Admissions Department
English language:
1.
Q: what are the
documents required?
·
a clear copy of passport
·
a copy of your English
language test results ( IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson’s PTE Tests)
·
your home address
·
Your contact details(
telephone, and email address)
2.
Q: what are the
Types of English language courses?
1-
General English/ Intensive
English ( for language Development)
2-
English for Academic
purposes: to prepare for further studies (Undergraduate or postgraduate
degrees).
3-
Intensive Pre-sessional
English language courses ( before starting a degree programme, this includes :
Study Skills course
4-
English for specific
purpose ( usually for group of students) with common area of interest to learn
terminology etc
3.
Q: How Can I proof
my English language ability to study at a University?
The
most common and widely accepted English language test in the UK and Republic of
Ireland is the IELTS test; you will need to achieve the following grades:
1-
An overall score of 5.5 in
the test to start an International Foundation programme ( some programmes may
require a minimum of 6.0
2-
A score of 6.0 to 6.05 for
undergraduate studies ( some discipline will require a minimum of 7.0 for
example Medicine and Law
3-
A minimum of .5 for
postgraduate studies ( again some disciplines will require a minimum of 7.0 (
example if you study Medicine, Dentistry, Law , Economics)
Duration of Programmes:
4.
Q: I have been
granted a scholarship for 12 months, but the offer letter is for less, why?
Because under current UKBA
regulations, if you do not have proof of your English language ability at a
sufficiently good level, you may only apply for a student Visitor’s Visa ( SVV)
for a maximum of 11 months
5.
Q: I would like to
choose a school to be with my friends?
The idea is to benefit from the
period granted to you to develop your English language; the choice is made on
the basis of our current level, the requirement of your study plan and to avoid
having too many students within the same institution
6.
Q: I am a new
student, what can you advise me during my English language study?
·
Go to school on time , not late
·
Attend regularly, if you
become ill you must notify School
·
Participate actively in
class
·
Do your home work
·
Use Radio, TV, Newspaper
etc to develop your language skills
·
Use English in frequently
·
WRITE: this is an area
which tends to be overlooked in preference developing to oral skills.
·
When you have reached
reasonable level you must sit an external test and provide the your advisor
with a copy of the result
·
Seek assistance at School,
such as writing skills, pronunciation etc.
Host family:
·
Remember you are a guest,
so respect your host family and inform them if you are late or will not be in
at meal-time.
·
Pay your rent on time in
full
·
Give notice if you decide
to leave early; if you are not sure: ASK School or your adviser.
·
If you travel you must
notify your school, host family and seek approval from your adviser.
University
Study:
Documents
required for admissions:
1-
Copy of your Certificate of
General Secondary Education and transcript.
2-
Proof of English language
ability ( overall band of 5.5 in IELTS)
3-
Subject to be studied (
please see listing at UCAS website),(http://www.ucas.ac.uk)
4-
Copy of your passport
5-
Address and contact details
Postgraduate
Studies:
Documents
required for admissions
1-
Undergraduate degree
certificate & transcript ( in English)
2-
Proof of English language
(IELTS test score of 6-6.5 Minimum) but see questions above.
3-
Two academic references
4-
Your CV
5-
If undertaking research: a
research proposal ( about 5000 words)
6- Copy of your passport, address and contact
details