
à Presentation and seminar skills
à Listening and academic discourse
Course content
à English for Academic Study
à Study, organizational, and
functioning skills
à Graduate Seminars
à Test Preparation: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL
à Academic research and 3,000
word thesis
GRADUATE PREPARATION PROGRAM
UNDERGRADUATE PREPARATION PROGRAM
The University Abroad Program
provides the perfect experience
of American campus living and
learning over one or two semesters.
You will be fully immersed in
university life at your choice of
three great campus locations.
Locations: Marymount California
University, Concordia College (New
York), Rider University (New Jersey).
Level: Completed senior high school
with minimum GPA: 2.5,
Language level: Marymount TOEFL iBT
69; Concordia TOEFL iBT 74; Rider
TOEFL iBT 80
Length: 1 or 2 semesters
Lessons: Taught by university faculty.
Varies according to subject choice.
Learning outcomes:
à Full experience of American campus
life and the US education system
à Gain valuable academic credits
which could be useful for your
curriculum or future study
à You can either use these credits to continue your studies at your chosen university or to transfer to another university in the USA
Key benefits
à Play a full role in all aspects of US
campus life
à Study alongside American students
à Take classes delivered by university
professors
à Benefit from the support of the
Kings Center on campus
The High School Completion
Program gives students aged 16+
a head start in their path to a US
degree. The Program consists of
a class-based Undergraduate
Preparation Program plus academic
subject modules delivered online.
Locations: Los Angeles (Marymount),
Boston, New York
Level: Minimum TOEFL iBT 61.
(If you are below this level, you can
take additional terms of Undergraduate
Preparation before the course)
Academic: students should have one
year of high school remaining in their
country
Length: 3 months
Lessons: Average 25 hours per week
(plus 12 – 15 hours of private study)
Learning outcomes:
à Complete high school education
with recognized qualification for
undergraduate study at one of our
host schools
à Raise English to level required for
undergraduate study
à Gain study skills required for an
undergraduate program
Penn Foster High School
The syllabus is delivered in an exclusive
association with Penn Foster High
School (PFHS) — the largest accredited
online High School in the world.
UNIVERSITY ABROAD PROGRAM
HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM
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Marymount California University (Kings Los Angeles)
Start your degree at one of our university campus locations.
After one or two years your options really open up.
We can help you transfer to your dream school.
Rider University (Kings New Jersey)
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The beaches and attractions of LA are close by
Lovely campus setting
The Marymount campus has spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean
Modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards
Typical accommodation
MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY(KINGS LOS ANGELES)Kings Los Angeles (Marymount) is based on the attractive campus of Marymount California University.
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The well-resourced library and learning center
The classic main building of Concordia College
Typical on-campus accommodation
Times Square in the heart of Manhattan
Central Manhattan is just 30 minutes away by train
CONCORDIA COLLEGE(KINGS NEW YORK)Kings New York is based on the campus of Concordia College in a safe, affluent neighborhood just 30 minutes from Manhattan.
Downtown Boston is easily reached by Metro
Contemporary campus
Set in 60 acres of woodland, Pine Manor has an open, accessible environment
The Public Gardens — one of the city's many green spaces
Typical on-campus accommodation
PINE MANOR COLLEGE(KINGS BOSTON)
Kings Boston is located on the campus of Pine Manor College, in the exclusive neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, just 20 minutes from Downtown.
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The College Quad at Canisius
The historic city of Buffalo
Typical on-campus accommodation
Niagara Falls is just half an hour away
CANISIUS(KINGS NEW YORK STATE)Kings New York State is based on the campus of Canisius in the friendly town of Buffalo, very close to Niagara Falls.
Kings New Jersey is based in Lawrenceville, close to the university town of Princeton
Exceptional sports facilities
The beautiful main campus at Rider University
The Kings Center on campus
Typical on-campus accommodation
RIDER UNIVERSITY(KINGS NEW JERSEY)Kings New Jersey is based on the campus of Rider University, very close to world-famous Princeton.
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The UK has a justifiable reputation for the world-class quality of its universities. Every one of the top 30 UK universities has accepted our students. They all recognise that students from Kings arrive at university having been expertly prepared — academically, linguistically and culturally.
With expert academic teachers and dedicated university counsellors you can progress to your dream university.
KINGS COLLEGES IN THE UK
“ The smaller environment at Kings is the best preparation for university–level studies. ”
Yao Yao Chen from China She studied International Hospitality Management at the University of Surrey (ranked 3 for Hospitality, Recreation, Leisure and Tourism)
Your path to the top 30 UK universities
University of Cambridge
University of Oxford
Imperial College London
University of St Andrews
Durham University
University of Warwick
University of Exeter
University of Surrey
London School of Economics and Political Science
University College London
Lancaster University
University of Bath
Loughborough University
University of Leeds
University of York
University of Southampton
University of Birmingham
University of East Anglia
University of Sussex
University of Bristol
University of Sheffield
University of Edinburgh
University of Kent
Newcastle University
University of Nottingham
University of Glasgow
King's College London
University of Leicester
University of Manchester
Aston University Birmingham
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Rankings taken from Times and Sunday Times 2016 University Rankings
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“ I came here to visit and I liked the campus, and university life, it seemed good for me. I’m really happy — especially because the Economics department is so good. It’s in the top three in the UK — it was a good choice. ” Aleksandar Kesic from Serbia. Now studying Economics at the University of Warwick (ranked 6)
Ho Kit Leung from Hong Kong Now studying Biomedicine at
Lancaster University (ranked
9 for Medicine)
Irina Gorskaia from Russia Now studying Fashion, Media
and Marketing at the University
of Winchester (ranked 23
for Fashion)
Ya Gan from China Now studying Government with
Economics at the London School of
Economics and Political Science
(ranked 9)
Kalu Onuma from Bulgaria Now studying Electrical &
Electronics Engineering at the
University of Sheffield (ranked 21)
“ Cambridge is my dream university and it is why I chose to study in the UK. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious institutes of higher learning, and also has a traditionally strong reputation in Economics. ” Zixuan Xiong from China, now studying Economics at the University of Cambridge (ranked 1)
Dana Kanibolotska from Romania Now studying at Oxford Brookes
University (ranked 7 for Hospitality,
Recreation, Leisure and Tourism)
Naheemat Mustapha from Nigeria Now studying
Architecture at the
University of Edinburgh
(ranked 7 for
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THE KINGS COLLEGES ADVANTAGE
1. Top-ranked universities
• 100% of the Top 30 universities
have accepted Kings students
• 95% of recent A-level students
gained places at the top 30
universities
2. Superior academic results
• 94% achieve grades A«– C at A-level
(56% A«– A) in 2015
• 75% of Advanced Level Foundation
students accepted by top research
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Top Research Universities
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A-level students gaining places at top 30
Top 30 universities offering places to Kings students
95%100%
5. Academic enrichmentWe place strong emphasis on learning outside the classroom as well as inside.
• Subject enrichment and educational visits
• Extracurricular learning and community activities
3. Exceptionally small classesOur class sizes are some of the smallest
of any international college.
• 4 – 10 for A-level
• 8 – 12 for Advanced Level
Foundation
4. Expert academic teachingKings teachers are subject specialists
and experts in teaching international
students.
• 100% of teachers hold a first degree
or equivalent
• Many hold a PhD or equivalent
6. Unique Foundation programmes
• Our Advanced Level Foundation is
based on A-level curriculum
• We also offer specialist Foundations
in Law, Art, Business, Tourism and
Hospitality
7. Professional university guidanceChoosing the right university is one
of the most important decisions in life.
• Expert guidance and widest
university choice
• Comprehensive University
Application Programme
10. Walk to College GuaranteeAll long-term students are guaranteed to be offered accommodation
within walking distance of the college.
• Student residences within walking distance at all locations
• Homestay within walking distance in London and Bournemouth
8. Individual student supportWe carefully manage our students’
transition from school at home to
university in the UK.
• Regular progress testing and analysis
• Dedicated care and support teams
to ensure personal well-being
9. Widest nationality mixKings has one of the widest nationality
mixes of any international college group.
• Last year, students from over 80
countries studied with us
• This creates a supportive community
in which every student is equal and
where English is always spoken
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A-level 3 – 6 terms September and January1 4 – 10 16 IELTS 5.52
Advanced Level Foundation 3 – 6 terms September and January 8 – 12 17 IELTS 5.52
GCSE 3 – 6 terms September, January and April 8 – 10 143 Junior English Test4
International High School Programme 1 – 3 terms September and January 4 – 10 14 Junior English Test5
Boarding School Preparation Programme 1 – 6 terms September, January and April 6 – 10 11 Junior English Test
Applied Courses
Art and Design Preparation Programme 1 – 3 terms September, January and April 8 – 12 16 IELTS 4.0
Art Foundation 3 terms September and January1 8 – 12 17 IELTS 5.0
Law Foundation 3 terms September and January 8 – 12 17 IELTS 5.52
International Business Foundation 26 or 3 terms September and January7 8 – 14 17 IELTS 4.5 (Sept), IELTS 5.5 (Jan)
Tourism and Hospitality Management Foundation 26 or 3 terms September and January7 8 – 14 17 IELTS 4.5 (Sept), IELTS 5.5 (Jan)
First Year Degree Equivalent Courses
Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality Management 3 terms September 8 – 14 18 IELTS 6.0
Pre-sessional courses
English for Academic Study 1 term September and June 8 – 12 158 IELTS 3.5 – 5.09
Graduate entry
Graduate Preparation Programme 1 – 3 terms September and January 8 – 12 21 IELTS 5.0
KINGS COLLEGES IN THE UKCOURSEFINDER
1 The course starting in January is extremely intensive. January A-level start not available at Kings Bournemouth.
2 Minimum 5.0 in Reading and Writing
3 Age 14 for 2 year course in Bournemouth. Age 15 for 1 year course.
4 Equivalent to IELTS 5.0 for three term version and 4.0 for standard version
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Advanced Level Foundation 3 – 6 terms September and January 8 – 12 17 IELTS 5.52
GCSE 3 – 6 terms September, January and April 8 – 10 143 Junior English Test4
International High School Programme 1 – 3 terms September and January 4 – 10 14 Junior English Test5
Boarding School Preparation Programme 1 – 6 terms September, January and April 6 – 10 11 Junior English Test
Applied Courses
Art and Design Preparation Programme 1 – 3 terms September, January and April 8 – 12 16 IELTS 4.0
Art Foundation 3 terms September and January1 8 – 12 17 IELTS 5.0
Law Foundation 3 terms September and January 8 – 12 17 IELTS 5.52
International Business Foundation 26 or 3 terms September and January7 8 – 14 17 IELTS 4.5 (Sept), IELTS 5.5 (Jan)
Tourism and Hospitality Management Foundation 26 or 3 terms September and January7 8 – 14 17 IELTS 4.5 (Sept), IELTS 5.5 (Jan)
First Year Degree Equivalent Courses
Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality Management 3 terms September 8 – 14 18 IELTS 6.0
Pre-sessional courses
English for Academic Study 1 term September and June 8 – 12 158 IELTS 3.5 – 5.09
Graduate entry
Graduate Preparation Programme 1 – 3 terms September and January 8 – 12 21 IELTS 5.0
5 Equivalent from IELTS 4.5 at Bournemouth and 5.0 at London and Oxford
6 2-term option with January start only
7 The 3-term option starting in January is only available in Bournemouth
8 14 for June start in Bournemouth
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A-levels are suitable for the most
able students who are seeking
places at the very best UK
universities.
Locations: London, Oxford,
Bournemouth
Level: Minimum age 16. Completed 10
years of schooling. Minimum IELTS 5.5.
(5.0 in Reading and Writing)
Length:
Standard: 2 Academic Years (6 terms)
Extended: 7 – 9 terms
1 Year: 3 terms
Lessons: Average 20 – 25 hours per
week (plus homework and private
study), Class size 4 – 10
Learning outcomes:
à Gain “Gold Standard” UK national
university entrance qualification
à Raise English to university level
à Develop study skills required at
degree-level
Exceptionally small classes Classes are kept to between 4 and 10
students. Such close teacher contact is
essential due to the academic demands
A-levels place on international students.
Exceptional gradesOur A-level grades are consistently
well above the UK national average
2015 results:
Develop specialist subject expertise
A-levels are unique in providing an
unrivalled depth of study in a few specialist
subjects. After two years, you will have
developed the kind of subject knowledge
which is often only acquired during the first
year at university in many other countries.
Subjects available: • Art and Design
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Economics
• Geography
• Government and Politics
• History
• Mathematics
• Further Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology
The Gold Standard A-levels are widely regarded as the ‘Gold
Standard’ qualification for top universities
in Britain, and the rest of the world, and
evidence of the most demanding and
rigorous intellectual training.
The very best universities, including Oxford
and Cambridge, only accept students with
outstanding A-level grades.
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A-LEVELS
The Kings Advanced Level
Foundation is based on A-level
syllabuses, taught by A-level
teachers, assessed against A-levels
and moderated by an independent
Advisory Board of external
examiners. As such, it is one of
the most highly academic and
successful pathways to leading
UK universities.
Locations: London, Oxford,
Bournemouth
Level: Minimum IELTS 5.5 (3 terms);
IELTS 4.5 (4 – 6 terms). Completed 11 – 12
years of schooling.
Length: 1 Academic Year (3 terms).
Extended Advanced Level Foundation
of 4 – 6 terms
Lessons: Average 21 hours per week
(plus homework and private study)
Learning outcomes:
à Raise academic qualifications to UK
university entrance level
à Raise English to university level
à Develop learning and self study skills
for degree level
Benchmarking against A-level grades
Typical top 30 university offers to
students following the Programme
are based on their normal A-level offers.
The Programme is benchmarked
against A-level grades as follows:
Flexible programme structure
The programme is highly flexible, and
adapts to the needs and academic
aspirations of each student. It does this
through a combination of core modules
and elective modules which can be
combined in different ways to create
main subject pathways.
Subjects available • Communication and Study Skills
• Data Handling and Technology
• Art and Design
• Biology
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Economics
• Geography
• Government and Politics
• History
• Law
• Mathematics / Further Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology
Pearson assuredThe Kings Advanced Level Foundation is
inspected by Pearson and assured as
preparation for Higher Education study
in the UK.
Typical A-level offer
Typical Kings Foundation offer
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ADVANCED LEVEL FOUNDATION
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This course is perfect for students
who need to develop their portfolio
and/or their language level prior to
a main art-related course. It has
been carefully designed to integrate
with other Kings art programmes.
Locations: London, Oxford
Learning outcomes:
à Develop portfolio and experience to
level required for Art Foundation or
A-level Art
à Raise English to level required for
Art Foundation or A-level Art
à Develop learning and self study skills
Art and Design Preparation Programme
For students who want the fastest,
most direct path to an Art and
Design degree at a UK university.
Locations: London, Oxford
Learning outcomes:
à Raise qualifications to UK
university entrance level
à Raise English to university level
à Develop portfolio for university
entry
Art Foundation
This course is for students who want
a recognised, stand-alone business
qualification, or to progress to a
degree focused on business or
management.
Locations: London, B’mouth, Oxford
Learning outcomes:
à Raise academic qualifications to UK
university entrance level
à Raise English to university level
à Understand sales and marketing,
finance, operations and product
development
International Business Foundation
These courses prepare students
for degree courses in tourism and
hospitality management, with
entry to the first or second year
depending on the course.
Location: Bournemouth
Learning outcomes:
à Raise academic qualifications to UK
university entrance level
à Raise English to university level
à Understand customer service,
operations, human resources
and marketing
Tourism and Hospitality Management Foundation/ Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality Management
SPECIALIST FOUNDATION COURSES
GCSEs provide the perfect
preparation for A-levels at Kings,
or a UK boarding school.
Locations: London, Oxford,
Bournemouth
Learning outcomes:
à Gain experience of a UK high school
curriculum
à Raise English to required level at
sixth form
à Be ready for A-levels/Foundation at
Kings, or transfer to UK boarding
school
2015 results
This programme is carefully
designed to ensure you are fully
prepared for graduate level study
in the UK.
Locations: Oxford
Learning outcomes:
à Graduate Preparation Diploma
à English fluency to a minimum of
IELTS 6.5
à Study and academic skills to
successfully undertake a Masters
GCSE
Graduate Preparation Programme
English for Academic Study
This course is for students who need
additional English and study skills
development before a Kings
academic course.
Locations: London, Oxford,
Bournemouth
Learning outcomes:
à Raise English to level required for a
pre-university programme at Kings
à Gain study skills required for a
pre-university programme at Kings
OTHER UK ACADEMIC COURSES
Boarding School Preparation Programme at Downside School
Kings at Downside provides the
perfect preparation for a top UK
boarding school. Students aged 11+
live and learn on campus,
integrating with School life before
joining the main School curriculum.
Locations: Downside School, nr Bath
Learning outcomes:
à Develop knowledge and experience
of academic subjects prior to main
Downside curriculum
à Develop language levels required
for study at Downside
à Achieve smooth cultural adjustment
and integration prior to main School
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Kings Bournemouth
Our colleges are located in some of
the best cities for international study
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A wide range of water sports is available in Bournemouth
Braidley Road campus has spacious grounds
St. Peters campus in the heart of the town centre
There is a large choice of residential accommodation
The bright student cafeteria
KINGS BOURNEMOUTHKings Bournemouth occupies two college sites in this student-friendly seaside town.
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College buildings which blend the old with the new
Bright, modern student cafeteria
London is a hub for universities in the UK, with over 20 to choose from
Brand new residential apartments
Lovely college gardens
KINGS LONDONKings London is based in the affluent neighbourhood of Beckenham, just 20 minutes from Central London by train.
High quality residential accommodation St. Michaels — our contemporary city centre college
Punting on the River Cherwell
St. Josephs — our newly refurbished college 20 minutes from the city centre
Well-equipped classrooms with interactive whiteboards
KINGS OXFORDKings Oxford occupies two college sites — one in the heart of the city and the other in a safe, quiet suburb.
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