Our University Preparation Programme is a part-time
course
available to students aged 14-17. Delivered online or
blended with digital learning, the programme has been
designed by international educators to ensure students
have
the best teaching and resources available to them in
order
to succeed at university.
The programme is studied alongside students’ final years
of
high school and provides personal support, including
academic and English language development, to prepare
students for their programme or degree study at top
universities in the UK and US.
Preparatory Academy
University of Hertfordshire Official Foundation Program in China
Our goal at Study Group is to empower international students to thrive at top universities worldwide. We offer academically rigorous programmes and degrees in collaboration with our partner universities, building the skills and knowledge of talented students so they can succeed in their chosen university degree.
International Study Centres
We operate International Study Centres in partnership with universities across the UK, US and Ireland, preparing talented international students from diverse backgrounds for degree study.
At our International Study Centres, we help students thrive in a new academic and cultural environment. Through tailored language and academic literacy, students gain the confidence to succeed in their degree programme. For the 2023-24 academic year, across our International Study Centres and Colleges, 88% of students who completed their studies were eligible to progress to their desired degree programmes.
Our programmes
Our programmes are delivered at the International Study Centres of our partner universities and adhere to the standards of the independent bodies, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, and Quality and Qualifications Ireland. The pathway programmes are carefully designed to bridge the academic and English language skills gap international students may face before studying at university. Pathway programmes help: Improve language skills: Intensive language support to help improve academic English skills Offer cultural support: Adjusting and settling into a new culture – a gentle introduction to living and studying abroad to enable successful further studies Introduce students to the education system and expectations: Students will be introduced to the academic standards, teaching methods and assessment styles in the country of their studies – ensuring a seamless transition to the partner university when ready Improve confidence: Students gain confidence in their academic and literacy skills so they feel well prepared before moving on to their university studies Offer personalised support and guidance: With small class sizes, progression coaches and accessible tutors, students get the support they need before beginning their degree programme Improve career prospects: Support provided and skills developed during pathway programmes can give students an edge when applying for graduate roles after their degree. There are various options to choose from depending on the level of study required and subject preference. The successful completion of our programmes enables students to progress to their chosen degree at your university providing they reach the entry requirements set out by each articulation partner.
With our International Foundation Year programme,
students
build the skills and confidence to succeed at
university.
The programme embeds English language tuition into
subject-specific programmes, ensuring students have the
academic ability and skills to succeed in their studies
at
university while also navigating day-to-day life in an
English-speaking country. This ensures international
students are adequately prepared to meet the clear
requirements, which we work on with our university
partners,
of the course they want to progress to. The successful
completion of this foundation programme, achieving the
required grades, allows students to progress to the
first
year of their chosen undergraduate degree.
For the 2023-24 academic year, 85% of our students
studying
the International Foundation Year progressed to their
undergraduate degree of choice.
The International Year One* programme offers students a
tailored learning experience with greater academic and
English language support compared to standard university
entry. It is an excellent choice for international
students
who are ready to start their undergraduate degree but
need
some additional support adapting to a new style of
study,
thus creating a stepping stone to success at university.
For the 2023-24 academic year, 93% of students who
studied
the International Year One progressed to their degree of
choice.
Upon successful completion of the International Year One
programme, students will transition smoothly into the
second
year of their undergraduate study and remain on track to
graduate in three years at the same time as their
university
peers.
*Known as International Year Two at our Scottish
International Study Centres. By studying the programme,
students progress to the third year of a four-year
undergraduate degree at the University (some exceptions
apply), meaning they’ll study the final two years of
their
degree at the University.
The Pre-Masters Programme is a university preparation
programme aimed at students who hold an undergraduate
degree
or, in some cases, a diploma, from a university in
another
country. The programme will help them develop high-level
academic English language, study skills and specific
subject
knowledge before they progress to a Master’s degree at
their
chosen university.
For the 2023-24 academic year, 91% of students who
completed
the Pre-Master Programme were eligible to progress to
their
chosen postgraduate programme.
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