International

Foundation Year
programmes
in malta
with GUARaNTEED
placements at
UK Universities

Clubclass
language school
malta
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?

The islands fabulous weather has

Furthermore, Malta is an extremely

Malta offers exceptionally good value

contributed to making it a year-round

safe and secure destination for

for money. Its ties with the UK and

destination. 7000 year old temples

foreigners and locals alike. The

the English language, together with

and Baroque architecture go hand

Maltese are extremely friendly,

very high academic standards, have

in hand with live concerts, theatre

hospitable people who have learnt to

made the island a popular destination

productions, lovely beaches, water-

coexist with people from all over the

for foreign students. In Malta,

sports, fabulous nightlife and delicious

world, which makes it easy for them

students can combine an academic

Mediterranean cuisine.

to understand the ways and customs

course with culture and history, as

well as fun and relaxation.

of foreign students.

Why choose
Clubclass?

School amenities include large, bright,

Clubclass Residential Language

air-conditioned classrooms, free Wi-Fi

School attracts students from all over

Clubclass Residential Language

within the school, 24 hour Internet

the world. In every case, our aim

School is located in Swieqi - a quiet

Caf, Self Study Centre/Library and

is to ensure that students gain the

residential area only a stones throw

a Multipurpose Room. Residence

maximum benefit and enjoyment

away from the hustle and bustle of St.

facilities include an outdoor pool,

from their course. At Clubclass every

Julians. Five minutes away is Paceville

fitness centre, indoor pool, sauna,

member of staff is committed to

the vibrant centre, densely packed

jacuzzi, pub, restaurant, cafeteria

quality education tuition. Every

with entertainment treats that range

and launderette.

effort we make is focused on

providing academic excellence in

from huge multiplex cinemas and

bowling alleys to night clubs and a

A range of accommodation, all

an environment that is friendly and

lovely sandy beach. Maltas capital city

inspected and licensed by the

welcoming. The schools philosophy

Valletta, the old capital Mdina and the

Malta Tourism Authority, is available

has and will always be to offer

main hub Sliema are all within a short

to ensure that every budget

quality tuition in a fun and relaxed

bus ride away as are the main beaches

and requirement is catered for.

environment that is conducive to

located in the north of the island.

Accommodation options include

learning. Our qualified and friendly

new private or shared suites (located

staff are always available to ensure

Our residential school set-up

opposite the school), apartments

that students get the maximum

provides a totally immersive teaching

(within the same building as the

benefit and enjoy themselves in the

environment and we pride ourselves

school), hostel and student houses

company of like-minded people from

on our commitment to deliver

(situated across the road from the

all over the world.

quality tuition to all students on a

school), and host families (within

personalised level. Clubclass is licensed

walking distance of the school).

by the Ministry of Education, an

Accommodation in hotels situated

accredited member of FELTOM and a

within close proximity of the school

full member of ALTO and WYSE Travel

can also be arranged.

Confederation.

Last year, 70%

of NCUKs IFY
students were
accepted by
Russell Group
universities.

NCUK
international
foundation
year
Assurance of Quality

widely accepted course of its kind for

The NCUK International

Foundation Year
Programme

the successful placement of students

The NCUK International Foundation

universities, and all of them are

at universities in the UK and around

Year programme is a modular 30-

designed to give students the skills

the world since 1987. Designed by

week course that prepares students

needed for successful future studies

11 of the UKs best universities, it is

for first-year entry into leading UK

in an English-speaking environment.

recognised by almost every British

universities by providing them with

NCUKs programmes are recognised

higher education institution as a valid

the knowledge and skills to enter and

and accepted by the majority of

entry qualification for undergraduate

excel in their undergraduate studies.

universities around the world,

study. To date, NCUK has guided

The International Foundation Year

giving students a globally portable

over 23,500 students onto degree

programme consists of a combination

qualification.

programmes at its world-class

of study skills which includes English

universities.

for Academic Purposes and academic

The NCUK International Foundation

Year (IFY) programme is the most

content to prepare students for their

Last year, 70% of NCUKs IFY

undergraduate studies. Student

students were accepted by Russell

assessment is conducted through

Group Universities

a combination of coursework, an
end-of-semester test, and a final

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

examination.

All NCUKs programmes are created

in conjunction with their 11 founder

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 Offer
NCUK 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:

Progression Opportunities to
UKs Russell Group Universities
Since 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 Manchester

University of Bristol

Newcastle University

University of Cambridge

University of Nottingham

Cardiff University

Queen Mary, University of

Durham University

London

University of Edinburgh

Queens University Belfast

University of Exeter

University of Sheffield

University of Glasgow

University of Southampton

Kings College London

University College London

University of Bradford

University of Leeds

University of Warwick

The University of Huddersfield

University of Liverpool

University of York

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

International
Foundation Year
Programme
Business Stream
The NCUK International Foundation

Business Studies

Maths

Year programme has been designed

This module has been designed to

This module aims to develop students

to prepare international students, who

ensure that students will have a basic

key knowledge, understanding,

have completed their high school,

understanding of the key concepts of

skill and application of a variety

for entry to an undergraduate degree.

business and management, such as

of mathematical and statistical

During this two-term programme,

marketing, leadership, organizational

techniques that are relevant in the

students will study four compulsory

structure, accounting and finance,

fields of business, humanities and

modules. Once students complete and

human resource management and

social science disciplines.

pass the programme they are guaran-

corporate strategy.

teed a place at an NCUK University.

Economics
students with an introduction to

Teaching and
learning styles

the main theoretical models and

Throughout the NCUK International

English for Academic

Purposes

concepts used in macro and micro-

Foundation Year programme, all

economics. Topics covered during

academic subject modules will be

This specially designed programme

the course include: the economic

delivered by professional teachers

will help students develop their skills

environment, the market mechanism,

using a lecture and tutorial style that

in Academic English that are required

market structure and growth,

mirrors the type of teaching that

for an undergraduate course at a UK

inflation, international trade and

students will meet in undergraduate

University. It will allow students to

macroeconomic policy.

university courses.

The four compulsory

modules are:

The aim of this module is to provide

develop vocabulary most relevant to

their course of study, and train them

Assessment and Support

in specific skills such as listening to

To ensure that students achieve their

lectures, note-taking, making oral

goals, progress will be monitored

presentations, academic reading

regularly by continuous assessment of

and writing.

coursework and class tests. The final

grade for each unit will be based on
a mixture of course work and end of
course examinations.

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

Leading to Degrees at Universities in:

Accounting and Finance

History

Business Studies

Creative Writing

Design Management for Fashion

Media Studies
Digital Media

Retailing

Maths
Business Studies

Development Studies

Management and Leisure

English for Academic

Economics and Social History

Management and Marketing

of Textiles

Economics

Purposes

Fashion and Textile Retailing

Textile Technology

Finance and Economics

IT Management for Business

International Business, Finance

Management and Information

Systems

and Economics
International Management

Marketing

IT and New Media

Law

International Relations

sample timetable
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

Monday

Supervised
Self-Study

Break

English for
Academic
Purposes
(2 hrs)

Lunch

Tutorials

Business
Studies

Break

Business
Studies

Tuesday

English for
Academic
Purposes

Break

English for
Academic
Purposes

Lunch

Tutorials

Maths

Break

Maths

Business
Studies

Break

Business
Studies

Lunch

Tutorials

Economics

Break

Economics

Thursday

English for
Academic
Purposes

Break

English for
Academic
Purposes

Lunch

Tutorials

Maths

Break

Maths

Friday

Economics

Break

Economics

Lunch

Exam
Practice
(1 hrs)

Supervised
Self-Study

Break

Supervised
Self-Study

Wednesday

English for Academic Purposes 8 hours per week

Examination Practice 1 hours per week

Business Studies 6 hours per week

Supervised Self-Study 3 hours per week

Economics 6 hours per week

Tutorials 4 hours per week

Maths 6 hours per week

Malta School
Chelsea Court, Triq l-Imghazel, Swieqi,
St Julians SWQ 3150, Malta
tel: +356 21370694
fax: +356 21370607
email: malta@clubclass.com
web: www.clubclass.com/malta