Your Pathway to University in the Uk 2015

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YOUR PATHWAY TO UNIVERSITY IN THE UK

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION AND MASTERS PREPARATION PROGRAMMES business humanities science accounting art&design law achieve succeed grow

bellenglish.com C ontents 05 gain your place at a leading university with Bell 06 our university partners 08 the Bell Way the bell University Foundation Programme 12 COURSE OVERVIEW 14 Assessment 15 Subject modules 18 Business Foundation story 20 Accounting and Finance Foundation 22 Science Foundation 24 Humanities Foundation 26 law Foundation 28 art and Design Foundation For nearly 60 years, Bell has provided unforgettable learning experiences to students from around the world, helping to change the lives of over 32 Masters Preparation Programme 1 million people. Through excellent teaching, exceptional facilities, and outstanding guidance and support, Bell is committed to helping its Our centres students achieve their full potential. 34 Cambridge 38 London

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Photograph: Frank Bell as a Prisoner of War in the 1940s.

1916 2007 Founder Frank Bell was In partnership with Obeikan born in Calcutta, india Education, the Trust is appointed to 2014 manage ‘the largest English Bell secures partnerships language teaching project in the with 16 UK universities to 1938 1972 world’ at King Saud University in guarantee student Saudi Arabia. Throughout the four 2011 progression FROM A UNIVERSITY Frank was awarded a frank set up The Bell Educational Trust. year project, over 20,000 students The Trust makes a FOUNDATION PROGRAMME first-class degree in ALL fees were reinvested to improVE improved their English to prepare multi-million pound French and Spanish from 1955 student services and facilities Frank established the for undergraduate studies investment in the original BELL LAUNCHES ITS SUCCESSFUL the University of Cambridge first Bell school at Cambridge campus to UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 9 Cranmer Road in Cambridge improve facilities PROGRAMME IN LONDON

1939-1945 1986 2011 2015 Bell launches its first 2004 Bell launches new As a prisoner of war during The Trust has five young learner young learner programme at the Bell Launches its first subject pathways World war II, Frank taught centres and welcomes over 5,000 Leys School, cambridge, University Foundation TO UNIVERSITIES his fellow prisoners students each year which still runs today Programme in Cambridge including Science Spanish and French, which and Art AND Design led to the creation of a secret university. During 1958 this time he became The Bell school moved to 1990 2009 convinced that the route to its new location on Red the trust The Trust launches A teacher training campus international cooperation Cross Lane in Cambridge, establishes a school in at Homerton College, part of the University of 2010 and understanding where it remains today Geneva, Switzerland Cambridge, and welcomes over 800 teachers It is estimated that over 1 million students have been educated lay in learning EVERY SUMMER in subsequent years around the world with Bell since 1955 Anna (left), a Bell University Foundation student 2013-14, with her sister Catharina, a former Bell graduate, gain your place at at Anna’s end-of-course celebration. Anna is going to Leibniz Universität Hannover, one of the largest and oldest science and technology universities in Germany. a leading university with bell

Our university pathway programmes are designed to prepare international students for undergraduate or postgraduate degrees taught in English. Our goal is to ensure you have the academic and language skills, as well as subject knowledge, to succeed at an English-medium university.

GUARANTEED PROGRESSION A RECORD OF SUCCESS PROVEN TRACK RECORD TO A UNIVERSITY IN THE UK W e are proud of our teaching expertise Our partner universities offer a variety and proven track record of results with a UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION of undergraduate and postgraduate 97% student pass rate* on our University PROGRAMME STUDENTS PASS 2012-2013 programmes. They have been carefully Foundation Programme, of which, RATE selected based on their ranking, 68% achieved a merit or distinction. 2012-13 n 97% PASS RATE reputation, facilities, location and the wide Find out which universities our students n 68% PASSED variety of degree courses they offer. See have progressed to on pages 6-7. WITH DISTINCTION our university partners on pages 6-7. * Average pass rate across the classes of 2012 and 2013. We also provide advice and assistance if success you wish to apply to other universities. guaranteed We have helped students on our University INDIVIDUAL CARE Foundation Programme secure places at AND ATTENTION T he Bell many top universities including those in In addition to your weekly tutorial, you Guarantee the Russell Group. receive individual guidance on applying to Upon successful completion* university through our Higher Education of the Bell University Foundation Advisory Service. Our expert advisors Programme, we guarantee you A PROVEN will help you choose the best course and EDUCATIONAL APPROACH will be offered entry onto an university for you and help you create the undergraduate course at one of our W e help students achieve success and perfect personal statement. partner universities. If not, you will prepare for university by becoming more be offered free tuition and university confident and more independent learners advice until your place is secured. – a characteristic required by British universities. The Bell Way illustrates our * Minimum pass grade of 40%, a score of 5.5 approach to teaching and learning, see or above in each component of the IELTS test and an attendance record of at least 90%. pages 8-9.

Conditional offers are also available before you start your foundation programme from selected university partners.

“ T he university pathways team gave me great advice – one tutor sat with me for three hours helping to complete my university applications ” C harles, from Belgium UNIVERSITY+YOU CONNECTING YOU WITH UNIVERSITIES meet representatives from a range of UK universities at University+Yo u, our higher education fair WHICH TAKES PLACE IN NOVEMBER EACH YEAR. (pictured Above: students at University+Yo u, Bell Cambridge 2013)

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On successful completion of the Bell University Foundation Programme, our partner universities offer guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree “ I’ve worked with Bell for a course, subject to admissions criteria. number of years and we’ve always P Artner UNIVERSITIES found the Bell students to be BELL STUDENTS quite special. They get fantastic 1 Anglia Ruskin University 9 University of Essex HAVE PROGRESSED TO counselling and facilities and 2 Oxford Brookes University 10 University of Hertfordshire 16 OF THE 3 Kingston University London 11 University of Kent UK’S TOP 20 always do well at university ” UNIVERSITIES† D avid Street, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RECRUITMENT, 4 Middlesex University London 12 University of Leicester THE UniversitY OF WINCHESTER 5 Queen’s University Belfast* 13 University of Reading

6 Southampton Solent University 14 University of Westminster Progression to 12 top universities 7 University of Brighton 15 University of Winchester 4 20 S tudents from Bell’s University 23 14 8 University College Birmingham 16 Richmond University Foundation Programme have 3 25 progressed to the following 14 1 Russell Group universities: 4 9 l D urham University 15 10 l T he University of Edinburgh 6 l U niversity of Exeter 7 16 OTHER UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS l K ing’s College London 2 8 In addition to our partner universities, students who have completed the Bell University l N ewcastle University 5 3 Foundation Programme have also progressed to a variety of degree courses at other UK l Q ueen’s University Belfast universities including: l T he University of Manchester l U niversity of Sheffield l U niversity of Southampton 1 City University, London 14 University of East London l U niversity of Warwick 2 Durham University* 15 University of Greenwich Students from Bell’s Masters 3 The University of Edinburgh* 16 The University of Manchester* 26 Preparation Programme have progressed to the following 4 King’s College London* 17 The University of Nottingham* 16 Russell Group universities: 18 5 University of Warwick* 18 University of Sheffield* l U niversity of Cambridge 17 l T he University of Edinburgh 6 Goldsmiths, University of London 19 University of Southampton* l L ondon School of Economics 8 5 l N ewcastle University 12 7 Newcastle University* 20 University of St Andrews l U niversity of Oxford 1 13 8 Northumbria University 21 University of Surrey l U niversity of Sheffield l U niversity of Warwick 9 Royal Holloway, University of London 22 University of Sussex 2 9 l U niversity of York 10 10 SOAS (School of Oriental and African 23 University of the Arts London Studies) University of London 13 24 University of Exeter* 11 11 University of Bath 21 25 Regent’s University London 19 22 11 12 University of Dundee 26 Lancaster University 15 7 24 6 13 University of East Anglia

* Russell Group universities. † The Independent University League Tables and Rankings 2013 compiled by the Complete University Guide.

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T he Bell Way is a set of educational principles designed to help students become better learners, to build confidence and to achieve their learning goals. Students are encouraged to commit to their own progress.

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The Masters Preparation I really appreciate the approach You have tutorials every week At Bell, we are taught in and out of I received really personal feedback P rogressing from school

“Programme helped me to “to study here; although it’s “but what I really like is that the “the class, a great social programme “from my teacher and it made me feel to“ university is a big step, but the communicate, improve my teamwork challenging, it’s interesting and teachers will spend time to talk with which helps us to communicate important. It’s important for a student teachers here prepare us well. and interact with people of different useful. It’s more effective than other you after class and help you with with each other, especially with to feel special because you are – They are all well-educated; cultures. The teachers motivated me, courses because you know what any problems you have. You can international students. They always you’re not a number one of mine also teaches at helping me to get good results and you’re going to focus on and that’s always ask them for extra work and encourage us to speak in English ” Cambridge University ” Maria, from Italy ” apply to universities for my Masters in the reason you have a personal goal, they will tell you what you need to Hassan, from Saudi Arabia Nicolle, from Colombia Finance and Investment ” like a high IELTS mark ” do to improve ” Francisco, from Venezuela Julia, from Italy BaUdouin, from belgium

We create high expectations We have clear, consistent learning We find out about each student’s We maximise formal and informal We use assessment and feedback WE CONTINUOUSLY REFRESH AND RENEW and engagement goals and teaching methods ambitions and capability, and build opportunities for learning to help students develop as OUR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TO SUPPORT from there independent learners EFFECTIVE LEARNING AND TEACHING

Bell students have progressed to 16 of the Students work with their teacher to set 97% of Bell students felt that their teachers 93% of students said that Bell’s integrated All students benefit from 1 to 1 tutorials 93% of parents thought the teachers were UK’s top 20 universities. clear and challenging learning goals within gave good advice and support. learning approach of lessons and cultural with their teacher to review their progress fantastic or good. a tailored study and activity plan. activities improved their English. and set goals throughout their course.

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PREPARE FOR UNDERGRADUATE

Sandro, STUDIES from italy university foundation programme 2013-2014 GRADE: distinction achieve UNIVERSITY DESTINATION: CASS Business School, City University london, BSc (Hons) Business succeed GUARANTEED Studies PROGRESSION TO A UK UNIVERSITY grow see page 5

10 bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME this course is for course description l Students who want to progress to a UK university and have 12 years of education in their The course includes the study of three subject modules, an academic skills module own country (usually students will have completed High School). and learning support. l Students who wish to prepare for study at an English-medium university in their own country. ACADEMIC SUBJECT MODULES ACADEMIC SKILLS MODULE LEARNING SUPPORT l Students who want a rigorous academic course and to study subject content in English. We offer six foundation programmes This module will ensure you are fully In this module you will prepare for life and designed to help you progress to degrees prepared to succeed at university. You will study in the UK. course Overview Course summary in the areas of: be able to confidently work with native and non-native speakers of English. Information Technology (IT) T he University Foundation Programme is L ocATION Cambridge London Business IT sessions ensure you are familiar an academic course designed to prepare MINIMUM Age 17 17 Study skills with the software commonly used at international students for a range of maximum class size 12 10 Humanities You will practise the study skills you will university. There is no formal assessment, undergraduate courses. need for the tasks, assignments and but classes will help you complete your WEEKLY HOURS Science exams set at university. You will engage coursework assignments, including Two-term programme 22 22 TWO-TERM course OUTCOMES PROGRAMME in ways of studying which may be very essays, research projects Three-term programme 21 21 Accounting and Finance different to the ones you have experienced and presentations. Upon completion of Bell’s University MINIMUM Language level in your own country, but you will quickly Art and Design Foundation Programme, you will: T wo-term programme become familiar with them, and learn how Life in Britain Upper Intermediate B2/IELTS 5.5 to gain high marks. (Full academic year course only) l Be able to progress to a UK university law Three-term programme Life in Britain comprises one session per undergraduate degree course in your The main areas of focus are: week in the first 12 weeks. It supports your chosen field of study. Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 THREE-TERM n INDUCTION PROGRAMME l Reading and listening: the organisation studies by developing your understanding START DATES n ACADEMIC SKILLS Each programme includes three subject l Bell Foundation Programme n SUBJECT MODULES of texts; note-taking from articles of aspects of the social and cultural Have a T wo-term programme 04 January 2015 modules that you will study in English. n and lectures background of Britain. Certificate highlighting your attainment, LEARNING SUPPORT They are taught by tutors who are Three-term programme 27 September 2015 l Writing: planning and drafting which is recognised by UK universities. experts in their field. You will develop essays; paraphrasing, summarising The course includes the your knowledge and vocabulary in each l Have achieved an IELTS grade Three-term two-term and synthesising following sessions: programme PROGRAMME subject, and will be taught using the to gain entry to a UK or English-medium l Speaking: giving presentations; l V iews of Britain and the British same approaches you will encounter at university. Induction 42 hours 84 hours discussing ideas and opinions l H olidays and festivals a UK university. academic skills l Critical thinking: analysing and l C ustoms and manners l Be a more independent learner evaluating arguments l V arieties of English and have the study skills to succeed Study skills and IELTS preparation 240 hours 108 hours l Research: carrying out research; l M edia in the UK at university. Tutorials and supported self-study 51 hours 36 hours referencing. l M onarchy and government subject modules l Multicultural Britain NEXT STEPS Subject 1 102 hours 108 hours IELTS preparation l S tudents’ culture and language Subject 2 102 hours 108 hours You will receive intensive preparation l S chool education in England. join an undergraduate Subject 3 102 hours 108 hours for the IELTS examination which you will degree course in the UK or take in the final weeks of your course. Visiting speaker programme learning support at an English-medium university. The exam fee is included. The IELTS exam Once a week, in terms two weekly ICT 51 hours 36 hours tests the four language skills of listening, and three, speakers who visiting Visiting speaker programme 36 hours 36 hours reading, writing and speaking. An overall are experts in their field speakers Life in Britain 15 hours – IELTS band score of 5.5 or higher is usually give lectures and workshops University applications 15 hours included in induction required for entry to degree programmes on a range of topics related to TOTAL 756 hours 624 hours at universities in the UK and abroad. the subjects offered on the course. Note-taking and other learning Tutorials and supported self-study tasks will be set. P AthwaYS OFFERED Cambridge London You will meet with your academic skills Business l l tutor every week. This is your opportunity University applications Accounting and Finance l to discuss your progress, receive This essential part of the learning support Science l guidance, and ask any questions you may module helps you to produce a successful Humanities l have. You will also have a guided university application. Law l self-study session where you will be shown how to use the many learning l Art and Design resources available at Bell, and develop as an independent learner.

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assessment subject modules un iversity FOUNDATION programme un iversity FOUNDATION programme

You will be assessed through coursework and examinations designed to business STUDIES OUTCOMES ensure that you achieve the learning outcomes set for each module. Your This module provides a basic understanding of business practices in preparation for On completion of this module, you will have: learning will be supported by tutor feedback which will also provide an further studies at a higher level. This involves the study of how businesses are 97% l an awareness and understanding of the indication of your level of achievement. We will always schedule your workload organised, how they set and meet objectives and how change, growth and personnel can PSAS RATE variety of factors that influence business carefully and make clear the criteria for assessment. In the final weeks, your be managed. 2012-13 organisations and their operations language skills are assessed separately through the IELTS examination. Topics include: l a broad understanding of business l Types of businesses l Marketing: objectives, strategies practices and the role played by particular academic skills module coursework and examinations l External influences on businesses and techniques people in the success of a business l Business objectives and strategy l Competitive influences l an appreciation of the effectiveness The academic skills module is assessed through examinations (40 marks) and coursework Specific deadlines are set for coursework. l Business structures and cultures l Marketing communications of various marketing techniques (60 marks). The marks are made up as follows: If you do not submit a coursework l Stakeholders l Business operations and processes assignment by a deadline, you will be l Business planning l Quality management l an ability to calculate and manipulate Three-term programme two-term programme Coursework given a second deadline and the mark will l People management l Operational logistics. data to provide quantitative analysis. be limited to 40% of the total marks Essay 20 marks 20 marks available for the assignment. If you do not Research project 20 marks 30 marks meet this second deadline, no marks will Individual seminar presentation 10 marks 10 marks be awarded. OUTCOMES Group presentation 10 marks – economics It is essential that all coursework is This module provides a foundation for the study of economics at a higher level. Gain an On completion of this module, you will have: Examinations entirely your own work. If plagiarism is understanding of different economic systems at both micro- and macro-level and the Writing summary 10 marks 10 marks identified in a coursework assignment, l an understanding of how economics can factors affecting these systems. Note-taking 10 marks 10 marks it will be awarded no marks and it will be be used to describe, analyse and propose at the discretion of the tutor whether you Critical thinking 20 marks 20 marks Topics include: solutions to problems faced by economies are offered the opportunity to re-submit the assignment. l Free market economies l Growth and living standards l an appreciation of the inter-relationship l Demand and supply l Inflation between micro and macro-economics subject modules There is no provision on the course for l Costs and revenues l Unemployment l an understanding of the role of you to re-sit any failed examinations. l Market failures l Balance of payment deficits. You will be assessed in three subject modules. The assessment of each subject module government in the economy l National income is made up of three examinations (60 marks) and one coursework assignment (40 marks) l an understanding of the value and as follows:* limitations of economic models. external examiners Three-term programme two-term programme Coursework essay 40 marks 40 marks The external examiners for the University Foundation Programme are members of the Exam 1: 90 minutes 10 marks 20 marks QUANTITATIVE METHODS OUTCOMES Exam 2: 90 minutes 20 marks – academic staff at the University of Essex. They act as moderators of coursework Exam 3: 120 minutes 30 marks 40 marks Gain an insight into the important contribution which statistical and mathematical On completion of this module, and examinations and they consider and methods can make to the effective running of an organisation, to aid decision-making you will be able to: *Minor variations in exam structure depending on programme. approve programmes of work and make and help make operations more efficient. l interpret information from different p ass requirement final decisions about the marks and grades to be awarded. They visit Bell several Topics include: types of sources

Y our overall mark on the course will be the average of total marks in the academic skills times during the course to meet all our l The statistical problem-solving cycle l Probability and probability distributions l carry out calculations to appropriate module and the three subject modules. These modules are equally weighted. To be awarded students and staff. l Planning: deciding how to tackle l Binomial distribution levels of accuracy, clearly showing a pass on the University Foundation Programme students must have: a problem l Hypothesis testing your methods l an overall mark of 40% or above l Obtaining data: types of data and l The normal distribution l interpret the results of your l a mark of 40% or above in each module sampling methods l Correlation calculations, present your findings and l an attendance rate over the whole course of 90% or above. l Questionnaire design l Regression justify your methods l Processing and representing data: l Algorithms in decision mathematics On passing the course you will Percentage Grade diagrams and statistics l Critical path analysis l recognise how statistics may be used l Interpreting results l Linear programming. be awarded a certificate which 70% or above distinction in both real world problems and states your final grade. 60 – 69% Merit standard statistical models. 50 – 59% Credit 40 – 49% Pass

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accounting and finance OUTCOMES PHYSICS OUTCOMES This module provides an introduction to business accounting and finance at a higher level. On completion of this module, you will have: This module is delivered through classroom-based teaching of theory, problem-solving On completion of this module, Study the language of finance and learn how to set up and analyse financial documents seminars and laboratory-based practicals. It provides numerous opportunities to link you will be able to: l a sound knowledge and understanding and understand a company’s financial situation. theory to reality, and equips students with essential practical skills they need for degree of the key terms used in business finance l understand key concepts relating to level study. Topics include: physics and use the relevant terminology l confidence in setting up and analysing Topics include: l The role of the accountant l Budgetary control, flexible budgets financial spreadsheets l demonstrate the practical skills required l Cash forecast, cash flow and and standard costs l P articles and radiation l Mechanics to do simple laboratory experiments l the knowledge to analyse and extract cash control l Cost allocation and apportionment l Electromagnetic radiation and l Materials information from financial documents l interpret the data from those experiments l Profit and loss accounts l Cost-volume-profit analysis Quantum phenomena l W aves in the context of the relevant theories. l Depreciation and bad debts l Accounting rate of return and l the ability to use that information to l Current electricity l Investigative and practical skills. l Financial statements discounted cash flow. make financial recommendations.

CHEMISTRY OUTCOMES On completion of this module, OUTCOMES This module provides a knowledge of chemistry in preparation for studying politics chemistry at a degree level. It is delivered through classroom-based teaching of theory, you will be able to: Gain an understanding of the system of politics and government in the UK, to continue to On completion of this module, you will have: problem-solving seminars and laboratory-based practicals. l understand specific chemical facts, study politics at a higher level and to support studies in other disciplines. The module l a knowledge and understanding of key Topics include: terminology and principles follows current events in the media with frequent opportunities for discussion and political concepts and specialist vocabulary debate on topical and important issues such as: l Atomic structure l Equilibria l assess the validity, reliability and l the ability to discuss political concepts in l Bonding l Redox reactions credibility of scientific information an informed and formal manner l Periodicity l Acids and bases. l Why did the Conservative Party win the 2010 election? l analyse, interpret, explain and l Energetics l What is the role of the monarchy in a modern democracy? l knowledge and understanding of how evaluate experiments. l What is Britain’s role in Europe? the UK political system operates in l Do the advantages of EU membership outweigh the disadvantages? theory and practice l How do Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland relate to England and the UK? l media studies OUTCOMES l What is Britain’s ‘unwritten constitution’ and isn’t it time it was written? the ability to communicate ideas about the UK political system effectively. l How can human rights be protected in an age of terrorism? This module provides a foundation for the continued study of the role of the media. On completion of this module, Explore key concepts in the media through real examples including film, photography you will be able to: and advertising. l demonstrate an understanding of factors that influence the production and law OUTCOMES Topics include: consumption of media products l The analysis of images l Developments in documentary film Gain a good knowledge of the English legal system to enable studies in law at a higher On completion of this module, l Narrative structure in film and news media l How audiences and media are influenced l discuss and write about communication level. Get a well-rounded view of the legal world by examining key areas of criminal and you will be able to: l P ostmodernism by institutions conventions, theories and forms civil law. We take a problem-solving approach to law through case studies and the l Gender and stereotyping l Theories of audience l recognise legal terminology analysis of current legal issues. l describe the cultural factors influencing l Violence and censorship l Branding: cultural values in and concepts the creation and process of communication. l Globalisation and cultural imperialism a commercial context. Topics include: l understand the language and concepts l Courts l Offences and sentencing of the English legal system l Legal personnel and lay involvement l Defences and appeals l l Sources of law l Using the civil courts identify legal problems and distinguish sociology OUTCOMES l Tribunals and ADR l Tort including negligence them from problems courts cannot The module provides a foundation for the continued study of the role of sociology at a On completion of this module, you will have: l P olice powers and PACE and defamation assist with higher level. The module moves from the theoretical underpinning of key concepts and l Pre-trial procedure l Introduction to the law of contract. l a knowledge and understanding of l analyse and evaluate legal problems, seeks to analyse and explore these using practical examples and case studies. evaluate complex arguments and make social processes and structures Topics include: balanced and informed judgements. l an ability to compare and contrast l Key concepts in sociology: l Education theories to explain key concepts social change, culture, identity l Crime and deviance l an ability to evaluate complex and globalisation l The mass media arguments related to these concepts. mathematics OUTCOMES l Social research methods l P ower and politics l Families l Stratification and social inequality. The module provides you with a good working knowledge of mathematics. It covers key On completion of this module, areas of pure mathematics and statistics to develop a problem-solving approach. you will be able to:

Topics include: l understand the language and concepts ART AND DESIGN OUTCOMES of mathematics Pure mathematics: Statistics: The art and design module comprises three components 2D skills, 3D skills and portfolio On completion of this module, l l Algebra and functions Data representation l use a greater range of mathematical focus. Gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge in order to create a personal you will be able to: l Quadratic functions l Data interpretation: measures skills and techniques portfolio of work, which is needed for entry to an art and design degree at a UK university. l Equations and inequalities of location and dispersion l critically reflect on all aspects of l l Arithmetic sequences and series l Probability identify and analyse mathematical Topics include: your work l Trigonometric functions l Correlation problems l Fundamentals of design (graphics, l Interpreting and responding to briefs l produce a mature portfolio of work to l l Exponentials and logarithms Discrete random variables l gather information from a variety of textiles, fine art, photography) l Contextual studies in order to present support your application to university l Geometric sequences and series l The normal distribution. sources including statistical data. l Exploration of media and materials art projects. l select appropriate media, processes and l History of art techniques to meet your objectives.

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T he Bell Business Foundation is for students who wish to take a Course summary

business-related course at university. It provides the subject knowledge L ocATION Cambridge London and academic skills required for students to succeed on a degree in a minimum Age 17 17 range of subjects such as business, international business, management, MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE 12 10 economics or marketing. WEEKLY HOURS SEE S ubject modules PAGES 15-17 Two-term programme 22 22 FOR MODULE Three-term programme 21 21 DETAILS BUSINESS STUDIES ECONOMICS MATHEMATICS MINIMUM Language level OR T wo-term programme QUANTITATIVE METHODS* Upper Intermediate B2/IELTS 5.5 Three-term programme Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 core foundation modules (see page 13 for details) START DATE Academic skills Learning support T wo-term programme 04 January 2015 l S tudy skills l Information Technology Three-term programme 27 September 2015 l I Elts preparation l L ife in Britain (three-term only) l l T utorials and supported self-study V isiting speaker programme * Quantitative methods is only available on the l U niversity applications three-term programme in Cambridge.

Progress to courses with our partners such as: Some of the possibilities BAs Bu iness AND Marketing Oxford Brookes University for progression from BA Management Studies University of LeicesteR over 50,000 courses in the UK BA International Business University of Kent

BA Business Management Kingston University London DID You Know? BSc Business Economics Queen’s University Belfast English is one of the six BA International Marketing University of Westminster official languages BA Business and Management University of Reading The United Nations BA International Business and Entrepreneurship university of Essex uses to conduct business* BSc Business Management and Leadership Anglia Ruskin University BA Business Studies with a language University of Hertfordshire

BA Business Enterprise University College Birmingham

BSC Computer Games Development Southampton Solent University

BSC Economics University of Reading

BA Applied Economics Kingston University London

BSc International Economics University of Essex

O ther offers made to Bell students include: free impartial higher education BAs Bu iness Studies University of Liverpool advisory service BA Business Studies City University, London T hrough our Higher Education BA Global Business Management Coventry UniversitY Advisory Service, our expert advisors will help you choose your course and BA Management with International Business rOyal Holloway University London university and guide you through every BA Business AND Management University of Sussex stage of the application process.

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Pathway progression 18 bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation *www.un.org/en/aboutun/languages (08/06/2014) bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation 19 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOUNDATION prepare for DEGREES IN THE WORLD OF FINANCE

T he Bell Accounting and Finance Foundation is for students who Course summary

wish to take courses in finance, accountancy, banking or economics at L ocATION Cambridge a UK university. It provides the subject knowledge and academic skills minimum Age 17 required for students to succeed on their degree course. maximum class size 12

SEE WEEKLY HOURS 21 PAGES 15-17 S ubject modules FOR MODULE minimum Language level DETAILS Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE MATHEMATICS ECONOMICS START DATE 27 September 2015

core foundation modules (see page 13 for details) Academic skills Learning support l S tudy skills l Information Technology l I Elts preparation l L ife in Britain l T utorials and supported self-study l V isiting speaker programme l U niversity applications

Progress to courses with our partners such as: Some of BS c Finance and International Banking University of Reading the possibilities for progression from BSc Accounting Queen’s University Belfast over 50,000 courses BSc Accounting with Management University of Westminster in the UK

BSc Finance with Management University of Westminster

BSc Finance Queen’s University Belfast

BA Applied Economics Kingston University London

BSc Economics University of Reading

BSc International Economics University of Essex

BA Accounting and Finance University of Kent

BA Accounting and Finance University of Winchester

BA Applied Economics Kingston University london

BSc International Economics University of Essex

BSc Banking and Finance University of Leicester

BA Accounting and Finance University of Hertfordshire

BSc Financial Management University of Essex free impartial O ther offers made to Bell students include: higher education advisory service BS c Actuarial Sciences Heriot-Watt University

BSc Business Administration University of Bath T hrough our Higher Education Advisory Service, our expert advisors BSC COMPUTER SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER will help you choose your course and BSc Accountancy Northumbria University university and guide you through every BSc Accounting and Finance Lancaster UNIVERSITY stage of the application process.

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T he Bell Science Foundation is for students who wish to take Course summary

a science or engineering degree at a UK university. You will gain the subject L ocATION Cambridge knowledge, practical laboratory skills, understanding of how science MINIMUM Age 17 works, scientific language, academic skills and confidence to be successful MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE 12 on an undergraduate degree course in a science or engineering subject. WEEKLY HOURS 21

MINIMUM Language level SEE PAGES 15-17 Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 S ubject modules FOR MODULE DETAILS START DATE 27 September 2015 P HYSIcs CHEMISTRY MATHEMATICS

Some of Progress to courses with our partners such as: the possibilities for progression from BS c Biochemistry University of Reading over 50,000 courses university of essex in the UK university of Westminster

BSc Robotics University of Reading

BEng/BSc Electronic Engineering University of Westminster

BEng Aerospace Engineering University of Hertfordshire

BEng Automotive Engineering University of Hertfordshire oxford brookes university

BSc Chemistry with Forensic Science University of Leicester

BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry University of Leicester

BSc Computer Science Artificial Intelligence university of Kent

BSc Physics and Astrophysics University of Kent

BEng Civil Engineering Queen’s University Belfast free impartial ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY higher education BEng Chemical Engineering Queen’s University Belfast advisory service BSc Motorsport Engineering Kingston University London T hrough our Higher Education BSc Chemistry University of Brighton Advisory Service, our expert advisors will help you choose your course and BEng Electronic Engineering University of Essex university and guide you through every BSc Environmental and Public Health Middlesex University LONDON stage of the application process.

DID You Know? More than half of the world’s scientific and technical periodicals are wriTten in English*

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22 bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation *www.framtak.com/english/facts (08/06/2014) bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation 23 HUMANITIES foundation prepare for DEGREES IN SOCIAL SCIENCE OR MEDIA

T he Bell Humanities Foundation is for students who wish to study degrees Course summary

in a wide range of subjects related to human behaviour and culture. L ocATION Cambridge Popular degrees include sociology, politics, law, criminology, psychology, minimum Age 17 international relations, media or journalism. Students choose the subjects maximum class size 12 that best meet their future goals, and can either pre-select modules or WEEKLY HOURS 21 receive advice on which to choose during their induction. MINIMUM Language level SEE Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 S ubject modules PAGES 15-17 FOR MODULE START DATE 27 September 2015 DETAILS ECONOMICS P Olitics MEDIA STUDIES OR OR OR

SOCIOLOGY ECONOMICS LAW

DID You Know? core foundation modules (see page 13 for details) 80% Academic skills Learning support l S tudy skills l Information Technology of the world’s l I Elts preparation l L ife in Britain electronically l T utorials and supported self-study l V isiting speaker programme stored information l U niversity applications is written in English* Progress to courses with our partners such as: Some of the possibilities BA Politics and International Relations University of Kent for progression from BA Sociology University of Kent over 50,000 courses in the UK BSc Psychology University of Leicester

BA Criminology Queen’s University Belfast

BA Forensic Studies University of Winchester

BA Media Production University of Hertfordshire

BA Film and Television Production University of Westminster

BA Fashion with Business Studies University of Brighton

BA Journalism Kingston University LONDON

BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics University of Essex

BA Hospitality with Events Management University College Birmingham

BA Archaeology AND History University of Reading

BA Hospitality Management and Tourism Middlesex University

BA Advertising Southampton Solent UNIVERSITY

BA FASHION PROMOTION AND COMMUNICATION Southampton Solent UNIVERSITY free impartial higher education O ther offers made to Bell students include: advisory service BA Politics and International Relations Lancaster UNIVERSITY T hrough our Higher Education BA Egyptology AND Archaeology University of Liverpool Advisory Service, our expert advisors will help you choose your course and BA Event Management with Hospitality University of West London university and guide you through every BA Fashion Management University of the Arts London stage of the application process. BA Media, Communication & Cultural Studies university of Greenwich

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24 bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation *www.britishcouncil.org/learning-faq-the-english-language (08/06/2014) bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation 25 LAW foundation prepare for DEGREES IN LAW

T he Bell Law Foundation is for students who wish to take an LLB* Law Course summary

degree at a UK university, or study a related subject such as criminology. L ocATION Cambridge It can also lead to degrees in politics and some social science subjects. MINIMUM Age 17 The course provides the subject knowledge and academic skills required MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE 12 for students to succeed on their undergraduate degree programme. WEEKLY HOURS 21

MINIMUM Language level SEE PAGES 15-17 Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 S ubject modules FOR MODULE DETAILS START DATE 27 September 2015 LAW P Olitics SOCIOLOGY OR OR *LLB is an abbreviation which stands for BUSINESS STUDIES ECONOMICS Bachelor of Laws.

Progress to courses with our partners such as:

LLBw La ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY Some of the possibilities LLB Law UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX for progression from LLB Law UNIVERSITY OF KENT over 50,000 courses in the UK LLB Law and Human Rights University of Essex

LLB Law with Criminology University of Brighton

LLB INTERNATIONAL LAW Kingston University LONDON

LLB Commercial Law University of Westminster

LLB Law UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

LLB Law SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

LLB European Legal Studies University of Westminster

LLB Law with Business University of Brighton

LLB Law MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY LONDON

LLB Law with Politics Queen’s University Belfast

LLB Law UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER free impartial O ther offers made to Bell students include: higher education advisory service LLBw La Newcastle University T hrough our Higher Education LLB Law University of East Anglia Advisory Service, our expert advisors LLB Law King’s College London will help you choose your course and LLB Law SOAS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON university and guide you through every

LLB Law University of Nottingham stage of the application process.

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26 bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation 27 ART and DESIGN foundation prepare for DEGREES IN CREATIVE ARTS

T he Bell Art and Design Foundation is for creative students who want Course summary

to take a degree in subjects such as fashion, photography or fine art. L ocATION London In addition to developing your technical and artistic skills in a variety of MINIMUM Age 17 mediums and building a portfolio of work, you will learn the academic MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE 10 skills needed to succeed at a British university. All students, including WEEKLY HOURS 21 UK nationals, must complete an Art Foundation course before starting MINIMUM Language level an Art and Design degree in the UK. Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 SEE PAGES 15-17 START DATE 27 September 2015 FOR MODULE Subject modules DETAILS 2 D SKILls 3 D SKILls P OrtFOLIO FOCUS

Progress to courses with our partners such as: Some of the possibilities BA o Fashi n with Business Studies University of Brighton for progression from over 50,000 courses BA Art History and Visual Culture University of Essex in the UK BA Digital Media Design University of Winchester

BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising Southampton Solent UNIVERSITY

BA Fine Art Southampton Solent UNIVERSITY

BA Drama University of Winchester

BA Film Studies University of Winchester

BA Special Effects Southampton Solent UNIVERSITY

BA Fashion Design University of Westminster free impartial BA Graphic Design and Illustration University of Hertfordshire higher education BA Interior Architecture and Design University of Hertfordshire advisory service BA Product Design University of Hertfordshire T hrough our Higher Education BA Advertising Southampton Solent UNIVERSITY Advisory Service, our expert advisors will help you choose your course and BA Illustration Animation Kingston University LONDON university and guide you through every BA History of Art, Design and Film Kingston University LONDON stage of the application process.

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PREPARE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES achieve one, succeed two or three term grow course

30 bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation masters preparation PROGRAMME this course is for COURSE DESCRIPTION l Students who have graduated from university and want to study a postgraduate The course has four components: academic language development, study skills, exam course in the UK. preparation and learning support. l Students who want to improve their academic English, study skills, and IELTS or GMAT score . ACADEMIC LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT STUDY SKILLS EXAM PREPARATION This component will ensure you are fully In this component you will practise the In this component you will receive intensive exam preparation and will course Overview Course summary prepared to succeed at postgraduate level study skills you will need for postgraduate and can confidently interact with British study at a UK or English-medium develop the language skills and exam T his course will prepare you for every L ocATION Cambridge London* and international students. The main university. You will engage in ways of techniques to achieve improved test scores in the IELTS or GMAT examinations, aspect of postgraduate study. It will MINIMUM Age 21 21 areas of focus are: studying which may be very different to improve your English, teach you the study those you have experienced in your own which you will sit at the end of the course. WEEKLY HOURS 21 21 skills for success on a Masters degree, Academic writing country. However, you will quickly become The exam fee is included in your course. maximum class size 12 12 An overall IELTS band score of 6.5 or and help you get the IELTS or GMAT score * London: l D escribing processes and developments familiar with these approaches and gain higher is usually required for entry to you need. course length 12, 24 or 36 weeks from September 2015 l Writing descriptions which define, the confidence to use them naturally. postgraduate programmes at universities START DATEs minimum language level classify, compare and contrast l D eveloping an argument supported by You will focus on developing: in the UK. course OUTCOMES 04 January 2015 Upper Intermediate B2/ IELTS 5.5 data and drawing conclusions l Research skills looking at conducting LEARNING SUPPORT Upon completion of Bell’s Masters l P lanning, drafting, writing and reporting on your own research 12 April 2015 Upper Intermediate B2/ This section of the course helps you to Preparation Programme, you will be able to: IELTS 6.0 and proof-reading essays in an l Note-taking skills to identify main ideas develop the additional skills you need 27 September 2015 Upper Intermediate B2/ appropriate style and make effective notes l Understand, and effectively use to succeed in postgraduate study at a IELTS 5.0 n ACADEMIC LANGUAGE l S ummarising and referencing l Seminar skills by preparing and academic language, subject specific UK university or an English-medium 03 January 2016 Upper Intermediate B2/ DEVELOPMENT information sources delivering presentations and vocabulary and academic language. university in another country. It also gives IELTS 5.5 n STUDY SKILLS l U nderstanding and answering written participating in discussions n EXAM PREPARATION examination questions. l Critical thinking to evaluate arguments you all the help and advice you need to l Follow a lecture at postgraduate level 10 April 2016 Upper Intermediate B2/ n LEARNING SUPPORT and develop essential strategies for an prepare your university application. and write effective notes. IELTS 6.0 Academic reading academic career. l Develop practical IT skills for l Understand the format of academic l R eading effectively, using skimming hours university life seminars and use appropriate language. per term** and scanning techniques, to understand In addition you will experience a wide meaning and information range of academic lectures from l Get 1 to 1 guidance on producing academic language development 90 hours l Critically evaluate academic texts and l Understanding important points, ‘How to Achieve Success’ to ‘The Political successful university applications write informatively about them. study skills 72 hours supporting detail, following an argument Role of the Monarchy in the UK’, to respected universities in your and evaluating a text ‘Britain’s Relationship with the European chosen subject area. l Write well-organised, clear and exam preparation l M aking notes, organising information Union’ or even ‘Reading Egyptian persuasive essays. IELTS or GMAT preparation 54 hours and using abbreviations and symbols. Hieroglyphics’. You will also go on field Measuring success Your assignments will be marked and l Conduct effective research using a trips such as visiting law courts and learning support Academic listening reviewing a court case, attending events you will receive detailed reports from your variety of information sources and write ICT 18 hours l L istening effectively for specific at the Cambridge Science Festival, tutors at the end of each term. You will clearly about the results. University applications 18 hours information to summarise or joining talks at the Cambridge also take practice exams and an IELTS or l Gain a higher IELTS or GMAT score. GMAT exam. TOTAL 252 hours l Understanding meaning, a speaker’s Philosophical Society. attitude, importance markers and the l Work effectively, independently and in ** The hours are subject to change depending on class needs. small groups. use of emphasis, pause and intonation l E valuating information to distinguish l Plan for and meet coursework deadlines. main ideas from supporting material and recognise opinions. l Produce an impressive university application.

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study for a Masters or PHD at a UK university, or any university where English is the medium of instruction.

32 bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation bellenglish.com/UniversityFoundation 33 cambridge a world-class university city

Cambridge is an historic and cosmopolitan university city, famous for its maximum capacity 280 students academic excellence. The Bell campus is set in beautiful grounds and within easy reach of the city centre. It has impressive study, social and leisure facilities. LOCATION

The school has recently undergone a multi-million pound redevelopment and NEAREST CITIES offers a contemporary learning centre, student common room and indoor and l london 100km outdoor dining facilities, perfect for socialising after class. l norwich 102km l oxford 160km

CONTEMPORARY CLASSROOMS WITH VIEWS OF THE GARDEN

AIRPORTS l London stansted 47km l LONDON LUTON 65km l LONDON GATWICK 154km l london heathrow 115km

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CAMBRIDGE nationality mix bell cambridge A LEARNING CENTRE WITH OVER 10,000 RESOURCES STUDENT COMMON ROOM - SPACE TO RELAX 62 OUTSIDE DINING NATIONALITIES*

n ITALIAN 19% n argentINIAN 7% n brazILIAN 7% COURSES n kuwaITI 6% BUS INess FOUNDATION PAGE 19 n spanISH 5% ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOUNDATION PAGE 21 n japanese 4% cambridge, a cosmopolitan university city n saudI ARABIAN 4% SCIENCE FOUNDATION PAGE 23 n belgIAN 4% HUMANITIES FOUNDATION PAGE 25 n turkISH 4% LAW FOUNDATION PAGE 27 n russIAN 3% n Other (from 52 countries) 36% SPACIOUS DINING ROOM AND MEETING AREA MASTERS PREPARATION PROGRAMME PAGE 29 * From 01 June 2013 to 31 July 2014 f acilities

30 newly-refurbished air-conditioned Disabled access/facilities classrooms with interactive whiteboards Prayer room Free wireless internet Common room with table tennis, Large learning centre computer games, pool table and TV find us online Two computer rooms On-site sports facilities including tennis courts, volleyball and Dining room and outside eating area basketball courts and a 5-a-side Join the conversation: facebook.com/bellenglishstudents Higher Education Advisory Service football pitch twitter.com/bell_english Free scanning, printing and copying

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REGULAR VISITS TO LEADING UNIVERSITIES A t Bell, we know that to succeed in your studies, you need somewhere AND UNIVERSITY CITIES safe, comfortable and pleasant to stay. This is why Bell offers a range of accommodation options. All accommodation is offered as single rooms. For more information visit bellenglish.com

16 homestay SHARED FREE FROM 5 FROM 10

Homestay with a local family is a great way to experience British life and to practise your English outside the classroom. All our homestay families are carefully vetted to ensure they offer the right environment for you. Many of our homestay families have worked with us for many years and often form long-lasting friendships with the students.

18 TRIS PO COURT PRIVATE FREE 10 20

Tripos Court is a modern complex of seven purpose-built student residences located close to Cambridge Leisure Park. This campus- style accommodation has a lively international atmosphere making it ideally suited for students aged 18-24.

sorrento residence PRIVATE FREE 15 20

punt hire Sorrento Residence is part of the friendly family-run hotel complex located conveniently between Bell and the city centre. This comfortable accommodation is particularly suitable for mature bus students and has access to the facilities of the hotel next door. king’s station anglia ruskin college university fitzwilliam museum

bell garden house SHARED/PRIVATE FREE 2 train station botanic Located within the Bell grounds, in view of Bell Cambridge, granchester gardens S uccessful students are the ones who make the most of their time the Garden House is a recently-refurbished, male-only student meadows inside and outside the classroom. We ensure you will be immersed tripos court residence, ideal for mature students looking for a peaceful home in an exciting learning environment that will keep you busy and help where they can relax and study. sorrento develop new skills. Benefit from: residence

• Free weekly social and sporting activities • Visits to leading universities and university cities

ADDENBROOKE’S • Debating club HOSPITAL • Film club.

KEY TO 18 MINIMUM AGE SELF CATERING BATHROOM DISTANCE TO BELL BY BUS (MINUTES) SYMBOLS BELL GARDEN HOUSE Find out what is happening at Bell Cambridge BED AND BREAKFAST BED, BREAKFAST AND EVENING MEALS WIFI WALKING DISTANCE TO BELL (MINUTES) this week visit bellenglish.com/SocialProgrammes

36 bellenglish.com/Cambridge bellenglish.com/Cambridge 37 london a vibrant capital city

Bell London provides the perfect setting for students choosing to study in maximum capacity 135 students the vibrant UK capital. The school is housed in a classic Georgian building in the heart of the Bloomsbury district, close to Covent Garden, Oxford Street LOCATION and the British Museum and is only one minute’s walk from Holborn tube NEAREST CITIES station. Bell London provides a supportive, friendly environment in which to l BRIGHTON 70km study while experiencing life in London. l cambridge 100km l oxford 100km

AIRPORTS l london CITY 13km l london heathrow 27km l LONDON GATWICK 44km l LONDON LUTON 54km l London stansted 62km

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CAMBRIDGE bell london nationality mix AIR CONDITIONED CLASSROOMS 48 THE computer study room is always popular with students NATIONALITIES*

n ITALIAN 17% bell london, close to holborn tube station n brazilian 14% n Iraqi 12% n russIAN 9% n french 6% n japanese 6% n turkISH 4% n saudI ARABIAN 3% n spanish 3% n qatari 2% n Other (from 38 countries) 25%

interactive whiteboards in every classroom * From 01 June 2013 to 31 July 2014

COURSES BUS INess FOUNDATION PAGE 18

ART AND DESIGN FOUNDATION PAGE 28 f acilities

Air-conditioned classrooms Free wireless internet with interactive whiteboards find us online Free printing, scanning student lounge and copying Join the conversation: Computer room Higher Education Advisory Service facebook.com/bellenglishstudents twitter.com/bell_english Learning centre Restaurants and cafes nearby

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H ere are examples of what’s available. For an up-to-date list of accommodation options, please visit bellenglish.com All accommodation is offered as single rooms.

16 homestay SHARED FREE FROM 45

18 NIDO KING’S CROSS PRIVATE FREE FROM 20 FROM 30

Nido is a modern, purpose-built student residence with great transport links to all parts of London. Accommodation is in well designed single studio rooms. Each studio has a private shower room, a well equipped kitchenette as well as living and study space. Located close to King’s Cross main line and underground stations, Nido is within easy reach of Bell London and London’s main attractions.

18 L ondon is widely considered to be one VINCENT HOUSE nido residence PRIVATE FREE FROM 20 of the most diverse and multicultural king’s cross and st pancras eurostar cities in the world. Surrounded by iconic Vincent House is a charming, 1930s art-deco residence located sights such as Big Ben and the Tower of in one of London’s historic garden squares, close to Notting Hill London, there is so much to see and do. underground station. Accommodation is in attractive single Our friendly and knowledgeable staff study-bedrooms with a private shower room. Communal facilities 3 to vincent house will help you experience everything this include a lounge, a bar, a large garden and a small reading british museum great city has to offer. room. This comfortable residence is particularly suitable for mature students. oxford street holborn station museum • Visit leading art galleries such as of london Tate Modern and the National Gallery covent garden carnaby street • Go behind the scenes at the BBC st paul’s cathedral • Explore a world of history at the British Museum, just one of London’s many free attractions. trafalgar square

KEY TO 18 MINIMUM AGE SELF CATERING BATHROOM DISTANCE TO BELL BY UNDERGROUND/BUS (MINUTES) tate modern Find out what is happening at SYMBOLS Bell London this week visit BED AND BREAKFAST BED, BREAKFAST AND EVENING MEALS WIFI WALKING DISTANCE TO BELL (MINUTES) london eye bellenglish.com/SocialProgrammes

40 bellenglish.com/London bellenglish.com/London 41 f requently alumni success asked questions M eet some of our former graduates

Your most common questions answered about applying to UK universities and our university preparation programmes.

University Foundation Essex, act as moderators of coursework Should I apply via UCAS or directly Programme and examinations. They consider and to universities? approve the subject content we teach and Some universities accept applications direct Do I need an IELTS certificate to make final decisions about the marks and through their international office via an join the course? grades to be awarded. Using external application form, others may prefer If you are from outside the European Union, examiners is one of the ways in which Bell applications through UCAS. We will advise you will need a SELT (Secure English ensures the high quality of the programme you on the best way to proceed and give you Language Test) certificate in order to obtain is maintained. help and guidance through all stages of a Tier 4 student visa. The most popular the application process. SELT is IELTS, and you will need a minimum Can I progress to a UK university score of 4.5. If you have taken an English if I complete this course? Could I progress to a university in language test, but are not sure if it is Yes, all students who pass the Bell University another country? acceptable for visa purposes, please Foundation Programme can progress to an Yes. Our students have gained places not contact us. For European Union students, undergraduate course at a university in the only at UK institutions, but also on degree we will ask you to complete a test to UK. We work closely with many institutions courses taught in English in other countries ALEXANDRA, FROM BELGIUM Qihong, FROM china OGONNA, FROM NIGERIA BSc (Hons) Business Studies, Royal Holloway University London, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, CANADA, check your language level and suitability. and will spend time with you to ensure you including Belgium, France, Germany, the CITY UNIVERSITY, LONDON BSc Management with Human Resources Economics (For an overview of language levels, gain a place at the university that is right for Netherlands, the USA and Canada. We will see the table below). you. If you already know which university you help you explore all the options you are want to go to, we can tell you what that interested in. Is the overall result Pass or Fail? university will expect you to achieve on the The overall result is either: Foundation Programme in order to be • P ass (40-49%) offered a place. We advise our students to • C redit (50-59%) keep an open mind, as we often find their Masters Preparation • M erit (60-69%) preferences change during the course. Programme • D istinction (70% and above). How can I find out which university Can I join at the start of any term? Find out more about assessment criteria is the best for me? Each term is designed to be taken as an on page 14. At Bell, we have links with leading individual 12 week programme. The level of universities in the UK and overseas and the course gets progressively harder. You When submitting coursework, encourage all our students to visit a range require the following language levels to join can I get feedback on a first draft of universities when deciding where to at the start of each term: term 1 - IELTS 5.0, before resubmitting? study. We arrange trips to visit the most term 2 - IELTS 5.5 and term 3 – IELTS 6.0. Yes, you will receive individual feedback popular UK universities and their cities or from tutors on drafts of your coursework towns. We also invite speakers from UK If I only complete one term, which course assignments before final submission. universities to present to our students and components will I study? answer questions, and hold an annual In each term you will focus on: academic Sayed, FROM Bahrain SHAHIN, FROM AZERBAIJAN cecilia, FROM italy Who grants the Bell Foundation Certificate? University Fair in November, where you can language development, study skills and University of East Anglia, SOAS (SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL STUDIES) LONDON, University of Liverpool, BSc Actuarial Sciences LLB Law BA (Hons) Business Management The certificate is awarded by Bell. Our meet representatives from a wide range of exam preparation. In addition you will receive external examiners, from the University of universities all at once. learning support from your tutor.

YOUR LANGUAGE IELTS Common European Framework of reference (CEFR) LEVEL EXPLAINED - A1 Y ou can understand and use basic phrases and expressions. BEGINNER You can communicate in simple ways when people speak slowly to you. All international students wishing to 3.0 A2 Y ou can take part in simple exchanges on familiar topics. enter a degree course in the UK need ELEMENTARY You can understand and communicate routine information. to show evidence of their English 3.5 A2+ Y ou can participate in short conversations in routine contexts on topics language level. Achieving the language PRE-INTERMEDIATE of interest. You can make and respond to suggestions. level required for university is a key 3.5-4.0 B1 Y ou can communicate in situations, and use simple language to component of our university preparation INTERMEDIATE communicate feelings, opinions, hopes, plans and experiences. programmes. The table below provides 5.0-6.0 B2 Y ou can communicate easily with native English speakers. an overview of IELTS band scores and UPPER INTERMEDIATE You can understand and express some complex ideas and topics. their approximate CEFR (Common 6.5-7.0 C1 Y ou can understand and use a wide range of language. You can use European Framework) equivalents. ADVANCED English flexibly and effectively for social and academic purposes. 7.5+ C2 Y ou can understand almost everything you hear or read. PROFICIENT You can communicate very fluently and precisely in complex situations.

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