Operational Guidelines for Partner Schools
Examination conduct, assessment & grading, university admissions, and quality assurance guidelines.
IUFP is an ATHE Endorsed Programme (Ofqual‑regulated awarding organisation).
VLE Access & Learning Resources
Login credentials issued at course commencement for access to:
- Bespoke E-Books for all subjects
- Detailed curriculum and scheme of work
- Past examination papers
- Assessment guidelines and marking criteria
Examination Conduct & Results
EXAM CONDUCT
Follow separate examination conduct guide for:
- Secure storage of examination papers
- Invigilation procedures
- Incident reporting protocols
RESULTS SCHEDULE
- December exams → results: 4th Friday of January
- June exams → results: 3rd Friday of July
- Core resits: March/April
- Electives resits: August/September
Assessment & Grading System
GRADE SCALE
- A* (≥80%) | A (70–79%) | B (60–69%)
- C (50–59%) | D (40–49%) | E (30–39%)
- F (0–29%)
Pass mark: 40%
RESIT RULES
- 30–39% in ≤2 subjects → eligible for resit
- Below 30% in ≥2 subjects → retake full course
- Below 30% in 1 subject → resit that subject
University Admissions Support
IUFP UK coordinates university admissions. Partner Schools should produce termly Progress Charts to support predicted grades.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (UK)
- Recent passport photograph
- O-Level/equivalent results certificates
- IELTS results (varies by university; some accept O-Level English)
- Personal statement
- Academic reference from Partner School
Medicine/Nursing may require IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each component).
APPLICATION TIMING
For September university entry, send the Application Checklist by the second week of February. UCAS application fees may apply.
Quality Assurance & Duration
QUALIFICATION BENCHMARK
Elective subjects benchmarked on OCR specifications. IUFP is a condensed AS/A2-style programme, more intensive and wider in scope than standard A Level courses.
PROGRAMME DURATION
- Intensive scheme: 6–9 months
- Standard scheme: 9–12 months
Programme delivery and quality assessment are reviewed annually by IUFP Global Education UK.
Need Additional Support?
For detailed guidance on examination conduct, student recruitment strategies, or payment processes, access the dedicated resource guides from your Partner School VLE welcome page.