STUDYING IN ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST

GENERAL APPLICATION FORM

Admission Requirements
A wide range of overseas qualifications is accepted as satisfying the entry requirements.  Each application is treated on its own merits but, as a general rule, students should be in possession of qualifications that gives access to universities in their home country. 

Applicants whose first language is not English, should have English Language certificates such as TOEFL (computer based test 173 minimum score or 500 on the old system), IELTS - Grade 5.5, Cambridge FCE - Grade C or better or equivalent.

The attention of all students is drawn to the special entry requirements for the various  courses.

For Entry to Undergraduate Programmes e.g. BSc, BA, BEng/ MEng 

A variety of qualifications can be considered for application for financial aid consideration and/or admission to undergraduate bachelor degree programs by distance learning.

Advanced Level

Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels or 2 A levels + 2 AS levels will be considered for admission to undergraduate distance learning courses..

International Baccalaureate

Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels or 2 A levels + 2 AS levels will be considered for admission to undergraduate distance learning courses.

For Entry to Postgraduate Taught Programmes e.g. MA, MSc

Holders of a good bachelor degree with GPA of at least 3.0 from a recognised  university will be considered for application for financial aid and  admission to postgraduate diploma or masters courses by distance learning.

For Entry to MBA

Holders of a good bachelor degree from a recognised  university and at least 3 years´ post-graduation work experience will be considered for direct admission to the MBA.

For Entry to Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD, New Route PhD

If you are holder of master's degree from a recognised university you will be considered for application consideration for financial aid and for admission to postgraduate research programmes by distance learning.

Career Foundation Courses in the United Kingdom

The Foundation Courses are designed for students who want to prepare for a university first degree course in Britain, or who wish to develop their qualifications and careers in an English-speaking environment. The standard course lasts for 36 weeks, and there is also a fast-track course of 24 weeks for students who have already achieved a good score in IELTS or TOEFL. The courses aim at taking students from High Schools (Secondary School) in their own country into university degree entry in the UK within one year. The courses are intensive, requiring daily attendance.

Eligibility and company profile

Main areas of work Education and good causes (Asia and Middle East)
Beneficiary missions Persons in the countries of Asia and The Middle East
How to apply Funds are fully committed to student-members.
Publication Annual report and account: free quarterly newsletter and on-line publication
Frequency Annually
Location of international offices

Hove, England, United Kingdom

Exclusion Political & religious activities
Membership organisation

NCVO - National Council for Voluntary Organisations of Great Britain

Education Secretary Cheryl WATSON
President & CEO Morris Neilson - Ruiz

Eligibility and procedures

Special entry requirements for  applicants from Asia and Middle East  seeking financial aid for further studies

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. An interested applicant must have appropriate level of English Language proficiency: and have appropriate academic qualifications recognized for standard entry based on comparison with United Kingdom "O" and "A" Level Examinations.

1. Complete and sign the General Application Forms.

2. Must provide certified copies of secondary and/or high school leaving certificate (testimonial ) translated into English.

3. Must provide certified copies of academic transcripts (records of your academic work) translated into English.

4. Must attach 4 recent coloured passport photos together with the General Application Schools

5. Applicant who do not have appropriate level of English Language proficiency recognized for standard entry based on comparison with United Kingdom ""O" and "A" Level examinations" may be required to take English Language qualification such as IELTS or TOEFL or SAT or ACT. The minimum score that is accepted for application consideration is TOEFL paper based 250. The TOEFL examination may be used for English placement. The SAT or ACT exam may be used for English and Math Placement.

6. Photocopy of personal data page of national passport or national ID Card.

7. Photocopy of BIRTH CERTIFICATE

8.Police report indicating that an applicant has no criminal record

Special entry requirements for applicants from countries outside Asia and Middle East seeking financial aid for further education in Asian and Middle Eastern countries

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. An interested applicant must have appropriate level of English Language proficiency: and have appropriate academic qualifications recognized for standard entry based on comparison with United Kingdom "O" and "A" Level Examinations.

1. Must Complete and sign the General Application Forms

2. An applicant must provide certified copies of secondary and/or high school leaving certificate translated into English Language.

3. An applicant must provide certified copies of academic transcripts (records of your academic work) translated into English Language.

4. An applicant must attach 8 recent coloured passport photos together with the general application form specified above

5. Applicant who do not have appropriate level of English Language proficiency recognized for standard entry based on comparison with United Kingdom ""O" and "A" Level examinations" may be required to take English Language qualification such as IELTS or TOEFL or SAT or ACT. The minimum score that is accepted for application consideration is TOEFL paper based 250. The TOEFL examination may be used for English placement. The SAT or ACT exam may be used for English and Math Placement.

6. An applicant must provide photocopy of personal data page of national passport or  national ID Card.

7. An applicant must provide photocopy of BIRTH CERTIFICATE

8. An applicant must provide police report indicating that he/she has no criminal records

Selection

OPEM will conduct interview after selection. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interview. Those who have been selected after the interview will be recommended to PSLS for financial aid consideration.

Applicants recommended for financial aid to PSLS will be required to gain admission as a student in any university of his or her choice before final confirmation for financial is approved by PSLS. In some cases, OPEM will help in securing admission in any institution for a student.

OPEM Financial Aid Programmes

Financial aid is offered on annual renewable basis and is tenable for a period of up to 3 years, subject to continued outstanding academic performance.

The OPEM financial aid programmes is provided by Pennywise Savings and Loans Syndicate (PSLS) and consists of the following packages indicated below.

The financial aid programmes should be viewed as a supplement to financial effort of the student and the student's family. For more information, please visit www.psls.org.uk.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION CENTRES IN ASIA

Applicants can submit their application form at any of the following centers in Asia

BEIJING, CHINA

OPEM EDUCATION OFFICER

COMMERCE AND GENERAL SECRETARIES LTD

LEVEL 5,  CHINA LIFE TOWER
16 CHAO WAI STREET
CHAOYANG DISTRICT, BEIJING

100020  CHINA

HONG KONG, CHINA

OPEM EDUCATION OFFICER
COMMERCE AND GENERAL SECRETARIES LTD
45th FLOOR OF THE LEE GARDENS
33 HYSAN AVENUE
CAUSEWAY BAY

HONG KONG, CHINA

KINGDOM OF THAILAND

OPEM EDUCATION OFFICER
COMMERCE AND GENERAL SECRETARIES LTD

Q HOUSE LUMPINI, 1 SOUTH SATHORN ROAD

LEVEL 27, TUNGMAHAMEK, SATHORN

BANGKOK 10120 THAILAND

JAPAN

OPEM EDUCATION OFFICER

COMMERCE AND GENERAL SECRETARIES LTD

31/F OSAKA KOKUSAI BUILDING
2-3-13 AZUCHI-MACHI
CHUO-KU
541-0052 OSAKA, JAPAN

 

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Distance Learning

  • Offers you the opportunity to further your education without the need to give up work.
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  • Offers you the opportunity to secure job promotion and career success.
  • Offers you the opportunity to obtain valuable qualifications.
  • Offers you the opportunity to improve your standard of living.
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  • Offers you the opportunity to study from home or at work.
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  • Offers you the opportunity to study wherever you are located.
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  • Offers you the opportunity to enrol and start your training on any day or date.
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  • Offers you the opportunity to study at the pace which best suits your circumstances.

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