The Waterloo School of English Foundation Course
(1 academic year)

Pathway 1: 28th September 2009 – 2nd July 2010
Pathway 2: 11th January 2010 – 24th September 2010*

Going to university in the UK is a big commitment, particularly if you are a student from overseas. Before you pay your university fees, you need to be sure you are ready for your course by getting accustomed to the educational culture in the UK and acquiring the English language skills you need.
Why take the Waterloo School of English Foundation Course?
Waterloo School of English is a small, but successful college in the heart of London. As a small school, we maintain a positive, friendly atmosphere in which your qualified tutor is never far away.
If your aim is to study at a UK university, our Foundation Course is designed to be challenging and interesting, with the needs of the modern overseas student in mind. This 1-year course is divided into three terms with options to allow you to focus on the study areas related to your main interests.
There are nine core elements which we offer at Waterloo School of English:

• To begin with, an intensive course in General English, to get you up to speed.
• At the same time, a Business English course which prepares you for the rest of the challenging year.
• A full course in IELTS, which is increasingly becoming the standard for university entrance.
• Four units of the ABE Certificate programme - an excellent qualification for entering university.
• A thorough, cultural introduction to life in Britain.
• Towards the end, an intensive English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course to prepare you for the demands of university life.
• Frequent one-to-one tutorials to help us keep you on track and to offer support and advice.
• An introduction to British law which has importance both academically and socially.
• A focused preparation course leading to an optional UK Citizenship Test.

In addition, you will be entitled to all the benefits our other students enjoy: a comfortable and welcoming environment, generous computer space, a vibrant social calendar, and support from our friendly reception and welfare staff.
What qualifications do I need to join the course?
We only require that you have a relevant university entrance qualification from your own country and a preferred Intermediate level of English.
Here is an overview of the course.

The terms consist of the following modules:

*other than the different start dates and order of modules, the course is the same for either pathway