Specialists in university preparation
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Specialists in university preparation
Kings is an international education group with operations in the UK and USA.
Kings Pathways, our specialist university pathways division, has expertise in university preparation and pathway programmes. We make it clear, simple and fast for international students to access a huge range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at leading universities in UK and USA.
We deliver “on-campus” university pathway programmes in the USA, as well as preparation programmes delivered at our own colleges in both the UK and USA. We work with every student to help them decide the best option for their specific needs.
At Kings, we don’t have a “one size fits all” approach. We aim to meet the needs of each individual student by creating a personalised study path to the university which best suits their needs.
We are committed to ensuring our students receive exceptionally high levels of support and attention throughout the whole of their time with us. This way, our students can not only achieve their personal goals; they have every opportunity to exceed their own expectations.
Lasting educational partnerships
As a respected education provider, we have forged partnerships and agreements with a range of leading universities in the USA and the UK.
Each year, our students progress to many highly-ranked universities. They arrive at university confident and fully-prepared for the demands of degree-level study.
For more information about partnering wih Kings Pathways and if you want to discuss how our approach might be of value to your institution go to Partnerships with Kings Pathways.
The University Preparation Program is a course we have designed for students who want to do the 2+2 in California, 1+3 in New York State or 1+3 in Boston but need additional language tuition before they can start their 4-year degree pathway.
The duration of the course depends on the level of English but varies between 1 and 3 terms.
The program
This course is highly intensive. The syllabus has been carefully developed by our English language and academic staff. The course is carefully designed to integrate with the academic program for which it will prepare you. There is a progressive series of English language teaching modules. Each builds on the one before it.
- Close, individual attention in small groups
- Regular tutorials so that tutors and the Director of Studies can provide individual guidance
- Frequent progress tests
- Regular reports (copies sent to parents or sponsors)
Skills developed
The fully integrated tuition system develops your learning and study skills as well as your language skills. The course will enable you to:
- Become familiar with the conventions and expectations of the US education system
- Become familiar with the style of language used in academic texts
- Increase your reading and writing speed
- Enlarge your vocabulary, especially in relation to academic subjects
- Learn to identify key facts and information from a wide range of texts
- Learn to organize and set out factual information clearly and coherently, orally and in writing
- Learn to identify and analyze the main argument in a text or presentation
- Learn to express ideas and opinions logically and confidently using appropriate language
- Learn to challenge the ideas of others and present contrasting views
- Write papers and other common research-based written assignments, develop small group projects and fine tune your presentation skills
Location: Boston (Pine Manor College) or Los Angeles (Marymount California University)
Fees: $6,430
Next start dates:
In 2014: June 23rd and September 15th
In 2015: 5th January, 30th March, 22nd June and 14th September 2015
Course length: 1, 2 or 3 terms
Maximum class size: 12
Entry requirements:
English:
TOEFL iBT 20: 3 terms
TOEFL iBT 31: 2 terms
TOEFL iBT 50: 1 term
Minimum age: 16
1.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 you will enable you to:
- Read critically about the real world and apply theoretical knowledge to dynamic real world situations
- Articulate a view while analyzing alternatives objectively
- Focus on the main features in a lecture and take concise and relevant notes
- Gather assignment information from a range of written and verbal sources
- Interpret graphical information
- Construct coherent written arguments and oral presentations using language appropriate to the subject and to the style of presentation
- Support these by appropriate use of tables, maps, charts and diagrams
Module 2: Data Handling and Information Technology
The module will enable you to:
- Structure, store and analyze numerical and non-numerical data making sophisticated use of generic computer packages such as MS Excel and Access
- Make sophisticated use of document handling software to present text and data together with clarity
- Represent data using a variety of graphical forms
- Analyze numerical data using standard statistical methods
- Appreciate the application of statistics to modeling real-world situations
- Understand notions of statistical testing
3. TOEFL Preparation
- Access to online TOEFL skills training
- Three practice tests
- Regular personal updates
Study in the USA
The American university system is justly regarded as one of the best in the world, and the USA remains the most popular destinations for degree-level study.
According to the 2012 U.S. News & World Report World's Best Universities rankings, 14 of the world’s top 25 universities are based in America - these include MIT, Harvard, Yale, Chicago, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford and Berkeley.
Your personalized pathway to degree success
At Kings, we ask every student to imagine the American degree certificate they want on their wall in four years time. We then help them to build a personalized pathway to achieve it.
Our role isn't simply to help you access undergraduate or graduate level study in the USA, it is to be there for you offering support throughout your time at university. We will make sure you have the skills, experience and support to make the right choices from the options open to you, and to achieve the successful outcome you need.
On Campus Plus
Fast, flexible, guaranteed – the perfect combination
Our unique On Campus Plus programs give you the unique combination of guarantee, choice and speed in completing your American degree.
You will join the first year of your degree program without the need for a pre-sessional "Year 0" and so will finish your degree in just four years. You are also guaranteed progression to the second after successfully completing Year 1.
What’s more, the 1+3 or 2+2 model gives you the flexibility to choose where you complete your major. After Year 1 or Year 2 you can either stay on campus or transfer to a range of highly-ranked universities that include UCLA, University of California, Berkeley and Emory University.
Find out more:
On Campus Plus
Test preparation programs
Our sister institution Kings Colleges delivers Test preparation courses. You can do this from our two locations in the USA, Boston and Los Angeles.
Find out more:
TOEFL iBT Preparation
SAT, GMAT, GRE Preparation
Kings is an international education group with operations in the UK and USA.
Kings Pathways, our specialist university pathways division, has expertise in university preparation and pathway programmes. We make it clear, simple and fast for international students to access a huge range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at leading universities in UK and USA.
We deliver “on-campus” university pathway programmes in the USA, as well as preparation programmes delivered at our own colleges in both the UK and USA. We work with every student to help them decide the best option for their specific needs.
At Kings, we don’t have a “one size fits all” approach. We aim to meet the needs of each individual student by creating a personalised study path to the university which best suits their needs.
We are committed to ensuring our students receive exceptionally high levels of support and attention throughout the whole of their time with us. This way, our students can not only achieve their personal goals; they have every opportunity to exceed their own expectations.
Lasting educational partnerships
As a respected education provider, we have forged partnerships and agreements with a range of leading universities in the USA and the UK.
Each year, our students progress to many highly-ranked universities. They arrive at university confident and fully-prepared for the demands of degree-level study.
For more information about partnering wih Kings Pathways and if you want to discuss how our approach might be of value to your institution go to Partnerships with Kings Pathways.
