University Pathway Courses Excellence in English Language Training since 1955
Welcome to St Giles University Pathway Courses Strong history of placing students into higher education Partnerships with 24 higher education institutions in the UK, USA and Canada Great city centre locations Contents 04 University Foundation Business Course 06 ISC Pathway Programme 08 University Pathway Programme 10 Your Next Step 11 Start Dates and Fees
Why Choose St Giles St Giles International has over fifty five years experience teaching English and is one of the largest and most established English language training organisations worldwide. Choose St Giles and benefit from both our academic excellence and our links with prestigious universities for further study in the UK, USA and Canada. At every centre we offer you: Quality Teaching Our teachers are fully-qualified native level English speakers. They are supportive, professional and focused on helping you achieve your goals. Small Classes We have a maximum class size of 12 so you will receive personal attention from your teacher helping you to progress faster. Academic Counselling We offer regular one-to-one feedback and counselling to monitor your progress and to help you apply to university. Support and Welfare Our welfare staff are here to help and support you from the moment you arrive in our schools to the day you return home. We have Welfare Officers in every centre to ensure your safety and well-being. Social Programme Our exciting and varied social programme is available to encourage you to have fun, make new friends and explore the city and country you live in. Accommodation Each St Giles centre offers you a choice of accommodation to suit your needs, wants and budgets. We offer homestay, student residences and hotels in Brighton, San Francisco and Vancouver*. Excellent Facilities Each centre has modern learning facilities including Interactive Whiteboards, self-access study centres, digital language labs and free Wi-fi. Locations St Giles offers top quality courses to students preparing to enter university in some of the best locations around the world. Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of our city centre locations in Brighton, San Francisco and Vancouver. Brighton San Francisco Vancouver *Please visit our website for more information on accommodation options available at each centre. 3
University Foundation Business Course (UFBC) St Giles Brighton Our University Foundation Business Course (UFBC) is designed for students leaving secondary education who wish to study a business or business related degree at a UK university. This is an intensive course, perfect for focused and motivated students who want to prepare for their future. The standard course is divided into eight modules to be studied over the three terms. Each term lasts for 12 weeks, which allows for 3 or 4 weeks focusing on each module, with a further 2 weeks for remedial work and revision. In practice, students are likely to find their academic subject studies more demanding at the beginning of the course when their English language skills are less developed, so two modules are taught in Term 1 and three modules in Terms 2 and 3. Students complete three terms of studies in 36 weeks, although, students admitted with an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher may complete the fast-track course in two terms (24 weeks). Key Facts Entry Requirements IELTS minimum 5.0 for standard courses (36 weeks) IELTS minimum 5.5 for fast-track courses (24 weeks) Secondary or high school leaving certificate Letter of recommendation from your school Minimum Age 18 years Maximum Class Size 12 (average 8-10) Lessons per Week 30 Lesson Length 50 minutes 4 University Pathway Courses
Course Overview The main elements of the course include: 20 morning lessons per week of IELTS or Cambridge exam preparation and 10 lessons per week of business lectures an introduction to British academic methods and learning culture using practical examples Study skills including essay writing, independent research, critical analysis and thinking skills, advanced reading, presentation skills and group work Expert academic counselling throughout the programme, and assistance with university applications Visits to local universities, presentations by outside speakers, and lectures by experienced university tutors. There are eight modules on the course: Module 1: Business Basics Module 2: Classification of Business Organisation Module 3: Business Economics Module 4: Marketing Module 5: Business Management Module 6: Introduction to Accounting and Finance Module 7: People in the Workplace Module 8: International Business I can easily see how much the University Foundation Business Course has helped me when it comes to writing essays, oral presentations and, most importantly, giving me basic knowledge and understanding of many subjects! Diana Correia, Portugal Assessment The UFBC university-style examinations include individual and group presentations, closed book written examinations, and individual and group assignments. Tasks are assessed according to the same standard and using the same criteria as that of UK universities. By the end of the course you will be expected to reach IELTS 6.5 and to achieve a minimum Pass grade in the UFBC Business Studies examinations. There are four pass grades on the UFBC, which reflect the grading system in place in UK universities: 40% - 49% Bare Pass 50% - 59% Pass 60% - 69% Merit 70% + Distinction Academic Counselling We offer academic counselling in personalised tutorials allowing you to consider the full range of opportunities available to you; you are not limited to a particular university. Partner Universities At the end of your course, if you achieve the required grades, you will then have a guaranteed place at one of our seven partner universities to take a business related degree. Students have also been awarded places at: Birkbeck College Birmingham University Bristol University City University London Coventry University Essex University Herriot Watt University Kingston University Leeds University London College of Fashion London Metropolitan University London South Bank University Middlesex University Queen Mary University of London royal Holloway, University of London University College London University of Greenwich University of Kent University of London University of Reading University of Roehampton University of Surrey University of the Arts University of Westminster The University of York 5
ISC Pathway Programme St Giles San Francisco Students aged 18 and above who take an International Semester Course at St Giles San Francisco can take advantage of our ISC Pathway Programme to apply to one of our partner colleges. Course Content The core element of the Pathway Programme is General English classes, but we recommend that students taking the ISC Pathway Programme also enrol on our English for Academic Purposes module during their course. This module is designed to develop key academic study skills needed at colleges in the USA. Academic Counselling Topics on English for Academic Purposes will include: academic writing including note taking Study skills Exam techniques Introduction to the local culture. All students are offered academic counselling throughout their programme, and we help students with the application process for a two-year Associate Degree at our partner colleges. An Associate Degree can then lead to a Bachelors Degree. Our academic counsellors are also happy to assist students with applications to any other college of their choice. Key Facts Entry Requirements There are no entry requirements for the course but students must be at an Upper-Intermediate or Advanced level for a period of at least 6 weeks prior to college admission. Minimum Age 18 years Maximum Class Size 12 per class Lessons per Week 22 or 28 Lesson Length 50 minutes 6 University Pathway Courses
Partner Colleges On completion of our Pathway Programme students can be placed at a range of 2-year community colleges in the USA. To be accepted onto an Associate Degree programme some of our partner colleges require students to have been at Upper-Intermediate level (level 5) for 6 or more weeks, while others require proof that students have achieved an Advanced level (level 6) for 6+ weeks. We currently have partnerships with the following colleges, who guarantee you entry onto a 2-year Associate Degree course. Please contact St Giles San Francisco for an up-to-date list of partner colleges, as we are constantly adding new partners: Conditional acceptance after: The Pathway Programme helped me achieve my dream to study fashion merchandising. When I started at St Giles my English was Elementary but I finished St Giles with an Advanced level. So, now I can live my dream! Tatsuya Horikoshi, Japan 6 weeks (or more) at level 6 Seattle Central College (Seattle, WA) Ohlone College (Fremont, CA) Citrus College (Glendora, CA) El Camino College (Torrance, CA) Santa Barbara City College (Santa Barbara, CA) Green River College (Auburn, WA) Cypress College (Cypress, CA) Clark College (Vancouver, WA) 6 weeks (or more) at level 5 or 6 College of San Mateo (San Mateo, CA) Skyline College (San Bruno, CA) Cañada College (Redwood City, CA) De Anza College (Cupertino, CA) Foothill College (Los Altos Hills, CA) Southwest Oregon Community College (Coos Bay, OR) The Los Angeles Film School (Hollywood, CA) Peralta Colleges including: Berkeley Community College College of Alameda Laney College Merritt College Students have also been awarded places at: Arizona State University Campbellsville University Hunter College Lamar University San Francisco City College University of San Francisco 7
University Pathway Programme St Giles Vancouver New for 2014 The University Pathway Programme (UPP) is a 16-week course available at St Giles Vancouver, designed to help students succeed at a university or college in North America. This course was developed to enable students to perform well in a higher learning environment in three critical areas: using English at the level required, using academic strategies to handle and share information and ideas, and developing social skills. St Giles Vancouver is one of the best experiences I ve ever had. There are friendly people in the whole school and very good teachers. Jan Müller, Switzerland To achieve these objectives the UPP course will develop students academic skills and examination preparation techniques, and students will also complete a local community volunteer project. All of these components are carefully designed to enable successful integration into university life in North America. Key Facts Entry Requirements Students are required at one of the following levels: B2/C1 (Upper-Intermediate /Advanced) IELTS 5.5 TOEFL 55 Minimum Age 16 years Maximum Class Size 12 Lessons per Week 28 Lesson Length 50 minutes 8 University Pathway Courses
Course Content The UPP course combines the following components: English Skills Development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as needed for successful university study. Academic Skills Note taking, essay writing, presentation skills, research techniques, exam strategies, time management and critical thinking. Exam Preparation IELTS and TOEFL preparation to ensure students are ready to meet the university entrance requirements, and to help students master exam techniques. Volunteer Projects Example projects include the city cycling safe scheme, community kitchen, forestry tree planting, film making, charity fund raising and assisting seniors. Course Assessment Module Tests 25% Community Task Report 25% Join a local community group Interview 2 professionals Team Project Writing Tasks 25% Presentations 25% 1 group presentation 2 individual presentations Academic Counselling Throughout the UPP course students will receive regular feedback on their work and individual academic counselling, career guidance and assistance with applications to universities. Partner schools Graduates of the UPP course will have guaranteed entry into The Art Institute. Upon successful completion of all 4 modules, students will have met the entrance requirements for most universities and colleges in Canada and the US. 9
Your Next Step Please visit our website at to find out more about our schools and courses. On our website you can also find our other brochures, which are available to download: 2014 Teacher Training Brighton Eastbourne London Central London Highgate New York City San Francisco UK USA CANADA Course Guide Platinum Courses Business Class English Language Training Excellence in English Language Training since 1955 Course Dates and Prices Excellence in English Language Training since 1955 2014 For students aged 7-17 from all over the world Improve your English language skills and enjoy an exciting activity programme EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING SINCE 1955 Book Now Visas To book your course, you can: If you need a visa, we will provide you with support and advice when applying for it. Contact your local St Giles representative Book online at Download our enrolment form from our website and send it to us by email, post or fax If you book through an agent, you can make all payments through them and we will send your confirmation documents to them. They will be able to help you plan your time abroad and can help you with your visa if you need one. Our UK Centres are listed on the Register of Sponsors as Highly Trusted Tier 4 Sponsors and are licensed by UKBA to issue CAS documents to assist with your visa application. Our centres in the USA are authorised under Federal Law to enrol non-immigrant international students. As a member of Languages Canada, St Giles Vancouver is able to provide documents to support your Visa application. If you book directly, you can pay by debit card or international bank transfer. After we receive a deposit payment for your course, our enrolment team will send you confirmation documents and pre-arrival information. Contact Us If you have any questions, please contact us using the details below: 10 St Giles San Francisco, USA St Giles Vancouver, Canada 785 Market Street (Suite 300), San Francisco, CA 94103-2024 1130 West Pender Street (Suite 400), Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A4 Tel: +1 415 788 3552 Fax: +1 415 788 1923 Tel: +1 604 685 0291 Fax: +1 604 685 0294 sanfrancisco@stgiles-usa.com english@stgiles-canada.com St Giles Brighton, UK St Giles Head Office 1-3 Marlborough Place, Brighton, BN1 1UB 154 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5JX Tel: +44 (0)1273 682 747 Fax: +44 (0)1273 689 808 Tel: +44 (0)20 783 0404 Fax: +44 (0)20 7278 5458 brighton@stgiles.co.uk hq@stgiles.co.uk University Pathway Courses
University Pathway Course Fees 2014 St Giles Brighton University Foundation Business Course (UFBC) Prices are in Pounds Sterling Standard course: 36 weeks Fast-track option: 24 weeks Course format Course dates Entry level 30 lessons See below 18 years and over Good Secondary or High School Certificate please check with us. Letter of recommendation from your college or school IELTS 5.0 or equivalent for a 36-week course IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for a 24-week course FAST-TRACK COURSE 24 weeks 30 Dec 2013 20 Jun 2014 5591 Term 1: 30 Dec 2013-11 Apr 2014 Term 2: 22 Apr-20 Jun 2014 STANDARD COURSE 36 weeks 22 Sep 2014 26 Jun 2015 8239 Term 1: 22 Sep-12 Dec 2014 Term 2: 5 Jan-27 Mar 2015 Term 3: 7 Apr-26 Jun 2015 STANDARD COURSE 24 weeks 5 Jan 2015 26 Jun 2015 5591 Term 1: 5 Jan-27 Mar 2015 Term 2: 7 Apr-26 Jun 2015 St Giles Vancouver University Pathway Programme (UPP) Prices are in C$ Canadian Dollars Course format Starting dates Course length Entry level Minimum age Daily schedule 28 lessons 6 Jan 3 Feb 3 Mar 7 Apr 5 May 2 Jun 7 Jul 5 Aug 2 Sep 6 Oct 3 Nov 1 Dec 16 weeks Upper Intermediate/Advanced (B2, C1) IELTS 5.0 16 years Tuition fees 4336 Classes 09.00-15.30 Academic counselling 15.30-16.30
University Pathway Course Fees 2014 St Giles San Francisco ISC Pathway Programme Prices are in $ US Dollars Entry level Tuition fees Starting dates Advanced level study for a period of at least 6 weeks prior to college progression (some partner institutions may consider Upper Intermediate level). As for International Semester or General English Courses 22 or 28 lessons per week (see below) Every Monday except public holidays General English Course Course length (weeks) 1 2-3 4-7 8-11 12-15 16+ 28 lessons per week 09.00-15.30 538 453 410 401 382 332 22 lessons per week 09.00-13.00 488 412 366 353 339 301 22 lessons per week 13.45-17.40 387 326 290 278 269 235 International Semester Course (ISC) Course length (weeks) 24 25-35* 36 37+* 28 lessons per week 09.00-15.30 6340 +251 9149 +248 22 lessons per week 09.00-13.00 5907 +244 8704 +240 22 lessons per week 13.45-17.40 4726 +195 6961 +191 *Prices are per extra week. Includes two lessons of supervised study on selected afternoons. NB: Students taking 22 lessons or more per week are eligible for a student visa. Reservations and Payment 1 Complete the Enrolment Form and return it to the St Giles centre of your choice, with the following payments: Course Deposit of 100 (UK), $125 (USA) or C$150 (Canada); Accommodation Deposit of 100 (UK) or Accommodation Placement Fee of $75 (USA) or C$220 (Canada); Registration Fee of 55 (UK), $135 (USA) or C$125 (Canada). The Course and Accommodation Deposits are part of the cost of your course and are deducted from the total fees payable. 2 When we receive your Course Deposit, we send a Certificate of Registration with an invoice for the balance of fees payable. 3 The total amount due must be received by the centre or by our bank at least 21 days before your course begins in order to guarantee your place. No documentation will be issued until we receive the Course Deposit. 4 Note: all students entering the UK on a full student visa must pay the UK Visa Fee ( 14) in addition to any local charges. Public Holidays There are no classes on the following public holidays: UK: 1 January, 18 & 21 April, 5 & 26 May, 25 August USA: 1 January, 20 January, 17 February, 18 April, 26 May, 4 July, 1 September, 27 & 28 November Canada: 1 January, 10 February, 18 April, 19 May, 1 July, 4 August, 1 September, 13 October, 11 November