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Key information
Applications are open for submission from 26 October 2020. The first application deadline is 31 March 2021. Applications will remain open while places are available, with courses closing as soon as they are full. The King’s International Foundation – Economics & Mathematics and the Extended King's International Foundation - Economics & Mathematics are specialist academic preparation courses designed for ambitious international and EU students who want to study a related undergraduate degree at King’s College London. It is a full-time course aimed to develop your essential knowledge in your chosen degree subject area, introduce you to the UK education system and improve your academic English so that you’re fully prepared for your degree. This course is ideal if you have excellent high school grades and: - Need an extra year of study to apply to King’s or other UK universities. - Have a qualification that allows you to apply for an undergraduate degree at King’s but would like the extra preparation before you start. If this isn’t the course for you, visit our King’s International Foundation page to discover our full range of international Foundation courses. Speak to one of our expert Admissions Officers for more information today. Call +44(0) 20 7848 7000 or submit an enquiry form.
Which Foundation should I take?
Key benefits
- Receive a guaranteed offer for course-related undergraduate degrees at King's.
- Academic preparation for your undergraduate degree at one of the top 10 UK universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2018/19)
- Be a King's student from day one and enjoy the King's experience with access to our world-class facilities and support.
- Benefit from our team of experienced and highly-qualified tutors who will give you the very best start in your academic studies.
- Become part of a vibrant, multicultural community studying at a prestigious university in the heart of London.
What does this course cover?
The King’s International Foundation – Economics & Mathematics and the Extended King's International Foundation - Economics & Mathematics courses provide a structured journey for you to enter into related undergraduate degrees at King's.
You will learn essential skills to prepare you for the demands of undergraduate study including:
- Critical thinking
- Essay writing
- Research
- Exam techniques
- Presentation skills
By the end of the course, you will have improved your overall academic skills, your academic language and have a more detailed understanding of your chosen academic subject.
During the first semester, you will receive dedicated support for making your university application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
You will also have the opportunity to take a range of optional International English Language Testing System (IELTS) classes and tutorials.
Base campuses
Guy’s Campus
The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.
Strand Campus
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Accepted national school qualifications
International School qualifications - important information
A levels
No information available for this pathway
American High School Diploma
No information available for this pathway
AS levels
No information available for this pathway
Dual Diploma Students - National High School Diploma PLUS partial or full completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, SAT or APs or A levels
No information available for this pathway
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
No information available for this pathway
English language requirements
All students need to show evidence that they meet the English language requirements by providing a copy of a certificate from an approved English language test. All English language tests must have been taken within two years of the King’s International Foundation course start date.
Teaching
A typical academic week includes an average of 16 contact hours, but some weeks will see a different number of contact hours. You are expected to commit to an average of 16 hours a week of independent study, including independent research tasks.
This course is typically taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and classes. You will be assigned a personal tutor who you will meet with on a regular basis to receive individual advice on your progress.
Assessment
The nature of assessment varies by module. Most modules are assessed through coursework and final examinations. In addition, some modules are assessed through presentations, seminars and essays.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.
Modules
You will study the following required modules on this course:
- Economics
- Mathematics for Social Sciences
- English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking*
- Business & Society
*You will either study English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking, depending on your level of English when you start the course.
All modules support your critical thinking skills development as they encourage you to analyse concepts and develop reasoned arguments within your chosen subject area.
Please note: King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Full time tuition fees:
King's International Foundation - £23,160 (2023-2024)
Extended King's International Foundation - £26,820 (2023-2024)
Tuition fees are subject to annual increases, in line with King's terms and conditions.
Deposit
All applicants to the King’s International Foundation course are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an offer (unconditional or conditional) to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
Payments are made online through the King's Apply portal.
All students need to pay the deposit, except for sponsored students. If you are being sponsored by an employer or your government for example, you will need to provide a valid Financial Guarantee letter. Please contact our Admissions team if you have any questions.
Additional costs/expenses
In addition to your tuition fees, you can also expect to pay for:
- Books if you need to or are required for your module
- Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
- Library fees and fines
- Personal photocopies
- Printing course handouts
- Society membership fees
- Stationery
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
For further information, please visit our fees and funding pages.
What does this course cover?
The King’s International Foundation – Economics & Mathematics and the Extended King's International Foundation - Economics & Mathematics courses provide a structured journey for you to enter into related undergraduate degrees at King's.
You will learn essential skills to prepare you for the demands of undergraduate study including:
- Critical thinking
- Essay writing
- Research
- Exam techniques
- Presentation skills
By the end of the course, you will have improved your overall academic skills, your academic language and have a more detailed understanding of your chosen academic subject.
During the first semester, you will receive dedicated support for making your university application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
You will also have the opportunity to take a range of optional International English Language Testing System (IELTS) classes and tutorials.
Base campuses
Guy’s Campus
The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.
Strand Campus
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Accepted national school qualifications
International School qualifications - important information
A levels
No information available for this pathway
American High School Diploma
No information available for this pathway
AS levels
No information available for this pathway
Dual Diploma Students - National High School Diploma PLUS partial or full completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, SAT or APs or A levels
No information available for this pathway
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
No information available for this pathway
English language requirements
All students need to show evidence that they meet the English language requirements by providing a copy of a certificate from an approved English language test. All English language tests must have been taken within two years of the King’s International Foundation course start date.
Teaching
A typical academic week includes an average of 16 contact hours, but some weeks will see a different number of contact hours. You are expected to commit to an average of 16 hours a week of independent study, including independent research tasks.
This course is typically taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and classes. You will be assigned a personal tutor who you will meet with on a regular basis to receive individual advice on your progress.
Assessment
The nature of assessment varies by module. Most modules are assessed through coursework and final examinations. In addition, some modules are assessed through presentations, seminars and essays.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.
Modules
You will study the following required modules on this course:
- Economics
- Mathematics for Social Sciences
- English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking*
- Business & Society
*You will either study English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking, depending on your level of English when you start the course.
All modules support your critical thinking skills development as they encourage you to analyse concepts and develop reasoned arguments within your chosen subject area.
Please note: King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Full time tuition fees:
King's International Foundation - £23,160 (2023-2024)
Extended King's International Foundation - £26,820 (2023-2024)
Tuition fees are subject to annual increases, in line with King's terms and conditions.
Deposit
All applicants to the King’s International Foundation course are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an offer (unconditional or conditional) to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
Payments are made online through the King's Apply portal.
All students need to pay the deposit, except for sponsored students. If you are being sponsored by an employer or your government for example, you will need to provide a valid Financial Guarantee letter. Please contact our Admissions team if you have any questions.
Additional costs/expenses
In addition to your tuition fees, you can also expect to pay for:
- Books if you need to or are required for your module
- Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
- Library fees and fines
- Personal photocopies
- Printing course handouts
- Society membership fees
- Stationery
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
For further information, please visit our fees and funding pages.
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