KINGS ON CAMPUS
Courses and
Support
2015 – 16
2015 – 16
USA UNIVERSITY
PATHWAYS
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COURSE STRUCTURE
Kings On Campus
With Kings based right on campus at your chosen university you have the best of both worlds.
You will be a full member of the university, integrating with American students and taking degree classes with them.
But you also have access to the Kings Center based on campus. Here you can access the specialist academic and
personal support you might need as an international student — whenever you need it and for as long as you need it.
Kings On Campus — Specialist Courses
Kings delivers a range of courses right on campus. They are
carefully designed to integrate with, and prepare you for,
your degree program.
Kings on Campus — Specialist Support
Alongside the help you will receive from the faculty at your
chosen university, you will also have dedicated support from
staff at our Kings Center on campus.
These courses are taken either before or during your
Undergraduate Year 1*, and are flexible to suit your specific needs.
See back page for details.
See chart below and internal pages for details.
KINGS COURSES
Undergraduate
Preparation Program
From TOEFL iBT 20
Develops Academic English, study
skills, and TOEFL skills to prepare
you for your degree.
KINGS COURSES
Graduate Preparation Program
From TOEFL iBT 20
Academic English development
plus specialist research and study
skills required at graduate level.
* Years 1 and 2 in California
** Years 3 and 4 in California
UNDERGRADUATE YEAR 1*
YEARS 2 – 4**
Main Academic Degree Program
From TOEFL iBT 61 (15 section minimum):
Taught by the faculty of your host college/university
SAT/Academic Development/Extracurricular
Support Delivered on campus by Kings in
conjunction with your undergraduate program.
MASTERS YEAR 1
Complete your
degree at your
choice of university
Key
Courses taught by Kings
Graduate
degree
program
Courses taught by your
host university
Courses taught by the USA
university of your choice
KINGS COURSES
Undergraduate
Preparation Program
The Undergraduate Preparation Program
is a specialized course of study delivered at
the Kings Center on campus. It is designed to
equip you with the language skills needed for
degree-level study in English. Depending on
your language level and intended degree
path, you can attend the program for as many
terms as you need prior to your degree
course classes.
Key information
Course Length: Varies. Minimum 1 term
Start Dates:
2015: 5 January, 30 March, 22 June, 14 Sept
2016: 4 January, 28 March, 20 June, 12 Sept
Lessons: Each term provides 280 hours of
instruction. You will have an average of 25
hours of lessons each week, plus 12 to 15
hours of private study.
Minimum Age: 16
Maximum Class Size: 12
Minimum Entry Level: TOEFL iBT 20
Progression
On average, students progress by
approximately 15 points on the TOEFL iBT
range each term. Fast learners may progress
at a quicker rate. If you proceed slower than
the average rate, you can easily follow an
additional term until you achieve the
required level.
Structure
Program content
The program can be studied for a minimum of
1 term, and for as long as you need depending
on your language level when you start and
your rate of progress.
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.
It is designed to be highly intensive,
and includes:
 Individual attention in small groups
 Regular tutorials so that tutors and
the Program Manager can provide
individual guidance
 Frequent progress tests
 Regular reports
2. Academic Study Skills
Module 1: General Academic/Study Skills
This module will enable you to:  Read critically about the real world and
apply theoretical knowledge to dynamic
real world situations  A rticulate 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
Skills Developed
The program will enable you to:
 Become familiar with the US higher
education system
 Become familiar with the style of language
used in academic texts
 Increase reading and writing speed
 Expand your vocabulary, especially in
relation to academic subjects
 Identify key information in texts
 Organize and set out information clearly,
orally and in writing
 Identify and analyze the main argument
in a text or presentation
 Express ideas and opinions logically,
confidently and appropriately
 Learn to challenge the ideas of others and
present contrasting views
 Write papers and other common researchbased written assignments, develop small
group projects and fine tune your
presentation skills
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  A nalyze 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
Sample Pathways
one term of Undergraduate
= Preparation, prior to your
first year of degree study.
iBT
20
iBT
35
iBT
50
iBT
61
iBT
20
iBT
35
iBT
50
iBT
61
Year 1 of your degree
iBT
80
Year 1 of your degree
KINGS COURSES
High School
Completion Program
The High School Completion Program gives
students aged 16+ a head start in their path
to a US degree. The Program consists of
a class-based Undergraduate Preparation
Program plus academic subject modules.
The academic modules are delivered via an
online program in a monitored environment
with a Kings facilitator.
Key information
Start Dates:
2015: 5 January, 30 March, 22 June, 14 Sept
2016: 4 January, 28 March, 20 June, 12 Sept
Course Length: 3 months*
Entry Requirements:
English: Minimum TOEFL iBT 61
(If you are below this level, you can take
additional terms of Undergraduate
Preparation before the course)
Academic: Completion of High School to
Year 11 with documented proof of good
grades
Minimum Age: 16
* Pending transcript evaluation. Remaining
coursework may be completed during the first
semester of the Undergraduate program.
Your High School Diploma
Penn Foster High School
Minimum 5.5 credits are required to earn your
US High School Diploma
The syllabus is delivered in an exclusive
association with Penn Foster High School
(PFHS) — the largest accredited online High
School in the world.
Course structure
1. The Undergraduate Preparation Program
15 hours per week class-based lessons.
This intensive, class-based course integrates
with and prepares your for your degree
program. See left page for more details.
2. The Academic Syllabus
Approximately 10 hours per week of monitored
structured study dependent on credits needed
for program completion. This carries on from
the point you have reached at your home
high school.
Core courses (16.5 credits)
 Orientation (0.5 credits)
 Human Relations (1 credit)
 Reading Skills (1 credit)
 Basic English (1 credit)
 General Math (1 credit)
 Fitness and Nutrition (1 credit)
 A merican History (1 credit)
 Practical English (1 credit)
 Consumer Math (1 credit)
 Earth Science (1 credit)
 Civics (1 credit)
 Written Communication (1 credit)
 Biology (1 credit)
 General Math II (1 credit)
 World History (1 credit)
 Physical Science (1 credit)
 Literature (1 credit)
Electives (5 credits)
You can choose 5 electives from the sample
list below:
 Music (1 credit)
 Psychology (1 credit)
 A rt (1 credit)
 Economics (1 credit)
 Computing (1 credit)
 Chemistry (1 credit)
 Spanish (1 credit)
 Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry
(1 credit)
 A merican Literature (1 credit)
Accreditation
Penn Foster High School is accredited for
grades 9 – adult by the Commission on
Secondary Schools of the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools.
It is also accredited by the Accrediting
Commission of the Distance Education and
Training Council (DETC).
Licensing
Penn Foster High School is licensed by
the Pennsylvania State Board of Private
Licensed Schools.
KINGS COURSES
NO COST KINGS COURSES
UNIVERSITY COURSE
Graduate
Preparation Program
Test
Preparation
Your Degree
Program
If you are qualified to undergraduate level
and want to prepare for a US Graduate Degree
this program is the ideal choice.
During year one of your undergraduate
course you can benefit from free specialist
Test Preparation delivered at the Kings
Center. This is designed to prepare you fully
for the exam which you may need to proceed
with an undergraduate program.
As soon as you complete your specialist
preparation course at the Kings Center on
campus, you can transition straight to your
main degree program.
Key information
Course Length: Varies. Minimum 1 term.
Start Dates: 5 January 2015, 4 January 2016
Lessons: Each term provides 280 hours of
instruction. You will have an average of 25
hours of lessons each week, plus 12 to 15
hours of private study.
Minimum Age: 21
Maximum Class Size: 12
Entry Requirements:
English: from TOEFL iBT 20 to TOEFL iBT
80, depending on number of terms and
outcome.
Academic: Be in third year of a first degree.
Minimum GPA 2.5. Documented proof of
good grades. (Note: students will need to
have graduated to be eligible for university
placement services.)
Core skills development:
 Academic writing
 Academic reading
 Presentations and seminar skills
 Listening and academic discourse
Course content
1. Academic Preparation
2. GRE, GMAT preparation
(integrated online modules)
3. Academic Study Skills
4. “Profile Builder”
5. Personal University Counseling
Program structure overview
Term 1: Structured tasks to develop
communication of complex ideas; supporting
opinions with evidence.
Term 2: Developing critical thinking. Training
in autonomous research and data handling.
Term 3: Writing and presentation of 3,000 fieldspecific academic paper, with teacher support.
Study with American Students
 The SAT is a globally recognized test used
by some US colleges and universities.
 Sections: Critical Reading, Math and Writing
Your undergraduate degree program is taught
by university faculty and you will study
alongside American students from the very
beginning. You will follow the course in the
same way as your American classmates.
Course components include:
Subject Streams
 Practice Tests (SAT paper and pencil tests;
SAT online tests)
 Self-paced course material
 Interactive lessons
 Drills
 Extra homework problems in printable
format
 Glossary of most used SAT terms
 Learner-centric course map
 Book-marking
 Practice tests for the SAT
Depending on your chosen university and
the pathway you choose, you will take a broad
range of classes. Subjects streams available
include:
 Computer Science
 Business/Economics
 Engineering
 Sciences/Mathematics
 Digital Media Arts/Communication
 Media Studies
 Liberal Arts
 Psychology
 Technology
SAT
See the individual campus brochures for
details of the streams available at each location.
Academic Credits
After the first one or two years of your degree
course you will gain sufficient academic
credits to complete your degree at your chosen
university, or transfer to a new school to study
your major and complete your degree.
SPECIALIST SUPPORT
Kings On Campus — Specialist Support
Our on-campus team are in place to help you settle in to life
at university, and to help you become a “stand out” student.
Ultimately, they will help you win a place at your dream school.
3. Unique “Profile Builder” program
à Help to develop interview skills
and techniques
à Advice on writing a great personal
statement
à Guidance and advice about
community and volunteering
activities
à Help to maximize scholarship
opportunities
YOU
5. Regular personal assessment
à Ongoing tests and assessments
à Detailed feedback from teachers
à Regular meetings with Kings
Progression Advisors
à Regular exam practice
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2. Personal university counseling
à Five one-to-one advising sessions
with specialist Progression Advisors
à Support in deciding your dream
school
à Help getting letters of
recommendation
à Help to compile a strong application
and personal statement
4. Supplementary online
English learning
à Free use of ClassMate, our
supplementary online language
learning resource.
à Integrated English language practice
and skills development
à Available from pre-arrival, during
first year and three months
afterwards
6. Personal care and support
à Dedicated on-campus Advising
Center
à Support in adapting to American
culture and the American
education system
à Support with any housing issues
on campus
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1. Academic guidance
à Help to choose courses and majors
à Guided independent learning
à Help with academic writing skills
and time management
à Workshops and seminars
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Alongside the help that you will receive from the faculty of your
host college or university, you will have dedicated support from
staff at the Kings Center on campus.