Overview

This is London’s most accessible route to QS Top 100 (2024) art schools. You don’t need a portfolio to apply – just creative talent and the drive to succeed, then our experienced teachers will help you secure your place at some of the best art schools worldwide. Learn more at International Foundation in Art and Design offered by INTO London World Education Centre.

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An experimental program that encourages curiosity, develops creative practice and improves independence, finishing with an end of year project and show. Find out more.

Your pathway to some of the world’s best art schools – previous students have continued to: University of the Arts, London; Goldsmiths, University of London; The Glasgow School of Art.

Previous students have received offers from 4 of the 7 UK universities in the world top 50 for Art and Design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Highly experienced teachers who understand what top art schools look for in students, and help you develop it.

Guaranteed offers from popular London universities: University of Westminster and Istituto Marangoni London.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Final Major Project for Art and Design

English Language for Foundation Study

Studio Practice and Portfolio Development

Concepts in Art and Design

Applications of Digital Technology in Contemporary Practice

Self-Initiated Project

Media and Communications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts View 995 other preparation in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Age Requirement

16
All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for Extended Foundation, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year and therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university.

Academic Requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. No portfolio required for entry.

English Language Requirements

3 Terms: From IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.

3.5 Terms: From IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.

4 Terms: From IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18250 GBP / full

≈ 18250 GBP / full

Additional Details

3 Terms: £ 18,250; 3.5 Terms: £ 20,350; 4 Terms: £ 21,350

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

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