foundation year

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Foundation Year to Year 1 · Progression Interviews and How to Pass Them

29 November 2025 1 min read

What happens at the end of a UK foundation year: progression requirements, the upgrade interview, what assessors look for, and what to do if you don't meet the threshold.

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UK Foundation Year Programmes · University-Run vs Private Pathway Providers

26 November 2025 1 min read

A comparative guide to the UK's major foundation year options: UCL UPC, Warwick IFP, INTO, Kaplan, and Study Group—progression rates, costs, and which programme fits which student profile.

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UK Foundation Year vs Direct Entry · Cost, Time, and University Access Compared

26 November 2025 1 min read

Should you take a foundation year or apply directly to first year? A data-driven comparison of the two routes for international students: costs, university options, success rates, and what each path actually delivers.

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