Studying the International Year One
The International Year One is a preparatory programme for progression to an undergraduate degree at Kingston University, London. To study this programme, you must meet certain academic and English language requirements.
For courses starting in September 2021, you can choose how you study so you can either join us on campus or start your studies virtually from home and come to campus at a later date. Find out more here.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are now able to accept a wider range of English tests for entry in September 2021.
Entry requirements
Age: 17+
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in all skills)**
Nationality: Any non-UK or EU national.
Academic entry requirements
Academic: Good high school grades, plus up to one year of further study.
Check the academic requirements specific to your country:
| Country |
Qualification* |
| Bangladesh |
Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% |
| China |
Successful completion of SH3 with 80% or above in 4 or more subjects or SH3 (60%) plus 1st year of local higher education |
| Colombia |
Successful completion of Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects inc. Maths (A) Acceptable or above plus extra year study |
| Ghana |
Successful completion of OND/Ghanaian A Levels or Polytechnic Diploma |
| Hong Kong |
Successful completion of HKDSE 333, Higher Certificate or Honours Diploma |
| India |
Successful completion of Higher School Certificate Standard XII with average grade 50% or above |
| Indonesia |
Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7.0 in 4 academic subjects (including 7.0 in Maths and Science) |
| Iran |
Successful completion of Pre University certificate 12/20 |
| Japan |
Successful completion of High school plus further year of study |
| Jordan |
Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further year of study. |
| Kazakhstan |
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education plus further year of study |
| Korea |
Successful completion of High School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower if the student can demonstrate 1 further year of study)
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| Libya |
Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate with average of 60% or above plus further 1 year of study |
| Macau |
Successful completion of form 6 with average grade 70%+ |
| Mexico |
Successful completion of Bachillerato with 75% or 65% plus 1 year HE (pass) IB: 22 points & Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5** |
| Nigeria |
Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) plus one year of further study or National Diploma/Advanced Technical Certificate |
| Pakistan |
Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with average of 55% |
| Qatar |
Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari plus further year of study or party study of Diploma/Technical Certificate |
| Russia |
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum 3.5 plus one further year of study |
| Saudi Arabia |
Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further year of study or part study of Diploma |
| Taiwan |
Successful completion of Senior High 3 plus evidence of further study |
| Thailand |
Successful completion of Year 12 (MAW 6) with GPA 3.0 or 1 year of post-secondary study with grade of 65% |
| Turkey |
Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 65% overall |
| UAE |
Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further 1 year of study or part study of Diploma. Also part study of specialist diploma |
| Ukraine |
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with minimum GPA 6.5 and above plus 1 year of further study |
| Vietnam |
Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 6.5 plus further year of study (6.5 for Maths and Science subjects) |
Other qualifications
| Qualification |
Award |
| The Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) |
22 points (English test required) |
| As/A Levels |
40 UCAS points (formerly 120 UCAS tariff points) |
* The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
** If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
EU student definition
EU students include:
- EEA (European Economic Area) migrant workers and their families in the UK who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
- EU nationals and their children who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
- Refugees (recognised by the UK government) and their families
- People who have applied for asylum and have been granted leave to enter/remain, and their families
- The rules on whether you are classified as a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student are strictly defined by the British Government; universities do not have discretion.