Kings Education 2016 Academic flyer

Your path to the best universities in the UK and USA

of students have a progression offer from at least one university

71%

of recent students were accepted by a Top 100 US universitiy

Cornell University • UC Berkeley • Emory University • University of Southern California • UCLA • Wake Forest University • University of Michigan — Ann Arbor • Boston College • College of William and Mary • University of Rochester • Brandeis University • and many more top USA universities…

UK

100%

of Top 30 UK universities have accepted our students

81%

A«– C grades at A-level in 2016

University of Cambridge • University of Oxford • University of St Andrews • Durham University • Imperial College London • University College London • University of Warwick • London School of Economics and Political Science • University of Exeter • Lancaster University • and many more top UK universities…

2017 – 18 UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS IN THE UK AND USA

USA

100%

REACH HIGHER WITH KINGS

Since we were founded sixty years ago our mission has always been clear. We are committed to ensuring every international student leaves us to achieve success at the best possible university.

That is why each year our students continue to win places at some of the very best universities in the USA and UK. We invite you to play your own part in our history of success.

QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST When choosing your education provider it is important to make an informed choice based on evidence.

Independent validation provides the clearest and truest proof of quality.

Ofsted inspected

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Our UK Colleges are registered as independent schools with the UK Government Department for Education and inspected by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted).

AIRC

INSTITUTIONAL

MEMBER

TM

Our university pathway programs in the US are AIRC Pathway Members.

Our UK Colleges are accredited and inspected by the British Council for the teaching of English.

Kings Boston and Kings Los Angeles (Kings Colleges USA LLC) are accredited by ACCET.

Kings London is an official Cambridge English Examination Centre.

Kings Oxford is an official IELTS Test Centre.

Our UK Colleges are accredited Delivery Centres for the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality.

Our UK Colleges are members of English UK.

For more information about all of our independent accreditations and to read reports, please visit kingseducation.com/accreditation

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KINGS PATHWAYS IN THE USA

Through our On Campus Plus Program, we provide a unique pathway to graduation at elite universities throughout the USA. Kings' study centers are based right on campus.

This means you have the best of both worlds: full immersion into American campus life and classes with American students; plus the language development and university progression support from Kings staff.

We’re here whenever you need us, for as long as you need us.

“ Kings Education offers a unique chance for international students to get into American University and transit into the new culture. ” Yulia Buynova from Russia transferred to College of William and Mary (ranked #32) after completing the On Campus Plus program with Kings at Rider University

The table below shows some of the top 100 US Universities which have offered places to Kings students

Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report 2017

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=20

23

24

=27

=27 31 =32 =32 =34 =34 36 37

=39 =39 =39 =39 =44

=44

Emory University

=44

University of California, Berkeley

=44

University of Southern California

=44

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

50

University of Michigan — Ann Arbor

=54

Wake Forest University

=54

Boston College College of William and Mary University of Rochester Brandeis University

=56 =56 =60 =60

Georgia Institute of Technology New York University University of California, Santa Barbara

=60 =60 =60

Boston University Northeastern University Tulane University

70

71

University of California, Irvine University of California, Davis

=74 =74

University of California, San Diego University of Illinois — Urbana-Champaign University of Miami University of Wisconsin — Madison

REACH THE TOP 100

=20

Cornell University

KINGS PATHWAYS IN THE USA

Your path to the Top 100 US universities

Pennsylvania State University — University Park Ohio State University — Columbus University of Washington George Washington University University of Texas — Austin Fordham University Purdue University — West Lafayette Syracuse University University of Connecticut University of Maryland — College Park Rutgers University — New Brunswick University of Minnesota — Twin Cities American University Clark University

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Ekaterina Prokopeva from Russia Now studying at Boston University (ranked 39)

Giovanna Zeloni Rinaldo from Brazil Now studying at the University of Miami (ranked 44)

Teppei Tominaga from Japan Accepted to UC Davis (ranked 44)

“ I went to Kings to get a certain course, to get a direction for how to get to my dream school. They provided me with information on how to make my educational plan. �

Maksim Kuznetsov from Russia Now studying at UCLA (ranked 24)

Mengyuan Li from China Now studying at Cornell University (Ranked 15)

KINGS PATHWAYS IN THE USA STUDENT SUCCESS

“ I was glad that I was at Kings because it is small and I knew each instructor personally. They helped me by telling me how I can apply and what to do. ” Olga Korovkina from Russia Now studying at the University of Southern California (ranked 23)

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Zifeng Zeng from China Now studying at UC Berkeley (ranked 20)

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THE KINGS PATHWAYS ADVANTAGE 1. Graduate from a Top 100 university

• •

Over 71% of transfer offers in 2015 – 16 were from Top 100 universities.

100% of students have a progression offer from at least 1 or 2 universities

2. Stay on campus or transfer to a top ranked university After years 1 or 2, you can either stay to complete your degree, or Kings Advisors on campus will help you identify and apply to target universities for second (or third) year entry.

3. No “Year 0” — saving time and money If you have the required language level and the academic credentials for your intended degree, you can start your degree straight away with no need for a pre-sessional “Year 0”.

On Campus Plus Degree Program Other Programs Undergraduate Preparation Program High School Completion Program Graduate Preparation Program High School Preparation Program American College Bridge Program Boarding School Bridge Program Accelerated Bridge Program Arts Pathway

Kings at Rutgers Preparatory School

Canisius (Kings New York State)

Rider University (Kings New Jersey)

Concordia College (Kings New York)

Pine Manor College (Kings Boston)

Location Marymount California University (Kings Los Angeles)

COURSEFINDER

You’ll be a full member of the university from day one. Your degree program is taught by university faculty and you’ll take classes alongside American students.

Depending on your university, you’ll have a choice of degree subjects including business, computing, pre-engineering, pre-law, pre-medicine, liberal arts and sciences.

6. Benefit from Kings support on campus

ADVANTAGE / COURSEFINDER

5. Choose from a full range of degree options

KINGS PATHWAYS IN THE USA

4. Study with American students from day 1

During your degree you have the support of the Kings Center on campus for academic development, extracurricular advice, personal support and university counseling.

Program length

Program starts

Class size range

English level

1 – 4 years (4 years at Canisius)

August, January

Varies

Varies (from TOEFL iBT 61)

1 – 4 terms

January, March, June, September Max 15 (August in Marymount)

1 term

January, March, June, September Max 20 From TOEFL iBT 61 (August in Marymount)

1 – 5 terms

January, March, June, September Max 15

From TOEFL iBT 20

1 – 5 terms

January, March, June, September Max 15

From TOEFL iBT 20

1 academic year

September

Varies

From TOEFL iBT 80

1 academic year

September

Varies

From TOEFL iBT 60

1 – 2 academic years

August, January

Varies

From TOEFL iBT 74

1 – 5 terms

January, June, September

Max 17

From TOEFL iBT 20

From TOEFL iBT 20

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

With Kings, there is no need for a pre-sessional “Year 0”. On Campus Plus means that if you have the appropriate language level, you can start your degree program straight away — saving time and money.

Locations: Marymount California University, Pine Manor College, Concordia College, Rider University, Canisius Level: à Rider University: TOEFL iBT 79; GPA: 2.5 (3.0 for sciences) à Concordia College TOEFL iBT: 74; GPA 2.5 à Marymount California University: TOEFL iBT 69; GPA: 2.5 à Pine Manor College: TOEFL iBT 61; GPA 2.5 à Canisius: TOEFL iBT 79; GPA 3.0 Length: Minimum 1 Academic Year (Freshman) Lessons: Varies by location and degree. Taught by university faculty Learning outcomes: à Gain knowledge of a broad range of academic subjects within a Liberal Arts context à Achieve the academic experience to allow you to make decisions about future specializations

Study with American students Your undergraduate degree program is taught by university faculty and you will study alongside American students from the very beginning. You will follow the course in the same way as your American classmates.

Gain academic credits After one or two years taking courses for your degree, you will gain sufficient academic credits to have completed your freshman or sophomore year at your chosen university, or transfer to a new school to study your major and complete your degree.

Pathways You can choose to stay on campus for all four years, or after one or two years you can transfer to another university to complete your degree. See diagram, right, and see page 5 for details of recent transfers to US Top 100 universities.

à Architecture/Pre-Architecture

Canisius

Rider University

Concordia College

Marymount California University

Pine Manor College

Depending on your chosen university and the pathway you choose, you will take a broad range of classes. Majors available include:

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

à Biology à Business and Management à Communications à Computer Science

KINGS PATHWAYS IN THE USA

Majors

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à Digital Media à Economics and Finance à Engineering/Pre-engineering à Fine Arts à Health Sciences and Nursing à Humanities à Pre-Law/Criminal Justice à Mathematics à Music / Performing Arts à Natural Sciences à Political Science à Pre-Medicine à Psychology à Social Sciences 1. For programs that do not require portfolio 2. Introduction to Computer Science, Calculus I and II

Pathway diagram Year 1

Year 2

Stay on campus

Transfer to complete

for 1 year

your degree

Year 3

Stay on campus

Transfer to complete

for 2 years

your degree

Year 4

Stay on campus for entire degree 11

UNDERGRADUATE PREPARATION PROGRAM

If you don’t yet have the required language level to commence your degree, don’t worry. The Undergraduate Preparation Program is delivered by Kings on campus before your main degree program. It is designed to prepare you fully for your degree by raising your language and general study skills to the level you need.

Locations: Los Angeles (Marymount), Boston, New York or New Jersey Level: Minimum TOEFL iBT 20 Length: 1 – 4 terms Lessons: Average 25 hours per week (plus 12 – 15 hours of private study) Learning outcomes: à Raise English to level required for undergraduate study à Gain the study skills required for an undergraduate degree à Waive TOEFL requirement for On Campus Plus degree entry Core modules à English for Academic Study à General academic/study skills à Undergraduate seminars Highly Intensive Learning Plan à Individual attention in small groups à Regular tutorials for individual guidance à Frequent progress testing à Regular reports

HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM

The High School Completion Program gives students aged 16+ a head start in their path to a US degree. The Program consists of a class-based Undergraduate Preparation Program plus academic subject modules delivered online.

Locations: Los Angeles (Marymount), Boston, New York, New Jersey Level: Minimum TOEFL iBT 61.

(If you are below this level, you can take additional terms of Undergraduate Preparation before the course) Academic: students should have one year of high school remaining in their country Length: 1 term Lessons: Average 25 hours per week (plus 12 – 15 hours of private study) Learning outcomes: à Complete high school education with recognized qualification for undergraduate study at one of our host schools à Raise English to level required for undergraduate study à Gain study skills required for an undergraduate program Penn Foster High School The syllabus is delivered in an exclusive association with Penn Foster High School (PFHS) — the largest accredited online High School in the world.

HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION PROGRAM

This course is delivered by Kings on the campuses of Concordia College and Rutgers Prep. It is designed to provide the perfect preparation for a US high school education, developing the English language and study skills required to work alongside American students.

Locations: New Jersey (Rider), New York (Concordia) Level: Minimum TOEFL iBT 20 Length: 1 – 5 terms Lessons: Average 25 hours per week (plus 12 – 15 hours of private study) Learning outcomes: à Raise English to level required for a graduate study à Gain study skills required for a graduate degree at Rider or Concordia

Locations: Concordia College (New York), Rutgers Prep Level: From TOEFL iBT 20 Length: 1 – 5 terms Lessons: Average 25 hours per week Learning outcomes: à Development of key academic skills to an appropriate standard for success à Development of vocabulary in key subject areas à Development of key learning, team work and research skills à Knowledge of the US education system

Core skills development à Academic writing à Academic reading à Presentation and seminar skills à Listening and academic discourse Course content à English for Academic Study à Study, organizational, and functioning skills à Graduate Seminars à Test Preparation: GRE, GMAT à Academic research and 3,000 word thesis

OTHER KINGS COURSES

If you have completed an undergraduate degree and want to pursue a graduate degree at Rider University or Concordia College, this program is the ideal choice. It provides the language and study skills required for successful graduate study in the USA.

KINGS PATHWAYS IN THE USA

GRADUATE PREPARATION PROGRAM

Course content à English for Academic Study à Study and organizational skills à Introduction to academic subject areas

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HIGH SCHOOL YEARS AT RUTGERS PREP

Rutgers Prep welcomes students ranging from pre-kindergarten to seniors in high school. Those international students who are academically ready, and who have the appropriate language level, are able to enter the school directly in years 9 to 11.

Location: Rutgers Prep Level: Minimum TOEFL iBT 80.

Completed at least 8 years of schooling. Minimum GPA of 3.0 Length: 1 – 4 academic years

Curriculum The curriculum at Rutgers Prep offers students opportunities to take classes ranging from introductory to college level.

Students receive strong foundations in the core academic subjects while at the same time enjoying the flexibility to explore areas of personal interest.

Within the curriculum students find typical classes in academic subjects and the arts, as well as more unique classes and signature programs that are specific to Rutgers Prep and its mission.

Class schedule Classes run Monday – Friday from 8.20am to 2.20pm. Provision is also made during the school day for clubs and community time over lunch as well as music ensembles or PE in the afternoons.

The school day finishes at 3.05pm.

University progression Rutgers Prep syudents go on to win places at the top universities in the US. Recent progresison destinations have included top 10 universities such as Princeton University, Duke University, the University of Pennsylvania and John Hopkins University.

Rutgers Prep’s Boarding School Bridge Program provides the opportunity for 8th grade international students to spend a year preparing for American high school—serving as a bridge between middle school and high school. The one-year program allows students to learn subjectarea content, improve test scores, and develop skills they need to succeed in a competitive and collaborative high school curriculum. Upon completion, students can apply for a place at Rutgers Prep, or at other boarding schools in the US.

Rutgers Prep’s year-long American College Bridge Program serves as a bridge between high school in a student's home country and college in the United States. The program provides students with solid preparation at a top independent school, while giving them the time to develop stronger language, research, and study skills in preparation for the rigors of college in the United States. They are able to receive a Conditional Letter of Acceptance from Rutgers University.

Location: Rutgers Prep Level: Minimum TOEFL iBT 60.

Completed year 7 or 8 of High School.

GPA: 3.0 Length: One academic year (year 8) Learning outcomes: à Students learn subject-area content, improve test scores, and develop the skills they will need to succeed at high school à With individual attention, students develop the learning and communication skills needed to acclimate to a new culture and educational environment

OTHER US COURSES

AMERICAN COLLEGE BRIDGE PROGRAM

KINGS PATHWAYS IN THE USA

BOARDING SCHOOL BRIDGE PROGRAM

Location: Rutgers Prep Level: Minimum TOEFL iBT 80.

Completed 11 years of High School in good standing. GPA: 3.0 Length: 1 academic year Lessons: Average 25 hours per week (plus 12 – 15 hours of private study) Learning outcomes: à Knowledge of subject-area content à Improvement of test scores à Development of skills they will need to succeed in college Program content à English language development à Science and Math classes à Cultural immersion

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ACCELERATED BRIDGE PROGRAM

ARTS PATHWAY

This program is designed for international 11th or 12th grade students who need to complete one or two years of High School before university. It can provide an accelerated pathway to degree graduation because it allows students to earn college credits which enable them to complete an undergraduate degree course in just two years. The curriculum has been developed in conjunction with Martin Luther School. Upon successful completion of the Accelerated Bridge Program, students will earn a formal High School Diploma.

Students who are accomplished at art, and who need to improve their English for university while preparing a portfolio of artwork can decide to follow a dedicated Arts Pathway at Concordia. Students receive a Conditional Letter of Acceptance to Concordia College, which allows them to enroll in credit-bearing Art and Design courses at Concordia, while completing the Kings Undergraduate Preparation Program.

Location: New York (Concordia College) Level: TOEFL iBT 74. 1 to 2 years remaining of secondary school or equivalent. Minimum GPA of 2.5 Length: 1 or 2 academic years Learning outcomes: à Knowledge of subject-area content à Improvement of test scores à Development of college-level skills

Location: New York (Concordia College) Level: TOEFL iBT 20. TOEFL waived on completion of UPP program at Level 4. Completed Senior High School.

Minimum GPA of 2.5.

Length: 1 – 5 terms Learning outcomes: à Raise English to level required for undergraduate study à Gain the study skills required for an undergraduate degree à Develop core skills and experience in art required for undergraduate study à Waive TOEFL requirement for On Campus Plus degree entry

US LOCATIONS

IDEAL US LOCATIONS Our partner schools have all been carefully selected for their sought-after locations and friendly communities.

They offer the perfect place to start your US education.

Pine Manor College (Kings Boston) Canisius (Kings New York State)

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Marymount California University (Kings Los Angeles)

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2 3

Concordia College (Kings New York)

4

6

Rider University (Kings New Jersey) Rutgers Prep

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2

3

4

5

6

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MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY (KINGS LOS ANGELES) Kings Los Angeles (Marymount) is based on the attractive campus of Marymount California University.

Beautiful campus setting

Typical accommodation

Outside space makes the most of the warm Californian climate

On-campus facilities include a well-stocked library

US LOCATIONS MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY / PINE MANOR COLLEGE

PINE MANOR COLLEGE (KINGS BOSTON) Kings Boston is located on the campus of Pine Manor College, in the exclusive neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, just 20 minutes from Downtown.

Contemporary campus

Typical on-campus accommodation

Modern learning facilities

Fenway Park is one of the city's many attractions

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CONCORDIA COLLEGE (KINGS NEW YORK) Kings New York is based on the campus of Concordia College in a safe, affluent neighborhood just 30 minutes from Manhattan.

The well-resourced library and learning center

Typical on-campus accommodation

Kings New York has been recently modernized

Central Manhattan is just 30 minutes away by train

US LOCATIONS CONCORDIA COLLEGE / RIDER UNIVERSITY

RIDER UNIVERSITY (KINGS NEW JERSEY) Kings New Jersey is based on the campus of Rider University, very close to world-famous Princeton.

Kings New Jersey is based at Rider University's large Lawrenceville campus

Kings New Jersey is based in Lawrenceville, close to the university town of Princeton

Typical on-campus accommodation

The Kings Center on campus

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CANISIUS (KINGS NEW YORK STATE) Kings New York State is based on the campus of Canisius in the friendly town of Buffalo, very close to Niagara Falls.

Excellent learning resources

Typical on-campus accommodation

The historic city of Buffalo

Niagara Falls is just half an hour away

US LOCATIONS CANISIUS / RUTGERS PREP

RUTGERS PREPARATORY SCHOOL The Kings International Study Center (ISC) is based at the heart of the Rutgers Prep campus.

Rutgers Prep is a coeducational preparatory school located in Somerset, New Jersey — just one hour from New York City

The School library offers an extensive resource for learning and further study

Classrooms at Rutgers Prep are spacious and well equipped

The residential accommodation is 10 minutes from campus by shuttle bus

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KINGS COLLEGES IN THE UK

The UK has a justifiable reputation for the worldclass quality of its universities. Every one of the top 30 UK universities has accepted our students.

They all recognise that students from Kings arrive at university having been expertly prepared — academically, linguistically and culturally.

With expert academic teachers and dedicated university counsellors you can progress to your dream university.

“ Kings proved itself to be an ideal and reliable starting point to the UK education system.

Kings has been an amazing school where so many excellent teachers, staff and students gather. With their help, I was able to make great progress. ” Yeuqi Li from China studied A-levels at Kings Oxford, achieving an A« grade in Maths and Further Maths, and an A grade in Economics and Geography, and won a scholarship for her outstanding results. She is now undertaking a degree in Maths with Economics at UCL (#6)

Accepted Kings A-level students Accepted Kings Advanced Level Foundation students Rankings taken from Times and Sunday Times 2017 University Rankings

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4 5

6

7 8

=9 =9 11

12 13 14 15

University of Cambridge University of Oxford University of St Andrews

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17 18 19

Durham University Imperial College London University College London

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22

University of Warwick London School of Economics and Political Science University of Exeter Lancaster University Loughborough University University of Bath University of Leeds University of Surrey University of East Anglia

23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

University of Birmingham University of York University of Sussex

REACH THE TOP 30

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KINGS COLLEGES IN THE UK

Your path to the Top 30 UK universities

University of Bristol University of Nottingham University of Southampton Newcastle University University of Kent University of Sheffield University of Leicester Queen's University, Belfast King's College London University of Dundee University of Glasgow University of Essex

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Jia Ling Goh (Jacqueline) from Malaysia Now studying Law at the University of Leeds (ranked 7 for Law)

Joseph Mosneron-Dupin from Belgium Now studying Architectural Engineering at Cardiff University (ranked 21 for General Engineering)

Orvanda Ferreira from Angola Now studying Mechanical & Electrical Engineering at the University of Bath (ranked 4 for Electrical Engineering)

“ I have a lot of friends [at university] who don’t know how to write an academic essay, how to do presentations, how to reference, and I know all of that thanks to Kings.

Honestly, it saved my life! ” Serra Ileri from Turkey Now studying Business and Management at Durham University (ranked 4)

Ping Hei Cheng from Hong Kong Now studying Medicine at Queen's University Belfast (ranked 20 for Medicine)

KINGS COLLEGES IN THE UK STUDENT SUCCESS

“ Cambridge is my dream university and it is why I chose to study in the UK. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious institutes of higher learning, and also has a traditionally strong reputation in Economics. �

Zixuan Xiong from China, now studying Economics at the University of Cambridge (ranked 1)

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Oguzhan Ozalp from Turkey Now studying at the prestigious Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland

Nasib Al Dirani from Syria Now studying Bioengineering at the University of Sheffield (ranked 24)

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THE KINGS COLLEGES ADVANTAGE Top 30 universities offering places to Kings students

100%

A«– C

94% 81%

100%

1. Top-ranked universities

• •

100% of the Top 30 universities have accepted Kings students 100% of recent A-level students gained places at the top 40 universities

50% ABB equivalent or above for Advanced Level Foundation

A-level

A-level students gaining places at Top 40

75% 50%

2. Superior academic results

• •

81% achieved grades A«– C at A-level (46% A«– A) in 2016 50% of Advanced Level Foundation students achieved a result equivalent to ABB or higher (11% achieved the equivalent to A«A«A«)

3. Exceptionally small classes

4. Expert academic teaching

Our class sizes are some of the smallest of any international college.

4 – 10 for A-level 8 – 12 for Advanced Level Foundation

Kings teachers are subject specialists and experts in teaching international students.

100% of teachers hold a first degree or equivalent Many hold a PhD or equivalent

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• •

5. Academic enrichment We place strong emphasis on learning outside the classroom as well as inside.

Subject enrichment and educational visits Extracurricular learning and community activities

• •

UK UNIVERSITY KINGS COLLEGES PATHWAYS IN THE UK

• •

Our Advanced Level Foundation is based on A-level curriculum We also offer specialist Foundations in Law, Art, Business, Tourism and Hospitality

7. Professional university guidance Choosing the right university is one of the most important decisions in life.

Expert guidance and widest university choice Comprehensive University Application Programme

• •

8. Individual student support

9. Widest nationality mix

We carefully manage our students’ transition from school at home to university in the UK. Regular progress testing and analysis Dedicated care and support teams to ensure personal well-being

Kings has one of the widest nationality mixes of any international college group.

Last year, students from over 80 countries studied with us This creates a supportive community in which every student is equal and where English is always spoken

• •

ADVANTAGE

6. Unique Foundation programmes

• •

10. Walk to College Guarantee

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All long-term students are guaranteed to be offered accommodation within walking distance of the college There are student residences within walking distance at all locations

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Academic courses A-level Extended A-level One-year A-level Advanced Level Foundation Extended Foundation Aston University Guaranteed Offer Programme GCSE Easter Revision Program International High School Programme Boarding School Preparation Programme Intensive Academic Summer Programme Specialist Foundation Law Foundation International Business Foundation Extended International Business Foundation Tourism and Hospitality Management Foundation Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality Management Art and Design Preparation Programme Art Foundation Pre-sessional courses English for Academic Study IELTS Preparation Intensive IELTS Super Intensive IELTS

1 The course starting in January is extremely intensive.

2 Minimum 5.0 in Reading and Writing 3 16 in exceptional circumstances 4 Age 14 for 2 year course in Bournemouth. Age 15 for 1 year course.

5 Equivalent to IELTS 5.0 for three term version and 4.5 for standard version 6 Equivalent to IELTS 4.5 in Bournemouth, and 5.0 in London and Oxford 7 The 3-term option starting in January is only available at Kings Bournemouth and Kings London.

Downside School

Oxford

London

Bournemouth

KINGS COLLEGES IN THE UK COURSEFINDER

Brighton

Study at

Course length

Course starts

Class size range

Minimum age

Minimum English level1

4 – 10

16

IELTS 5.52

7 – 10 terms

September, January, April

4 – 10

15

IELTS 4.0

3 terms

September

4 – 10

173

IELTS 6.5

3 terms

September, January

8 – 12

17

IELTS 5.52

4 – 7 terms

September, January, April, June

8 – 12

16

IELTS 4.5

3 – 6 terms

September, January

4 – 12

16

IELTS 5.52

3 – 7 terms

September, January, April

4 – 10

14 4

Junior English Test5

4 days (A-level), 4 half-days (GCSE)

March, April

12

15

—

1 – 3 terms

September, January

4 – 10

14

Junior English Test6

3 – 6 terms

September, January, April

6 – 10

11

Junior English Test5

1 – 7 weeks

July, August

15

13

Junior English Test5

3 terms

September, January

8 – 12

17

IELTS 5.52

2 – 3 terms

September, January , April

8 – 14

17

IELTS 4.59

4 – 5 terms

September, April, June

8 – 14

17

From IELTS 3.5

2 – 3 terms

September, January

8 – 14

17

IELTS 4.5 (Sept), IELTS 5.5 (Jan)

3 terms

September

8 – 14

18

IELTS 5.5

1 – 3 terms

September, January, April

8 – 12

16

IELTS 4.0

3 – 6 terms

September, January

8 – 12

17

IELTS 5.0

1 term

September, June

8 – 12

1511

IELTS 3.5 – 5.012

Minimum 2 weeks

See website for details

8 – 14

16

IELTS 4.0

Minimum 6 weeks

See website for details

8 – 14

16

IELTS 4.0

2 or 3 weeks

See website for details

8 – 14

16

IELTS 4.0

10

7

8

COURSEFINDER

September, January1

KINGS COLLEGES IN THE UK

6 terms

8 Brighton only 9 I ELTS 5.5 Accelerated version IELTS 5.0 January start — standard version IELTS 4.5 September start — standard version 10 T he 2-term option is only available in January 11 14 for the June start in Bournemouth 12 IELTS 3.5 (June start) IELTS 5.0 (September start)

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A-LEVELS

A-levels are suitable for the most able students who are seeking places at the very best UK universities.

Locations: London, Oxford, Bournemouth, Brighton Level: Minimum age 16. Completed 10 years of schooling. Minimum IELTS 5.5.

(5.0 in Reading and Writing) Length: Standard: 2 Academic Years (6 terms) Extended: 7 – 9 terms 1 Year: 3 terms Lessons: Average 20 – 25 hours per week (plus homework and private study), Class size 4 – 10 Learning outcomes: à Gain “Gold Standard” UK national university entrance qualification à Raise English to university level à Develop study skills required at degree-level

The Gold Standard A-levels are widely regarded as the ‘Gold Standard’ qualification for top universities in Britain, and the rest of the world, and evidence of the most demanding and rigorous intellectual training.

The very best universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, only accept students with outstanding A-level grades.

Exceptionally small classes Classes are kept to between 4 and 10 students. Such close teacher contact is essential due to the academic demands A-levels place on international students.

Exceptional grades Our A-level grades are consistently well above the UK national average 2016 results:

15% 31%

27% 8%

A«

B

A

C

Develop specialist subject expertise A-levels are unique in providing an unrivalled depth of study in a few specialist subjects. After two years, you will have developed the kind of subject knowledge which is often only acquired during the first year at university in many other countries.

Subjects available:

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Art and Design Biology Chemistry Economics Geography Government and Politics History Mathematics Further Mathematics Modern languages Physics Psychology

Locations: London, Oxford, Bournemouth, Brighton Level: Minimum IELTS 5.5 (3 terms); IELTS 4.5 (4 – 7 terms). Completed 11 – 12 years of schooling.

Length: 1 Academic Year (3 terms).

Extended Advanced Level Foundation of 4 – 7 terms Lessons: Average 21 hours per week (plus homework and private study) Learning outcomes: à Raise academic qualifications to UK university entrance level à Raise English to university level à Develop learning and self study skills for degree level

Pearson assured The Kings Advanced Level Foundation is inspected by Pearson and assured as preparation for Higher Education study in the UK.

Typical top 30 university offers to students following the Programme are based on their normal A-level offers.

The Programme is benchmarked against A-level grades as follows: Typical A-level offer

Typical Kings Foundation offer

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80%

AAA

75%

AAB

70%

ABB

65%

BBB

60%

CCC

50%

Flexible programme structure

A-LEVELS / ADVANCED LEVEL FOUNDATION

The Kings Advanced Level Foundation is based on A-level syllabuses, taught by A-level teachers, assessed against A-levels and moderated by an independent Advisory Board of external examiners. As such, it is one of the most highly academic and successful pathways to leading UK universities.

Benchmarking against A-level grades

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ADVANCED LEVEL FOUNDATION

The programme is highly flexible, and adapts to the needs and academic aspirations of each student. It does this through a combination of core modules and elective modules which can be combined in different ways to create main subject pathways.

Subjects available

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Communication and Study Skills Data Handling and Technology Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Economics Geography Government and Politics History Law Mathematics / Further Mathematics Physics Psychology

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ASTON UNIVERSITY GUARANTEED OFFER PROGRAM

Kings is partnered with Aston University to offer a unique and guaranteed pathway to this world-class university. Before you leave home to start either the Advanced Level Foundation or A-level programme, you will receive an offer from both Kings and Aston, which will guarantee entry to the University on successful completion of your course at Kings, to the standard set by the University.

Locations: London, Oxford, Bournemouth, Brighton Level: Minimum IELTS 5.5, completed 10 years of schooling (A-level) or 11 – 12 years (Advanced Level Foundation) Length: 6 terms (A-level), 3 terms (Advanced Level Foundation)

Specific Aston University Enrichment Program In addition to your Kings classes, you will have a regular programme of interaction and experience with the University.

This includes: Termly visits to Aston University Meet departmental faculty Attend sample lectures Meet current Aston University students

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Regular visits from Aston University staff Meet with University Admissions staff Meet with Aston University teaching faculty

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Aston University entry critera You are guaranteed entry to Aston University upon completion of the programme to the following standards: Advanced Level Foundation Biology / Optometry: 70% Business School / Maths: 65% Engineering and Applied Sciences / Pharmacy / Psychology: 60%

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A-level Minimum grades of ABB English language IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each category)

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Requirements for Medicine at Aston Entry to the Medicine School is subject to GMC approval and achievement of the following grades:

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Advanced Level Foundation: 75% A-level: AAB IELTS: 7.0

This course is for students who want the fastest, most direct path to an Art and Design degree at a UK university. It can be preceded by our Art and Design Preparation Programme if required.

This course is designed for students who want to apply for a law degree at a UK university. Core modules are combined with specialist modules in law plus two electives chosen from a wide range of subjects.

Locations: London, Oxford, Brighton Learning outcomes: à Raise qualifications to UK university entrance level à Raise English to university level à Develop portfolio for university entry

Location: London Learning outcomes: à Raise academic qualifications to level required for undergraduate degree entry à Raise English to university level à Gain a sound understanding of law in society, criminal and civil process, and the sources of national and international law

OURISM AND T HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

• Foundation • Level 4 Diploma

These programmes prepare students for degree courses in tourism and hospitality management, with entry to the first or second year depending on the course.

Location: Bournemouth Learning outcomes: à Raise academic qualifications to UK university entrance level à Raise English to university level à Understand customer service, operations, human resources and marketing

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FOUNDATION

This course is for students who want a recognised, stand-alone business qualification, or to progress to a degree focused on business or management.

ASTON UNIVERSITY GUARANTEED OFFER PROGRAMME / SPECIALIST FOUNDATION COURSES

LAW FOUNDATION

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ART FOUNDATION

Locations: London, Oxford, Bournemouth, Brighton Learning outcomes: à Raise academic qualifications to UK university entrance level à Raise English to university level à Understand sales and marketing, finance, operations and product development

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INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMME This course provides development in English and academic subjects within an international high school and offers the opportunity to sit formal British exams.

Locations: London, Oxford, Bournemouth, Brighton Learning outcomes: à UK high school experience à Raise English to Sixth Form level à Be ready for Kings A-levels/ Foundation or transfer to UK boarding school

EASTER REVISION PROGRAMME

GCSE

GCSEs provide the perfect preparation for A-levels at Kings, or a UK boarding school. The programme is offered as a 2 year standard course, or a 1 year accelerated version.

Locations: London, Oxford, Bournemouth, Brighton Learning outcomes: à Gain experience of a UK high school curriculum à Raise English to required level at Sixth Form à Be ready for A-levels/Foundation at Kings, or transfer to UK boarding school 2016 results

70% This intensive course is intended for students who are currently studying A-level or GCSE and require a revision of the core syllabus, help with exam technique and practice with past exam paper questions.

Location: Brighton Learning outcomes: à A better understanding of the core syllabus à A better exam technique à Greater confidence for the upcoming exams in May/June

A«– C

53% A«– B

30%

A«– A

Location: Downside School, nr Bath Learning outcomes: à Develop knowledge and experience of academic subjects prior to main Downside curriculum à Develop language levels required for study at Downside à Achieve smooth cultural adjustment and integration prior to main School experience

SUMMER INTENSIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

This course is for students who need additional English and study skills development before a Kings academic course.

Locations: London, Oxford, Bournemouth, Brighton Learning outcomes: à Raise English to level required for a pre-university programme at Kings à Gain study skills required for a pre-university programme at Kings

INTENSIVE IELTS/ SUPER INTENSIVE IELTS

OTHER UK ACADEMIC COURSES

Kings at Downside provides the perfect preparation for a top UK boarding school. Students aged 11+ live and learn on campus, integrating with School life before joining the main School curriculum.

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC STUDY

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BOARDING SCHOOL PREPARATION PROGRAMME

These highly intensive courses are 100% focused on IELTS preparation and will prepare you thoroughly for the exam.

Location: Oxford Learning outcomes: à Fluency in all main areas of English à Intensive development of exam technique and practice à Practical experience of IELTS papers

This course offers students a taster of life as a boarding school student in the UK, and combines English lessons and academic subjects, plus excursions and evening activities.

Location: Downside School

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PREPARE FOR YOUR DEGREE HERE

Our colleges are located in some of the best locations for international study in the UK.

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UK LOCATIONS

KINGS BRIGHTON

BRIGHTON

Kings Brighton is a brand new, purpose-built college with single, en-suite bedrooms on site. There is also a large cafeteria and outside space.

Artist's impression of the spacious on-site cafeteria

Brighton is a vibrant and bustling city with much to see

Artist's impression of the welcoming reception area

Kings Brighton is just 20 minutes' walk from the famous beach

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KINGS LONDON Kings London is based in the affluent neighbourhood of Beckenham, just 20 minutes from Central London by train.

Contemporary college with large garden

Brand new residential apartments

Bright, modern student cafeteria

Fully-stocked library

UK LOCATIONS

KINGS OXFORD

LONDON / OXFORD

Kings Oxford occupies two college sites — one in the heart of the city and the other in a safe, quiet suburb.

High quality residential accommodation

St. Michaels — our contemporary city-centre college

Oxford's historic skyline

Facilities at St. Josephs include science labs

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KINGS BOURNEMOUTH Kings Bournemouth occupies two college sites in this studentfriendly seaside town.

St. Peters campus is in the heart of the town centre and a 10-minute walk from the original Braidley Road campus [pictured above]

Bournemouth is a friendly The brightseaside studenttown cafeteria

A wide range of residential accommodation is available, including an on-site residence

Versatile spaces throughout the college can be used for teaching and events

UK LOCATIONS

DOWNSIDE SCHOOL

Downside School is one of the UK's leading Catholic boarding schools, with a long history dating back to 1606

LONDON / OXFORD BOURNEMOUTH / DOWNSIDE

The Kings International Study Centre (ISC) is based at the heart of the historic Downside campus.

On-site accommodation

Well-equipped classrooms Excellent on-site sports facilities

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