Regent Independent School and Sixth Form College

The University Foundation Programme has been designed to bridge the gap between school and university for students who do not possess the necessary A-level points or equivalent qualifications and is designed with the unique needs of overseas students in mind. Successful completion of the University Foundation Programme provides entry onto a choice of degree programmes at an extensive range of prestigious British universities.

Our courses thoroughly prepare students for study at undergraduate level and provide them with a wide range of general study skills, an introduction to academic English and a solid foundation in their chosen specialty. The course offers an excellent transition in to the British Education system and allows international students to acclimatise to both the country and the academic standards required by their chosen Universities.

Courses also include preparation classes for the all important IELTS English Language Exam, in which students are required to secure a level 6 or higher to enter a British University.

Accreditation

In addition to the College being accredited by the British Accreditation Council and the Council for Independent Further Education, the University Foundation Programme is accreditied by the University of Middlesex. The University approves the Syllabus and Course Materials and appoints a moderator to ensure the rigorous standards of British Universities are met. As a result, the Regent College - London University Foundation Programme is accepted by the vast majority of British Universities and Regent College - London can gurantee a place at a British university to students that successfully complete the course.

The course is divided in to two sections. The first includes English Language courses and two other modules designed to give students an opportunity to learn more about studying and living in the United Kingdom. The second section allows students to choose one of three routes, Social Science, Science & Engineering and Business & IT. In each of these routes, students choose four units from a choice of three units specific to the student's chosen specialty, and two units which are common to all three specialties. Most units are divided in to four modules that together offer a comprehensive foundation in each subject.

Entry Requirements

Entry on to the Regent College University Foundation Programme depends on individual circumstances. The standard that is generally required is that the student has completed secondary education in their country of origin. The following are some of the recognised school-leaving qualifications which are accepted as meeting the entry requirements for the course:

Arab Countries - Tawjihiya, Thanawia, General Secondary School Certificate
Brunei - GCE'O' levels
China - Senior High School Graduation Examination
Europe - Secondary School Leaving Certificate
India - CBSE or ICSE
Japan - School Leaving Certificate
Malaysia - SPM
Nigeria - West African Examinations Council
Pakistan - Intermediate Certificate
Korea - School Leaving Certificate
Sri Lanka - GCE 'O' Levels
Taiwan - Senior High School Certificate
Thailand - Mathayom 6
Tanzania - ACSE and CSE or National Form IV and Form VI examinations
Turkey - State/Private High School Diploma
Kenya - Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education
Uganda – Uganda Certificate of Education
Zimbabwe - GCE "A" and "O" levels

NB: All students need IELTS at level 4.5

Students who are deemed not to have the appropriate level of English or academic qualifications can arrange to undertake preliminary studies at Regent College.

Academic Board

Regent College – London, has appointed an Academic Board to oversee the work and educational provision of the College. The members of the Academic Board include senior University personnel and senior officials of OfSTED. The functions of the Board include advising the College and its Staff on all academic matters and most importantly approval and moderation of all internally awarded qualifications.

Senior members of the Academic Board

Peter McGregor MEd BSc PGCE – Chair of the Board

Mr McGregor holds honours degrees in Chemistry and Physics from The University of East Anglia and the University of the South Bank respectively. He also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and a Masters in Mathematics and Science Education from Kings College, London.

He has taught science at A Level in both the independent and maintained sectors and held posts as Head of Department and Deputy Headmaster. Mr McGregor is currently working for an LEA as a SATRO leader and a General and Staff Inspector, as a Reporting Inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate and as a Post 16 Inspector for OfSTED.

Dr Lynn Bappa

Dr Lynn Bappa has had extensive experience of lecturing and teaching in both the university and the secondary school sectors. Her qualifications include 2 higher degrees from the University of Birmingham. She has been an independent OfSTED inspector/education consultant since 1993 when she returned to the UK after a successful teaching and lecturing career in West Africa. She has participated in over 250 secondary school inspections. During the past 12 years, she has covered most aspects of the inspection framework, including sixth form inspections, and specialises in History, Religious Education and Citizenship. She also inspects Politics and Sociology at sixth form level. She is a GCSE and A level examiner in History and a team leader examiner in GCSE Citizenship. She undertakes a wide range of consultancy and advisory work in schools across England and abroad, particularly on multi-faith and multi-cultural issues. She is an OfSTED-accredited trainer and monitors the quality of training provided by inspection contractors on behalf of HMI. When time permits, she is an active member of Surrey County Council’s School Appeals Panel.

Colin Merrin

Mr Merrin holds a Masters in Education from the Institute of Education, University of London and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Kingston University. He is currently also Head of SEN and Behaviour Support for the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and has worked as an OfSTED inspector, with a particular focus on the provision of English.

Roger Fenwick

Mr Fenwick is an Educational Consultant, Trainer and OfSTED secondary team inspector, as well as being an Additional Inspector for HMI. He holds an MA in Education from the University of Sussex.

Bhagwan Morjani

Mr Morjani is a graduate in Business and Finance from the University of Kent. He is currently Director of Professional Courses at the University of Westminster where he has been a lecturer and senior lecturer for twenty years.