Kings Colleges Pathway

Welcome to Kings, The UK university preparation specialists

• 75% above the national average for A-level

• Consistently in top 10% of Schools in England for results

The Kings Difference

• 60 years of success

• Smooth transition from school to university

• Very small classes

• Highly qualified teachers

• Exceptional student care and support

• Professional university guidance

• Rich academic enrichment programme

• Supportive, friendly college communities

The best universities

• 100% Every Top 30 university has accepted our students

• 86% A-level students with offers from Top 20 universities

• 87% Advanced Level Foundation students with offers from Top 30 universities

• No limits. With Kings you can progress to every leading UK university. And you can study any subject. The choice is always yours.

Get university ready

Student-centred learning

• Very small classes (4-12 students)

• Teaching from subject specialists

• Friendly yet results-focused environment

• Personalised to your learning goals

Total support

• Individual learning support

• Caring, friendly college staff

• Pastoral care and advice from dedicated professionals

• Specialist personal university guidance

Academic enrichment

• Academic visits, lectures and events

• Duke of Edinburgh Award

• Student Council

• Clubs and societies

A-levels at Kings

The Gold Standard for entry to the UK’s best universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, and Medical School.

Outstanding results

• 75% above UK national average

• 100% of Top 20 universities have accepted Kings A-level students

Flexible programmes

• Two-year, one-year or extended programmes

• Start dates in September or January

Recent Top Achievers

• A*, A*, A, A — Accepted by Cambridge (#1)

• A*, A*, A*, A — Accepted by Oxford (#2)

• A*, A*, A — Accepted by Imperial College London (#4)

• A*, A*, A, A, A — Accepted by University College London (#8)

• A*, A*, A, A — Accepted by University of Leeds (#11)

GSCE programmes also available.

• Age 14+

Kings Advanced Level Foundation

• A-level quality. Fast track results.

• A one-year pre-university programme recognised by most quality UK universities.

Based on A-levels

• A-level quality

• A-level subject choice and flexibility

• A-level benchmarking

Top University entry

• Advanced Level Foundation students have gained places at every Top 30 university (except Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial).

• They can study any degree subject

Guaranteed Top 25 University Offer

Other Specialist Foundations

• International Business Foundation

• Law Foundation

• Engineering Foundation

• Art Foundation

• Medical pathways

Oxbridge

• Oxford and Cambridge are two of the very best universities in the world.

• Our specialist Oxbridge preparation programme will help you join the elite.

Medical School

A career in medicine is one of the most demanding, rewarding and important paths you can follow. If you have

what it takes we’ll help you stand out from the crowd.

Pathways to Medicine

• Two-year pathway: A-levels

• One-year pathway: Advanced Level Foundation

• Rigorous, specialist preparation

• Support with demanding entry tests (MMI, BMAT, UCAT)

• Practical work experience

• Broad range of potential careers specialisms

University of Bristol Pathway Programme

A unique and guaranteed pathway to this world-class university.

• 49th in the world (QS World University Ranking 2019)

• 6th in the UK for employability (QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2019)

• 1-year Foundation pathway

• 2-year A-level pathway

Art Foundation

Fast track your art degree

• One-year dedicated Foundation

• Expert teaching from practising artists

• Specialist art facilities

• Portfolio development

• Regular visits to galleries and exhibitions

• Residential workshops

Kingston University pathway

• A conditional offer from Kingston University before you start at Kings.

UWE Pathway

• A conditional offer from UWE Bristol before you start at Kings.

Recent progression

• Architecture at University of Sheffield (#3)

• Architecture and Art & Design at Newcastle University (#6 forArchitecture / #1 for Art & Design)

• Art & Design and Illustration at University of Leeds (#11)

• Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University (#13)

• Interior Design at Kingston University (#14)

• Fashion Marketing at University of Southampton (#17)

• Fine Art at Goldsmiths University (#17)

• Games Design at Brunel University (#19)

• Product Design at Central Saint Martins (UAL) (#53)

Our colleges

We have four colleges in the UK. All located in great university cities.

• Kings Bournemouth

• Kings Brighton

• Kings London

• Kings Oxford

Academic Enrichment

Success is about more than class-based learning. We also develop your broader skills and experience which universities require.

• Duke of Edinburgh Award

• Student Council

• Kings Business Enterprise

• Trinity Arts Award

• Debating

• Sports and fitness clubs

• Creative clubs

• Work experience and volunteering

• Educational visits

• Lecture programme

• College clubs and societies

Live like Kings

Live in a residence. Stay with a family. Either way, you’ll feel right at home. Where you live is vitally important. When you feel happy and comfortable in your accommodation you will work harder and achieve more.

That’s why we offer a choice of top-quality living options at every college. All are managed by our expert accommodation staff.

• Choose a residence

• Choose homestay

Our community

Students come to Kings from all over the world. They share experiences, cultures and dreams together.

For UK students we are their local college. International students are attracted by our friendly, supportive learning community.

Join us too. An become a true global citizen.