Cambridge Melchior College

NEW Fast Track International Foundation Programme

Start a pathway to university in September

Dear Colleague WikiVisa.Ru,

Cambridge Melchior College and Cambridge International Education Centre are launching a new fast track level 3 diploma programme in law and a new fast track level 3 diploma programme in business. These programmes provide a highly effective preparation for a wide range of business and law degree programmes There are many advantages in coming to Cambridge Melchior College to study your programme and they include:

o   Multiple entry points – 11^th September 2017 & 8th January 2018

o   Fast track routes to university – the standard period of study is 9 months (September to June). However, we offer a more intensive 6 month option with start dates in September, 2017 and January, 2018.

o   Good progression to UK universities – we have a progression agreements to a wide range of UK universities.

o   As a registered UCAS centre we offer high quality advice, guidance and support for students applying to university.

o   Highly competitive programme tuition fees - £13,950

o   Learn the essential research and study skills for academic study

o   Expert tuition to improve student’s English language skills and subject knowledge.

o   Opportunities to sit IELTS or Trinity College London’s world renowned English language examinations. These can be easily integrated as part of a student’s programme of study.

We are working in partnership with Cambridge International Education Centre (CIEC) to deliver these programmes. CIEC specialises in Business, Management and English education, with its key personnel having a globally recognised academic and publishing profile. It partners with universities worldwide in the joint delivery and accreditation of courses and CIEC has centres in a growing number of cities and countries.

The programmes offered are:

ATHE (Ofqual approved) Level 3 Diploma in Business – on the programme students will study modules on business English & communication skills; marketing principles, strategy, research and marketing; accounting, budgeting, Human Resources and managing and leading teams. Students will also develop their research skills, knowledge of referencing and their skills in editing and reviewing documents.

ATHE (Ofqual approved) Level 3 Diploma in Law - on the programme students will study modules on legal English & study skills; the English Legal System exploring the role and place of statute law, the English court system, and the judiciary and the role of precedent; contract law where the nature and elements of contracts are outlines, contract terms, clauses and damages are also explored. Students will also develop their research skills, knowledge of referencing and their skills in editing and reviewing documents.

Entry requirements - to start the programme students would need a Secondary Education transcript or High School Certificate/Diploma or 5 IGCSEs/GCSEs or equivalent. To be able to cope with the programme they would also need English language skills that equates to an IELTS score of at least 5.0 overall in all elements, or its equivalent.

Accommodation and support – students have a choice of full board residential at our Willingham House campus or off site full board accommodation with our local and carefully screened and vetted Host Families. Academically, each student would be assigned a personal tutor who they would meet regularly, discuss their progress and agree targets. It would also be the responsibility to feedback progress to parents or guardians, as appropriate.

Visas – we are accredited by ASIC and so can issue invitation letters to students who wish to study academic programmes of up to six months duration. To issue the invitation letter we will need:

o   a completed application form and personal statement

o   signed parental consent forms for students under the age of 18 at the start of the programme

o   a paid deposit of 20%

o   bank statements that show that the programme fees and living expenses can be paid

Evidence that the student will have sufficient health/medical insurance for the duration of their studies.

Application – to apply a student would need to complete the College’s application form., a satisfactory academic reference, and a personal statement that clearly explains why the student wants to study the programme, their intended degree choices and any intended career goals. 

I hope that this is a programme that will interest some of your clients. If you need any further information or would like to discuss this programme in more detail then please contact me, Keith Parnell, on (44) 1954 261020 or [email protected]

Kind regards

Keith