Welcome Warm congratulations on accepting your offer for a place on the Global Foundation Programme at Kaplan International College Lagos! We very much look forward to welcoming you to the College. The Global Foundation Programme offers you a bespoke educational experience: Become familiar with UK and Australian university teaching and study methods Professional and special skills training, such as presentations, leadership, financial modelling, etc. Advanced technology and study development programmes Expert career and university counselling from our staff Guest lectures from visiting academics from the UK Pastoral support from the Student Services team for a transformational student experience During the programme you will begin to build a network of resources that will help you to start your journey on the right path to a UK or Australian bachelor s degree. About this guide This Pre-Arrival Guide will provide you with information to help to prepare you for arrival at the Kaplan International College Lagos. Please read it in full, and keep it somewhere safe. Contents Steps to arrival 3 Important dates What to expect 4 Your Accommodation The College 5 The Global Foundation Programme 6 Packing checklist 7 Contact information 8 Page 2
Steps to arrival What you need to do next: STEP 1: secure your accommodation Accommodation is provided at the KIC Lagos Residence This is a fully furnished dormitorystyle residence in the Lekki Phase 1 area. In the pack provided, you will find an Accommodation Guide that includes an Accommodation Booking form and an Arrival form. Complete the Accommodation Booking form to tell us your housing choices. Return the Accommodation Booking Form to us as per the instructions on the form. You will receive confirmation of your reserved accommodation within one week of our receipt of your Accommodation Booking Form. STEP 2: tell us your arrival details Book your flight or arrange your transport to Lagos so you arrive in time for Induction Week (see important dates below). You must tell us when you plan on arriving in Lagos, at least 7 days before your arrival date. All students must complete and return the Arrival Form in the Accommodation Guide provided. If you are booked in the KIC Lagos Residence, also tell us how you will travel to the accommodation, and who (if anyone) will accompany you. STEP 3: prepare for arrival Be prepared: read this guide! Pack everything you need to bring with you. Refer to the checklist provided on page 7. Connect with us online: see social media links on page 8. Learn about our university partners. Visit their websites for information on degrees, locations, and campus life: United Kingdom - University of Birmingham: birmingham.ac.uk - Bournemouth University**: bournemouth.ac.uk - University of Brighton**: brighton.ac.uk - University of Liverpool: liv.ac.uk - Nottingham Trent University**: ntu.ac.uk - University of the West of England, Bristol*: uwe.ac.uk Australia - Murdoch University*: murdoch.edu.au - University of Adelaide*: adelaide.edu.au *Upon meeting the required standard, students progress directly to the University. Students who do not meet the required standard instead progress to an International Year One, Diploma or Degree Transfer Programme (equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree) at the relevant Kaplan pathway college on or near the University campus, leading to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree at the University upon completion. **Progression to International Year One. Important dates Pre-Arrival Now Return Accommodation Booking form At least 7 days before arrival Return Arrival form 25 September Students not staying in KIC Lagos Residence must collect their uniform Induction 26 and 27 September Arrival weekend for students in KIC Lagos Residence 28 September Arrival day for students not staying in KIC Lagos Residence 28 September 2 October Welcome and Induction week 1 October Open Day for Parents - meet the College Director and Faculty Page 3
Global Foundation Programme in Lagos What to expect: your accommodation Students staying in the KIC Lagos Residence If you are staying in the College accommodation, you must arrive at the Residence during the weekend before the Global Foundation Programme Induction Week starts. Please refer to the Arrival form in the Accommodation Guide for arrival times. When you arrive, a member of staff will be there to meet and greet you and check you into your new room. In your room, you will find: Arrival Weekend The College s Arrival Weekend is Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, 2015 - For students staying in the KIC Lagos Residence Your Welcome Letter Details about city and weekend activities Accommodation rules Student welcome pack that contains bedding and other useful items (see the Accommodation Guide for the full list) Your student uniform: 5 customized College T-shirts students are expected to wear smart-casual skirts/pants and footwear with these. You will be able to access the internet (Wi-Fi and/or wired) in your accommodation, so you can contact your family to let them know you have arrived safely if you will be traveling alone. Students not staying in the KIC Lagos Residence If you will not be staying in the College accommodation, you must arrive at the College in Victoria Island just before 9am on Monday 28 September 2015. You will also need to come to the College on Friday 25 September at 11am to collect your uniform. Page 4
What to expect: the College Your classes will be held at Kaplan International College Lagos, a brand new state-of-the-art teaching facility in Victoria Island. Welcome and Induction Week Your first week at the College is called the Welcome and Induction Week. Induction involves welcoming and introducing students to the College, to our UK and Australia University partners, and to the city of Lagos. You will also have a useful chance to get to know other students, and to understand what is expected of you as a student and what you can expect from the College to help you be successful in your studies. It is very important that you arrive just before the beginning of Induction Week. Welcome and Induction Week The College s Welcome and Induction week is Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October, 2015 This week is designed around you, helping you to discover the answers to the questions you have, and providing you with crucial information about campus resources, programmes and services. Induction Week is a great opportunity to meet and make new friends and will help you in many areas of your new student life at the College, including: Registering with a doctor Academic support presentations Details of the Global Foundation Programme Your class schedule Tour of the College Social activities Books and tutoring Meeting Faculty Registration On your first day at the College, you must bring with you important documents to enable you to register on the Global Foundation Programme. Please see page 7 for a list of what to bring on your first day. On completing your registration, you will be handed a Welcome Week goody bag with a bottle of water, a cold drink, a few sweets and snacks, and some complimentary stationery to get you started! Page 5
What to expect: the Global Foundation Programme What you will study Fall Term curriculum: Course Introductory Mathematics Introductory Science Academic Skills and Communication Academic Counselling and Tutorials Spring Term curriculum: There are two academic tracks available in the Spring Term, depending on your preferred degree: Humanities and Social Science pathway Science and Engineering pathway Course Humanities and Social Science Track Science and Engineering Track Economic Principles - Social Science - Advanced Mathematics - The Physical World - Globalisation and the Modern World Studying Abroad Academic Counselling and Tutorials Course text books and IT equipment The College will provide all course text books for you when you arrive so you do not need to buy the books before and bring them here. Most of the text books will be available for you to download electronically. You can still do general reading about your subjects and courses before you arrive or simply revise the mathematical, scientific or English skills that you will need on your courses. Please ensure you bring a laptop with the following specifications from the very first day of classes: Component: Processor Memory Hard drive Optical drive Networking External ports Other Minimum Recommended Specifications: (PC or Mac) 2.4 Ghz Core 2 Duo or better (could be Quad Core) at least 4 GB RAM at least 160 GB Not required Gigabit Ethernet and Wireless 802.11 a/g/n at least one USB 2.0 port (2 are better) Webcam Page 6
Packing checklist What you need to pack Personal and Academic Documents Financial Medical Clothing Toiletries Technology Passport * (original and one photocopy of the picture page) 4 passport-sized photographs * Global Foundation Programme Offer letter * (original and one photocopy) Academic and English language certificates plus translations of the certificates if needed * (originals and one photocopy of all certificates and translations) Underage consent form if you are under 18 * (original and one photocopy) Proof of deposit payment * Payment for any Global Foundation Programme or College fees you haven t yet paid * Sponsorship letter if you are a sponsored student * (original and one photocopy) Spending money Proof of medical insurance or HMO * (if you are not staying in the KIC Lagos Residence) Prescription medication (if needed) Medical screening certificate a combination of warm and cool clothing some formal clothes (such as a suit or other clothes suitable for church or outings) smart-casual skirts/pants and footwear to wear in class (College T-shirts are provided to all students) comfortable clothing for the Residence You may also want bring a costume to wear to the Costume Party at the end of Fall Term! Bring your own towels Toothbrush and toothpaste Shampoo, soap etc. Mobile phone Laptop (with the specifications listed on page 6) for all classes * What to bring on your first day You must bring all items highlighted in bold and marked with an asterisk (*) with you for registration on your first day at the College. Page 7
Contact information Need more information? If you have any questions before you arrive at the College or accommodation, please don t hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to help. We are really looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to a fantastic student experience at Kaplan International College Lagos. For any questions, please call or email Student Services: Email: KICLagos.SS@kaplan.com Telephone: 01 4543343 or 09091254920 Connect with us online Addresses KIC Lagos College Sapetro Towers, 7th floor, Glass Building, 1 Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, LAGOS KIC Lagos Residence Plot 4/5 Abeke Drive, off Babatunde Anjous Avenue, Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, LAGOS Please do join the KIC Lagos community online! Official Page for KIC Lagos: https://www.facebook.com/kicuniprepnigeria KIC Lagos Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/732443426786258 https://twitter.com/kicuniprepni www.instagram.com/kicuniprepni Location map Page 8