This session will provide a detailed overview about Malta as a quality and affordable destination, and NCUK’s International Foundation Year programme with guaranteed progression to highly ranked universities. Andy Straughan Market Development Manager [email protected] NCUK is unique in UK higher education. We are a consortium of leading universities dedicated to giving international students guaranteed access to universities and helping you succeed when you get there. Our qualifications are recognised by our universities and by most others across the UK, including many in the Russell Group, and also by universities internationally. And far more than other qualifications, they prepare you to hit the ground running. International Foundation Year (IFY) IFY Route Map What is the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)? A qualification designed with our university partners, to prepare you for first year entry to thousands of undergraduate degree courses. It’s purpose is to help you bridge the gap between your current qualifications and starting your first year university degree. Most importantly, it helps you succeed when you get there. What will I be studying? * Just like the UK A-level qualification, you choose * As well as three modules from the list, all IFY three modules to study depending on which degree students will study one of the following modules which you would like to take at university. are designed to ensure all students get to university with the required high standard of English language skills. Yunbing, Studied NCUK IFY • Business Studies • Economics • Mathematics Business • English for Academic Purposes The University of Sheffield BA (Hons) International Business and Management with Study Abroad NCUK IFY Progression Routes • The NCUK IFY qualification guarantees students two conditional offers and one guaranteed place. • Your NCUK qualification guarantees you two conditional offers and one guaranteed place at university. NCUK IFY Progression Routes In addition to the 16 NCUK universities, students who have studied with NCUK have progressed on to 60+ universities worldwide. Students have progressed to universities in the following countries: • Australia • Ireland • North America • United Kingdom We specialise in helping international students take the next steps in their academic careers. Why Choose NCUK? Unlimited automatic scholarships of £2000 - £2500 for all NCUK students (per year) £5000 academic excellence scholarship £3500 fee reduction per year within Business School Please see our website or speak to NCUK/ECoM representatives for a full list and further information on the scholarships available. Why Choose NCUK? Other notable scholarships won by NCUK students studying on an NCUK qualification in recent years include: 50% Scholarship for each year of study, worth over £8,000 each year at The University of Bradford 50% Merit Scholarship from The University of Sheffield £7,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship* from Liverpool John Moores University NCUK Prizes and University Scholarships NCUK, in collaboration with NCUK universities and the Northern Consortium Charity, is pleased to award a wide-range of NCUK Prizes and attractive university scholarships. NCUK Prizes Each year, NCUK awards prizes to students with the best academic results from the NCUK global network. The annual prize fund exceeds £50,000 and individual prizes range from £50 to £1,000. NCUK hosts an annual Prize Award Ceremony in the UK during November to showcase the achievements of the top students. NCUK University Scholarships NCUK universities offer a wide-range of attractive scholarship packages for NCUK students on an range of degree subjects. Many of the scholarships are exclusive to NCUK and some are automatically awarded. Find out more: www.ncuk.ac.uk/scholarships Support from NCUK • A dedicated Placement team with over 18 years experience supporting students with each stage of the university application • Direct relationships with university admission staff • Counselling services – NCUK arrange university staff visits • High quality programmes • NCUK can get a place for almost any student Work During Studies • International student can work part-time during their studies • Tier 4 students studying at degree level or above can work: – 20 hours per week during term time – Full time during vacation (undergraduate students) • Sandwich/Placement years – Some courses offer a years work placement – Placements can be taken in the UK or overseas – Full support given by universities in finding a placement – Statistics show that students who have undertaken a placement year benefit from a better graduate job, higher graduate starting salary and a better degree outcome. Cost (most expensive cost of living p.w) *2017 Global Student Accommodation Indicator - Student.com Thank you. To get in touch please contact: [email protected] Andrew Straughan Market Development Manager [email protected] Who are we? •Accredited Language School since 1999 •NCUK’s IFY partner in Malta since 2015 •Students from over 60 countries “Can Malta offer a guaranteed pathway to highly ranked universities?” Which Foundation Year option are you going to offer your students? Why choose Malta? Yunbing Cai 17 China Education in Malta is of the highest quality 1592 1800 Malta is affordable UK Foundation Course Ire- land 3-year UG Programme Accommodation Costs Living Expenses 0 10.000 20.000 30.000 40.000 50.000 The Maltese are super friendly The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/alexis-zahner/10- reasons-to-add-malta-t_b_17925544.html 3 easy steps to enter a highly ranked university Step 1 Before coming to the European College of Malta Entry requirements •High-school - 12 years / 11 years NSE •English Language - IELTS 5.0 or equivalent Step 2 At the European College of Malta •30-week course •4 modules – EAP, Business Studies, Economics and Maths •GUARANTEED progression Step 3 GUARANTEED progression upon completion of programme How has NCUK helped you? Visa Application Procedure Applications are to be presented at: a. one of Malta’s missions or consular posts, or; b. an authorised External Service Provider, or; c. via courier/postal service subject to prior authorisation by the CVU Work Permit for Students Students may take up employment for a maximum of 20 hours per week Scholarships •Up to 50% off tuition fees •Evidence of English proficiency •School leaving certificate 12 years / 11 years NSE •Personal statement 500 words Gurjinder Singh Minsung Kim Temuulen Altaikhuu Majd Dahnoun 24 - Indian 20 - South Korean 17 - Mongolian 19 - Syrian Alina Poghosyan Denys Dubtsov Uladzisla Liashko Tsolmon Tuguldur 17 - Armenian 17 - Ukrainian 17 - Belarusian 18 - Mongolian Yunbing Cai 17 - China Fees •Registration Fee € 950 •Course, IELTS Exam and Books € 6,950 •Accommodation Shared Room - € 2,760 (from) Single Room - € 3,220 (from) Our next intake for NCUK’s IFY is in January 2019 If you have potential clients you need to apply NOW Questions? Please leave your business card to be in the draw with a chance to win: 2 x IFY scholarships 2 x € 100 vouchers Thank you.