A-LEVELS, PRE-UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, PRE-MASTER’S, PRE-DOCTORAL, GCSE, AND ENGLISH COURSES

2019-2020

CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS COLLEGE, LOGIC HOUSE, 143–147 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8HA TELEPHONE: +44 (0) 1223 300123, +44 (0) 1223 313464, EMAIL:[email protected] PRINCIPAL: PHIL SCHERB WWW.CAMBRIDGESEMINARSCOLLEGE.CO.UK‌ CONTENTS‌ PAGE‌

INTRODUCTION...... 1 PRINCIPAL’S GREETING...... 2 LOCATION...... 3 PRE-UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES...... 5 SUBJECTS WITHIN THE FOUNDATION PROGRAMME...... 6 FOUNDATION ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS...... 12 A-LEVELS...... 12 PRE-MASTER’S...... 14 PRE-DOCTORAL PROGRAMME...... 15 IELTS PREPARATION...... 16 BUSINESS ENGLISH ...... 16 FCE/CAE ...... 17 OUR TEACHERS...... 18 ACCOMMODATION...... 22 WHERE STUDENTS GO...... 23 WHAT STUDENTS SAY ...... 24

Cambridge Seminars College, Logic House, 143–147 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HA Telephone: +44 (0) 1223 300123, +44 (0) 1223 313464 Email: [email protected], www.cambridgeseminarscollege.co.uk Principal: Phil Scherb Cambridge Seminars College is registered in England and Wales, no. 08183749 INTRODUCTION‌

The United Kingdom has a long and influential history of scientific The school prides itself on its welcoming family atmosphere, allowing discovery and creativity; its universities continue to have an students to settle down very quickly and focus on their studies. international reputation for teaching and research, and the degrees We are accredited by both the British Accreditation Council and the they award are universally recognised. Oxford and Cambridge in Independent Schools Inspectorate and have been highly praised by particular rank amongst the world’s finest academic institutions. many leading universities for the quality of our academic achievement. Cambridge Seminars is a warm, friendly and high achieving College. Accreditation means that students have the reassurance of knowing We have been preparing students for their university studies both at that they will be receiving the highest level of academic input and undergraduate and postgraduate levels for the past thirty eight years support. and continue to strive to meet and exceed our students’ expectations. Individual and personal attention is guaranteed by small class sizes, CSC is renowned for its teaching excellence, its personal attention to usually between 4-6 students. In addition, international students are student needs and its individual support. provided with outstanding wrap-around pastoral care. This ranges The college’s main focus is on Pre-University Foundation Programmes, from accommodation, transfers, help setting up bank accounts, A-Levels, pre-Master’s and English language courses. registering with doctors, an activities and enrichment programme and regular 1-2-1 welfare and pastoral checks. As a university preparation college, our objective is to get you, the student, to the best university possible based on your abilities. You will achieve this either through the study of A-Levels or Pre-University Foundation Programmes. Students from CSC progress to a wide range of UK and international universities.

We also offer GCSE 1 year courses for those students who have fallen short of the grades they needed in high school.

We are located in the centre of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, with London accessible by train in less than one hour.

1 WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL

As Principal of Cambridge Seminars College, I’d like to offer you a and enrichment resources available, offering a rich and diverse very warm welcome to our college and into our family of staff and activities programme throughout your stay. Ideally located, it is students. Since our foundation in 1981, we have been providing also a great base for exploring the rest that the UK has to offer, students with academically rigorous programmes in a supportive and we provide trips around the country, as far as Edinburgh, and enriching environment. We see each student as a whole and Stonehenge or even abroad to Paris. This will provide not only look to help you be the best individual that you can be. inspiration, but also ensure you are in the right frame of mind to get the best from your studies. For over thirty years we have successfully prepared countless students for both undergraduate and postgraduate study in over Whatever your goals, I am confident you will have an enjoyable and sixty major universities in the UK and overseas. We are confident productive time with us. I am very much looking forward to helping that you will join our long list of successful former students. you in your journey and getting to know you along the way.

Success can mean different things to different people. Here, we are not so concerned with league tables and rankings, but in helping each student progress on to the best and most suitable course for them. We aim to help students develop into well-rounded people, ready and equipped for the next step into the undergraduate world and beyond. Principal Phil Scherb The city of Cambridge is world famous for its education and is the perfect place to study. We take full advantage of the cultural

WHY CHOOSE US?‌

•  Individual attention in small classes • Expert advice and assistance on university application • Continuous assessment and regular feedback • A wide range of subjects to choose from • Successful placement into a wide range of UK universities • Situated in the beautiful university city of Cambridge

2 LOCATION‌

CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS COLLEGE IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF CAMBRIDGE, WORLD FAMOUS AS A CENTRE OF LEARNING. IDEALLY SITUATED, THE COLLEGE IS ONLY A FIVE MINUTE CYCLE FROM BOTH THE HISTORIC AND COMMERCIAL CENTRES OF THIS PICTURESQUE AND DYNAMIC CITY.

Cambridge is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and is located about 50 minutes north of London on the train. Heathrow and Gatwick both have excellent transport links, and Stansted airport is only 30 minutes away by train. In addition to its historic beauty, Cambridge continues to be a centre of artistic and technological innovation, combining the old and the new spectacularly well.

Students account for about a fifth of the city’s population, so you will be an important part of this diverse community when studying here. With a population of 145,000, Cambridge is a small, safe, town with a low crime rate — almost everything you need is within walking distance.

Despite being relatively small, Cambridge is a vibrant and exciting place to live. Further information about Cambridge and guides to life in the city can be found at: www.visitcambridge.org.

Cambridge caters for people of all religions and there are facilities and communities for followers of all the major religions.

3 JOIN OUR NETWORK OF EDUCATION PARTNERS

Cambridge Seminars College has a long history of working • We don’t do “average” — we do “very good”, so over 72% of our productively with many trusted student recruitment agencies, both students achieve A or A* grades; across the world and in the UK. • We take our responsibilities seriously, and understand the effort As I’m sure you’re aware, there are many such UK colleges and commitment both parents and students make by coming to offering academic and English language programmes to UK and study in the UK. This is why our robust attendance and behaviour international students. Opportunities to sign new partnership policies ensure that over 97% of our students have successfully agreements arise every day. entered UK universities after completing our Foundation I would like to ask you a question: what is the main factor in programme. choosing a college with which to partner? • We value our relationships with our partners highly and offer constant support and advice for you, your students or their parents;

These are the factors which make us • We are not afraid to go the extra mile and offer something different, guaranteeing a high-quality different — be it personalised tuition, academic and study skills student experience and outstanding advice, UCAS workshops and exam techniques classes; customer service: • We see the student as a whole and understand their journey and development. Our pastoral support and activities help us develop • Each and every student is our priority, which is why we limit our the individual and allow each student to be their best. classes to a maximum of 10 students (4.6 per class on average). This ensures that students get the personal attention and guidance • We don’t chase “stats”. We want each student to progress and essential to their progression. We believe students are our future. It fulfil their potential, whatever or wherever that may be. is therefore essential that we provide them with the best possible options and progression routes and support them throughout their journey. Kasia Wasielewska Head of Recruitment and Business Development +447521511430 (WhatsApp)

WHETHER YOUR AGENCY IS SMALL OR LARGE, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

4‌ FOUNDATION

PRE-UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION offered as one academic year or six-month ‘fast-track’ intensive PROGRAMMES preparation programmes. Both have been specifically designed by the college, in consultation with some of the UK’s top universities, Pre-university Foundation Programmes have become the to prepare students for entry to an undergraduate degree course. established route of progression to most UK universities for international students. If you are a non-British student, have The Foundation Programmes are a condensed form of the UK’s finished your high school examinations and wish to achieve your A-Level system, the standard qualification required by UK students first degree in the UK, you will need to study a Foundation course for UK university entrance. The academic content and structure in at a UK university or college. The Foundation course is a bridge almost all subjects follows an established ‘A’/’AS’ level specification between international students’ current qualifications and UK under the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), AQA, OCR or university undergraduate entry requirements and is designed to fill Edexcel. Tuition follows a tutor-prepared Scheme of Work drawn academic gaps, improve knowledge of English — including chosen from those recommended by the relevant JCQ body. Assessment subject terminology — and familiarise international students with is mainly by examination. UK study methods, as well as life and culture, in preparation for The overall grade is assessed by part 1 exam (40%) and a final university. examination (60%). In subjects such as Art+Design where a Our Foundation Programmes have been established for over 38 portfolio is required, the weighting for this is 100%. Students are also years and are designed to efficiently prepare International and required to complete homework and are given study assignments British students for a specific course at university as well as on a regular basis. Progress is checked with formative tests every providing the necessary skills for success at degree level. Students two weeks, with a more substantive term test every eight weeks. are provided both with specific knowledge of subjects related to Upon successful completion of the course, students are awarded the degree subject and with essential study skills combined with with a certificate. improving Academic English. Our Foundation programmes are

5 PRE-UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES

These are some of the more popular Foundation Programmes we suit almost any area of interest or desired progression route. have recently offered. However, programmes can be designed to

• Accounting • Economics • Technology • Pharmacy • Ancient History • Engineering • International Relations • Photography • Architecture • English Literature • Journalism • Physics • Art and Design • Environmental Science • Law • Politics • Biology • European Languages • Linguistics • P PE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) • Biomedical Science • Finance • Mathematics • Psychology • Business and • Geography • M edia and Management Communications • Science • Geology • Chemical Engineering • Modern History • S ocial Science and • Humanities Sociology • Chemistry • Petrochemical • Information Engineering • Statistics • Computer Science Communication

SUBJECTS WITHIN THE FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

UK universities normally require Foundation programme Foundation Programmes, e. g. Mathematics and Mechanics students to offer 3 or occasionally 4 subjects. The table below for all Engineering students, whereas in some Foundation gives information on the typical, but not exhaustive, combination Programmes the subject choice is more flexible e. g. Law, where of subjects that are taken within each Foundation programme. It almost any combination of subjects could be offered. should be noted that some subjects are compulsory within certain

Foundation Programme Subjects (3 from 4)

Accounting Accounts Business Economics Other

International Ancient History Ancient History Politics Other Relations

Architecture Mathematics Mechanics Physics Art and Design

Media and Art and Design Art and Design Art History Other Communications

Biology Biology Mathematics Chemistry Other

Biomedical Science Chemistry Biology Physics Mathematics

Business and Management Business Economics Accounts Other

Chemical Engineering Mathematics Mechanics Physics Chemistry

Chemistry Chemistry Mathematics Biology Other

Computer Science Computer Sci. Mathematics Mechanics Physics

Economics Economics Mathematics Business Other ‌ 6 FOUNDATION

Foundation Programme Subjects (3 from 4)

Engineering Mathematics Mechanics Physics Computer Science

English Literature English Literature History Philosophy Other

Environmental Science Geography Biology Chemistry Other

European Languages French Spanish Italian Other

Finance Statistics Accounting Int. Finance Corporate Finance

Geography Geography Geology Biology Other

Geology Geology Chemistry Physics Other

Humanities Philosophy Classical History Latin Other

ICT ICT Computer Sci. Mathematics Other

International Relations Int. Relations Modern History Politics Other

Journalism Journalism English Literature Modern History Other

Law Law Politics Sociology Other

Linguistics Linguistics Language Eng. Literature Other

Mathematics Mathematics Mechanics Physics Chemistry

Media and Communications M&C ICT Politics Other

Modern History Modern History Int. Relations Politics Other

Petrochemical Engineering Mathematics Mechanics Physics Chemistry

Pharmacy Chemistry Biology Physics Mathematics

Photography Photography Media Studies ICT Art and Design

Physics Mathematics Mechanics Physics Computer Sci.

Politics Politics Int. Relations Modern History Other

PPE Philosophy Politics Economics Other

Psychology Psychology Sociology Biology Other

Science Chemistry Biology Physics Mathematics

Sociology Sociology Psychology Economics Other

Speech and Language Therapy Biology Philosophy Sociology Other

Statistics Mathematics Quantitative tech. Other Other ‌

7 Students typically have between 15 and 20 hours of face to face classes per week. This normally consists of up to five hours tuition per subject in combination with classes covering Academic and Cultural English, Study and Research Skills and Preparation for IELTS. The exact mix is tailored to the individual needs of each student, and changes as the course and their proficiency in each area develops. The information below represents examples of the typical topics studied within each of the subjects. Since the A- level specifications on which the Foundation Programme subjects are based are constantly under review, minor adjustments in subject content MECHANICS may occur to reflect these A-Level changes. • Mechanics • Force as a vector • Equilibrium of a particle COMPUTER SCIENCE • K inematics of motion in a straight line • C omputer Systems, Programming and Networking concepts • N ewton’s law of motion • P rinciples of Hardware, Software and Applications • L inear momentum • P ractical and Advanced Systems Development • Centre of mass • P rocessing and Programming Technique • Equilibrium of a rigid body • M otion of a projectile • U niform motion in a circle MATHEMATICS • C oefficient of restitution: impulse • Algebra • E nergy, work and power • C oordinate Geometry • Indices and Logarithms • Differentiation PHYSICS • Integration • Physical Quantities and Units • Vectors • Newtonian Mechanics • Trigonometry • Kinematics, Dynamics, Forces, Work, Energy, Power, Gravitational field, Motion • Functions • Oscillations • Waves • Superposition • Electricity and Magnetism • Matter • Temperature • Quantum Physics • A tomic Structure • Radioactivity

CHEMISTRY • Atomic Structure, Bonding and Periodicity • P hysical and Inorganic Chemistry • Introduction to Organic Chemistry/Practical • F urther Physical and Organic Chemistry

• T hermodynamics and Further Inorganic Chemistry 8‌ FOUNDATION

BIOLOGY • C ore Principles • Genes and Genetic Engineering • Physiology and Transport • Energy, Control and Continuity • Environment • A pplied Ecology • M icrobes and Biotechnology • B ehavior and Population

GEOGRAPHY

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS: • Hydrology and Fluvial Environments • Glacial and Peri- Glacial Environments THE TORT OF NEGLIGENCE: • Coastal Environments • Duty of care, standard of care, consequential harm, assessment of damages, defences. • Deserts • Plate Tectonics and Earth Structure PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW: • Slopes • Mensrea, actusreus, causation, strict liability, general defences.

• Ecosystems and Soils INTRODUCTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: • Climate and Meteorology • Parliament, the Rule of Law, the Crown, Separation of the Powers. HUMAN ENVIRONMENTS: • The Law of Nuisance as it affects individuals and business. • Urban Land Use and Change STUDYING LAW: • Rural Land Use and Change • Law reports, statutes, terminology, case law, problem • Energy questions. • Population • Globalisation • Development POLITICS

GEOGRAPHICAL TECHNIQUES: PEOPLE POLITICS AND PARTICIPATION: • Hypothesis Testing: Correlation, Chi 2, Mann-Whitney, t-Test • P articipation and Voting Behaviour • C artography and Data Representation • E lectoral Systems • P olitical Parties • P ressure Groups and Protest Movements LAW GOVERNING MODERN BRITAIN: SOURCES OF LAW: • T he British Constitution • Common Law, Statute Law, Interpretation of Statutes, precedent, • Parliament Parliamentary Bills, delegated legislation, European Law, Equity. • The Core Executive INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM: • Multi-level Governance • Structure of the courts, the legal profession, the judiciary, the role of the lay person. • Key Themes in Political Analysis ELEMENTS OF CONTRACT LAW: • Representative Processes in the USA • Governing the USA • Formation, intention to create legal relations, consideration, effect of mistakes in contracts, misrepresentation, classification of terms, remedies for breach. 9‌ PSYCHOLOGY (AQA) • History and Approaches in Psychology Psychodynamic, Behavioural, Social Learning, Humanistic, Biological • Psychopathology Abnormality, Phobias, Depression and OCD. • Forensic Psychology Explanations of criminal behaviour and offender profiling • Mental illness Schizophrenia, Classifications, Diagnosis, Treatments • Issues and Debates Free-Will, Determinism, Nature v Nurture CREATING MEDIA: • Independent research, preproduction and planning a practical production INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS • Technical and creative skills • International Relations 1945–2004 • Knowledge of relevant codes and conventions • The superpowers • Relevance of platforms and target audiences • Cold War to Détente • Production in broadcast, e-media and conventional print • Final years of Cold War media • Post Cold War relations • Evaluation

MODERN HISTORY INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY LIFE IN NAZI GERMANY 1933–1945: • Nazi consolidation of power PRACTICAL PROBLEM SOLVING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD: • Nazi propaganda • Health and Safety Issues. • Nazi organisation and society • The Design, Analysis, Testing, Implementation and • The impact of war on the German people evaluation of solutions using methodologies, with respect THE USA AND VIETNAM 1961–1975: to Hardware Software, Processes, Data and Storage. • Reasons for US involvement LIVING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD: • Escalation of war effort • The interaction of Clients, Users, Developers, Roles, Policies • Crisis of war and Strategies in ICT. • End of war • Data, Transfer, Security, Legislation, Potential use, Backup and Recovery mechanisms.

THE USE OF ICT IN THE DIGITAL WORLD: MEDIA STUDIES • E mergent Technologies and techniques. INVESTIGATING MEDIA: • The role of large ICT systems in Corporations, Governments • Cross media studies from broadcast fiction, film fiction, and Societies, and management techniques. documentary, lifestyle music, news and sport. • The impact of ICT in Society, Ethics, Environment and • Media texts, concepts and contexts Economic Systems. • Platforms including e-media, broadcasting and print • Printed communications

10 FOUNDATION

SOCIOLOGY • Assessing Change in the Business Environment — the • Culture and Identity; Families and Households; Wealth, effects of changes in the economic, political, social, Poverty and Welfare. ethical and technological environment and responses of organisations. • Education with Research Methods; Health with Research Methods. • Managing Change — planning for change, leadership and corporate culture, making strategic decisions, decision • Beliefs in Society; Global Development; Mass Media; Power making. and Politics. • Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods; Stratification and Differentiation with Theory and Methods. ART AND DESIGN • Greek, Roman Architecture and Town Planning • Fine Art and Graphic Design BUSINESS STUDIES • Computer Aided Design • Starting a Business: The challenges and issues of starting a business; enterprise; entrepreneurs. Financial Planning. • Photography‌ Essential financial concepts needed to start a business including: calculating costs, revenues, profits, using a break-even analysis and cash-flow forecasting. • Managing a Business. Finance, budgets, improving cash flow. • Operations Management — operational decisions, quality, customer service, suppliers, technology. • Marketing and Competition — designing and using an effective marketing mix, market conditions and competitiveness. • Business Environment and Change. • Corporate Aims and Objectives — purpose and nature of corporate strategies, stakeholder perspectives.

FOUNDATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Academic: Secondary Education transcript, High School Those students who currently do not have an adequate Certificate/Diploma, IGCSE/GCSE or equivalent. level of English can attend3, 6 or 9 month English pre- sessional courses WITH US. English: IELTS is not required for our 6 month foundation programme. Further more, we offer additional English Language classes for students who require them, which can be taken as part of the Foundation Programme. N. B. Those students intending to join the Science and Engineering Foundation Programmes must have a sound basis in Mathematics — at least a grade B at IGCSE/GCSE or its equivalent.

11 A-LEVELS

The A-level qualification is the traditional method of progression to Inspectorate and we are justifiably proud of our reputation for good UK university. Cambridge Seminars is a recognised examination teaching, excellent student progress, personal attention to student centre for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and CIE British examinations. needs, small class sizes, competitive prices, excellent examination results and outstanding university application support and advice. We offer the opportunity to study A-Levels over a wide range of options, ranging from a full two-year three or four subject programme to a focussed one term support programme in one ″Classes are well planned and managed with suitable activities particular module or subject. that enable students to make excellent progress. In most lessons, Students targeting elite and very high profile UK universities teachers use questioning and dialogue very well to engage students such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, London School of and develop their subject skills.″ Economics, or intending to study medicine are advised to take an ″Pastoral support for students is excellent.″ A-level course and achieve top grades. As you will appreciate this not only requires academic ability but the discipline and the mental Independent School Inspectorate report, June 2019 attitude associated with becoming a high achiever. Our role is to guide these students to meet their career aspirations.

Studying A-Levels with us will maximise your future success. We were praised in the recent inspection by the Independent Schools

12 2 YEAR PROGRAMME Designed primarily for students following completion of the taking a fourth subject to A-level. The course normally runs from GCSE qualification or its equivalent, students usually study three September to June in each of the academic years but can also be subjects across two years. started any time on an individual basis. Students have five hours This is a relatively standard format in the independent sector of tuition per subject per week. Academic and Cultural English, Study education. Those candidates targeting Oxford and Cambridge and Research Skills and Preparation for IELTS form part of this in and other very high profile university courses may consider the first year and as needed throughout the course.

Hours per Subject Subjects Hours per Week No of Weeks Total hours per Week

Year 1 3 5 15 34 544

Year 2 3 5 15 34 612 ‌

1 YEAR PROGRAMME nearly 30 hours of tuition per week and as such, this course is only This is a demanding academic programme designed primarily for advisable for students with the skills and maturity to manage a students who have previously studied at A-Level or its equivalent. heavy workload. All module / unit exams are taken in June. This This is an intensive programme of study where students will take programme normally runs from September to June but can also both AS and A2 A Level courses concurrently. This amounts to be started any time.‌

Hours per Subject Subjects Hours per Week No of Weeks Total hours per Week

3 10 30 34 1020

Year 1 2 10 20 34 680

1 10 10 34 340 ‌

A and AS-LEVEL RE-TAKES Students who have previously been unsuccessful in meeting their required or target A-Level grades for university entrance Students can start at any point in the academic year whilst taking may wish to retake subjects in which they have under-performed. into consideration that A and AS level examination are now only This is essentially a custom made programme tailored to meet a available in the May / June period and that most examination candidate’s individual academic needs. board subject specifications now require whole subject resits.

13 PRE-MASTER’S‌

We offer a wide range of subjects on our Pre-Master’s Programmes. of English for post-graduate studies and the college’s Pre-Master’s These are bespoke and individually tailored to suit students’ specific programmes also prepare students for the IELTS examinations to needs to prepare them for post-graduate study at university. Pre- meet the relevant university’s requirement. Master’s programmes are available in most of the subjects offered For international students, a minimum of 5.5 IELTS is usually at foundation level. required to enter the Pre-Master’s Programme and a minimum The Pre-Masters programme is designed to improve and of 6.5 IELTS will be required to progress to subsequent studies consolidate NQF level 6 attainment, usually bachelor degrees leading to an MSc, MA, MPhil, or equivalent award. in arts or science. The college frequently works in co-operation with the students’ target universities to ensure that the academic content meets the universities’ requirements.

International students are required to demonstrate a certain level

PRE-MASTER’S SUBJECTS

• Accounting • Economics • International Relations • Physics

• Ancient History • Engineering • Journalism • Politics

• Architecture • English Literature • Law • PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) • Art and Design • Environmental Science • Linguistics • Psychology • Biology • European Languages • Mathematics • Science • Biomedical Science • Finance • Media and Communications • Social Science and • Business and Management • Geography • Modern History Sociology • Chemical Engineering • Geology • Petrochemical Engineering • Statistics • Chemistry • Humanities • Pharmacy

• Computer Science • Information Communication • Photography Technology

14‌ PRE-DOCTORAL PROGRAMME

This programme has been developed for UK, EU and international This Pre-Doctoral Programme will give you extensive practice and students intending to undertake MPhil and/or doctoral studies, feedback in preparing the actual proposal you will present for an whether PhD or DBA at an English speaking university. Being MPhil, PhD or DBA award. accepted for doctoral study by universities throughout the world is For international students, additional English language skills increasingly competitive. It is therefore vital that you have a clearly are developed, both formally in specified modules and less defined and well-researched proposal at the very outset of your formally throughout, to help you improve whatever initial IELTS engagement with an intended university. This programme has (or equivalent) English language score you have attained at the been carefully structured to help you do just that. outset of this programme. A minimum of 5.5 IELTS will be required It is also advisable that you can demonstrate to your intended to enter the Pre-Doctoral Preparatory Programme and a minimum university a strong academic background, if they are to admit you of 6.5 IELTS will be required to progress to subsequent studies to doctoral studies. This will usually mean that you have attained, leading to an MPhil or Doctoral award.‌ in the UK context, an upper second honours classification (or its international equivalent) in your first degree or that you have demonstrated a similar level of achievement in a postgraduate qualification in your chosen subject. THE SUBJECTS YOU WILL STUDY ARE: The Pre-Doctoral Programme seeks to strengthen the academic English and doctoral study skills which are required from the very • Academic English and Doctoral Study Skills outset as you prepare your research proposal. Being able to conduct an effective literature review in your chosen field is a key element • Literature Review in your choice of research topic, research title and the research • Research Methods questions you will seek to address. Your ability to apply the various techniques for managing and analysing information and data • Information and Data Analysis will also play a key role in the design and implementation of your • Starting and Designing your Research Proposal research proposal, as will your having a firm grasp of the research • Writing and Presenting your Research Proposal methods available to you, both qualitative and quantitative.

15‌ IELTS COURSES

IELTS PREPARATION BUSINESS ENGLISH

This tailored examination course offered by the International English English is the international language of business. Our Business Language Testing System (IELTS) leads to an internationally- English course is designed for prospective business students, recognised qualification for entry to universities and colleges young aspiring business people, professionals and recent throughout the English-speaking world. graduates who wish to boost their employability. Highly qualified Our IELTS examination course is the perfect preparation and has and experienced teachers will give students practical business proven to be highly effective. All classes concentrate exclusively on communication skills and prepare them to be confident and to the examination structure and necessary techniques. successfully speak and use business English in their career. The course will cover a number of economic and financial topics The course has been created to ensure that students achieve at least and contain simulations of real-life business situations such the minimum score for entry to a degree course at a British university as negotiations, sales, job interview skills, plus writing CVs and which is usually around 6.0. cover letters. On arrival students will take a level assessment to ensure that they are placed in the correct category for the examination course. The The programme can be joined any week throughout the year. programme can be joined any week throughout the year.

16 FCE/CAMBRIDGE FIRST CAE/CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED

Our bespoke FCE Course in Cambridge fully prepares students Our Cambridge Advanced course fully prepares students for this for the assessments of this popular examination. Successful sometimes challenging examination. completion of this examination indicates that students have a B2 Although the CAE is a similar format to the FCE it certainly tests level of language which is highly useful for employment purposes. students to their very limit of their English language abilities. This intensive but fun course, familiarises students with the At Cambridge Seminars our experienced exam tutors will guide format and content of the four papers and helps them to you through each section of the exam providing essential hints approach the examination with confidence. and tips on how to get to that C1 level. Students learn to confidently communicate about a variety of The CAE qualification is now also accepted as proof of English topics, to write in both formal and informal styles, and to read ability in numerous universities, and can be used for entry and understand texts from a variety of sources. They also learn instead of IELTS. important tips to help them pass the examination. Our programme runs throughout the year and students are The programme can be joined any week throughout the year. welcome to apply to join an existing course.

17 OUR TEACHERS

PAUL WALKER

BSc. Joint Hons. Physics & Chemistry 15 years experience of teaching Foundation and A-Level science. Examiner for AQA and a contributor to numerous revision programmes. Teaching: Mathematics, Chemistry, Mechanics, Physics.

REBECCA O’DELL

PGCE Media, Cert. Psychology for Graduates, MSc Psychology Oct 2020, BA Media and Communication. Teaching: Pyschology, Media, Communications.

SHOSHANA MITCHELL

BPTC Outstanding, LLM Master of Laws Distinction, LLB Bachelor of Laws First Class. Teaching: Law, Modern History, Ancient Histoiry.

NICOLE TWEED

TEFL. BTEC Business Studies. Teaching: EFL, IELTS and Business Studies.

18 OUR TEACHERS

BRETT HUGHES

BA (Macquarie). MA (Sydney Div.). Grad. Dip. Ed. (Secondary)(Aust. Cath.). Assoc. Dip. Diag. Rad. (Sydney TAFE). Grad. Cert. Theol. (Sydney Div.). Cert. Theol Stud. (Cambridge University). Experience in Banking, Health, Computing. Teaching: Sociology, Business Studies, Strategic Management, Corporate Governance.

MARK DAWS

TEFL, CELTA, BSc. Social Sciences. Over 12 years experience in England, Poland, Italy and Hong Kong. Teaching: English as a Foreign Language, FCE, IELTS, Sociology.

SHAHID KHAN

MSc.(Physics), MSc.(Nuclear Engineering). Over 36 years of teaching/research experience. Research Student in Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University. Teaching: Physics, Mathematics, Computing.

19 OUR TEACHERS

PHIL SCHERB

BA, (Hons) English Literature and Theatre. DELTA (M.A.) English Language Teaching. Teaching: EFL, IELTS, CAE, FCE, History, Linguistics, English Literature, Theatre Studies.

CSILLA MAURNYI

MSC (Eotvos Lorand University Budapest) in Molecular Biology. Teaching: Biology.

LAURENCE MCLOUGHLIN

BA, Language, Translation, Civilisation and Linguistics PGCE, Modern Foreign Languages MA Evaluation and Assessment. Teaching: French, IELTS, Linguistics.

20 OUR TEACHERS

LIUBA KAMYNINA

CELTA BSc Economics. Over 10 years teaching experience in the UK and abroad. Teaching: EFL, IELTS, FCE, CAE, Economics

DENISE KEHOE

MA Illustration and Book Arts. Teaching: Art and Design.

MONIRA ARIF

Msc in Psychological Research, BSc in Psychology and Neuroscience. Teaching: Psychology.

21 ACCOMMODATION

We recognise that feeling comfortable in a home environment is essential for students who want to study to the best of their ability. We like to ensure that all our students have their own rooms with appropriate facilities and storage space. We help students locate accommodation, usually within walking distance of the college.

HOMESTAY HOST We have well-established and long standing links with local Homestay Hosts who provide term-time accommodation to students on a half-board basis (breakfast and dinner included). Some families look after just one or two students while others are happy to provide accommodation for several. Students have their own individual rooms with study facilities. Homestay accommodation is particularly suitable for students who appreciate the additional support of a family atmosphere.

STUDENT RESIDENCE: Students can book their own rooms in some wonderfully maintained residences. Most are beautifully decorated with very good central locations, no longer than a 20 - 30 minute walk from the college. For further information on this option, please contact our Admissions Team. To book residential accommodation you must be over the age of 18.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION: For students who prefer to find their own accommodation, there are numerous options around Cambridge that can be booked as an individual. Please ensure that you research carefully before booking your private accommodation to ensure that it is the right fit for you. If you have any questions about booking this option, please contact our Admissions Team.

22 WHERE STUDENTS GO

FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF OUR PRE-UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES AND PRE-MASTER’S PROGRAMMES, WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY SENT STUDENTS TO THE FOLLOWING UK UNIVERSITIES IN THE PAST FEW YEARS:

1.Aberdeen University 42.University of Portsmouth 2.Anglia Ruskin University 43.Queen Mary College, London University 3.Aston University 44.University of Reading 4.University of Bath 45.Roehampton University 5.Birmingham University 46.Royal Holloway University 6.Birmingham City University 47. 7.Bradford University 48.Southampton University 8.Bournemouth University 49.Staffordshire University 9.Brighton University 50.Sterling University 10.University of Bristol 51.University of Bedfordshire 11.Brunel University 52. 12.Buckingham University 53.Sussex University 13.University of Cambridge 54.Swansea University 14.Cardiff University 55.University of West London 15. 56.University of York 16.De Montfort University 17.Dundee University 18. 19.University of East Anglia 20.Edinburgh University 21.University of Essex 22.Glasgow University

23.Hertfordshire University 1 24.University of Kent 25.Kings College, London University 15 26. 45 27.Leeds University 20 18

28.Leicester University 32

29.Liverpool University 5 30.Liverpool John Moore’s University 16 31.University College, London 32.London Metropolitan University 51 25 31 33.London School of Economics 27 42 28 7 34.Loughborough University 33 34 44 26 30 17 35.Manchester University 3 13 14 2 36.Newcastle University 6 5 11 46 37.Nottingham University 21 19 35 39 49 23 12 50 10 22 38.Nottingham Trent University 4 40 38 28 29 41 39.Oxford Brookes University 43 47 37 48 9 40.Oxford University 8 41.University of Plymouth 36

23 WHAT STUDENTS SAY

“I AM ENJOYING MY “I HAVE ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT OF STUDIES BECAUSE OF MY TIME AT CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS. THE SMALL CLASS SIZES. I CHOSE THIS COLLEGE BECAUSE IT STUDENTS HAVE MORE OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS COMMUNICATION WITH THE TAUGHT BY OUTSTANDING TEACHERS. TUTORS BOTH IN AND OUT OF THIS COLLEGE BOOSTED MY CLASSES. IT IS A FRIENDLY CONFIDENCE, WHICH LED ME TO CARRY COLLEGE AND I AM GLAD I JOINED HERE AS ON INTO HIGHER EDUCATION. THANK I AM CONFIDENT TO GET HIGH SCORES AND YOU, ALL THE STAFF”. A GOOD UNIVERSITY ADMISSION”. Hamid Moradlou from Iran, went on to study Mechanical David Yang from China went on to study Economics at Bristol Engineering at Bath University University

“I APPLIED TO SEVERAL “CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS UNIVERSITIES IN CANADA IS A TUTORIAL COLLEGE AND IN THE UK, DURHAM THAT WILL DEFINITELY UNIVERSITY AND MCGILL GET YOU INTO A GOOD IN CANADA. I REALLY LIKE UNIVERSITY. THE CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS STUDENTS WERE WARM AND FRIENDLY. COLLEGE BECAUSE THEY ARE VERY YOU ARE BOUND TO LEARN WITH THE FLEXIBLE, IF YOU DON’T LIKE CERTAIN SMALL CLASS SIZES. AS I MOVE ONTO SUBJECTS YOU CAN SWITCH IT. COME HIGHER LEVEL EDUCATION I WILL TO CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS COLLEGE”. NEVER FORGET THE PEOPLE WHO Alikhan Bissengali from Kazakhstan, went on to studying MADE IT HAPPEN”. at Cambridge seminars college for Economics, Business Daniel Vasquez from Mexico, went on to study Economics at studies, Accounting and Maths I’ve been studying from Loughborough University. September till March I’ve just finished and got my Grades.

“I HAVE BEEN STUDYING ENGLISH AT CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS COLLEGE. IT HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE AS THE COLLEGE HAS LOOKED AFTER ME SO WELL. AS I TRANSFERRED FROM A CHINESE UNIVERSITY MY NEEDS WERE VERY DIFFERENT TO THE USUAL FOUNDATION STUDENTS, YET CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS ORGANISED A PROGRAMME THAT SUITED MY SPECIFIC NEEDS SO THAT I COULD RETURN TO CHINA TOGETHER WITH AN ACADEMIC DIPLOMA AS WELL AS A BUSINESS CERTIFICATE. I AM SO HAPPY TO HAVE CHOSEN THIS COLLEGE AS THEY REALLY DID EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO ACCOMMODATE MY DEMANDS”.

Qui Hailong, from China, went on to study Business Management in a Chinese university. 24 WHAT STUDENTS SAY

IT WAS A REALLY GREAT I REALLY ENJOY STUDYING AT TIME AT CAMBRIDGE CSC STARTING IN SEPTEMBER SEMINARS COLLEGE IN I WAS INSTANTLY WELCOMED CAMBRIDGE. I REALLY IN A FRIENDLY AND MATURE ENJOYED LEARNING MANNER. THEY WERE THE ENGLISH AND AT THE MOST ACCOMMODATING SAME TIME MEETING ALLOWING ME TO CHOOSE PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. WHEN I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY LESSONS I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ORGANIZERS AND THE DURATION OF IT. WHO TOOK CARE OF MY STAY HERE TO MAKE IT COMFORTABLE. APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY AND WRITING THANKS TO TEACHERS FOR THEIR PERSONAL STATEMENTS CAN BE VERY PROFESSIONALISM OF A HIGH LEVEL. DIFFICULT BUT ALSO STRESSFUL. HOWEVER I’VE NEVER MET TEACHERS THIS MUCH AT CSC THEY OFFERED ME CONSTANT TRULY DEVOTED TO THEIR WORK AND HELP THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS PRINCIPLES! THIS COLLEGE IS THE BEST AND MEETING THE UCAS DEADLINE AND PLACE FOR THE STUDENTS, WHERE ALLOWING ME TO CONCENTRATE ON THEY CAN LEARN ENGLISH AND GET STUDYING AGAIN. THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A THERE IS ALWAYS A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE DIFFERENT LIFE STYLE. A LIFE FULL OF IN COLLEGE, MAKING YOUR TIME AT COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE, LESS OR RESTRICTIONS, AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE. MORE OF ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM

AND AN URGE TO LEARN MORE. IT IS Puja Chudasama from UK, A-Level Retake A GREAT PLATFORM FOR STUDENTS TO MEET PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS LIKE ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, WAITERS, ENGINEERS AND ARTISTS FROM HI, I AM MARTA, I AM FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD. IT ITALY. I LIKE CAMBRIDGE REALLY HELPED ME TO BROADEN MY SEMINARS COLLEGE BECAUSE VIEW TOWARDS LIFE AND TO MAKE EVERY DAY I COME TO LEARN GOOD FRIENDS. I REALLY THANK YOU A LOT OF NEW THINGS. MY FOR ALL THAT YOU GAVE ME. I ADMIRE ENGLISH IS IMPROVING YOU FOR THE AMOUNT OF SKILLS AND EVERY DAY AND I AM SO HAPPY. BEFORE MY KNOWLEDGE YOU HAVE. I WOULD LIKE ENGLISH WAS SO HORRIBLE BUT NOW I CAN TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOU. THANK TALK WITHOUT PROBLEMS (MORE OR LESS YOU SO MUCH. J) SO, THANKS TO CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS Rimma Kashkinova from Kazakhstan, General English COLLEGE.

Marta Vescera from Italy, General English

25 WHAT STUDENTS SAY

HELLO, MY NAME IS ARCHIE. I MOVED TO CAMBRIDGE I MOVED TO CAMBRIDGE TO IMPROVE MY SEMINARS COLLEGE ENGLISH. I’VE BEEN AFTER CHRISTMAS TO STUDYING ENGLISH AT FINISH MY A-LEVELS. THE CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS ENVIRONMENT ON MY FIRST COLLEGE FOR MORE DAY WAS WELCOMING AND I THAN 1 MONTHS. THE CLASSES SEEMED TO FIT INTO THE COLLEGE QUICKLY. ARE SMALL WHICH GIVES ME THE MY TEACHERS ARE EXTREMELY HELPFUL OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE MY AND ARE MAKING ME FEEL CONFIDENT ENGLISH FLUENCY. THE TEACHERS AND READY FOR MY EXAMS. THE STAFF AND STAFF ARE SO KIND AND ALWAYS AND OTHER STUDENTS ARE FRIENDLY. THE HELP ME. THE TUITIONS FEES ARE COLLEGE IS HELPING ME WITH MY CHOICES REASONABLE AND THE SHIFTS ARE FOR FURTHER EDUCATION ALSO. FLEXIBLE. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS COLLEGE Archie Macer Bloomfield from UK, A-Level Retake FOR ANYONE WHO NEED TO IMPROVE ENGLISH.

Angels Kateb Castellnou from Spain, General English

I CAME TO CAMBRIDGE TO IMPROVE MY ENGLISH AND TO FIND A CAREER PATH. I RAN INTO CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS COLLEGE BY ACCIDENT THE DAY I ARRIVED AND I DIDN’T THINK TWICE. IT’S THE BEST I COULD DO. THE CLASSES ARE VERY ENTERTAINING AND THE SAME TIME VERY FULL OF CONTENT. THE ATMOSPHERE IS VERY COMFORTABLE AND FAMILIAR AND THAT MAKES LEARNING PLEASANT. VERY GOOD TEACHING QUALITY.

Pablo Aranda from Italy, General English

26 WHAT STUDENTS SAY

I AM CARLOS MIR FROM BARCELONA THE TEACHERS ARE VERY I’M VERY HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND PROFESSIONAL AND KIND. LEARNING THE ACADEMY BECAUSE THEY ARE IS BASED ON THE RHYTHMS OF VERY PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE BOTH EACH STUDENT. THE STAFF ARE LIUBA AND MARK ARE VERY WELL VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. THE PREPARED PEOPLE AND THEY SEEM SCHEDULE IS VERY FLEXIBLE AND I CAN TO TAILOR OUR LESSONS LIKE A WELL MANAGE WITH MY WORK. I AM VERY MADE SUIT. IT IS JUST WHAT I WAS HAPPY TO LEARN ENGLISH AT THIS LOOKING FOR! BEST WISHES CENTRE. I AM IMPROVING MY ENGLISH E VERY DAY. Carlos Mir from Spain, General English Aurea Mazariegos Plazuelo from Spain, General English

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