2015 – 16USA UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS

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KINGS ON CAMPUS

Courses and Support

2015 – 16

Kings On CampusWith Kings based right on campus at your chosen university you have the best of both worlds.

You will be a full member of the university, integrating with American students and taking degree classes with them.

But you also have access to the Kings Center based on campus. Here you can access the specialist academic and

personal support you might need as an international student — whenever you need it and for as long as you need it.

Kings On Campus — Specialist Courses

Kings delivers a range of courses right on campus. They are

carefully designed to integrate with, and prepare you for,

your degree program.

These courses are taken either before or during your

Undergraduate Year 1*, and are flexible to suit your specific needs.

See chart below and internal pages for details.

Kings on Campus — Specialist Support

Alongside the help you will receive from the faculty at your

chosen university, you will also have dedicated support from

staff at our Kings Center on campus.

See back page for details.

KINGS COURSES

KINGS COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE YEAR 1*

MASTERS YEAR 1

YEARS 2 – 4**

Undergraduate

Preparation Program

From TOEFL iBT 20

Develops Academic English, study

skills, and TOEFL skills to prepare

you for your degree.

Complete your

degree at your

choice of university

Courses taught by Kings

Courses taught by your

host university

Courses taught by the USA

university of your choice

Main Academic Degree Program

From TOEFL iBT 61 (15 section minimum):

Taught by the faculty of your host college/university

SAT/Academic Development/Extracurricular

Support Delivered on campus by Kings in

conjunction with your undergraduate program.

Graduate Preparation Program

From TOEFL iBT 20

Academic English development

plus specialist research and study

skills required at graduate level.

* Years 1 and 2 in California

** Years 3 and 4 in California

Graduate

degree

program

Key

COURSE STRUCTURE

Undergraduate Preparation Program

The Undergraduate Preparation Program

is a specialized course of study delivered at

the Kings Center on campus. It is designed to

equip you with the language skills needed for

degree-level study in English. Depending on

your language level and intended degree

path, you can attend the program for as many

terms as you need prior to your degree

course classes.

KINGS COURSES

Key information

Course Length: Varies. Minimum 1 term

Start Dates:

2015: 5 January, 30 March, 22 June, 14 Sept 2016: 4 January, 28 March, 20 June, 12 Sept

Lessons: Each term provides 280 hours of

instruction. You will have an average of 25

hours of lessons each week, plus 12 to 15

hours of private study.

Minimum Age: 16

Maximum Class Size: 12

Minimum Entry Level: TOEFL iBT 20

ProgressionOn average, students progress by

approximately 15 points on the TOEFL iBT

range each term. Fast learners may progress

at a quicker rate. If you proceed slower than

the average rate, you can easily follow an

additional term until you achieve the

required level.

iBT 50

iBT 50

iBT 35

iBT 35

iBT 20

iBT 20

iBT 61

iBT 61

iBT 80

Year 1 of your degree

Year 1 of your degree

one term of Undergraduate Preparation, prior to your first year of degree study.

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Sample Pathways

StructureThe program can be studied for a minimum of

1 term, and for as long as you need depending

on your language level when you start and

your rate of progress.

It is designed to be highly intensive,

and includes:

à Individual attention in small groups

à Regular tutorials so that tutors and

the Program Manager can provide

individual guidance

à Frequent progress tests

à Regular reports

Skills DevelopedThe program will enable you to:

à Become familiar with the US higher

education system

à Become familiar with the style of language

used in academic texts

à Increase reading and writing speed

à Expand your vocabulary, especially in

relation to academic subjects

à Identify key information in texts

à Organize and set out information clearly,

orally and in writing

à Identify and analyze the main argument

in a text or presentation

à Express ideas and opinions logically,

confidently and appropriately

à Learn to challenge the ideas of others and

present contrasting views

à Write papers and other common research-

based written assignments, develop small

group projects and fine tune your

presentation skills

Program content1. English for Academic Study

This is a specialist course designed to prepare

you for the intellectual and linguistic demands

of degree-level study in the USA.

2. Academic Study Skills

Module 1: General Academic/Study Skills

This module will enable you to:

à Read critically about the real world and

apply theoretical knowledge to dynamic

real world situations

à Articulate a view while analyzing

alternatives objectively

à Focus on the main features in a lecture and

take concise and relevant notes

à Gather assignment information from a range

of written and verbal sources

à Interpret graphical information

à Construct coherent written arguments and

oral presentations using language

appropriate to the subject and to the style

of presentation

à Support these by appropriate use of tables,

maps, charts and diagrams

Module 2: Data Handling

and Information Technology

The module will enable you to:

à Structure, store and analyze numerical and

non-numerical data making sophisticated

use of generic computer packages such as

MS Excel and Access

à Make sophisticated use of document

handling software to present text and data

together with clarity

à Represent data using a variety of graphical

forms

à Analyze numerical data using standard

statistical methods

à Appreciate the application of statistics to

modeling real-world situations

à Understand notions of statistical testing

3. TOEFL Preparation

à Access to online TOEFL skills training

à Three practice tests

à Regular personal updates

High School Completion Program

KINGS COURSES

The High School Completion Program gives

students aged 16+ a head start in their path

to a US degree. The Program consists of

a class-based Undergraduate Preparation

Program plus academic subject modules.

The academic modules are delivered via an

online program in a monitored environment

with a Kings facilitator.

Key information Start Dates:

2015: 5 January, 30 March, 22 June, 14 Sept 2016: 4 January, 28 March, 20 June, 12 Sept

Course Length: 3 months*

Entry Requirements:

English: Minimum TOEFL iBT 61

(If you are below this level, you can take

additional terms of Undergraduate

Preparation before the course)

Academic: Completion of High School to

Year 11 with documented proof of good

grades

Minimum Age: 16

* Pending transcript evaluation. Remaining

coursework may be completed during the first

semester of the Undergraduate program.

Your High School DiplomaMinimum 5.5 credits are required to earn your

US High School Diploma

Course structure1. The Undergraduate Preparation Program

15 hours per week class-based lessons.

This intensive, class-based course integrates

with and prepares your for your degree

program. See left page for more details.

2. The Academic Syllabus

Approximately 10 hours per week of monitored

structured study dependent on credits needed

for program completion. This carries on from

the point you have reached at your home

high school.

Core courses (16.5 credits)

à Orientation (0.5 credits)

à Human Relations (1 credit)

à Reading Skills (1 credit)

à Basic English (1 credit)

à General Math (1 credit)

à Fitness and Nutrition (1 credit)

à American History (1 credit)

à Practical English (1 credit)

à Consumer Math (1 credit)

à Earth Science (1 credit)

à Civics (1 credit)

à Written Communication (1 credit)

à Biology (1 credit)

à General Math II (1 credit)

à World History (1 credit)

à Physical Science (1 credit)

à Literature (1 credit)

Electives (5 credits)

You can choose 5 electives from the sample

list below:

à Music (1 credit)

à Psychology (1 credit)

à Art (1 credit)

à Economics (1 credit)

à Computing (1 credit)

à Chemistry (1 credit)

à Spanish (1 credit)

à Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry

(1 credit)

à American Literature (1 credit)

Penn Foster High SchoolThe syllabus is delivered in an exclusive

association with Penn Foster High School

(PFHS) — the largest accredited online High

School in the world.

Accreditation

Penn Foster High School is accredited for

grades 9 – adult by the Commission on

Secondary Schools of the Middle States

Association of Colleges and Schools.

It is also accredited by the Accrediting

Commission of the Distance Education and

Training Council (DETC).

Licensing

Penn Foster High School is licensed by

the Pennsylvania State Board of Private

Licensed Schools.

Graduate Preparation Program

If you are qualified to undergraduate level

and want to prepare for a US Graduate Degree

this program is the ideal choice.

KINGS COURSES

Key information

Course Length: Varies. Minimum 1 term.

Start Dates: 5 January 2015, 4 January 2016

Lessons: Each term provides 280 hours of

instruction. You will have an average of 25

hours of lessons each week, plus 12 to 15

hours of private study.

Minimum Age: 21

Maximum Class Size: 12

Entry Requirements:

English: from TOEFL iBT 20 to TOEFL iBT

80, depending on number of terms and

outcome.

Academic: Be in third year of a first degree.

Minimum GPA 2.5. Documented proof of

good grades. (Note: students will need to

have graduated to be eligible for university

placement services.)

Core skills development:à Academic writing

à Academic reading

à Presentations and seminar skills

à Listening and academic discourse

Course content1. Academic Preparation

2. GRE, GMAT preparation

(integrated online modules)

3. Academic Study Skills

4. “Profile Builder”

5. Personal University Counseling

Program structure overview

Term 1: Structured tasks to develop

communication of complex ideas; supporting

opinions with evidence.

Term 2: Developing critical thinking. Training

in autonomous research and data handling.

Term 3: Writing and presentation of 3,000 field-

specific academic paper, with teacher support.

Test Preparation

Your Degree Program

During year one of your undergraduate

course you can benefit from free specialist

Test Preparation delivered at the Kings

Center. This is designed to prepare you fully

for the exam which you may need to proceed

with an undergraduate program.

As soon as you complete your specialist

preparation course at the Kings Center on

campus, you can transition straight to your

main degree program.

NO COST KINGS COURSES UNIVERSITY COURSE

SATà The SAT is a globally recognized test used

by some US colleges and universities.

à Sections: Critical Reading, Math and Writing

Course components include:à Practice Tests (SAT paper and pencil tests;

SAT online tests)

à Self-paced course material

à Interactive lessons

à Drills

à Extra homework problems in printable

format

à Glossary of most used SAT terms

à Learner-centric course map

à Book-marking

à Practice tests for the SAT

Study with American StudentsYour undergraduate degree program is taught

by university faculty and you will study

alongside American students from the very

beginning. You will follow the course in the

same way as your American classmates.

Subject Streams Depending on your chosen university and

the pathway you choose, you will take a broad

range of classes. Subjects streams available

include:

à Computer Science

à Business/Economics

à Engineering

à Sciences/Mathematics

à Digital Media Arts/Communication

à Media Studies

à Liberal Arts

à Psychology

à Technology

See the individual campus brochures for

details of the streams available at each location.

Academic CreditsAfter the first one or two years of your degree

course you will gain sufficient academic

credits to complete your degree at your chosen

university, or transfer to a new school to study

your major and complete your degree.

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2. Personal university counseling

à Five one-to-one advising sessions

with specialist Progression Advisors

à Support in deciding your dream

school

à Help getting letters of

recommendation

à Help to compile a strong application

and personal statement

1. Academic guidance

à Help to choose courses and majors

à Guided independent learning

à Help with academic writing skills

and time management

à Workshops and seminars

3. Unique “Profile Builder” program

à Help to develop interview skills

and techniques

à Advice on writing a great personal

statement

à Guidance and advice about

community and volunteering

activities

à Help to maximize scholarship

opportunities

5. Regular personal assessment

à Ongoing tests and assessments

à Detailed feedback from teachers

à Regular meetings with Kings

Progression Advisors

à Regular exam practice

6. Personal care and support

à Dedicated on-campus Advising

Center

à Support in adapting to American

culture and the American

education system

à Support with any housing issues

on campus

4. Supplementary online

English learning

à Free use of ClassMate, our

supplementary online language

learning resource.

à Integrated English language practice

and skills development

à Available from pre-arrival, during

first year and three months

afterwards

Kings On Campus — Specialist SupportAlongside the help that you will receive from the faculty of your

host college or university, you will have dedicated support from

staff at the Kings Center on campus.

Our on-campus team are in place to help you settle in to life

at university, and to help you become a “stand out” student.

Ultimately, they will help you win a place at your dream school.

SPECIALIST SUPPORT