Study Group

Study Group is a global leader in preparing students for international academic success and rewarding careers through a life-changing learning experience. They offer customised programmes across higher, language and online education starting from high school to life-long learning. Study Group taught more than 73,000 students from 145 countries across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in 2015. 

Study Group pathway programmes are specially designed, university-recognised courses that help you to gain the academic, English language and learning standards you need to succeed, giving you the best possible start to your university education.

Study Groups offer programmes in a wide range of subject specialisations that include Art and Design, Business, Computing, Engineering, International Relations, Law, Media, Petroleum, Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Mathematics, etc.  

Locations and Programmes :-

Europe :

Following Pathway Programmes offered in International Study Centres (ISC) located at many of the leading universities in the UK and Europe. Each ISC is run by Study Group in partnership with the Universities.

The International Foundation Year fully prepares international students for the challenges of undergraduate degree-level study at university in the UK and the rest of Europe. The course is aimed at students who have completed high school, but do not yet meet all the entrance requirements for an undergraduate degree.

The International Year One is an intensive three-term (three and a half, or four-term in some cases) degree preparation program which provides a direct path to the second year of a three year undergraduate degree. The course is equivalent to the first year of undergraduate degree.  

The Pre-Masters offers a direct path to a Masters degree for international students who do not meet the university's postgraduate entry requirements, or want to refresh their knowledge. The programme qualifies students to meet the challenges of a taught Masters.

UK

Europe :

You can also study GCSE, A Level and a wide range of university preparation programmes at Bellerbys College. Bellerbys offers a British education that has been tailor-made for international students within a safe, supportive and truly global environment.

USA And Canada : -

On-campus International Study Centres (ISCs) offer intensive programs of academic subjects, study skills and English language. Each ISC is run by Study Group in partnership with the Universities.  

International Year One

International Year One programs allow students to adapt to the culture of studying in an American university while strengthening their English skills and earning full academic credit for the freshman (first) year of their bachelor's degree. On completion, students are fully prepared for direct entry to Year 2.

The program is aimed at students who have completed high school, and achieved the GPA required by the university, but do not yet meet the English level entrance requirements for an undergraduate degree

• James Madison University ( USA) International Year One leads to over 50 bachelor's degrees including majors in business, communications, science, humanities and performing arts.
• Roosevelt University (USA) International Year One leads to over 20 undergraduate degree programs. Students choose from two pathways: Business, Mathematics and Pre-Law; or Science.
• Widener University (USA) International Year One leads to 12 undergraduate degree programs. Students choose from three pathways: Business, Engineering, or Political Science/Pre-Law.

Global Gateway Program

The Global Gateway Program at University of Vermont (USA)  is designed for international students who meet academic admissions requirements but need additional English language support. The program is a 2-semester undergraduate pathway that combines English training and 24-28 Vermont course credits.

University Bridging Program

The University Bridging Program at Royal Roads University ( Canada)  is designed for international students who require one to three semesters of study to reach the English language levels for entry to a bachelor's degree or Pre-Master's Program in Canada. In some Programs IELTS is not required .

Year 1 and 2 bachelor's degrees

Bachelor's degree programs at Royal Roads University (Canada)  are taught on-campus by Study Group for the first two years. 4-year majors include tourism and hotel management, international business, professional communication, and justice studies. There is also a 3-year bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial Management.

Pre-Master's Program

Pre-Master's Programs offer a direct path to a master's degree for international students who do not meet the University's English language, GRE or GMAT entry requirements for graduate study.

The Pre-Master's Program at Merrimack College (USA)  is a 1, 2 or 3 semester program. It leads to four different postgraduate degrees: Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Management, Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

The Pre-Master's Program at Roosevelt University (USA)  is a 1- or 2-semester program. It leads to MBA, MPA and MS Marketing degrees. GMAT preparation for the MBA is only offered to students with GPA 3.0 and above.

The Pre-Master's Program at Royal Roads University (Canada)  improves English skills and orients students towards 'business think' to better acclimate them to studying a master's degree in Canada. It leads to the 12-month Master of Global Management or MA Tourism Management.

The Pre-Master's Program at Widener University (USA)  provides a 1 or 2 semester transitional curriculum of intensive English and graduate study skills together with training for GRE and GMAT tests. It leads to an AACSB-accredited MBA, MS Financial Planning and 6 Master of Engineering degrees.

Australia And New Zealand

ANU College, The Pathway Provider for Australian National University

ANU College is the English language and academic pathway provider for The Australian National University (ANU).  ANU is consistently ranked as the number 1 university in Australia and one of the top in the world (25th in the World- QS Top Universities Ranking 2014).

here are two programs on offer:

Foundation Studies Standard (2 semesters) and

Foundation Studies Extended (3 semesters).

ANU College English for Academic Purposes

Students at Intermediate level and above may be considered for the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course which prepares students for study at the ANU College Foundation Program.

Each 10 week period of study in EAP is designed to prepare students for further study at ANU College and the ANU.

The University of Sydney and USFP

The University of Sydney is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious universities. Established in 1850, it is Australia’s first university, and a member of the Group of Eight, Australia’s premier research-intensive universities. The University of Sydney is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world and among the top three in Australia.

The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) offers students a comprehensive range of key benefits which ensure they achieve the strong academic foundation they need to successfully progress into the University of Sydney.

Here are three programmes on offer :-

Standard Program (40 weeks)

Intensive Program (30 weeks)*

Extended Program (59 weeks) 

The University of Western Australia and UWAFP

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia’s leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. UWA is a member of the Group of Eight, Australia’s premier research-intensive universities. The University of Western Australia  is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world and among the top five in Australia.

40-week Standard Program

Entry Requirements: IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)

30-week Intensive Program

Entry Requirements: IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.5)  

60-week Extended Program

Entry Requirements: IELTS 5.0 (no band less than 5.0)

Flinders University ISC Courses

Introductory Academic Program

The Introductory Academic Program is designed to improve language skills in an academic context before commencing a Flinders International Study Centre program.

• FISC Foundation Program

The FISC Foundation Program is a comprehensive academic program which prepares students for university level learning. Students are fully supported throughout their studies to ensure they are ready for a university environment.

• FISC Diploma of Commerce

The Flinders International Study Centre Diploma of Commerce is a complete program combining detailed academic preparation with educational enrichment to ensure that students are fully prepared for all aspects of learning at Flinders University.

• FISC Diploma of Science

The FISC Diploma of Science program is designed specifically for students looking for an alternative pathway to Flinders University’s Engineering degrees. It is equivalent to the first year of an Engineering degree and on successful completion guarantees entry into the second year of a range of Flinders University degrees.

• FISC Pre-Masters Business

The FISC Pre-Masters Business Program is designed specifically for international students who do not meet the academic or language requirements for direct entry to Flinders Business School’s Master of Business.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) :- 

Courses offered at the CSU Study Centres:

Undergraduate: 

• Bachelor of Accounting
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• Bachelor of Business Studies
• Bachelor of Information Technology

Postgraduate:

• Master of Professional Accounting
• Master of Professional Accounting (CPA Extension)
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Commerce
• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Accounting
• Graduate Diploma of Commerce
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology 

Undergraduate students who cannot make direct entry to their chosen CSU degree should consider Martin College Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs. 

Other popular institutes are :- 

Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE)

Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS)

AUT University

Martin College (Australia)

Massey University ( New Zealand )

Taylors College ( Auckland, Perth and Sydney)