GCSE/IGCSE, C, No expiry
IELTS, 5.5 in all bands, 2 years
Duolingo, 95 in all components, 2 years
Pearson PTE Academic, 59 in all bands, 2 years
International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard or Higher Level, Grade 5 or above, No expiry
TOEFL IBT, 72 (Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20), 2 years
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, 72 (Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20), 2 years
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT Exams, Listening 33/50, Reading 33/50, Writing 33/50, Speaking 33/50, 2 years
LanguageCert Online International ESOL Exams, Score per skill 25-32, 2 years
Anglia Ruskin University: English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT), 55% all bands, 2 years
Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET – Preliminary English test), 162-169 (Distinction), 2 years
Cambridge English: First (FCE – First certificate in English), 162-168 (Grade C), 2 years
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE – Certificate in Advanced English), 160-169 (Level B2), 2 years
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE – Certificate of Proficiency in English), 180-199 (Level C1), 2 years
Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC – Business English Certificate – Vantage), 162-168 (Grade C), 2 years
Cambridge English: Business Higher (BEC – Business English Certificate – Higher), 160-169 (Level B2), 2 years
Examination For the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) by CaMLA, 650 (Low Pass) all bands, 2 years
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English) (ECPE) by CaMLA, 650 (Low Pass) all bands, 2 years
Trinity College: Integrated Skills in English (ISE) (SELT), ISEII overall (Pass in all bands), 2 years
In the First Year Pathway students complete the ARU first year of the degree, undertaking the same modules, in the same classes as students entering the University directly. Alongside the ARU modules, students entering through the First Year Pathway will have additional support and tuition from ARU College.
Please be aware that entry to the First Year with ARU College is only available for EU and International Students. UK students will be offered a foundation pathway.
First Year
A First Year pathway is available for students who:
don’t meet the entry requirements to enter university level study directly (but hold equivalent to AS/A level studies)
feel that additional support at the start of university studies will help them stand a better chance of success
have been away from studies for a period of time
come from a different academic environment to that of the UK
If you fall into any of the above categories, choosing an undergraduate pathway at ARU College is the right decision. Depending on your academic needs here at ARU College we have two pathway entry points available, foundation and first year pathway.
Additional support
Alongside the ARU modules student entering through the first year pathway will have additional support and tuition from ARU College.
These additional hours are made up of Interactive Learning Study Skills tuition and subject specific mentoring and support sessions. The Interactive Learning Study Skills module is a skills-based module designed to develop the academic skills required for successful Higher Education study such as academic writing and presentation skills. The support sessions allow you to meet with academic staff in order to tackle specific issues or questions.
Progressing from First Year
At ARU College we offer a first year or stage 2 level study. Either students will enter this pathway following completion of the foundation, or for students that have completed equivalent of A level study we also have an entry point at first year of a bachelor’s degree.
Upon completion of the first year, or Stage 2, you will seamlessly progress to the second year of your chosen degree with the University, and no longer be registered with ARU College.
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Insurance – Single: 624 GBP per year
