InternatIonal FoundatIon Year

programmes In malta

with GUARANtEED plAcEmENts At UK UNivERsitiEs

clUbclAss lANGUAGE schools stARtED opERAtiNG iN JANUARy 1999 whEN thE school iN mAltA opENED its DooRs to foREiGN stUDENts foR thE fiRst timE. ovER thE yEARs, clUbclAss hAs tAUGht ENGlish As A foREiGN lANGUAGE to ovER 25,000 stUDENts fRom ovER 50 DiffERENt coUNtRiEs.

WhY choose malta?Malta offers exceptionally good value

for money. Its ties with the UK and

the English language, together with

very high academic standards, have

made the island a popular destination

for foreign students. In Malta,

students can combine an academic

course with culture and history, as

well as fun and relaxation.

The islands fabulous weather has

contributed to making it a year-round

destination. 7000 year old temples

and Baroque architecture go hand

in hand with live concerts, theatre

productions, lovely beaches, water-

sports, fabulous nightlife and delicious

Mediterranean cuisine.

Furthermore, Malta is an extremely

safe and secure destination for

foreigners and locals alike. The

Maltese are extremely friendly,

hospitable people who have learnt to

coexist with people from all over the

world, which makes it easy for them

to understand the ways and customs

of foreign students.

ClubClass language school malta

WhY choose clubclass?Clubclass Residential Language

School is located in Swieqi - a quiet

residential area only a stones throw

away from the hustle and bustle of St.

Julians. Five minutes away is Paceville

the vibrant centre, densely packed

with entertainment treats that range

from huge multiplex cinemas and

bowling alleys to night clubs and a

lovely sandy beach. Maltas capital city

Valletta, the old capital Mdina and the

main hub Sliema are all within a short

bus ride away as are the main beaches

located in the north of the island.

Our residential school set-up

provides a totally immersive teaching

environment and we pride ourselves

on our commitment to deliver

quality tuition to all students on a

personalised level. Clubclass is licensed

by the Ministry of Education, an

accredited member of FELTOM and a

full member of ALTO and WYSE Travel

Confederation.

School amenities include large, bright,

air-conditioned classrooms, free Wi-Fi

within the school, 24 hour Internet

Caf, Self Study Centre/Library and

a Multipurpose Room. Residence

facilities include an outdoor pool,

fitness centre, indoor pool, sauna,

jacuzzi, pub, restaurant, cafeteria

and launderette.

A range of accommodation, all

inspected and licensed by the

Malta Tourism Authority, is available

to ensure that every budget

and requirement is catered for.

Accommodation options include

new private or shared suites (located

opposite the school), apartments

(within the same building as the

school), hostel and student houses

(situated across the road from the

school), and host families (within

walking distance of the school).

Accommodation in hotels situated

within close proximity of the school

can also be arranged.

Clubclass Residential Language

School attracts students from all over

the world. In every case, our aim

is to ensure that students gain the

maximum benefit and enjoyment

from their course. At Clubclass every

member of staff is committed to

quality education tuition. Every

effort we make is focused on

providing academic excellence in

an environment that is friendly and

welcoming. The schools philosophy

has and will always be to offer

quality tuition in a fun and relaxed

environment that is conducive to

learning. Our qualified and friendly

staff are always available to ensure

that students get the maximum

benefit and enjoy themselves in the

company of like-minded people from

all over the world.

last year, 70% of ncuKs Ify students were accepted by russell group unIversItIes.

The NCUK International Foundation

Year (IFY) programme is the most

widely accepted course of its kind for

the successful placement of students

at universities in the UK and around

the world since 1987. Designed by

11 of the UKs best universities, it is

recognised by almost every British

higher education institution as a valid

entry qualification for undergraduate

study. To date, NCUK has guided

over 23,500 students onto degree

programmes at its world-class

universities.

Last year, 70% of NCUKs IFY

students were accepted by Russell

Group Universities

90% of those students gained

a place at their first or second

choice of university

NCUK students achieve

excellent outcomes at their

chosen universities with 42%

of undergraduates achieving a

1st class or 2:1 degree

The NCuK INTerNaTIoNal FouNdaTIoN Year ProgrammeThe NCUK International Foundation

Year programme is a modular 30-

week course that prepares students

for first-year entry into leading UK

universities by providing them with

the knowledge and skills to enter and

excel in their undergraduate studies.

The International Foundation Year

programme consists of a combination

of study skills which includes English

for Academic Purposes and academic

content to prepare students for their

undergraduate studies. Student

assessment is conducted through

a combination of coursework, an

end-of-semester test, and a final

examination.

assuraNCe oF QualITYAll NCUKs programmes are created

in conjunction with their 11 founder

universities, and all of them are

designed to give students the skills

needed for successful future studies

in an English-speaking environment.

NCUKs programmes are recognised

and accepted by the majority of

universities around the world,

giving students a globally portable

qualification.

NCuK InternatIonalfoundatIon year

WhY choose ncuKs InternatIonal FoundatIon Year programme at clubclass?

Guaranteed conditional offer of a place on an undergraduate degree course

Quality assured

Qualified and experienced teachers

Small class sizes

26 hours of tuition per week

Regular student pastoral care, counselling and guidance

NCUK has guided over 23,500 students onto degree programmes at its world-class universities

NCUKs programmes are recognised and accepted by the majority of universities around the world

guaranteed oFFerNCuK Is a uNIQue orgaNIsaTIoN beCause IT was FouNded bY 11 leadINg uK uNIversITIes IN 1987 aNd TodaY NCuK CaN guaraNTee sTudeNTs eNTrY INTo NearlY 3,000 degree Programmes IN The uK. uPoN suCCessFul ComPleTIoN oF TheIr Programme, sTudeNTs are guaraNTeed aT leasT Two oFFers oN a suITable degree Programme aT oNe oF The FollowINg uNIversITIes:

University of Bradford

The University of Huddersfield

University of Leeds

Leeds Metropolitan University

The University of Liverpool

Liverpool John Moores University

University of Manchester

Manchester Metropolitan

University

University of Salford

University of Sheffield

Sheffield Hallam University

progressIon opportunItIes to uKs russell group unIversItIessINCe 1987, The NCuK INTerNaTIoNal FouNdaTIoN Year Programme has develoPed aN exCelleNT rePuTaTIoN amoNg uKs leadINg russell grouP uNIversITIes. The FollowINg uNIversITIes have made oFFers To NCuK sTudeNTs IN The lasT CouPle oF Years:

University of Birmingham

University of Bristol

University of Cambridge

Cardiff University

Durham University

University of Edinburgh

University of Exeter

University of Glasgow

Kings College London

University of Leeds

University of Liverpool

University of Manchester

Newcastle University

University of Nottingham

Queen Mary, University of

London

Queens University Belfast

University of Sheffield

University of Southampton

University College London

University of Warwick

University of York

The NCUK International Foundation

Year programme has been designed

to prepare international students, who

have completed their high school,

for entry to an undergraduate degree.

During this two-term programme,

students will study four compulsory

modules. Once students complete and

pass the programme they are guaran-

teed a place at an NCUK University.

The Four ComPulsorY modules are:English for AcAdEmic PurPosEs This specially designed programme

will help students develop their skills

in Academic English that are required

for an undergraduate course at a UK

University. It will allow students to

develop vocabulary most relevant to

their course of study, and train them

in specific skills such as listening to

lectures, note-taking, making oral

presentations, academic reading

and writing.

BusinEss studiEs This module has been designed to

ensure that students will have a basic

understanding of the key concepts of

business and management, such as

marketing, leadership, organizational

structure, accounting and finance,

human resource management and

corporate strategy.

Economics The aim of this module is to provide

students with an introduction to

the main theoretical models and

concepts used in macro and micro-

economics. Topics covered during

the course include: the economic

environment, the market mechanism,

market structure and growth,

inflation, international trade and

macroeconomic policy.

mAthsThis module aims to develop students

key knowledge, understanding,

skill and application of a variety

of mathematical and statistical

techniques that are relevant in the

fields of business, humanities and

social science disciplines.

tEAching And lEArning stylEsThroughout the NCUK International

Foundation Year programme, all

academic subject modules will be

delivered by professional teachers

using a lecture and tutorial style that

mirrors the type of teaching that

students will meet in undergraduate

university courses.

AssEssmEnt And suPPortTo ensure that students achieve their

goals, progress will be monitored

regularly by continuous assessment of

coursework and class tests. The final

grade for each unit will be based on

a mixture of course work and end of

course examinations.

InternatIonal foundatIon year programme bUsiNEss stREAm

lEADiNG to DEGREEs At UNivERsitiEs iN: Accounting and Finance

Business Studies

Design Management for Fashion

Retailing

Development Studies

Economics and Social History

Economics

Fashion and Textile Retailing

Finance and Economics

International Business, Finance

and Economics

International Management

IT and New Media

International Relations

History

Creative Writing

Media Studies

Digital Media

Management and Leisure

Management and Marketing

of Textiles

Textile Technology

IT Management for Business

Management and Information

Systems

Marketing

Law

mondaySupervised Self-Study

Break

English for Academic Purposes (2 hrs)

Lunch TutorialsBusiness Studies

BreakBusiness Studies

tuesdayEnglish for Academic Purposes

BreakEnglish for Academic Purposes

Lunch Tutorials Maths Break Maths

WednesdayBusinessStudies

BreakBusinessStudies

Lunch Tutorials Economics Break Economics

thursdayEnglish for Academic Purposes

BreakEnglish for Academic Purposes

Lunch Tutorials Maths Break Maths

friday Economics Break Economics LunchExam

Practice (1 hrs)

Supervised Self-Study

BreakSupervised Self-Study

09:00 10:30

1 hours

10:30 11:00

hour

11:00 12:30

1 hours

12:30 13:30

1 hour

13:30 14:30

1 hour

14:30 16:00

1 hours

16:00 16:30

hour

16:30 18:00

1 hours

FollowINg The NCuK INTerNaTIoNal FouNdaTIoN Year busINess sTream Programme ProvIdes sTudeNTs wITh a PaThwaY To a wIde varIeTY oF uNdergraduaTe degree oPTIoNs:

NcUK ify iN bUsiNEss coRE moDUlEs:

Economics

Maths

Business Studies

English for Academic

Purposes

sAmplE timEtAblE

English for Academic Purposes 8 hours per week

Business Studies 6 hours per week

Economics 6 hours per week

Maths 6 hours per week

Examination Practice 1 hours per week

Supervised Self-Study 3 hours per week

Tutorials 4 hours per week

malTa sChool Chelsea Court, Triq l-Imghazel, Swieqi, St Julians SWQ 3150, Malta

tel: +356 21370694 fax: +356 21370607email: malta@clubclass.com web: www.clubclass.com/malta