HEIA International Foundation

HEIA International Foundation Programmes

About the Course
Subject
International
Study Mode
Full-time

Introduction The International Foundation Programmes (IFP) will enable you to prepare for study on an undergraduate programme at a UK university. The individual programmes in Art & Design, Engineering, Information Technology and Media Studies combine academic study, intensive English support, study skills and cultural orientation throughout the course. The development of critical skills will give you the ability to work in groups, present ideas, manage your time effectively, conduct research for essay writing and presentations and be able to take notes in lectures. Evaluating your own work will be a key feature during your study time.
During the IFP, all academic subjects including English for Academic Purposes, will be taught using a range of teaching styles to help you develop university level skills, required for undergraduate study. This will involve classroom work in lectures or small groups to provide you with key subject information. A variety of workshops, tutorials and seminars will be used to allow you to participate openly in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Practical work will also be an important feature to give you 'hands-on' experience.
There will be plenty of opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutors and you will receive a high degree of pastoral care and attention to your academic progress from our experienced personal tutors.
The tuition fee for the 2010/11 programme is £8,200. Fees are subject to change in subsequent years. When you decide to come to the UK to study, one of your first considerations will be the financial support you will need. It is vital that you have enough money to pay your fees, accommodation, living costs and return flights home. We estimate that you will need at least £8,500 in addition to the tuition fees above to cover accommodation and other living expenses for the academic year. A deposit of £1000 is payable on acceptance of a place on the IFP and is non-refundable unless a student visa is not granted. Payment of the full balance is payable at registration.
Country Qualification Guide
Albania General Secondary Leaving Certificate (Certificate of Maturity) with minimum grades 7/8
Arab States Tawjihiyya, Thanawiya amma - General Secondary School Certificate with minimum average score of 60%
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 55%
China High School Certificate with an average of 75% grade C
Cyprus Apolitirion with a minimum of 15/20
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate with High Credits (grade c) including a grade C in Mathematics and English)
Hong Kong Form 6 graduates with HKCEE grade D minimum or Form 7 graduates with 3 A Level pass grades
India CBSE or USCE, Class 12 with an average of 50% with appropriate marks in Mathematics
Indonesia Senior School Leaving Certificate (GPA 7.5)
Iran Completion of the High School Certificate with a minimum of 14/20
Japan High School Certificate with 5 subjects at grade B or above
Kazakhstan Senior High School Certificate with an average of 4.0/4.5
Kenya KCSE grade D average (KCSE Mathematics C required for Engineering and IT IFP)
Korea Senior High School Certificate with minimum grades C average
Malaysia SPM, form 5 with grade B average
Nigeria WASSCE or NECO with at least 5 relevant subjects at grade C6 or higher, with C4 for Maths and English. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with 300+ points and at least 5 relevant subjects at grade C4 or above
Pakistan High School Certificate plus Intermediate Certificate with an average score of 55%
Russia Attestat o srednem brazovanii with an average of grade 4
Taiwan Completion of Senior High School Certificate with grade C average in 5 relevant subjects
Thailand Mathayom 6 (GPA 2)
Turkey Deviet Lise Diplomasi or the Bitirme Diplomasi with average (GPA3)
Vietnam Senior High School Certificate with relevant grades of at least 7

Entry Requirements
All applications for the HEIA International Foundation Programme will be treated on an individual basis. Please contact us for specific requirements concerning the Art and Design course (see separate "IFP Art and Design" entry). English Language Requirements For students whose first language is not English, to be accepted onto an HEIA IFP you will need a recognised qualification in English Language. Your English ability must be at the specified minimum level in order to be able to meet the demands of your chosen programme. You will therefore need to obtain an appropriate English Language qualification. For example:

· International English Language Test (IELTS) Score 5.0
· GCSE/IGCSE English Language Grade C
· An equivalent, recognised qualification

See course description for a qualification guide for various countries.