University Access Courses

Courses available

Kings Oxford and Bournemouth have a wealth of expertise in providing university preparation courses and each year over 50 students gain a place at a British University after completing a Kings Foundation or Access course.

With a choice of 4 different programmes Kings has the right university preparation programme for everyone. The A-Level and Foundation programmes at Kings Oxford are challenging academic courses which can lead to some of the UK's top universities while the University Business Access Course at Kings Bournemouth is ideal preparation for business-related university courses.

All of our university preparation programmes include IELTS preparation, academic study skills, academic studies, regular individual tutorials and assistance with university applications.

With links to over 70 universities, Kings will help you achieve your university dreams!

Bournemouth

Course name	Introduction
Kings International Diploma of English	A long-term course with 3 terms (33 weeks tuition) or 2 terms (22 weeks tuition) which combines general English with a range of academic study modules. Perfect for a gap year, for preparing for formal exams or as the most cost effective way of becoming fluent in English.
University Business Access Course	This course has been designed in consultation with several university business schools. Our partnership with these universities gives you a clear route to a university degree course. A 9-month intensive course with start dates in September and January.

London

Introduction	Course name
Kings International Diploma of English	A long-term course with 3 terms (33 weeks tuition) or 2 terms (22 weeks tuition) which combines general English with a range of academic study modules. Perfect for a gap year, for preparing for formal exams or as the most cost effective way of becoming fluent in English.

Oxford

Course name	Introduction
English with Art and Design	A specialist course combining General English with specialised tuition in Art and Design. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), minimum 12 weeks, available all year, ages 16+. A-Level Art and Art Foundation Courses also available.
GCE A-Level course	A-Levels examinations are accepted by all UK universities. Kings Oxford offers A-level combinations for most types of degree courses (except medicine). Very intensive tuition in very small classes. 2-year course with entry in September, minimum age 16.
Intensive Course with Academic Reading and Writing	A full-time intensive course with general English in the mornings and Academic Reading and Writing in the afternoons. Essential preparation for university and college in the UK. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), 6-week course, available all year, ages 16+.
Kings International Diploma of English	A long-term course with 3 terms (33 weeks tuition) or 2 terms (22 weeks tuition) which combines general English with a range of academic study modules. Perfect for a gap year, for preparing for formal exams or as the most cost effective way of becoming fluent in English.
Pre-Foundation Year	A one-year academic course for younger students (aged 16) preparing them to join the Oxford University Foundation Year or the A-Level Course.
University Foundation Year	A highly-respected 1-year academic programme preparing students to study a wide range of degrees at some of the best universities in Britain. A well established course accepted by virtually all universities. Ages 17+. Start dates in September and January.