“For years we have been working with leading academic partners in the UK and worldwide to expand access to first-class higher education to a global level,” said Maurits van Rooijen, Rector and CEO of LSBF.

“With NCUK and our network of agents, we aim to fulfil the international demand for British education at the same time as we shape the careers of global professionals.”

Students will be guaranteed progression to undergraduate and postgraduate courses at 11 UK institutions

LSBF currently offers its students Academic English and University Access Programmes via its newly branded Language Gallery. As NCUK’s first London centre, two new undergraduate programmes will be available, the International Foundation Year giving students access to year one of a UK degree, and the International Diploma providing them with progression onto year two of a UK degree.

Students who complete the pathway programme will be guaranteed progression to undergraduate and postgraduate courses at 11 institutions including the University of Manchester, the University of Leeds, the University of Liverpool and the University of Sheffield.

An estimated 150 students are expected to join the programme this year in London and LSBF says it has intentions to take the courses to its Singapore and Toronto campuses in the future.

Founded in 1987 by 11 UK universities, the NCUK has to date helped 20,000 students progress on to degree courses. Over the next five years, it plans to open an additional 30 new centres and expand into new markets including Sri Lanka, Russia and India.