International Foundation Year

Exam Activities and University Enrolment

Schedule 2023/24
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Key Dates and Information

January February July 1
EoS1 Test Block April 1 2024 April 2 2024
2024 2024 2024
29 Jan - 2
Test Dates 8-12 January 2-8 April 22-26 April 1-5 July
February
Deadline for upload of
Fri 19 January Fri 9 February Mon 15 April Fri 3 May Mon 22 July
marked EoS1 tests

Coursework

All deadlines for summative and formative coursework submission are set by teaching staff and can be scheduled to
fit within the Study’s Centres academic calendar. Teachers should refer to the module syllabus documents and
suggest teaching plan for the recommended schedule for coursework deadlines.

Final Exam Dates, Moderation and Results Release deadlines

May June July 1 July 2 November
Exam Block
2024 2024 2024 2024 2024
03 May - 14 31 May–07 1 July–09
Exam dates 22 – 30 July 04-12 November
May June July
Study Centre
Deadline to upload of
Thurs 01
marked Semester 2 Fri 17 May Fri 21 June Mon 22 July Wed 20 November
August
Summative
Assessment1
Moderation and 29 July - 6
22 – 31 May 1-12 July 7-15 August 25 - 29 November
exam boards August
Results release
Weds 12 June Tues 23 July Fri 16 August Fri 23 August Wed 11 December
date: Universities
Results release Mon 19
Fri 14 June Thurs 25 July Fri 23 August Fri 13 December
date: Students August
Next available resit July Block 1 July Block 2 November November
May 2025
exam block 2024 2024 2024 2024
Certificates issued 2 weeks after results release date

Note:
Study Centres will receive a copy of moderated results prior to results release, but this is for information only.
Where there are queries about student(s) marks, these should be handled by the Enquiry about Results process.
The Enquiry about Results policy is available on the Teachers Hub

Certificates are issued 2 weeks post results release, please ensure graduation ceremonies allow for this time frame.

Moderation and results schedule notes:

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All marked student work must be present on the NCUK learning and assessment platform with the relevant mark
inputted for each student’s assessment. Markers' Reports must also be uploaded to the platform.
Academic Managers must ensure that all materials are submitted correctly to the NCUK learning and assessment
platform for ALL modules by the deadline provided. Late or missing materials or an inaccurate submission may delay
the release of results and the Study Centre may incur a penalty or sanction.
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May June July 1 July 2 November

Exam Block
2024 2024 2024 2024 2024
Earliest Enrolment at University Date
United Kingdom Sep 2024 Sep 2024 Sep 2024 Sep 2024 Sep 2025

New Zealand July3 2024 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 Feb 2025

Australia July 20244 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 Feb 2025

Canada Sep 2024 Sep 2024 Jan 2025 Jan 2025 Sep 2025

USA Aug 2024 Aug 2024 Jan 2025 Jan 2025 Aug 2025

Other destinations are available. 3Some Term 3 (Oct-Nov) starts are available. 4University of New South Wales Sep 2024
start available. Earlier commencement may be available for online courses.

Note: The enrolment dates are based on the best information available to NCUK current admission and visa
processes. Visa procedures can vary greatly between countries of origin and these dates should therefore be used
as a guide only. NCUK’s Student Support team will be able to advise further on visa and university progression
matters.

University Application Deadlines per Intake

31 Jan 2024 (this deadline is for guaranteed consideration. Some popular courses close
UK after 31 Jan. The majority remain open, so applications can be submitted after 31 Jan, but
it is important students are made aware of this.)
New Zealand 1 Apr for Jul 24 starts; 1 Oct for Feb 24 starts.

Australia 1 Apr for Jul & Sep 24 starts; 1 Oct for Feb 24 starts.

Canada 1 Mar for Sep 24 starts; Oct for Jan 25 starts

USA 15 Jan (some flexibility) for Aug 24 starts; Oct (some flexibility) for Jan 25 starts

Disclaimer: NCUK reserves the right to issue a revised schedule during the academic year. If this is necessary, changes to
the schedule will be clearly and promptly communicated to Study Centres.
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International Foundation Year

EoS1 Test & Final Exam Dates 2024
For details of test and exam durations, please refer to the NCUK Tests & Exams 23-24 documents as published in the
Academic Handbook (5. Exams and Assessments – 23/24 Exams & Tests: Practical Information).

End of Semester 1 Tests

IFY EoS1 Test Block - January 2024
DATE MODULES START & END TIME
Business Studies IFYBS004 09:30 – 11:10
08 January 2024
Further Maths IFYFM003 14:00 – 16:10
Sociology IFYSC001 09:30 –11:10
09 January 2024
Biology IFYBI003 14:00 – 15:40
Physics IFYPH004 09:30 – 11:10
10 January 2024
Economics IFYEC003 14:00 – 15:40
Maths Business IFYMB003 09:30 – 11:40
Maths Engineering IFYME003 09:30 – 11:40
11 January 2024
Maths Science IFYMS003 09:30 – 11:40
Global Studies IFYGS001 14:00 – 15:40
12 January 2024 Chemistry IFYCH003 09:30 – 11:10

IFY EoS1 Test Block - February 2024

DATE MODULES START & END TIME
Business Studies IFYBS004 09:30 – 11:10
29 January 2024
Further Maths IFYFM003 14:00 – 16:10
Sociology IFYSC001 09:30 – 11:10
30 January 2024
Biology IFYBI003 14:00 – 15:40
Physics IFYPH004 09:30 – 11:10
31 January 2024
Economics IFYEC003 14:00 – 15:40
Maths Business IFYMB003 09:30 – 11:40
Maths Engineering IFYME003 09:30 – 11:40
01 February 2024
Maths Science IFYMS003 09:30 – 11:40
Global Studies IFYGS001 14:00 –15:40
02 February 2024 Chemistry IFYCH003 09:30 – 11:10
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IFY EoS1 Test Block - April 1 2024 *Dates not Consecutive*

DATE MODULES START & END TIME
Business Studies IFYBS004 09:30 – 11:10
02 April 2024
Further Maths IFYFM003 14:00 – 16:10
Sociology IFYSC001 09:30 – 11:10
03 April 2024
Biology IFYBI003 14:00 – 15:40
Physics IFYPH003 09:30 – 11:10
04 April 2024
Economics IFYEC003 14:00 – 15:40
Maths Business IFYMB003 09:30 – 11:40
Maths Engineering IFYME003 09:30 – 11:40
05 April 2024
Maths Science IFYMS003 09:30 – 11:40
Global Studies IFYGS001 14:00 – 15:40
08 April 2024 Chemistry IFYCH003 09:30 – 11:10

IFY EoS1 Test Block - April 2 2024

DATE MODULES START & END TIME
Business Studies IFYBS004 09:30 – 11:10
22 April 2024
Further Maths IFYFM003 14:00 – 16:10
Sociology IFYSC001 09:30 – 11:10
23 April 2024
Biology IFYBI003 14:00 – 15:40
Physics IFYPH003 09:30 – 11:10
24 April 2024
Economics IFYEC003 14:00 – 15:40
Maths Business IFYMB003 09:30 – 11:40
Maths Engineering IFYME003 09:30 – 11:40
25 April 2024
Maths Science IFYMS003 09:30 – 11:40
Global Studies IFYGS001 14:00 – 15:40
26 April 2024 Chemistry IFYCH003 09:30 – 11:10

IFY EoS1 Test Block - July 1 2024

DATE MODULES START & END TIME
Business Studies IFYBS004 09:30 – 11:10
01 July 2024
Further Maths IFYFM003 14:00 – 16:10
Sociology IFYSC001 09:30 – 11:10
02 July 2024
Biology IFYBI003 14:00 – 15:40
Physics IFYPH003 09:30 – 11:10
03 July 2024
Economics IFYEC003 14:00 – 15:40
Maths Business IFYMB003 09:30 – 11:40
Maths Engineering IFYME003 09:30 – 11:40
04 July 2024
Maths Science IFYMS003 09:30 – 11:40
Global Studies IFYGS001 14:00 – 15:40
05 July 2024 Chemistry IFYCH003 09:30 – 11:10
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Final Exams
IFY Final Exam Block - May 2024 *Dates not Consecutive*
DATE MODULES START & END TIME
EAP Reading IFYEN001 09:30 – 10:45
03 May 2024
EAP Listening IFYEN001 14:00 – 15:00

EAP Writing IFYEN001 09:30 – 11:10

07 May 2024
Biology IFYBI003 14:00 – 16:40

Maths Business IFYMB004 09:30 – 12:10

Maths Engineering IFYME004 09:30 – 12:10

08 May 2024
Maths Science IFYMS004 09:30 – 12:10

Global Studies IFYGS001 14:00 – 16:40

Further Maths IFYFM003 09:30 – 12:10

09 May 2024
Business Studies IFYBS004 14:00 – 16:40

Economics IFYEC003 09:30 – 12:10

10 May 2024
Physics IFYPH004 14:00 – 16:40

Computer Science 09:30 – TBD

13 May 2024
Sociology IFYSC001 14:00 – 16:40

14 May 2024 Chemistry IFYCH003 09:30 – 12:10

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IFY Fi nal Exam Block - June 2024 *Dates not Consecutive*

DATE MODULES START & END TIME

30 May 2024 Chemistry IFYCH003 09:30 – 12:10

31 May 2024 Computer Science 09:30 – 12:00

Sociology IFYSC001 14:00 – 16:40

EAP Reading IFYEN001 09:30 – 10:45

03 June 2024
EAP Listening IFYEN001 14:00 – 15:00

EAP Writing IFYEN001 09:30 – 11:10

04 June 2024 Biology IFYBI003 14:00 – 16:40

Sociology IFYSC001 14:00 – 16:40

Maths Business IFYMB004 09:30 – 12:10

Maths Engineering IFYME004 09:30 – 12:10

05 June 2024 Maths Science IFYMS004 09:30 – 12:10

Half Maths IFYHM003 09:30 – 11:40

Global Studies IFYGS001 14:00 – 16:40

Further Maths IFYFM003 09:30 – 12:10

06 June 2024
Business Studies IFYBS004 14:00 – 16:40

Economics IFYEC003 09:30 – 12:10

07 June 2024
Physics IFYPH003 14:00 – 16:40

IFY Final Exam Block - Jul y 1 2024 *Dates not Consecutive*

DATE MODULES START & END TIME
EAP Reading IFYEN001 09:30 – 10:45
01 July 2024
EAP Listening IFYEN001 14:00 – 15:00
EAP Writing IFYEN001 09:30 – 11:10
02 July 2024
Biology IFYBI003 14:00 – 16:40
Maths Business IFYMB004 09:30 – 12:10
Maths Engineering IFYME004 09:30 – 12:10
03 July 2024
Maths Science IFYMS004 09:30 – 12:10
Global Studies IFYGS001 14:00 – 16:40
Further Maths IFYFM002 09:30 – 12:10
04 July 2024
Business Studies IFYBS004 14:00 – 16:40
Economics IFYEC003 09:30 – 12:10
05 July 2024
Physics IFYPH003 14:00 – 16:40
Computer Science 09:30 – TBD
08 July 2024
Sociology IFYSC001 14:00 – 16:40
09 July 2024 Chemistry IFYCH003 09:30 – 12:10
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IFY Final Exam Block - Jul y 2 2024 *Dates not Consecutive*

DATE MODULES START & END TIME
EAP Reading IFYEN001 09:30 – 10:45
22 July 2024
EAP Listening IFYEN001 14:00 – 15:00
EAP Writing IFYEN001 09:30 – 11:10
23 July 2024
Biology IFYBI003 14:00 – 16:40
Further Maths IFYFM003 09:30 – 12:10
24 July 2024
Business Studies IFYBS004 14:00 – 16:40
Physics IFYPH003 09:30 – 12:10
25 July 2024
Economics IFYEC003 14:00 – 16:40
Maths Business IFYMB003 09:30 – 12:10
Maths Engineering IFYME003 09:30 – 12:10
26 July 2024 Maths Science IFYMS003 09:30 – 12:10
Half Maths IFYHM003 09:30 – 11:40
Global Studies IFYGS001 14:00 – 16:40
Computer Science 09:30 – TBD
29 July 2024
Sociology IFYSC001 14:00 – 16:40
30 July 2024 Chemistry IFYCH003 09:30 – 12:10
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IFY Final Exam Block - November 2024 *Dates not Consecutive*

EXAM DATE MODULES START TIME
EAP Reading IFYEN001 09:30 – 10:45
04 November 2024
EAP Listening IFYEN001 14:00 – 15:00
EAP Writing IFYEN001 09:30 – 11:10
05 November 2024
Biology IFYBI003 14:00 – 16:40
Further Maths IFYFM003 09:30 – 12:10
06 November 2024
Business Studies IFYBS004 14:00 – 16:40
Physics IFYPH003 09:30 – 12:10
07 November 2024
Economics IFYEC003 14:00 – 16:40
Maths Business IFYMB003 09:30 – 12:10
Maths Engineering IFYME003 09:30 – 12:10
08 November 2024 Maths Science IFYMS003 09:30 – 12:10
Half Maths IFYHM003 09:30 – 11:40
Global Studies IFYGS001 14:00 – 16:40
Computer Science 09:30 - TBD
11 November 2024
Sociology IFYSC001 14:00 – 16:40
12 November 2024 Chemistry IFYCH003 09:30 – 12:10