Kaplan International College Bournemouth (KICB)

Kaplan international College Bournemouth is your pathway to higher education in the UK! KICB has an excellent track record of preparing international students for undergraduate and postgraduate study in UK universities. The College offers small classes with individual attention, while strong links to Bournemouth University means most students have the opportunity to access the University campus facilities.
Students benefit from guaranteed progression to Bournemouth University or receive help and guidance from the University Placement Service to apply to universities in the UK.
Foundation Certificates
The Bournemouth University International foundation Certificate (BUIFC) provides international students the following to prepare for university in the UK:
- English language training
- Study skills
- Subject-specific education
Enjoy personal attention during your classes at KICB, as well as a full university integration programme at the University from day one of your course. After successful completion to the required level, you may progress to Bournemouth University!

Pre-sessional English
If you need to improve your level of English before joining one of our university preparation courses then our range of English Language courses can help you to improve your level of English and provide you with a study plan which will detail how much English language training you need before starting your university preparation course with Kaplan.
Diploma courses
KICB’s Diploma in Business and Managementallows you access to fast results from some of the UK’s best universities.
- Save time and money by combining a foundation course with year one of a Bachelor’s degree in just 11 months
- Gain direct entry to university Year 2 and graduate in two years instead of three
- Earn a Certificate of Higher Education from theUniversity of Wales, plus a Kaplan Diploma in Management!

Masters preparation
Not all Masters degrees require the same preparation, which is why we offer a flexible Pre-Masters course which can be tailored to prepare you for your chosen Masters or MBA course.
With a variety of modules which can be combined in different ways, this course can be adapted to suit your specific needs.
Student Testimonials
“I decided to take the BUIFC to achieve fluency in English and learn more about my specialist subject in English before I started university in the UK.”
Yuka Tanaka, Japan
“The Pre-Masters course offered me a chance to practise my presentation, assignment and essay-writing skills, which built up my confidence and competency.”
Zukhra Abdulina, Kazakhstan
