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UK University Ready Easing your students' transition to university Leo Edwards Caroline Lewis 26 April 2021
Meet your Supporting peers, build a Preparation students network and for life and throughout socialise with study in the their entire other UK journey students Direct response to College to the COVID- University 19 pandemic Student transition Improve Online to social in-person skills in Native English Home “study/career language to ready” country to English UK
UK University Ready: Key facts Allows students who’ve studied all, or most of, their Optional and not essential A special bridging course main pathway course online for progression, but a launching this April and to become familiar with fantastic helping hand starting from July the UK, university campus, with transition student life etc. before starting their degree Available to students who 6-, 4- and 2- week options* meet the progression Kaplan taught, on the requirements for their University CAS *some locations will have host university just the 2-week option
Target audience Students completing pathway course online, due to progress in Autumn 2021 Students completing pathway course in the UK, due to progress in Autumn 2021 Deferred progressors: students due to progress in Autumn 2020 who have taken a year out Students for direct entry to our partner universities – please get in touch!
UK University Ready: course aims Familiarisation An enjoyable and fun introduction with the campus / Practise some key to university life in a student’s university / city, skills for university life chosen city! starting UK student life Development Set goals and make Grow in confidence with Build peer networks academically and plans for future speaking English and make friends personally academic success
Locations and durations College University 6 weeks 4 weeks 2 weeks Glasgow Essex UWE Bristol Nottingham Trent Nottingham (excl. FEPS) Brighton
UK University Ready: course content 2 weeks 4 weeks 6 weeks • Detailed campus tour to include visits and tours of specific Everything on the 2-week course, plus: Everything on the 2- and 4-week course, buildings and amenities plus: • More depth to themes/additional classes • Meeting(s) with university staff from specific departments (i.e. more on British culture, more on • Language/conversation classes • Twice-weekly small-group meeting with a Learning Advisor; note-taking in lectures etc.) explore and discuss personal strengths and areas for development • Project Fundamentals additional • 1:1 meeting with Learning Advisors to learning materials and Kaplan • Learn about some of the cultural expectations and norms of life in focus on strengths and weaknesses certification the United Kingdom • Psychometric testing • Individual meeting with careers team at • Academic conventions such as note-taking and referencing university • Social, cultural and non-competitive/for fun sporting activities • Digital literacy training • Join Association for Project Management and learn more about other networks which students will benefit from while at • Additional micro credentials university • Visit to nearby towns or cities of interest • Mini-project • Students receive a certificate of completion an in-person graduation ceremony for their pathway programme
Course activities Example activities: Experience the classroom Exciting day trips in and around Engagement with the university environment and gain confidence the local area in project work with peers In-person graduation, have photograph with College Familiarisation tours around Student ambassadors share their Director and a celebration campus and city top tips on succeeding at a UK university
Sample timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Effective note Optional session: taking and Academic English Goal setting: participation in Day trip to Morning conventions in Language Project work introduction class – nearby city UK universities support at expectations and university skills Networking lunch opportunity Art / Design / Science Media students: students: Project work studio induction Goal setting: Day trip to Optional sports Afternoon laboratory Project work with day/final session finalise plans nearby city activity induction accountability presentations session group Optional shared End of course cooking celebration event / Optional board experience (now Optional trip to graduation / photo Evening games activity students have live sports event opportunity with evening worked out College Director where to buy etc. things)
Accommodation • Private en-suite rooms in shared flats • Room upgrades available in some locations • Convenient location: on-campus or close by • Safe and secure • Good availability • Set rate for 6, 4 or 2-week courses • All bills included • Weekly rate for students that wish to arrive earlier or stay later • Course fee discount for students who stay in Kaplan-arranged accommodation!
Accommodation prices College Residence Room type 2 weeks 4 weeks 6 weeks Glasgow international Kaplan Living Old Classic en-suite £430 £860 £1,290 College Dumbarton Road University of Essex The Meadows Premium en-suite £398 £796 £1,194 International College UWE Bristol's International Mendip Court Standard en-suite £410 £820 £1,230 College Nottingham Trent Kaplan Living Classic en-suite £380 N/A N/A International College Nottingham University of Nottingham Kaplan Living Classic en-suite £380 N/A N/A International College Nottingham University of Brighton Kaplan Living Brighton Classic en-suite £560 N/A N/A International College
Accommodation in Glasgow Kaplan Living Glasgow – Old Dumbarton Road – A 5-minute walk to the College and the University – Modern private bedroom and bathroom – Entertainment facilities – On-site management team – Same-gender options and under-18 support
Shared kitchen
Accommodation in Essex The Meadows – Next to Colchester Campus, and in easy reach of the city centre – Premium en suite – Fully equipped shared kitchen – On-site café and common room – Friendly student community – Free cooking equipment and bedding items for your arrival
Shared kitchen
Accommodation in Nottingham Kaplan Living Nottingham – Available for NTIC and TUNIC students – City centre location – Private bedroom and bathroom – Fantastic social spaces – 24/7 management team – Same-gender options and under-18 support
Nottingham Trent Shared kitchen International College University of Nottingham International College
Accommodation in Bristol Mendip Court – On-campus accommodation – Private bedroom and bathroom – On-site supermarket, gym and sports centre – Excellent transport links to Bristol city centre. – Friendly student community
Shared kitchen
Accommodation in Brighton Kaplan Living Brighton – City centre location and a 10- minute walk to the beach – Modern private bedrooms with an en suite bathroom – Entertainment facilities – On-site management team – Same-gender options and under-18 support
Shared kitchen
Free student starter pack
Free airport transfers • Available on arrivals weekends, Saturday and Sunday • All intakes, 6, 4 and 2 week • All colleges: • Essex, UWE Bristol, Brighton: London Heathrow • Nottingham: London Heathrow and Birmingham International • Glasgow: Glasgow International
Quarantine arrangements *UK University Ready is designed for face to face delivery* *Below is subject to change depending on government guidance* Students from “Red list” countries • Required to isolate in quarantine hotel for 10 days • Students should arrive in advance to complete quarantine period before course commences • Kaplan will reduce accommodation charge length of quarantine duration (up to 10 days) Students not from "Red List" countries • Required to isolate in student accommodation for 10 days • Students should arrive in advance to complete isolation period before course commences • Kaplan will provide up to 2 weeks free accommodation for students to isolate • Must be booked in advance Students who are not required to self-isolate • Students should arrive from the Friday before their programme commences • Students wishing to arrive early (visa permitting) will be charged for extra accommodation if booked
Student profiles Yoon is currently studying a September 2-term Foundation Certificate for Business and Social Sciences at Glasgow International College. Due to the pandemic, has been studying via digital learning in Korea. She is on track to successfully complete her pathway in June and is starting to think about her travels to the UK. Yoon is apprehensive about flying to the UK and starting her degree studies right away. She has had holidays overseas but never been to the UK, and never lived independently before. She would love the opportunity to arrive early to settle in, learn more about Glasgow and meet and socialise with her classmates!
2021 dates Enrolment and College Course length Arrival from Teaching ends Degree starts start of teaching Glasgow 6 weeks 23rd July 26th July 3rd September 13th September 4 weeks 6th August 9th August 3rd September 13th September 2 weeks 20th August 23rd August 3rd September 13th September Essex 6 weeks 13th August 16th August 24th September 7th October 4 weeks 27th August 31st August 24th September 7th October 2 weeks 10th September 13th September 24th September 7th October UWE Bristol 6 weeks 6th August 9th August 17th September 27th September 4 weeks 20th August 23rd August 17th September 27th September 2 weeks 3rd September 6th September 17th September 27th September Nottingham Trent 2 weeks 27th August 31st August 10th September 17th September Nottingham (excl. FEPS) 2 weeks 3rd September 6th September 17th September 20th September Brighton 2 weeks 10th September 13th September 24th September 27th September
Course fees • Affordable, weekly course fee • The same for all colleges • Course fees include tuition and all trips and activities • Course fee discount for students that choose Kaplan accommodation Standard Discounted Course fee Course fee Saving £ Saving % Per week £275 £250 £25 9% 2-week course £550 £500 £50 9% 4-week course £1,100 £1,000 £100 9% 6-week course £1,650 £1,500 £150 9%
Summary of fees Course fees discounted Accommodation Course fees and accommodation 2-week 4-week 6-week 2-week 4-week 6-week 2-week 4-week 6-week course course course course course course course course course UEIC £500 £1,000 £1,500 £398 £796 £1,194 £898 £1,796 £2,694 GIC £500 £1,000 £1,500 £430 £860 £1,290 £930 £1,860 £2,790 UWEBIC £500 £1,000 £1,500 £410 £820 £1,230 £910 £1,820 £2,730 NTIC £500 £380 £880 TUNIC £500 £380 £880 UBIC £500 £560 £1,060
Application Process Enrolment 22nd April onwards May onwards From late June* onto UK Recruitment period Conversion period CAS issuing period University Ready programme! Open to applications! Students complete assessments CAS and visa application • Students can apply by and meet progression • College informs university that submitting application form requirements student has enrolled on UK • Apply for course and • Offers changed to University Ready accommodation together unconditional • University issues single • Receive letter of • Student can confirm place by combined CAS for UK acknowledgement and later signing acceptance form and University Ready and degree conditional offer tenancy agreement, payment of course • Receive accommodation full fees • Student applies for visa tenancy agreement • Students can confirm place by payment of full fees
Promoting this to your students • Students will remain attached to the student's original agent • Central email to applicable existing students on Monday 26th April • Overall webpage, plus web section for each college running the course: – Overall: kaplanpathways.com/uk-university-ready/ – Brighton: kaplanpathways.com/uk-university-ready-ubic/ – Essex: kaplanpathways.com/uk-university-ready-ueic/ – Glasgow: kaplanpathways.com/uk-university-ready-gic/ – Nottingham Trent: kaplanpathways.com/uk-university-ready-ntic/ – Nottingham: kaplanpathways.com/uk-university-ready-tunic/ – UWE Bristol: kaplanpathways.com/uk-university-ready-uwebic/ • Social media Key Selling Points cards for circulating to prospective students and parents • Social posts on relevant colleges' own channels Apply here!! • Flyers for each college to be circulated shortly! • https://www.kaplanpathways.com/uk- • Webinars for enrolled students starting this week! university-ready/apply/
Summary of key benefits to students Adjust to life in the UK Communicate, socialise and have fun Plus the usual Kaplan benefits • Getting around • Meet classmates • Great location in the destination • Know your city • Make friends university city • Explore the UK • Trips and social programme • Familiar, experienced college • Living independently • Communicate in English teachers • Adapt to food, climate, culture • Particularly important after a year • Accommodation available- on shock, homesickness of online study campus or nearby • Small class sizes • Affordable fees! Prepare academically Practical benefits Overall • Adapt to face-to-face teaching • Skills workshops • Hit the ground running at the • In-person group work interaction • Careers session start of degree studies, maximise • Practical components • Organise life “admin” before chance of university success! • University expectations and starting university academic conventions • Be one step ahead... • Set goals and development areas
Thank you! Any Questions? Leo Edwards leo.edwards@kaplan.com
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