BUILDING FUTURES Presentation by Mr _____________ (Kaplan Financial Country Head)

Specialists in the provision of exam preparation courses for qualifications from professional bodies in the fields of Accountancy, Marketing, and Finance. UK’s leading provider of professional training courses for International Students. Who are we?

Founded in 1958 Part of Kaplan Inc, owned by the Washington Post since Training Centres in UK Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shanghai 30, ,000 students a year Key Facts

Full Time Courses in 15 Locations

The success of Kaplan Financial and our students is based on 5 essential elements: 1.Our credentials - partnerships within Education and Industry and accreditation for leading bodies 2.Success - demonstrated through high pass rates and independent awards 3.Experience - providing professional training for 50 years with a team of highly skilled tutors backed up with industry experience The Kaplan Advantage

The Kaplan Financial Advantage 4.Innovation - through the use of the latest classroom technology, web-based support and multimedia learning tools and teaching methodology 5.Study material - high quality study material from Kaplan Publishing, Kaplan Financial’s publishing division, one of only two approved ACCA publishers.

Credentials ACCA Platinum Status Queens Award For Enterprise 2007 BAC Accredited

Success PQ magazine College of the Year PASS magazine College of the Year PASS Magazine Website of the Year ACCA Gold Medalists 80% of National ICAEW prizewinners trained by Kaplan Financial

Experience Over 300 highly skilled tutors More than 200 student service staff Part Time, Full Time, Remote delivery Exam preparation and bespoke courses Broad range of financial training Over 5,000 International students

Innovation Technology for teaching (T4T) New Generation Learning Materials E- learning

Study Material Kaplan Publishing Approved publisher of ACCA study materials EN-GAGE Included on all professional training courses

Qualifications CAT – ACCA –

Study Pathway

Accountancy Qualifications CAT Certified Accounting Technician ACCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Technician Level Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) 3 Levels Complete in 12 – 18 months

Professional Level Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2.5 years to complete exams

What does it cost? Fees CAT - £4,000 (one year) ACCA - £2,300 (per year) £5,200 (whole course)*

Course Commencement CAT – January & July, March & September ACCA – January, March, July, September

Key Points Specialists in Professional Training Expert Tutors Highest levels of Accreditation Excellent study materials and resources No. 1 Provider for International students Cost Effective programmes Career Focused Location(s)

Application Procedure Apply to Professional Body* Enrol at Kaplan Financial Pay minimum of one year’s fees

The ACCA Course How is it studied? When can you start? How long does each course last? Is there a cost difference in the courses? What are the benefits of each course? What is included in the cost of the course? Are there any additional fees? What are the CBE exams?

From 31 st March 2009 all students must apply under Tier 4 of the points based system. The points based assessment To be able to travel to the U.K as a general student, you must pass a points-based assessment and score 40 points. You will get: 30 points for a CAS from a licensed sponsor 10 points if you can show that you have enough money for your course fees and monthly living expenses known as Maintenance. New Visa Policy For U.K Immigration

 What is a Visa Letter? It is an offer letter from your education provider who is your immigration sponsor, including information about you, your sponsor, the course and your finances.  What is a Licensed Sponsor? The licensed sponsor is responsible for you while you are in the U.K and must tell the Home Office if you do not arrive for the start of a course, withdraw from a course, defer or suspend your studies or if you do not attend for significant periods of time. Kaplan Financial is an approved licensed sponsor and holds “A- Rating” according to the Tier 4 register of sponsors published on the official site of home office.

 What are Maintenance Funds? Maintenance funds can be: Cash in a bank account than you can draw on ; or Official financial or government sponsorship. Length of course Where you will study? Maintenance (funds) needed 12 months or lessLondon-basedCourse fees + £800 for each month of the course 12 months or lessOutside LondonCourse fees + £600 for each month of the course More than 12 months London-basedFirst year of fees + £7200 to cover the first year in the United Kingdom More than 12 months Outside LondonFirst year of fees + £5400 to cover the first year in the United Kingdom

Required Documents For Visa Student must have Bank Statement in his own personal name covering 28 days period. Prize bonds, Shares, Defence Saving Certificates and any investment units are NOT ACCEPTABLE. TB Test Report All Academic qualifications Affidavit of support from Parent / Guardian A valid visa letter issued by Kaplan Financial

Questions?