Pearson Career & College Readiness ProgrammeA dynamic, all-inclusive learning solution for universities offering a preparatory or foundation year – helping educators and learners be the best that they can be.As the world’s leading education company, Pearson can offer your institution everything it needs to provide a world-class introductory programme for entry level university students. Covering Basic Math and Science, English Language Learning, ICT and Study Skills, the programme will prepare learners for university both academically and socially through state of the art learning technology. Pearson’s wide ranging preparatory year capabilities include:

Curriculum Review and DesignOur experienced curriculum experts will review the curriculum needs of your institution and help you build and implement a dynamic curriculum that will successfully meet the needs of your learners. We will review and evaluate the outcomes of your implemented curriculum to ensure it is exceeding your institution’s original requirements.

Testing and AssessmentOur internationally acclaimed testing and assessment products will help determine candidates’ skill and knowledge levels for placement, progression and exit.

Our products include the computer driven, Versant Placement Test known for its reliability and accuracy and PTE Academic which has the highest security of any high stakes test.

Content As the world’s leading content provider, Pearson has the benefit of scale. Pearson sources, constructs and delivers learning content to improve education and drive student success. We can provide your institution with printed and digital content for Mathematics, English Language, Sciences, ICT and Study Skills from the extensive portfolio of Pearson texts. You can choose from our ready-made content, or build your very own.

Professional Development for Your StaffWe can offer your educators practical and contextualised personal development training to help them make the most out of the Pearson offering, and provide their students with an engaging learning experience. Based on the most up-to-date research and best practice in teaching and learning, this results-driven training will give educators an edge in their classroom. You can choose your training programme from our extensive course catalogue or build your very own tailor-made personal development course.

Adaptive and Personalised Learning PlatformsStudents and educators can gain access to the online homework and tutorial systems, MyLabs and MyLabsPlus, which allow students to take practice tests, review their progress, submit assignments, review study notes, create personalised study plans, and discuss content with teachers and other students online – plus much more. These online learning systems now come accompanied by Knewton Adaptive Learning, turning every students’ journey into a personalised learning path. Taking into account both personal proficiencies and course requirements, Knewton continuously recommends course materials to meet each student’s exact needs, delivering the most relevant content efficiently and effectively.

Recognising Student StrengthsPre and post core placement testing will define the best pathway for each individual student.

Pearson Custom ServicesWe know that the best learning occurs when learning materials are contextualised and relevant to the students using them. That is why you can customise all your prep year products and services to meet the specific learning needs of your region, your institution and your learners. You can use our online Custom Library to review and select from thousands of materials specific to your prep year curriculum and student needs.

Quality AssuredProducts and services from the Career & College Readiness Programme meet the highest global standards and are benchmarked against international and local education frameworks. In addition, our qualifications are certified by the UK’s largest awarding body, Edexcel.

To discover the difference the Pearson Career & College Readiness Programme can make to your institution, teachers, and students, contact us today at enquiries.middleeast@pearson.com

Students with a special aptitude for academic study:Academic Pathway

n Further English language study and testing

n Further mathematics

n Creative writing

n Research methodology and referencing

n Introduction to degree specialisation

Outcome: Pearson Academic Foundation Diploma with an embedded ELT score and progression into a Bachelor’s degree.

Students with a special aptitude for applied learning study:Employability Pathway

n Career path diagnostics

n English for special purposes

n Applied learning specialisation

n Work skills and effective behaviours

Outcome: Pearson Employability Diploma with embedded ELT score and progression into employment or academic pathway.

“ Pearson provided us with everything we needed to offer our students a comprehensive Preparatory English Programme. The Pearson solution affords us excellent value, and it means that we can get almost everything we need in one, easy place. In addition, the capabilities Pearson has given us are of world class standard, and are appreciated by teachers and students alike. Pearson has become an integral part of a well-designed programme and that has made all the difference to what the student can achieve.”

DR. SALEM Y. AL-ETANIManager, English Language Centre - Yanbu