International Foundation in Art and Design

INTO London: Business, Art and Social Sciences

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.

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Key Information

  • 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. Find out more.
  • To download the full list of progression options for this pathway, click here.

Course Details

International Foundation in Art and Design

INTO London: Business, Art and Social Sciences

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
IELTS 4.5 with 4.0 in all subskills
Class size

20

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

Start Date

23 June 2025

End Date

3 July 2026

Length

4 Terms

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 20,500.00

Accommodation

£ 4,800.00 - 22,495.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 250.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 95.00 - 330.00

Studio fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 500.00

Airport pick-up (Optional)

£ 174.00 - 210.00

Social programme (Optional)

£ 100.00

Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 500.00

CAS charges (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 25.00

Approximate cost

£ 26,944.00 - 44,910.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2024 – 31 August 2025 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2025 will pay the 2024/2025 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2025, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025/2026 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.