Komal Saleem Khan Pakistan Leeds Beckett University

Baqer Redha Mehdi Al Lawati Oman The University of Manchester

What is the IFY?

• A one year programme to prepare for

undergraduate degree programmes

• Specialised focus on UK learning and

preparation for degree level study

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

• Quality assurance overseen by the

NCUK Universities

IFY Business at Clubclass

28 weeks of teaching - starts in September

and ends in June

26 teaching contact hours a week, plus self-

study

A combination of both coursework and

exams – not 100% final examination

Mathematics

Business

Studies

Economics

EAP

• Progression to a wide range of degree programmes/career

paths including:

Accounting & Finance, Management, International Relations,

Law, Psychology, Fashion, Marketing, Media, Economics & Politics

EAP

• All 17 Universities recognise NCUK EAP: no need for IELTS

• EAP is designed to provide the language and study skills needed for a

UK undergraduate degree

• EAP is assessed on Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing

• Students move up at least one English level during their NCUK

programme

The UK government allows universities to accept non-SELT

qualifications as evidence of English language proficiency

IFY Standards

• evaluation concluded that the IFY is:

o Comparable to GCE A Level

o Broadly comparable to the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of

Education and the US Advanced Placement

• IFY Business accepted onto the Malta Qualifications Framework

at Level 4

• High standards mean:

o Guaranteed university place for minimum result of CCC and EAP C

o University offers to IFY students almost always match the standard A

level offer

IFY Entry Requirements

• Completion of High School

– Generally 12 years of education

– 17 years of age

• English level is a good predictor of

subsequent performance on the IFY

– Applicants will sit an online English entry

test so that NCUK can confirm their

ability

• For country specific requirements see:

https://www.ncuk.ac.uk/programmes/ug-

programmes/international-foundation-

year/entry-requirements

Completion of High

School

English Level at

IELTS 5.0 equivalent

+

Why students choose NCUK?

Guaranteed Place on an NCUK University Degree Programme

Guaranteed Conditional Offers from NCUK Universities

Undergraduate Degree Programme Options

Top 3 reasons students come to the UK

1. Good Career prospects

2. Internationally Recognised Qualifications

3. University Reputation

And others:

• Quality of academics

• City and Culture

• Social Life

IFY in Malta

Using Malta as a stepping stone for an International Foundation Year programme before pursuing a degree course in the UK (or further afar) has a number of advantages which include: Malta’s great value for money (course, accommodation and living expenses in Malta are considerable lower than the UK), Malta’s safety record, and since Malta is part of the Schengen Zone students may travel around Europe with ease because no additional visa is needed.

Malta - Affordable

Foundation Courses

• MALTA - € 10,950

• IRELAND - € 12,600

• UK - £ 14,145 to £ 17,750 (approx. € 16,750 to € 21,000)

Malta - Affordable

3-year Undergraduate Degree Courses

• MALTA - € 18,000 to € 23,950

• IRELAND - € 36,300 to € 52,200

• UK - £ 33,300 to £ 67,250 (approx. € 40,000 to € 80,000)

Malta - Affordable

Accommodation costs: • MALTA Sharing or Single Self Catering

Accommodation for 1 week € 95/week to €145/ week

• IRELAND Sharing or Single Self Catering Accommodation for 1 week € 150 / week to € 195 / week

• UK Sharing or Single Self Catering Accommodation for 1 week £ 100 / week to £ 135 / week (approx. € 120 to € 160)

Malta - Affordable

Living expenses:

• MALTA Living Expenses for 1 week € 75 / week

• IRELAND Living Expenses for 1 week

€ 155 / week

• UK Living Expenses for 1 week £ 104 / week (approx. € 125)

Clubclass Malta

Accredited and full member of FELTOM

Licensed by the Ministry of Education

and Malta Tourism Authority

Member of ALTO and WYSE Travel

Confederation

A number of courses are recognised by Bildungsurlaub and CSN

Classes with a good nationality mix

Moder classrooms with A/C and wi-fi

access

“All under one roof”

School, Accommodation &

Facilities are ALL situated within the

same building

Convenient – living and learning

in the same building

NO travelling time and costs are

incurred commuting between school

and accommodation

Facilities and accommodation

act as an extension of the

classroom, giving students an

excellent opportunity to practice

English outside their classroom in

an international environment

Clubclass Facilities

Outdoor Pool

Heated Indoor Pool

Fitness Centre

Sauna

Jacuzzi

Internet Café

Launderette

Pub

Restaurant

Cafeteria

Multipurpose Room

Clubclass Location

Swieqi – a safe and quiet

residential area

Host families situated within

walking distance of school

10 minutes walk from

St. George’s Bay

10 minutes walk from

Paceville and St. Julian’s

Bus-stop situated across the

road from school and residence

Shops situated next door to

school and residence

Clubclass Classrooms

Clubclass Classrooms

Top reasons to choose IFY at Clubclass

• Guaranteed conditional offer of a place on an undergraduate degree course

• Quality assured • Qualified and experienced teachers S • mall class sizes 26 hours of tuition per week • Regular student pastoral care, counselling and

guidance • NCUK has guided over 23,500 students onto degree

programmes at its world-class universities • NCUK’s programmes are recognised and accepted by

the majority of universities around the world

Clubclass teacher testimonials

• www.clubclass.com/videos/malta/ncuk-eap

• www.clubclass.com/videos/malta/ncuk-maths

• www.clubclass.com/videos/malta/ncuk-economics

• www.clubclass.com/videos/malta/ncuk-business

Economics

The overall aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the basic economic concepts and principles. Reference is mainly to the UK experience in preparation for studying with British students at university. The first semester will deal with “micro” economic issues and the second semester will deal with “macro” economic issues.

EAP & Key Skills

All NCUK subject modules are integrated into the EAP or Key Skills module. This means that subject coursework will be used by the EAP/Key Skills teacher to introduce and practise specific academic language skills required for these subjects.

Maths

The overall aim of this course is to equip students with the mathematical knowledge and skills necessary for entry to the first year of any UK/Western undergraduate degree course.

Business Studies

The overall aim is to ensure that students have a solid grounding in many aspects of business studies and feel confident in commencing the study of business-related courses at undergraduate level. Operations management is not included.

NCUK Accommodation Options

1)Hostel

2)Apartments

3)Suites

One bedroom apartment

Situated within the same

building as the school

Include one air-conditioned /

heated bedroom, a

bathroom, a kitchen, a TV

and telephone

Ideal for individuals who

would not like to share their

apartment with more than

two other students

Two bedroom apartment

Situated within the same

building as the school

Include two or three air-

conditioned / heated

bedrooms, a bathrooms,

a kitchen, a TV and

telephone

Ideal for individuals who

would like to share an

apartment with other

students

Apartments

Apartments

Apartments

Apartments

Hostel

Situated across the road

from the school

Consists of 15 bedrooms with

private showers and a shared

kitchen

Bedrooms include a fan,

telephone, TV, fridge and tea /

coffee-making facilities

Ideal for individuals who want

the privacy of their own

bedroom and shower

Hostel

Hostel

Hostel

What after?

Following the NCUK International Foundation Year Business Stream programme provides students with a pathway to a wide variety of undergraduate degree options, leading to degrees at universities in:

• Accounting and Finance • Business Studies • Design Management for Fashion Retailing • Development Studies • Economics and Social History • Economics • Fashion and Textile Retailing • Finance and Economics • International Business, Finance and Economics • International Management • IT and New Media • International Relations • History • Creative Writing • Media Studies • Digital Media • Management and Leisure • Management and Marketing of Textiles • Textile Technology • IT Management for Business • Management and Information Systems • Marketing • Law

Where Next?

• All students who achieve a minimum result of CCC and EAP C are

guaranteed a place at an NCUK University

• Progression is not restricted to the NCUK universities. IFY students

have gained places at the University of Cambridge, University of

Edinburgh and the University of Warwick.

• Alternative options for students who do not perform at this level

The NCUK Entry Directory that covers courses for our 11 owner

universities is accessible to all via the NCUK website

https://www.ncuk.ac.uk/entry-directory

o It specifies entry requirements for university courses available to

NCUK students

o Students enrolled on the programme will have access to the Entry

Directory for all 17 universities

Placement

IFY students will receive advice and guidance to manage the

university application process and help choose the right degree

course.

• NCUK Welcome System: students don’t have to worry about

UCAS

• Direct relationships with University admission staff

• Counselling services – NCUK arrange University staff visits

• Personal Statement support

• Clearing support

Placement How it works

Guaranteed progression onto a broad range of

programmes at top quality UK universities

Triple Crown accreditation for the MBA programme

One of the top 10 providers of work placement courses

A World Top 100 university

More than £100 million campus investment by 2015-16

Ranked in the world’s top 1% for internationally

recognised research

One of the oldest Pharmacy Schools in the UK