North Cestrian International Foundation Programme

In Association with Berlitz Manchester

Set within a prestigious English Public School - North Cestrian Grammar School - this International Foundation Programme is a one year course preparing international students for direct entry onto a university degree programme. The programme delivers academic excellence combined with a unique emphasis on developing effective cross-cultural skills for the participants.

By choosing to study with North Cestrian Grammar, students benefit from the individualised attention possible within a prestigious Public School. There is a clear focus on academic achievement and students are supported by personal tutors; regular Progress Reports are provided to the student and parent. In addition, tutors ensure that any pastoral issues are catered for.

Upon successful completion of the programme, students are guaranteed progression to a Bolton University degree course. In addition, students may choose to apply to a UK university of their choice via the North Cestrian University application service.

Download the course prospectus as a pdf

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

The International foundation Programme is a year long
programme.

All students participate in Core modules :

• General & Academic English
• UK Culture & Society
• Information Technology
• Study Skills

Students then choose specialisations of :

Business & Economics

Students are taught the principles and applications of Micro and Macro-Economics, and Business Studies.

Engineering

This module provides the concepts and skills to equip students to study in Engineering disciplines including Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

Access to Bolton University facilities is provided through regular visits to university and seminars by university staff at North Cestrian.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants will need to have a minimum of IELTS 5.0 (TOEFL 500). For those students whose English is not sufficiently fluent when they come to the UK, we provide intensive courses before the start of the Foundation Year.

Students must have completed High School and achieved academic qualifications equivalent to International Baccaulareate ( a full listing is available on request)

It is particularly suitable for international students who have only completed 12 years of education in school as opposed to 13 years as in the UK.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Guaranteed progression to university upon successful course completion
• Small class sizes
• Home-stay with British families
• Regular student reports for participants and parents
• Personal academic and social tutors
• Cross –cultural orientation programme
• English programme