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International university pathways
ICE Pathways prepares students in Pakistan for undergraduate study abroad through three recognised UK qualification routes. Start with where you are now, and we’ll help you find the route that fits your results, your timeline and the degree you want.
You can reach an international university in more than one way. The right route depends on where you're starting, how much time you have and how you prefer to be assessed.
The maximum-choice route
Subject-based qualification. Subjects: [FULL A-LEVEL SUBJECT LIST]
2 years
Exams
Students who want the widest choice of universities and courses
University applications through UCAS or direct application
The certainty-and-speed route
3 academic subject modules plus English for Academic Purposes
1 academic year
[CONFIRM ASSESSMENT METHOD]
Students who want a one-year route with a clear progression path
[CURRENT PARTNER INFORMATION, DATED]
The flexibility-and-coursework route
Core units plus optional units. Options: [LRN OPTIONAL UNITS OFFERED]
1 academic year
Coursework and assignments
Students who prefer coursework and want flexibility in where they apply
Ofqual-regulated qualification with UCAS tariff points, up to [CURRENT MAXIMUM]
Your starting qualification, the degree you want, how much time you have and how you like to be assessed all affect which route makes sense. Answer three questions to see where to start.
Answer the three questions and we'll show which route may suit you, and why.
What happens after you enrol, in four steps. The details differ by
route, but the journey is the same.
Pick A-Levels, the NCUK International Foundation Year or the LRN International Foundation Year, based on where you're starting and the degree you want.
Classroom teaching and academic support throughout your course.
Sit your exams or submit your coursework, depending on your route, and work towards the grades your chosen universities ask for.
Sit your exams or submit your coursework, depending on your route, and work towards the grades your chosen universities ask for.
Sit your exams or submit your coursework, depending on your route, and work towards the grades your chosen universities ask for.
Once you know your route, the next question is where to study
it. Here’s what studying at ICE Pathways involves.