International Foundation in Art and Design

Program Overview

International Foundation in Art and Design

Overview

Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of creative subjects including architecture, fashion, fine art, and photography. 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.

Key Information

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

Course Details

International Foundation in Art and Design

INTO London: Business, Art and Social Sciences

2024//26

4 Terms

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 16
• 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: IELTS 4.5 with 4.0 in all subskills
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (June)

• Course start date: 23 June 2025 - Course end date: 3 July 2026
• Term 1 summer: 23 June 2025 – 1 August 2025
• Term 2 fall: 4 August 2025 – 12 September 2025
• Term 3 fall: 22 September 2025 – 12 December 2025
• Term 4 spring: 5 January 2026 – 27 March 2026
• Term 5 summer: 14 April 2026 – 3 July 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance:
  • Tuition fee: £20,500.00
  • Accommodation: £4,800.00 - £22,495.00
  • Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
  • Textbooks (Compulsory): £100.00 - £340.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £26,150.00 - £44,085.00

Modules

Core modules

• Concepts in Art and Design (15 Credit Units)
• English Language for Foundation Study (15 Credit Units)
• Studio Practice and Portfolio Development (30 Credit Units)
• Final Major Project for Art and Design (15 Credit Units)

Specialist modules

• Self-Initiated Project (15 Credit Units)
• Media and Communications (15 Credit Units)
• Applications of Digital Technology in Contemporary Practice (15 Credit Units)