Kings Education-University of Bristol (University Progression)
Kings Education-University of Bristol (University Progression) is a language school in Bristol, United Kingdom.
| Country & city | Bristol, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Courses | 2 |
| Address | University of Bristol, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU, UK |
| Official website | www.kingseducation.com(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
The University of Bristol is a member of the Russell Group, commonly referred to as the Ivy League of the UK, and is one of the four UK universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol and Edinburgh) that belong to the Coimbra Group, a league of prestigious European universities. A traditional, prestigious British university that has produced 12 Nobel Prize winners, it boasts world-class research facilities. Founded: 1876 Location: Bristol (2 hours from London) Undergraduate students: 17,117 Type: Comprehensive public university - offers 6 faculties and more than 50 specific majors Art / Engineering / Health Sciences / Life Sciences / Science / Social Sciences and Law Rankings: 51st in the world (2019 QS world ranking) / 9th in the UK (2019 QS UK TOP university) We introduce a pathway program that leads, through the Foundation and A-level programs at Kings Colleges in the UK, to the University of Bristol (44th in the 2018 QS world ranking), a Russell Group member and world-renowned prestigious university. After applying to a regular Kings Colleges course, students first receive a conditional offer issued by the University of Bristol before departure, and with the continuous guidance and support of the local progression team, they can progress easily to their target university. Along with the University of Bristol offer, students can later choose from a wider range of universities through UCAS applications, and receive support from the UCAS progression team throughout the entire process. Kings Advanced Level Foundation (ALF) progression requirements*: Through Kings' Guaranteed progression program, progression to all of the faculties/majors below is possible. The University of Bristol is a university to which many Kings graduates have progressed over a long period. For students who started in 18FA, a total of 14 students have so far received offers for the majors below and are due to enroll in the fall 2019 term. The Guaranteed pathway program was made available through a partnership built on the successful results of previous students. Kings 2018 Fall University of Bristol Progression: Management, Film and Television, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Childhood Studies with Management, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Neuroscience, Computer and Science Electronics, Biology, Computer Science with Innovation, Biochemistry The well-known, popular majors and the overall university rankings are as follows. University of Bristol Rankings #19 National Ranking (Times 2019 Good University Guide) #1 Engineering : General (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #1 Pharmacy & Pharmacology (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #4 Engineering : Mechanical (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #4 Politics (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #6 Veterinary Science (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #7 Anatomy & Physiology (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #8 Forensic Science (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #11 Biosciences (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #11 Law (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #14 Dentistry (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #15 Chemistry (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #15 Psychology (The Guardian University League Tables Subject Ranking 2019) #49 Psychology (Times Higher Education World Universities Subject Ranking 2019) #55 Physical Sciences (Times Higher Education World Universities Subject Ranking 2019) [Kings-Advanced Level Foundation] . Start dates: September 2019 / January 2020 term entry . Entry requirements: Students who have graduated from Year 11-12 with excellent grades IELTS overall 5.5 or higher (each band 5.0) IELTS overall 6.0 or higher for a January term start . Minimum age: Students aged 17 or older . Course length: Standard 3 terms Foundation / If IELTS is insufficient, 4-6 terms can be registered through extended terms . Application documents: Application form, copy of passport, transcripts, certificate of graduation/enrollment; students holding the Korean qualification examination (GED-equivalent) may be admitted - qualification examination score report; depending on the case, an essay and a pre-departure test may be requested
School Features
- Unlike other pathway programs, Kings' On Campus Plus program lets students fully prepare the academic skills and English needed to adapt to university through preparatory study, and then enter a US four-year university as regular first-year students, saving time and money. After one to two years of study at a Kings partner university, we support transfer to a top-100 university in the US. Every year 100% of students succeed in transferring, and more than 70% of them progress to universities ranked within the top 100.
Highlights
- Diverse English courses
- Excellent instructors with long experience
- Interaction with students from many countries
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Level Foundation | Target age: 17+ (full years), Lessons per week: 21 hours, Class size: 8-12 | |||
| A-level | Age: 16 and over; Lessons per week: 20-25 hours; Class size: 4-10 students |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Airport pickup fee (2025: £252 per trip) (branch) (Heathrow Airport → Bristol) | about US$332 | Once |
| Study English in the UK (Short-term study visa) - 6-11 months of study (equivalent USD applied) | about US$271 | Once |
| Student Visa - study of 11 months or more (equivalent USD applies) | about US$664 | Once |
| IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) (medical insurance) - for stays in the UK of 6 months or more (equivalent USD applied) | about US$1,310 | 1 year |
| eTA (under 6 months) | about US$20 | Once |
Facilities
From the UPP (university preparatory program) period, students can use campus facilities in the same way as university students
Amounts are reference prices converted to US dollars at the rates below. Actual payment amounts depend on the exchange rate and the timing of payment.
Applied rates (our standard quote rates): 1 GBP = about US$1.27 · 1,000 KRW = about US$0.67
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