English LanguageProgrammes

www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt

Research ExcellenceThe latest independent assessment of research quality in the UK demonstrates that 33 out ofthe 34 subject areas evaluated are undertaking research that is world-class in terms oforiginality and significance. Cardiff University is also a member of the prestigious Russell Groupof UK universities and attracts over £100 million in investment each year.

Cutting-edge FacilitiesOur students benefit from the use of the most innovative technology and equipment available,and also enjoy access to excellent library and computing resources. Additionally, all internationalstudents entering through the normal admissions cycle are guaranteed a place in Universityaccommodation for the duration of their studies.

Professional Teaching StaffAt Cardiff, world-class academic staff ensure that students are exposed to a stimulating learningenvironment and the very latest thinking in their disciplines. Our staff are highly-qualified,enthusiastic and committed to creating a vibrant learning community. They are always availableto offer guidance and support. And our English language classes have no more than 14students – ensuring that you get the most out of your studies.

Exceptional Learning EnvironmentAs an English language student at Cardiff University, your classes are taught on campus byqualified academic staff. You also have full use of our excellent facilities and services, including 12resource centre libraries, 24-hour computer access (with free email, internet and other networkedresources), and multi-purpose sports and fitness centres. There are more than 100 student clubsand societies held during the academic year and a social programme for summer students.

LocationCardiff is a vibrant and welcoming city in which to live and study. It is steeped in history thatstretches back 2000 years and was recently short listed for European Capital of Culture 2008.Cardiff is also a modern and progressive capital city. Its facilities and amenities are constantlyimproving and yet the city remains friendly, inexpensive and compact. Its cosmopolitan natureprovides something for everyone, from the excitement of the city centre to the tranquillity of thesurrounding countryside.

IELTS Test CentreCardiff University is an official test centre for the British Council International English LanguageTesting Service (IELTS). Exams take place at least once a month all year and University staff arehere to assist you with your application. Experienced staff are also available to counsel studentswho wish to take different examinations at other UK centres.

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The Cardiff Experience

Contents

Welcome to Cardiff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Which course is right for you? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

The Bridge Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 & 5

Pre-sessional English Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 & 7

International Foundation Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Pre-International Foundation Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

In sessional Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

120 years of teaching experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Life @ Cardiff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

The fun side of learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

How to apply? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Course dates and fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cardiff University is an official examination centre for the International English Language TestingService (IELTS.) Please see Page 10 for further details.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES AT

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Welcome to Cardiff

Established in 1883, Cardiff University isconsidered one of Britain’s leading universities witheducational standards that are respected all overthe world. In recent assessments, both researchand teaching at Cardiff have been independentlyrated as being of national and internationalexcellence. As a student on our English languageprogrammes, you will be able to take advantage ofthis exceptional learning environment.

We offer a variety of English languageprogrammes ranging from 4 weeks to 9 months inlength, and from Pre-sessional courses to Englishfor Academic Purposes. English language studentsat Cardiff University enjoy a full range of benefits:

� classes are taught on campus byprofessionally qualified teaching staff

� accommodation in University halls ofresidence is guaranteed for all singleinternational students during the 9-monthBridge programme, the foundationprogramme and pre-sessional courses

� English language programmes students enjoyfull use of all our facilities including ourextensive resource centres, computerworkstations (with free access to emailand the internet), sports facilities, andthe Students’ Union

� Cardiff University is an official examinationcentre for the British Council InternationalEnglish Language Testing Service (IELTS)

� our foundation courses offer automaticprogression to a range of undergraduatedegree courses

But perhaps the most important benefit of all isthat of studying and living through the medium ofEnglish. Learning a foreign language goes beyondthe classroom, and constant contact with nativespeakers – in University accommodation, in thesupermarket, in the library, in restaurants andshops, and so on – will greatly improve yourconfidence and your linguistic competence.

Cardiff University has a long history of welcominginternational students and staff from more than100 other countries around the world. This year, wewill support at least 3000 international students intheir efforts to obtain a world-class education. Asone of Europe’s youngest capital cities, Cardiff hasa lot to offer international students. It is recognisedas one of the most attractive university cities in theUK and has many beautiful parks and gardens.The city also has a wealth of cultural, sporting,shopping and leisure facilities so there is a varietyof entertainment – with something for everyone.With a population of 300,000 the city has afriendly atmosphere and students are welcomedinto a multi-cultural and safe environment.

We believe that Cardiff University is one of thebest places in the UK to live and study, but whynot see for yourself? This brochure and ourwebsite (www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt) will provide youwith facts and figures, important information,photographs of the campus and city, and thethoughts and comments of some of our past –and current – students. If you have any questionsor need more information, please send us anemail or give us a call.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Which course is right for you?

If you are thinking about studying for a degreeat a UK university, trying to improve your IELTSexamination score, have received an offer fromCardiff University or just want to improve yourEnglish language skills, Cardiff University has acourse to suit you. We offer a range of Englishlanguage programmes specially designed toprepare students for study at Cardiff and otherUK universities and for professional English forthe workplace.

Courses last from 4 weeks to 9 months andcan be arranged for most language levels andabilities during the summer and the academicyear. Cardiff University is an officialexaminations centre for the British CouncilInternational English Language Testing Service(IELTS), and some courses offer lessonsdesigned to help you prepare for the exam.

Academic Year CoursesInternational FoundationProgrammeA one-year academic programme designed toprovide students with both the English languageand academic skills required for universityundergraduate degree programmes.Strong academic training in:

� Business� Engineering� Law� Health & Life SciencesEntry requirements12th grade high school equivalent and IELTS 5.5www.cardiff.ac.uk/ifpPage 8

The Bridge ProgrammeA 2, 6 or 9-month Programme to developstudents’ academic and professional English.Areas covered include:

� Exam Strategies: for students who need to sitthe IELTS exam for study or professional reasons

� Study Skills: essential English for studentswishing to study in a British university

� Professional Skills: appropriate Englishlanguage for a professional/businessenvironment

� English Usage: develops general language ability

www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt/bridgePages 4 & 5

Summer CoursesPre-SessionalProgrammeAn intensive summer programme in English forAcademic Purposes for students with a conditionalor unconditional offer from Cardiff University orelsewhere. Courses range from 5 to 11 weeks.

Entry requirementsMinimum IELTS 6.0(11 weeks)Minimum IELTS 6.0 (8 weeks)Minimum IELTS 6.5 (5 weeks)www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt/presessionalPages 6 & 7

Pre-InternationalFoundation ProgrammeA full-time, 8-week English language summercourse for students with an offer from the CardiffUniversity International Foundation Programme.

Entry requirementsIELTS 5.0

www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt/preifpPage 9

During Your Academic StudiesIn-sessional English Language Support ProgrammeA range of language and study programmes to support your undergraduate and postgraduate study at Cardiff.These classes are available to international students and you will receive more information on them once youhave enrolled on your academic course.www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt/insessional

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www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt/bridge

The Bridge ProgrammeThe Bridge Programme focuses on Englishlanguage skills, study and professional skills, examstrategies and British academic culture. Classesare normally held between 9.00am and 4.00pm.This will normally include appoximately 20 hoursper week plus directed studies. All students studyall areas of the course. The combination andcontent of each study module helps to producea confident student who is capable of operatingin English in every aspect of their life. The mainareas covered are:

English UsageThis develops general language ability acrossthe four skills and broadens your proficiency in:� grammar� vocabulary� comprehension� communicative fluency� pronunciationproviding you with the language base on whichto build exam strategies, professionalcompetence and study skills. All of these skillswill allow you to survive outside the classroomand in your chosen career.

Exam StrategiesExam strategies are essential to students whoneed an IELTS score to enter their chosen degreeprogramme or to prove English languageproficiency to a variety of employers. Training willbe provided on the techniques and strategiesnecessary to perform successfully as an IELTScandidate. There is an IELTS Examination Centreat Cardiff University, and all students can take theIELTS exam once they complete the BridgeProgramme. The cost is included in the coursefee for all students studying on the 9-monthprogramme and will be arranged by the EnglishLanguage Programmes office. Students may takean additional earlier IELTS examination at theirown cost.

Study SkillsStudents learn and practise the core skills neededto successfully complete their chosen degreeprogramme. Included in these modules are skillssuch as note-taking, summarising, text structure,understanding lectures, making presentations andparticipating in seminars and tutorials. The coursealso introduces Pre-Undergraduates and Pre-Foundation students to learning strategies, Britishculture and the traditions of British universities.Longer courses introduce students to the CardiffUniversity campus and academic facilities byproviding training in the use of computer systemsand software and how to use the University’sresource centres.

Professional SkillsThis module teaches each student how toprepare and present professional reports, in thestyle and appropriate language for the businessand professional world. You will also learn how toemploy your language awareness to successfullyadopt critical thinking skills. Not only will you havean intensive course at a centre of academicexcellence but you will be taught by highlyqualified Cardiff University staff in an environmentthat also offers academic and professionalcounselling, state-of-the-art computer suites andfull use of the library and sporting facilities. TheUniversity is recognised internationally and is wellknown and respected by major employers.

Guidance and supportStudents studying on the Bridge Programme willreceive educational and professionalcounselling and support throughout the year.We will offer guidance throughout yourapplication process and advise you on theappropriate channels for career development.

Course dates and feesThe Bridge Programme has three entry points:

� September (to June)� January (to June)� May (to June)with a ‘long weekend’ break in the Autumn andSpring semesters.Dates and fees are given in the chart below.Fees are usually payable in full on the first dayof the course, although September-entrystudents may pay fees in three instalments andJanuary-entry students may pay fees in twoinstalments. The first instalment is due on thefirst day of the course.

Name: Giulia SimulaCountry: Italy“Cardiff, in my opinion is an exciting andfriendly city. The atmosphere is trulymulti-cultural and you get the opportunityto learn about different cultures. Being astudent city, the University facilities(library, students’ union, internet access)are very easy to find. In addition the sizeof the city is very appropriate and you caneasily reach the city centre where thereare a big variety of restaurant, cafes andbars. I am really sad to be leaving Cardiffand my friends here, this year has beenreally special and I will never forget it!”

Included in your course:� appoximately 20 hours per week plus

directed studies� a free IELTS exam at the end of the

9-month course� one-to-one tutorial guidance and

support throughout your studies� free internet access on all University

computers� use of all University academic and social

facilities, including resource centres,computer workstations, sport and fitnesscentres, and the Students’ Union

www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt/presessional

Exam strategies and IELTS practiceExam Strategies are crucial to students studyingEnglish, and your future academic studies willdepend on them. To help you, we havedeveloped a series of lessons that provide youwith training in the techniques you will need tosuccessfully complete your university exams.

There is an IELTS Examination Centre at CardiffUniversity. If your offer is conditional on anIELTS score, we offer classes to help youprepare. We will also arrange for you to take theIELTS exam in Cardiff towards the end of yourPre-Sessional Course. The exam fee is notincluded in the course fee.

Study SkillsAcademic study skills are invaluable and webelieve that all university students should takethis course. In these classes, you will learn andpractise the core skills needed to complete yourchosen degree programme. They include skillssuch as note-taking, summarising, textstructure, referencing, data analysis,understanding lectures, making presentationsand participating in seminars and tutorials.

Academic orientationOur Academic Orientation lessons introduce youto the Cardiff University campus and academicfacilities. They provide a basic introduction inthe use of computer operating systems andhow to use the University’s resource centres.They will also provide information about learningstrategies, British culture and the traditions ofBritish universities.

Guidance and supportStudents studying on the Pre-Sessional EnglishCourse will receive educational counselling andsupport throughout their course. We will gladlymake arrangements for you to visit your newUniversity department and are happy to offer ouradvice and assistance during your transition.

And our services do not end there. We offeropen access support classes in Englishlanguage and academic study skills as well asone-to-one tutorial sessions to all full-timeinternational students at Cardiff University.

Course dates and feesThe Pre-Sessional English Course is a full-timesummer English course available for 5, 8 or 11weeks between June and September.

As these are short, intensive courses it isessential that students arrive in time for thebeginning of the course.

Please note that the cut off dates for allPre-sessional courses are 9am on the firstWednesday of the course. Students who arriveafter this time will not be permitted to join tojoin the course.

TuitionThe tuition fees for the Pre-Sessional EnglishCourse do not include accommodation orpersonal spending costs.Your tuition fees must be paid in full by yourfirst day of class. We regret that pre-sessionalcourse fees cannot be paid in instalments.

Name: Nima Haddad LarijaniCountry: Iran

Cardiff is a very beautiful and exciting city.There is plenty to do in your leisure timewhen you are not studying. The Universityhas plenty of facilities – in fact anythingthat you can want. The staff here arefriendly and always happy to help. If youwant to improve your language skills beforeyour academic course then the Pre-sessional course is the best one to helpyou achieve your goals.

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Name: Mahmoud MohamedCountry: LibyaCourse: IFP EngineeringThe IFP has been one of the mostuseful experiences I’ve had. I havereally enjoyed this year, meeting newteachers and students from othercountries. I think that everyone shoulddo the IFP, not just for their careers butto meet and participate with othercultures. I hope to stay in Cardiff nextyear, indeed I have only applied forCardiff University.

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The International Foundation Programme

IntroductionThe International Foundation Programme is aone-year academic programme in Business,Law, Engineering and Health and Life Sciencestaught at Cardiff University. It is designed to giveyou the academic and English language skillsyou need to enter an undergraduate degreescheme. The Cardiff University IFP is the onlyfoundation programme that offers automaticprogression into Cardiff University.

Who can apply?The International Foundation Programme isdesigned for:

� Students whose secondary school-leavingqualification means that an extra year’sstudy is necessary to reach the appropriatelevel for undergraduate study in the UK.

� Students with appropriate academicqualifications who need to develop theirEnglish language and study skills inpreparation for an undergraduate degreeprogramme at Cardiff University orelsewhere in the UK.

� Students from outside the European Union.

Why choose the Cardiff IFP?

� The Cardiff University IFP is the onlyfoundation programme that offers automaticprogression into Cardiff University.

� Strong academic training in Business,Engineering, Law or Health & Life Scienceswill be provided on campus by CardiffUniversity academic staff to give you fullpreparation for your intended degreeprogramme.

� You will be offered high levels of pastoralcare and guidance through our system ofpersonal tutors.

� Expert English language tuition will bedelivered by our experienced and well-qualified English language tutors.

� Tutoring will be given in study skills, helpingyou to get the best out of your studies inthe UK.

� You will be a full student member of CardiffUniversity and will benefit from our entirerange of academic, welfare, social andsporting facilities.

� All single students are guaranteed Universityaccommodation for the duration of theirFoundation Programme and subsequentdegree course.

� A comprehensive induction programme isavailable, including free coach collectionservices from Heathrow and Cardiff airportsas well as information, events and socialactivities designed to introduce you to theUniversity and to life in Cardiff.

Entry requirementsYou should have successfully completed yoursecondary education at a level equivalent to12th grade. Qualifications from all countriesoutside the European Union are considered.You will also need to show that you have theEnglish language skills necessary to take anactive part in the programme. For specificinformation, please visit our website.

English language entry requirementTOEFL

IELTS 5.5

Students who do not achieve the Englishlanguage entry requirement may apply to studyon our Pre-IFP course which is explained indetail on the next page.

For an application form or more informationplease contact:International Foundation ProgrammeCommunications and International Relations DivisionDeri House2-4 Park GroveCardiffCF10 3PAUK

Tel:+44 (0)29 2087 6416Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 6591Email: foundation@cardiff.ac.uk

or visit www.cardiff.ac.uk/ifp to download anapplication form.

iBT: 68 (with the following minimum sub scores:Reading 08, Writing 17, Speaking 19, Listening 13).

(with a minimum of 4.0 in each sub score. Pleasenote we only accept the Academic version of the IELTSexam as proof of English Language level).

Some students wish to improve their Englishlanguage skills before joining our InternationalFoundation Programme. The Pre-InternationalFoundation Programme (Pre-IFP) is an optionalsummer course in English language and studyskills designed for students with offers to studyon the International Foundation Programme atCardiff University.

Students studying on the Pre-IFP receivepersonal attention and support throughout thecourse, whenever it is needed. In addition tohelping develop language skills, the course isan excellent introduction to academic study anduniversity life.

Students holding conditional offersStudents who have offers for the InternationalFoundation Programme conditional on achievingan IELTS score of 5.5

(TOEFL iBT 68) can attend our8-week Pre-IFP course.

The 8-week course is designed to preparestudents to take the IELTS examination.

If a student already has IELTS 5.0 (or if theycan achieve IELTS 5.0 before the end of June)and they then successfully complete* the 8-week Pre-IFP course at Cardiff University, theycan automatically progress to the Foundationcoursewithout taking the IELTS examination again.

* “successful completion” means that studentsmust have minimum attendance of 90%,successfully complete all assignments and testson the course and have a positive attitude tolearning.

Students holding unconditional offersStudents who already have unconditional offersare welcome to study on the Pre-IFP course.Many students choose to arrive in Cardiff earlyfor a number of reasons:

� You may wish to settle into Cardiff Universitylife before the IFP begins in September. This

allows you to focus on your studies as soon asthe Foundation Programme starts.

� Students who choose to study on the Pre-IFP course often do better academically andare more confident in their English languageabilities.

Course dates and feesThere is an 8-week course in July/August

It is specifically designedfor students with an IELTS score of 5.0 and aconditional offer for our InternationalFoundation Programme. This course is alsoopen to students with an unconditional offer forour International Foundation Programme.

For full details of terms and conditions, pleasesee pages 15 – 17.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt/preifp

Name: Dong Thanh Do (Ti)Country: Vietnam

“The Pre-IFP and IFP helped me toadapt to a new way of studying in theUK and a new way of life in Cardiff. Ithas prepared me well for anUndergraduate Course in Banking andFinance at Cardiff University. I wouldrecommend the IFP to all my fiends inVietnam.”

Pre-International Foundation programmeA summer programme for prospective International Foundation Programme students

Included in your course:� a minimum of 18 and a maximum of

24 tuition/contact hours per week(plus assignments)

� a study coursebook� one-to-one tutorial guidance and

support� full use of all University academic and

social facilities, including resourcecentres, computer workstations, sportsand fitness centres and the Students’Union.

� a busy summer programme of activitiesand events organised by the EnglishLanguage Programmes office

� we are happy to make arrangements foryou to take the IELTS exam at the endof the course (exam fees are notincluded in the price of your course)

� a £1,000 scholarship is awarded to thehighest achiever on the Pre-IFP courseeach year.

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, with a minimum of 4.0in each sub score

every year.

All English language programmes at CardiffUniversity are taught on campus by qualifiedUniversity staff and you can rely on our excellentreputation for first class educational facilities.

Twelve resource centresAs a full-time student you will have access tothe twelve resource centres found throughoutthe campus. Each resource centre contains avariety of general and subject specific libraryreference materials, study facilities andcomputer work stations. Information andsoftware in each centre are continually updated,providing access to the latest knowledge andresearch in all areas of academic study.

Computing facilities for everyoneEach resource centre has plenty of networkedcomputer workstations and printers. This meansthat you can access the internet, your email,CD-ROMs, online journals and other informationat any time – some operating 24 hours a day.

As an English language student at CardiffUniversity, you will automatically be issued witha free email address and can use the internetat no cost for as long as you like – helping withyour studies as well as keeping you in touchwith family and friends.

In-sessional language support throughoutyour studiesThe English Language Programmes staffcontinue to provide language and study skillssupport for you during your undergraduate orpostgraduate degree programme at CardiffUniversity. The In-sessional team offer an openaccess support programme on a first-come first-served basis throughout the academic year.Open access support is available to all studentsfrom outside the EU; EU students are welcometo enrol if there is sufficient space. This supportcomprises workshops and one-to-one tutorials.There are also free subject-specific classes forboth undergraduate and postgraduate studentsin many academic schools. This year theseinclude Architecture, Business, City andRegional Planning, Engineering, Journalism, Lawand Social Sciences.

Official IELTS Test CentreCardiff University is anofficial test centre for theInternational English

Language Testing Service (IELTS). Exams areoffered at least once a month. Further detailsabout the exams and dates can be found on thewebsite:

www.cardiff.ac.uk/ielts

For more information please contact:Ms Karen Hansonemail: ielts@cardiff.ac.uk

We also offer a variety of courses that help youprepare for the IELTS examination. Please seepage 3 ‘Which Course is Right for You.’

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In-sessional SupportAnd first class academic facilities

Over 120 years of teaching experience

Cardiff University has been successfullyeducating students since 1883. You can becertain that we have learned a lot in that time.Recently, 21 of our academic subject areaswere independently assessed as “Excellent” forteaching. This spirit of excellence carries overinto all our departments, and our Englishlanguage teaching is no exception.

Entry assessment and regular monitoringDuring the first week of any course, we use astandard placement exam and course-specifictesting techniques to determine your Englishlanguage abilities in listening, reading, speakingand writing. You will be assessed even if youhave an IELTS score or equivalent. This allowsus to place you in classes with students whohave similar needs, allowing you to maximiseyour learning and ensuring you feel challengedbut not overwhelmed.

Professional teaching you can count onYour motivation and our teaching expertise arethe keys to your success in learning English.As one of the UK’s leading universities, ourteaching methods are proven to work. Ourteachers hold specialist qualifications inTeaching English as a Foreign or SecondLanguage and understand the language andstudy requirements of the British highereducation system. Many have first-handexperience of living in a different country andstudying another language. But most importantof all, our teachers are committed to creating avibrant teaching and learning community.

Innovative teaching materialsCardiff University English language coursesfollow a core syllabus developed by our ownteam of specialists, using recognised texts,coursebooks and source materials as well asdrawing on relevant and entertainingsupplementary materials – current newsarticles, magazines and periodicals, televisionshows, videos and IT.

The syllabus varies according to which courseyou study so that we meet the different needsof – for example – a student about to start apostgraduate degree programme at CardiffUniversity or someone improving his or herGeneral English for career reasons.

Intensive language and cultural studiesTo become fluent in another country’s language,you must also be fluent in its culture. Weconcentrate on developing essential languageskills (grammar, reading, writing, listening andspeaking) using task-based activities, currentevents and British themes such as literature,history, culture, education and art whereappropriate. This means that you learn to useand speak English in everyday real-lifesituations –whether at University, in theworkplace, with friends, in shops, in restaurantsor at home.

Teaching and learning methodsThe course employs a variety of teachingmethods, all chosen to deliver the tuition youneed in the best possible way.

LecturesLectures are classes given to large groups ofstudents. Lectures allow you to gain acomprehensive base of knowledge. Lecturersmake use of a range of resources and facilitiesto provide the information you need. Duringlectures, you will be given written material(handouts), information about exams andessays, and multi-media presentations.You may even find that you are invited to giveyour own presentation.

SeminarsThese are smaller discussion groups of three toten students led by tutors. This is an ideal timeto discuss any questions after lectures and anopportunity to fully understand the subjects youare studying.

TutorialsYou can arrange to meet any tutor to discussany aspect of the course. For example, if thereis something you did not understand in alecture or seminar, or if you want to discuss theprogress of your project or essay – or any othertopic you want to talk about.

All students are encouraged to speakindividually to their tutors if they have anyquestions or problems; your tutor will always bepleased to see you and happy to help.

Official recognitionOnce your English language course is finished,you will receive an official Cardiff UniversityAttendance Certificate. It is proof of your timewith us and makes an excellent addition to yourCV - demonstrating to future employers yournew language abilities as well as your initiativeand independence.

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Life @ Cardiff

Accommodation University halls of residenceAverage Cost per Week=£80

Settling in and making new friends are importantfirst steps when you study abroad. Universityaccommodation provides you with the idealopportunity to meet people from differentcountries with a wide range of interests andcultural experiences. Our students tell us thatliving with other students in Universityaccommodation is the best way to get to knowCardiff and your classmates.Cardiff University offers an excellent standard ofstudent accommodation. 75% of our individualstudy/bedrooms have private showers and toilets,and students generally share kitchens andrecreational facilities, including a sports centre,shop, launderette and social areas. All our hallsof residence have 24 hour security and are withineasy travelling distance of the main campus.We recommend that all international students –especially those new to Cardiff and the UK – takeadvantage of the benefits of living in a CardiffUniversity residence.

Rooms and flatsAverage Cost per Week=£75–£100

There is a number of accommodation agenciesthat can arrange single or shared rooms and flatsfor students. We can provide you with a list ofagencies that make these arrangements. Pleasenote that most contracts are for a minimum of6 months, and agents will charge a “finding fee”(equivalent to one week’s rent or more) to helpyou locate a room/flat to rent. We regret thatCardiff University cannot take responsibility forroom/flat accommodation or any contractual orfinancial arrangements.Please contact the English LanguageProgrammes office for details on:elt@cardiff.ac.uk

A choice of accommodation

Please contact the English LanguageProgrammes Department for up-to-dateinformation about accommodation optionsand availability.

elt@cardiff.ac.uk

The fun side of learning

After class and in your spare time, you will haveplenty of opportunities to get to know Cardiff,the UK and your fellow classmates better.Students who study with us during the Summermonths are able to take advantage of a variedprogramme of activities organised by ourEnglish language staff. During the academicyear, we offer all our students an introduction tocampus life – showing you what activities areavailable and how to get involved. The rest is upto you!

The Cardiff experienceLocated two hours west of London – with itsown international airport and easy connectionsto both Heathrow and Gatwick – Cardiff is theperfect place to live and study. There are cafés,pubs and nightclubs, concerts, opera, drama,comedy clubs and several modern multi-screencinemas. The city is also one of Britain’s mostsuccessful shopping centres, complete withmodern shopping complexes, pedestrianisedshopping streets, indoor/outdoor markets andan old-fashioned collection of glass-canopiedVictorian and Edwardian shopping arcades.Cardiff’s green spaces – 330 parks and gardens– reach right into the heart of the city (andUniversity campus). They provide ideal spots forrelaxing with friends or even catching up onyour course reading.

www.visitcardiff.com

Sports and recreationThe University has an impressive range ofindoor and outdoor sporting facilities, includingaerobic conditioning and weights rooms, indoorand outdoor tennis courts, squash courts, amartial arts dojo, and an organised programmeof classes for all levels of fitness and fun. TheAthletic Union runs over 65 sports clubs thatstudents can join, and beginners are alwayswelcome.

As one of the UK’s major sporting centres,Cardiff offers an outstanding range of facilitiesand events for the most avid of sports fans. TheMillennium Stadium hosts world-class footballmatches as well as international rugby. It seats76,000 people, and the atmosphere in the cityon the day of a big game is certainly somethingto experience. International one-day and first-class cricket matches (including a recent AshesTest match) are played in the heart of the cityat the Swales Stadium. Cardiff even has its veryown baseball and ice hockey teams!

Day trips and excursionsThe countryside surrounding Cardiff offersmagnificent scenery and opportunities for allkinds of outdoor activities, from hiking andsailing to horse riding and swimming. Whetheryou prefer towns or beaches, moors ormountains, weekends and holidays provide theperfect opportunity to take advantage of all thatSouth Wales – and the UK – has to offer.

At weekends and holidays, many students liketo take advantage of Cardiff’s excellent rail andbus services to explore the nearby coast andlocal countryside such as the beautiful GowerPeninsula or splendid Brecon BeaconMountains. It is also easy to visit populartourist destinations like London, Bath andStratford-upon-Avon. Low cost airlines operateout of Cardiff International Airport to manyEuropean destinations allowing you theopportunity to travel further afield if yourtimetable and budget allows.

The Students’ Union on campusThe focal point for most Cardiff Universitystudents is the Students’ Union which is one ofthe biggest, best and most active in Britain. Itprovides for all aspects of student life at theUniversity and offers several restaurants, cafésand fast-food outlets serving meals and snacksthroughout the day. There is also a bookshop, agames room and video arcade, pool andsnooker tables, banking services, a travelservice and satellite television. Students whostudy with us during the academic year(September to June) will also have a chance toparticipate in more than 200 cultural, political,religious, social and sporting societies.

www.cardiffstudents.com

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1.How will the new UK Points Based System(PBS) visa application process affect me?The UK Government introduced a new visa andimmigration system on 31st March 2009. AsEnglish Language Programmes students you willneed a student visa to allow you to study in theUK. For the most up-to-date information aboutvisas please visit: www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt

Due to new immigration rules introduced in2009, we will be required to keep recordsof attendance.

2.How will I be taught and assessed?All language teaching takes place in groups of14 students or fewer. You will work from a coresyllabus, usually with a main coursebook, andmake use of authentic and commercialresources.

Your progress will be monitored by:

� A placement test and exit assessment testfor all courses.

� One-to-one tutorials with your tutor duringcourses of one term or longer.

� A progress report for courses of one termor longer.

3. Is there a deadline for applications?It is better to apply as early as possible to avoiddisappointment, but we can accept applicationsup until the end of August for the BridgeProgramme. Please note that under the newPBS visa regulations, it may take up to 28 daysto receive your visa, and therefore earlyapplications are strongly recommended.

4. Accommodation for couples or families?We usually recommend that students withfamilies choose private accommodation, asthere is a limited amount of Universityaccommodation for couples and families, andthere is usually a long waiting list. There aremany privately owned houses close to theUniversity which are available for students toshare (usually between 4 and 8 students perhouse).Our Residences office(residences@cardiff.ac.uk) can provide lists ofaccommodation available. The average cost is£85 per week, but you may also have to paycouncil tax, electricity, gas and water bills.

5. How do I get to Cardiff?The English Language Programmes office isalways happy to advise students on travel toCardiff. We also provide detailed informationonline: www.cardiff.ac.uk/international/travel

6. Do you accept sponsored students?We are very happy to receive sponsoredstudents. Please send a sponsorship letter onheaded paper which confirms that the Englishlanguage tuition fees will be paid in full for thedates of the courses applied for.www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt

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Frequently asked questions

How to apply?

How to apply for English language coursesat Cardiff UniversityAn application form can be obtained online(www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt) or by contacting theEnglish Language Programmes office. If you needadvice on choosing an appropriate course orcompleting the application form, please contactthe English Language Programmes office.

What happens next?Once a completed application form is receivedby our office, if you meet the entryrequirements for the course, we will send you:

� confirmation of your place on the courseand an Applicant Reply Slip

� a CAS letter which will only be sent to youafter you have accepted your offer to studywith the Applicant Reply Slip

� information in an email about travelling toCardiff and the University, youraccommodation and the first day ofyour course

The above items may be sent to you in stages.

Medical and travel insuranceWe strongly recommend that all studentstravelling to the United Kingdom take outadequate accident, medical and travel insurance.

Please Note: Students on courses of less thansix months will not be eligible for free NHSmedical treatment and therefore it is essentialthat private medical insurance is taken.

Booking conditionsAll students will be required, as a condition ofenrolment, to abide by and submit to theprocedures set out in this brochure as amendedfrom time to time. All students will receive acopy of this brochure at or before enrolment.

The University will use all reasonableendeavours to deliver courses in accordancewith the descriptions set out in this brochure.However, the University:

(a) reserves the right to make variations to thecontents or methods of delivery of courses,to discontinue courses and to merge orcombine courses, if such action isreasonably considered to be necessary bythe University (in the context of its widerpurposes). If the University discontinues anycourse, it will use its reasonable endeavoursto provide a suitable alternative course.

(b) cannot accept responsibility and expresslyexcludes liability for, amongst other things,damage to students’ property, transfer ofcomputer viruses to students’ equipment orliability for breach of contract.

Contact informationIf you would like an application form or haveany questions or comments about our printedmaterials, please contact us using any of thefollowing methods:

Address

English Language ProgrammesCommunications and InternationalRelations DivisionDeri House2-4 Park GroveCardiffCF10 3PAUK

Telephone +44 (0)29 2087 6587Fax +44 (0)29 2087 6591Email elt@cardiff.ac.uk

Online www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt

While Cardiff University English LanguageProgrammes office welcomes all applications,we reserve the right to refuse admission to,and remove any individual from, any course.

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Total Fees

� Appropriate course fees (see chart below)

� Accommodation fee (see Page 13)

Please note:

� Applicants who are refused a visa andprovide evidence of this will have theiradministration fee refunded if the request ismade within six months of the refusal date.Please note that the refund may take up tosix weeks to process

� Accommodation fees are not included in thecourse fee for your chosen programme.Personal travel (including to and from yourchosen accommodation) as well as activitiesand events not sponsored by the EnglishLanguage Programmes office are notincluded in the price of your course. Inaddition to the cost of your accommodation,we recommend that students allow £90 perweek on average for food and otheressentials, entertainment, travel withinCardiff and small items of personal spending

Fees for all courses are payable in full inadvance or on the first day of your course, withthe exception of September-entry BridgeProgramme fees which may be paid in threeinstalments and January-entry BridgeProgramme fees which may be paid in twoinstalments. The first instalment is due on thefirst day of the course. Further details will besent to offer holders.

Payment can be made by:

Preferred, safest method of payment

� Cheque Payable to Cardiff University

� Bank Draft You may pay in Pounds Sterling

� Credit Card Please return the credit cardpayment form which can be found at:www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt

� Cash You may pay in Pounds Sterling whenyou arrive. Do NOT send cash through thepost. Please note: we cannot accept cash inforeign currency

� Telegraphic Transfer (also calledBank Transfer) Most banks will charge youa fee to pay by bank transfer. You areresponsible for covering all the costsassociated with paying by telegraphic/banktransfers. We advise you to contact yourbank for fee information Details for payingby bank transfer:

Bank Name: The Co-operative Bank plc

Bank Address: 16-17 High StreetCardiff, UK CF101AX

Sort Code: 08-90-03

Account Number:70002203

Account Name: Cardiff University,General Account

Swift Number: CPBKGB22XXX

IBAN Number: GB33 CPBK 0890 0370 002203

Please note: All bank transfers must alsoinclude the following information:

� The name “English Language Programmes”

� Your full name (Important note: If you aremaking a bank transfer for someone else,please ensure the student’s name appearson the transfer)

� The title of the course for which you haveapplied

TerminationsWe hope that you will not want to leave yourcourse once you have started. If, after arrival,you wish to reduce the length of your course forany reason, you should discuss the situationwith the English Language Programmes staff assoon as possible. We require a minimum of 4weeks’ notice in writing. If you have paid in full,the remainder of your course fees, minus theadministration fee and fees equivalent to the 4weeks’ notice period, will be refunded. If youhave not yet paid in full we will charge 4 weekspaid notice plus the administration fee.

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Course dates and fees

Course dates, administrationand feesPlease check our website for regular updateson course fees, dates and availability.

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Map of the University and its surroundings

AberconwayBuilding C5 11ARCCA C3 33Architecture D3 45Biosciences D4,D3 3539BusinessSchool C5 11ButeBuilding D3 45CareersService C4 25Centre forAdvancedStudiesin theSocialSciences D3 41Centre forProfessionalLegalStudies D4 28Chaplaincy C4,D4 10 26Chemistry D3*,E3 39*50CityandRegionalPlanning D3 49CommunicationsandInternationalRelationsDivision E3 60ComputerScience E3 58

CUBRIC D4 30DayCareServices D3 41DeriHouse E3 60DevelopmentandAlumniRelations E3 60EarthandOceanSciences D3 39EastgateHouse F3 59Engineering E3 58EnglishCommunicationandPhilosophy D4 16EstatesDivision F3 66EuropeanStudies(EuropeanLanguagesandPolitics) D4 24EyeClinic D4 15FinanceDivision F3 66GlamorganBuilding D3 49GovernanceandCompliance F3 66

GraduateCentre D3 38GraduateSchools D4 31HealthCentre D4 37History&Archaeology D4 16HumanitiesBuilding D4 16HumanResources F3 66IT Services D3 41Journalism,MediaandCulturalStudies D3 45Joint InternalAuditUnit F3 66JulianHodgeBuilding C4 14Law D4,D4* 24 28*

LifelongLearning E3 42MainBuilding D3 39Mathematics E3 42McKenzieHouse F3 66Music D4,D4* 20 23*

NursingandMidwifery F3 59OccupationalSafety,HealthandEnvironmentalUnit D4 37OptometryandVisionSciences D4 15Pharmacy C3 33PhysicsandAstronomy E3 58Planning F3 66Psychology D4,D4* 9 27*

Purchasing F3 66Queen’sBuildings E3 58RedwoodBuilding C3 33ReligiousandTheologicalStudies D4 16Registry F3 66ResearchandCommercialDivision F3 66ResidencesandCatering B6 3

SecurityCentre D4 35SocialSciences D4,E3,D3*, E3

31 42 49*50Sports•FitnessandSquash D4 34•LlanrumneyPlayingFields

Map2,E5•Talybont B6 3StudentRecruitmentandWebDivision E3 60StudentSupportCentre D4 31Students’Union D3 38TowerBuilding D4 27TrevithickBuilding E3 58Welsh D4 16WelshCentreforPostgraduatePharmaceuticalEducation C4 21

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Libraries

Adam Street F2Albany Road F5Allensbank Road D7Australia Road B6Basil Place E4Birchwood Lane F7Birchwood Road F7Boulevard de Nantes D3Braeval Street E5Brandreth Road E7Bridge Street E2Brydges Place D4Bute Street E1Bute Terrace E1Canada Road C6Castle Street D2Cathays Terrace D5Cathedral Road B3Catherine Street D4Central Link F1Charles Street E2Churchill Way E2City Road E4Clare Street C1Claude Road F5Coburn Street E4Cogan Terrace D4College Road D3Colum Drive D4Colum Road C4Colum Place C5Corbett Road D4Cottrell Road F5CowbridgeRoadEast A2CrownWay C6Crwys Road D5CustomHouseStreet E1Dalcross Street E5Dalton Street D5Daviot Street E5Despenser Street C2Duke Street D2Dumfries Place E3East Grove F3Excelsior Way A6Fairoak Road D6Fanny Street D5Fitzalan Place F2Fitzhamon Emb C2Fitzroy Street E4Flora Street D5Gordon Road E3Glossop Road F3Glynrhondda Street E4Greyfriars Road D2Harriet Street E4Hayes Bridge Road E1Herbert Street E1High Street D2Hill’s Street E2King Edward VII Ave D3Kingsway D2Lake Road East E7Lake Road West E7Leckwith Road A1LlanbleddianGardens E4Llandaff Road A3Llandough Street D4Llantwit Street E3LowerCathedralRoad C2Lowther Road E4Mackintosh Place E6Maindy Road D4Mary Ann Street E2May Street D5Mill Lane E1Minny Street D5Miskin Street E4Moira Place F2Monthermer Road E6Moy Road E5Mundy Place D4Museum Avenue D3Museum Place E3Neville Street C2New Zealand Road C6Newfoundland Road B6Newport Road F3Ninian Road E6Ninian Park Road B1North Road C5Park Place D4Penarth Road D1Penylan Road F6Plasnewydd Road F4Queen Street E2Rhymney Street E4Rhymney Terrace E5Richards Street E5Richmond Road E4Ruthin Gardens D4Salisbury Road E4Schooner Way F1Senghennydd Road D4Severn Grove A3Severn Road A2St Andrew’s Place E3St John Street D2St Mary Street D1St Peter’s Street F3Station Terrace E2Strathnairn Street F5Stuttgart Strasse E3The Friary D2The Hayes E2The Parade F3The Walk F3Thesiger Street E4Tudor Street C1Ty Draw Road F6Ty Gwyn Road F7Tyndall Street F1Wellfield Road F5Wellington Street B2West Grove E3Westgate Street D2Whitchurch Road D6Windsor Place E3Windsor Road F2Wood Street D1Woodville Road D5Working Street D2Wyverne Road E4

Residences

Aberconway&Guest C5 11

Arts&SocialStudies D4 18

Bute&Architecture D3 45

DuthieLibrary Map 5 112

JulianHodgeStudyCentre C4 14

Law D4 18

LegalPracticeLibrary D4 28

Music D4 22

BiomedicalSciences D4 35

Science D3 39

Senghennydd E3 42

Trevithick E3 58

University Buildings

Halls of Residence

ShoppingArea

Pedestrianised ShoppingArea

University Car Parks

Public Car Parks

CardiffWest Park and RideBus Stop

Cardiff East Park and RideBus Stop

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AberconwayHall C4 12

AberdareHall C4 22

AllensbankHouse D7 98

CartwrightCourt E6 4

ColumHall C4 13

GordonHall E3 43

HodgeHall D4 17

RoyJenkinsHall D5 8

SenghennyddCourt E3 47

SenghennyddHall E3 46

TalybontNorth/South B6 5

TalybontCourt B5 7

UniversityHall andConferenceCentre F7 2

BrecknockHouse 101CancerGeneticsBuilding 121CardiffMedicentre 102CardiganHouse 103CarmarthenHouse 104DenbighHouse 105

DentalSchool/Hospital 106

GlamorganHouse 107

HealthcareStudies 116HenryWellcomeResearchBuilding 108InstituteofMedicalGenetics 109

MedicalSchool 110MonmouthHouse 111NeuaddMeirionnydd 122NewLectureTheatrecomplex 114NHSLiaisonUnit 103Nursing&Midwifery 116

PembrokeHouse 113

PostgraduateMedical andDentalEducation 122

RadnorHouse 115

Sports&SocialClub 117

StudentSupportCentre 103

Heath Park Campus (Map 5) Tel Switchboard: 029 2074 7747

TenovusBuilding 118

TyDewiSantBuilding 116

TyMaeth 119

WalesHeartResearch Institute 120

Cathays Park Campus (Map 4) Tel Switchboard: 029 2087 4000

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Map 5 Heath Park Campus

MAP 5

Map 4 University and City Centre AdditionalInformation

TheUniversity shares theHeathParkCampuswith theUniversityHospital ofWales (UHW).

AllNationsCentre B7 89

BritishCouncil E3 53

Cardiff InternationalArena E1 84

CentralLibrary E1 80

CentralPoliceStation D3 54

CityHall D3 55

CoachStation D1 86

LawCourts D3 56

PostOffice:QueensArcade D2 71

TempleofPeace D3 36

UniversityofWalesRegistry D3 51

RoyalWelshCollegeofMusicandDrama C3 48

WelshAssemblyGovernmentOffices D4 29

Welsh Assembly Map 2 D2 96

HospitalUniversityHospitalAccidentandEmergencyUnit C7 1

AttractionsCardiffBayVisitorCentre Map 2 D2 97

CardiffCastle D2 64

LlandaffCathedral Map 2 B4 90

NationalMuseumandGalleryofWales D3 52

Techniquest Map2 C2 94

TheatresNewTheatre E3 61

ShermanTheatre E3 40

ChapterArtsCentre A2 62

Concert HallsStDavid’sHall D2 76

UniversityConcertHall C4 19

WalesMillenniumCentre Map2 D2 96

CinemasCineworld E2 83

Odeon Map 2 D2 92

Vue D1 99

SportAthleticStadium Map 2 B3 88

CardiffBluesRFC A1 87

CardiffCityFC A1 87

CardiffRFC D2 78

CardiffTennisClub D3 57

GlamorganCountyCricketClub B3 32

MaindyAthleticStadium/SwimmingPool C5 6

MillenniumStadium D1 81

Superbowl Map 2 D4 91

Welsh InstituteofSport C3 44

ShoppingCapitolCentre E2 68

CastleArcade D2 72

CentralMarket D2 75

Queen’sArcade D2 71

Queen’sWest D2 65

RoyalArcade D1 82

StDavid’sCentre E2 73

English Language ProgrammesCommunications and International Relations DivisionDeri House, 2-4 Park Grove, Cardiff, CF10 3PA. UK.

Tel: +44 (0) 29 2087 6587 Fax: +44 (0) 29 2087 6591elt@cardiff.ac.uk www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt