Students applying for the British Applied College, Umm Al Quwain (BAC) will be considered for admission, if they have successfully cleared higher secondary school and have School Transfer Certificate of successful completion or they submit equivalent education as per the prerequisites outlined in the policy manual; besides meeting the below mentioned Admission requirements.

Although Pearson do not specify formal entry requirements, BAC ensures that the students we recruit have a reasonable expectation of success on the program.
College may wish to consider applicants’ prior learning when considering their acceptance on a BTEC Higher Nationals, through Recognition of Prior Learning.
Candidate applying to the Engineering/Computing/Civil/Architecture programs must meet the following minimum requirements based on their high school study programs:
➢ Graduates from the General level/Advanced level of UAE public schools under the Ministry of Higher education can be admitted under the following criteria:
• Demonstrate evidence of Proficiency in English
• High school average for the 12th grade Applicants with American High School Diplomas:
• Must have completed 12 years of schooling.
• Must have completed at least (6) course successfully within at least four of the following study areas: Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, and Languages.
BAC ensures that the learners we recruit have a reasonable expectation of success on the program. There are no formal entry requirements but we expect learners to have qualifications at or equivalent to Level 2.
Learners are most likely to succeed if they have:
• five International GCSEs at good grades and/or
• BTEC qualification(s) at Level 2
• other appropriate qualifications or achievement at year 11
• or age 16 in core subjects.
Learners may demonstrate the ability to succeed in various ways. For example, they may have relevant work experience or specific aptitude shown through diagnostic tests or non-educational experience.
If learners are studying in English, we recommend that they have attained at least Level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
English test B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
B2_level_english – Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. (similar to IELTS levels 5.5, TOEFL 87-109).

Applicant who almost satisfies the admission requirements except for incomplete information or documents, can be provisionally admitted. Provisional admission is subject to the condition that the applicant should satisfy the conditions within a specified period of time decided on a case-to-case basis, or else his admission will be terminated. Provisional status will be removed, if the applicant met all the requirements (Foundation programs) and advanced into an academic program.

The admission standards for the programs offered by the college will be assessed regularly. Based on the assessments and review, higher standards will be set in future based on the growth of the college and demand from students.

The transfer process is in place for students who are on pre-existing qualifications, and who would have previously used the top-up process; i.e. those students that would have started a smaller pre-existing qualification in the 2019/20 funding year, and then used it to count towards achieving the larger qualification in the same suite in the 2020/21 funding year.

The withdrawal process on Edexcel Online is used to mark those candidates who are no longer able to complete their qualification. Withdrawing candidates also prevents the Standards Verification process from selecting these candidates as part of the sample of work.A withdrawal will not provide a refund of the registration fee, as this would require the registration to be entirely deleted from Edexcel Online.

The Registration Head is responsible for uploading the grades in the EDEXEL portal and follow-up with Pearson for the Certification process.

The Registration Head, Student Affairs Head and their team are responsible for appropriate registration, withdrawal and certification processes.

Key dates and actions are given in the academic calendar.
BTEC learners are required to be registered with Pearson before November of the year they commence their studies (or within six weeks for roll-on, roll-off program).
If program of study being delivered from September to July it is vitally important that deadlines for assessed work are met to prevent any delays in your certification.
If program includes examination fees the cost of your first attempt is included in your registration fee if you are eligible and require a reset for any exams, you may be required to pay this additional charge.

An induction period will take place at the start of your course. The purpose of this is to ensure you are clear about the systems and structure of your course and have information that will ensure your success on the qualification.
The induction to your studies will include information on:
● Specific details about your BTEC qualification
● Centre policies
○ Discipline
○ Malpractice
○ Health and Safety
○ Safeguarding
○ Equality and Diversity
● The teaching team and timetables
● Where to seek support (pastoral / academic)

Among different activities of students, the elections of students’ council are the most popular activity in the college. The elected members of Student’s Council in the College hold weekly meetings presided and scheduled by the Student Counselor. All the other student activities of students including intellectual and cultural, sports, publications and entertainment are planned and discussed throughout these meetings and decisions are made for their execution. With the help of this activity, the concepts of planning, management, staffing, organizing, controlling and leading are imparted among students.

All the students of the College are encouraged to take part in development activities and develop a website (subject to college approval). For this purpose, students are allowed to use an infrastructure for websites. The head of the student’s affairs has the authority to approve the relevant content and item on the website. Students are allowed to use the wireless internet connection for their personal usage and social networking as well. However, it is expected from the students to maintain the reputation of the college and act as a goodwill ambassador ofthe college. Itis also required from the students to adhere to the college’s high ethical standards while using any IT services.

The student affairs department of BAC plans schedules and establishes student development activities, and organize co-curricular activities coordinating with the academic departments involving student leaders, student councils / organizations. This policy applies to all students.
The purpose to plan and establish students’ activities in BAC and outside, for active participation and overall development technologically and as a matured dependable, social minded person. A faculty coordinator from each department with the support of student affair officer in accordance with will be identified from each program to guide the students to participate in co-curricular activities in line with the college vision, mission and goals, to achieve great heights in engineering.
These faculty coordinators will help the students in preparing them for success in inter-college competitions, presenting their work in conferences, preparing magazines related works, arrangement for industrial visits etc.

In the beginning of each academic year, college will organize an orientation. The main purpose behind orientation is to give students an introduction about the college as well as other relevant information and details which are required for smooth and easy transition in College life will be given in the orientation. In the orientation session, student will get a tour of the whole college as well as they will meet the academic heads. Students can also get a chance to meet their academic advisors in order to discuss the study plan of the degree and major as well. All details pertaining to Orientation are detailed in Induction.

The college will organize sessions in collaboration with the Student Affairs on following;
• Job Fairs (workshops for helping the student in job search)
• Writing (CV and other relevant documents)
• Techniques related to interviews and employment skills.

All the college students can have access to the information related to the employment and other corporate employment websites which offer such employments. The library of the College has specially space designated for this purpose of getting information access related to employment.

The college will offer students beginning with their first enrollment, to get career related facilities from the college in multiple areas of student need.

A team of academic and administrative staff are fully responsible to strategically plan and implement services in an optimal way for learners headed by appropriately experienced personnel. Appropriate academic staff are allocated by the heads to teach different modules. Academic advisors are allocated by the heads of the academic department to ensure career guidance and progress of students. Health services and health education are controlled and administered by the administrative department. Students can also avail the transport facility offered by the college. The college also plans for guiding the students to get appropriately employed. The college also plans to offer financial aids, including scholarships to meritorious students.

BAC provides counselling by student affairs department and psych educational services to all enrolled students. This policy applies to all students and the purpose of counselling is to assist them in understanding and resolving their academic, personal and inter-personal problems. The Student Affairs Department conducts basic counselling for students. Student counselling helps to identify the problems of students and support them. Common possible problems are academic, adjusting to college life, poor time management, confusion in taking career decisions, concern of identity, conflicts in relationship, eating issues, anxiety or depression, grief or loss etc. Counselling will be given to such a student in communication with their parents or guardian. This will help to strengthen and overcome his/her issues.

The college is dedicated to provide health care service to the students. BAC will make a contract with one of the health insurance companies to provide students a valid health insurance on a 12-month visa. All the cost related to the insurance policy will be paid by the student. This policy appliesto all students and the purpose is to care and ensure the healthy well-being of all students. The insurance coverage is mandatory for those students who do not have any other insurance coverage.
Students are required to have health insurance card. Insured students can avail the treatment service free of charge. First aid medical facilities are available on campus. In case of emergency, students will be taken to the nearby Umm Al Quwain Government Hospital.