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26/07/56 1 About UKEA Founded in 2008 UKEA is an educational consultancy Founded in 2008, UKEA is an educational consultancy providing top quality counseling and application services to students both from Thai and International schools in Thailand wishing to attend summer course, study in high schools, colleges and universities in UK. With our professional counselors who are well versed in all aspects of the UK educational system and our strong relationship and reputation amongst the UK educational institutions, UKEA has helped hundreds of students to study in the most appropriate institution for them.

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About UKEA

•Founded in 2008  UKEA is an educational consultancy Founded in 2008, UKEA is an educational consultancy providing top quality counseling and application services to students both from Thai and International schools in Thailand wishing to attend summer course, study in high schools, colleges and universities in UK.

•With our professional counselors who are well versed in all paspects of the UK educational system and our strong relationship and reputation amongst the UK educational institutions, UKEA has helped hundreds of students to study in the most appropriate institution for them.

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Our team: Pimpan Syamananda

Education: B A  Facult  of Arts  Chulalongkorn Uni ersit  Bangkok  Thailand B.A., Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

M.A. in English Language Studies and Methods, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK

M.A. in British Cultural Studies, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK

PhD. Candidate in English Language Studies, Thammasat University

Work Experience:Work Experience: Lecturer, Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok

Lecturer, Division of English for Business, Chulalongkorn University Language Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok

Our team: Warapatra PhaewphraikulEducationducat o

B.A. (Honors), Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

Master of Regional Planning, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

Work Experience

G d /R h A i  C ll U i i Graduate/Research Assistant, Cornell University

GIS (Geographic Information System) Teaching Assistant, Cornell University

Assistant Vice President, Business Development & Investments, TCC Hotels Group, Bangkok

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Why Study in the U.K. Internationally recognized for world‐class standards of Internationally recognized for world class standards of teaching – four of the top 6 universities in the world by 2012 QS World University Rankings.

The UK is really diverse and full of different cultures.  You will benefit from cultural exchange and enrich your understanding of other cultures.

Courses in the UK are specific and generally shorter than many other countries, helping to reduce tuition fees and accommodation costs.

UK Education System

Age 11‐13 School years 7‐9     Secondary School

Age 14‐15 School years 10‐11   GCSE

Age 16‐17   School years 12‐13   AS/A‐levels

Age 17      Foundation programmes for international       studentsstudents

Age 18+ Undergraduate degrees (3 or 4 years)

Age 21+ Postgraduate degrees (1‐7 years)

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UK Education System (Cont/..)

Age 11‐13

Students study a broad range of 10‐15 subjects that usually follow the guidelines of the National Curriculum.  There are no public examinations during these years.

A  Age 14‐15

At age 14, British students start a 2‐year General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) programme.  They study up to 11 subjects of their choice.

UK Education System (Cont/..)

Age 16‐17

At age 16 students start a 2‐yer Advanced Level (A Level) programme  They specialise in 3 to 4 subjects that are usually relevant to the degree subject they wish to follow at university.

“A l l ”    ti l  i ti   d    i d “A levels” are national examinations and are recognized by all UK universities and by institutions worldwide.

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Foundation Programme for international Students

At age 17, international students can also join the British system by studying a one‐year Foundation programme.  These courses lead to private examinations that are an alternative to A‐levels.

Entry Requirements to UK universities

Different universities will have different entries requirements.  All UK universities accept the full IB Diploma and A levels for direct entry onto an undergraduate degree.

No UK universities will accept the Mathayom 6, of IB certificate for direct entry onto an undergraduate degree.

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What is IB Diploma? International Baccalaureate Diploma programme is an International Baccalaureate Diploma programme is an internationally recognized qualification for students aged 16 to 19.  It is based on detailed academic study of a wide range of subjects, including Languages, Arts, Science, Mathematics, History and Geography.  It leads to a single qualification, rather than separate qualifications for individual subjects   However if you qualifications for individual subjects.  However if you don’t achieve the full diploma you will be awarded a certificate for each subject taken.

The University Foundation Programme

The University Foundation Programme (UFP) is a full‐time course designed to prepare students for entry into Bachelor degree courses at the UK’s top universities. The UFP offers two intakes per year (September to June and January to August), which allow students to begin university the following autumn.

Provide alternative qualification equivalent to GCE A Levels  Provide alternative qualification—equivalent to GCE A Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB)—for entry to UK universities.

Place emphasis on knowledge acquisition and development of skills that best prepare students for Higher Education. 

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Entry Requirements for Foundation Programme

Mathayom 6 Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.00.

IELTS Score of 5 for Science & Engineering, and 5.5 or Humanities, Law, etc.

High School Transcript 

2 Reference Letters (academic reference)( )

Statement of Intent: Why do you want to study in the UK and in particular why do you want to study your chosen degree course?

Comparison Chart (IELTS vs TOEFL)IELTS TOEFL

0‐4

4.5

5

5.5

6

6.5

0‐31

32‐34

35‐45

46‐59

60‐78

79‐93

7

7.5

8

8.5

9

94‐101

102‐109

110‐114

115‐117

118‐120

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IELTS Band Score Scale 9 Expert user9 Expert user

8 Very good user

7 Good user

6 Competent user

5 Modest user

4 Limited user 4 Limited user

3 Extremely limited user

2 Intermittent user

1 Non user

IELTS Test Components IELTS – International English Language Testing IELTS  International English Language Testing System is offered up to 4 times a month, usually held on Saturdays or Sundays at The British Council and IDP, whereby 4 skills are assessed:

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

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How to choose a course?

There is an enormous range of subjects and courses, so there will be something to suit your career and interests.

Make sure the course covers the subjects you want to study to help you in your chosen career.

Then use UCAS Search tool by visiting www.ucas.com and click the link to Foundation Degrees.

What is a university looking for?

Appropriate academic qualifications

A good reference

A good personal statement

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What makes a good “Personal Statement”? “E th i   id   di   l”   “Enthusiasm, wider reading, personal”  

Dr. Gail Ashton, Admissions Tutor, English, University of Manchester.

“Careful research.. Individuals who understand and show motivation for the course of their choice”   Dr. Adrian Bell, admissions tutor, Engineering, University of Manchester

“An element of reflection and analysis really makes the difference to the aplication.  It’s not what you’ve done but how you think about what you have done”  Mike Haffey, Admissions Tutor, Business, Oxford Brookes University

A good starting pointDecide on a course!Decide on a course!

Research course details

Research course requirements

Research up‐to‐date information or changes that may have occurred in that subject area

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Personal Statement Content

Why the course interests you?

Why study it in more depth?

Do you understand what the course/profession involve?

Have you done extra reading and research?Have you done extra reading and research?

What are your career plans?

Have you attended any courses/field trip?

Extra information to include

Evidence of self‐motivation

Sports, hobbies and interests

Volunteer work

Activities outside of school/college

Positions of responsibility Positions of responsibility

Hurdles you have overcome

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International Application Flowchart

Research

Apply for courses

English language test

Student immigration and visaStudent immigration and visa

Student Finance

Prepare to come to the UK

Finance

Foundation students are normally stay in the campus which costs approximately £110‐140 per week.

Cost of living inclusive of food & transportation is approximately £600‐800 per month.

Tuition fee is in the range of £10,000 – 15,000 per year.

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Key points on UK Higher Education Shorter and specialized degree subjectShorter and specialized degree subject

Undergraduate degree in UK is 3 years.  This is because the UK is more specialized, students will study their subject from day one of their first year.  In the US the first year is more general.

Individual learning University study in the UK focuses mostly on individual learning.  Students are 

expected to read around what they are taught in lectures and be prepared to participate in discussions.  Around 50% of a student’s learning will be independent and they will not chase them if they do not attend classes   Unless they attend the and they will not chase them if they do not attend classes.  Unless they attend the class and do homework, they will fail.

Small group teaching Some UK universities will teach 1‐2‐1, others in small groups.  This allows students t 

focus on areas they are struggling with.

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