BRINGING QUALITY EDUCATION TO THE WORLD.
About Qesson 4 Bringing Quality Education to the World 6 The World’s Pioneer in Hybrid Learning Course Options 10 Postgraduate Foundation Course 14 More Qesson Courses 16 Your Qesson Journey
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Qesson Locations 18 London 19 Tokyo 20 Hanoi 22 Application Process
Qesson enhances student’s learning experiences by providing quality education using our unique Hybrid Learning approach. Qesson accelerates student’s study performance so students reach a high academic and intelligence level based on their international experiences, and become global citizens with the ability make an impact in this fast-paced world.
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WHY QESSON We put our students’ success as our first priority in our teaching philosophy and this is why from Day 1 at Qesson we offer dedicated resources to support our student.
A New Revolution of Learning
Guaranteed Placement
Qesson aims to provide the best quality education to our students. As traditional teaching methods have gradually proven that students do not learn quickly enough from instructor-led classes alone, we have a progressive blended teaching system providing the student a customized study plan to fully accommodate both their language and academic needs.
When students successfully complete our courses, and meet the required language level and admission requirement, they are guaranteed admission to one of our 150 partner universities or institutions in the UK and USA.
Our in-class instructors and course advisors will set up regular meetings with students to review their study roadmaps and to set up new milestones along their study pathways.
From Day 1 of joining Qesson you will be assigned to a study abroad advisor. Your dedicated advisor will help you to identify the program and universities options that are suitable for you. They will support you along your application process and work together with your in-class instructor to make sure you can fulfil all the admissions requirements.
Content Based Teaching
Comprehensive Lifetime Support
Our courses are designed for non-native English speakers. Qesson students will accelerate their learning process through our content-based teaching, using practical subjects that students have command of in their own languages to drive their interest in further developing their English skills.
At Qesson, you will receive guidance and mentorship from fully-certified faculty and staff. All students have access to a study abroad advisor, who will ensure you are on track of your study roadmap, aiding you in achieving the required language level in order to fulfil all other application requirements. Your advisor will support you every step of the way to develop your academic confidence in English and the practical skills to help you to adapt the new environment when you start your new study chapter overseas.
Academic subjects such as quantitative skills or science and technology electives that student have already learned in their previous study or workplace will be applied through the course so that students will find it easier when adapting to content in English. This innovative teaching process will improve the student’s writing and grammar skill. The classes will be conducted in English at all times and the in-class instructors will use the most recent local and worldwide topics in group discussions to enhance a more interactive learning environment. This will help students to be more confident when socializing in an international environment in a second language.
University Partners & Elite Education With over 150 university partners Qesson has established a strong network that will maximize students study options to gain access to first-rank higher education after completing their course at Qesson. We also partner with elite partners around the world to ensure we are connected to the most advanced teaching technologies and top notch academic teams to facilitate our students learning the skillsets necessary to study abroad and earn guaranteed placement to an university or higher education institution.
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You will also be supported by us while studying abroad and our extensive representative network will provide you any required local support.
“We are looking forward to assisting applicants to our Tokyo program in reaching their academic goals, whether they be in Business or in entering other Master’s degree programs. In today’s competitive world, advanced degrees will enhance both employment and promotion prospects, and study abroad is, it itself, an invaluable and life-changing experience.” Dirk Binder, CEO, the Center for Advanced Studies Program Director, KIFL ISP qesson.com | 5
THE WORLD’S PIONEER IN HYBRID LEARNING At Qesson, we aim to optimize each individual’s learning potential. In doing so, by using an online adaptive platform to synchronize self-study with classroom teaching, we have modified the traditional learning pyramid and have developed a hybrid learning process to boost your learning curves according to your own pace.
A New Face To The Learning Experience
Courses Offered with Hybrid Learning
Qesson has an extensive network combining the most advanced learning technologies with a top notch academic team. This means we have the sufficient resources to constantly strengthen and improve our hybrid learning systems.
Qesson offers various courses that combine all-new teaching methodologies to accelerate student study performance. We offer courses in postgraduate studies foundation, IELTS training, intensive GMAT tutoring, and bachelor credit transfer programs in Tokyo, Hanoi, and London.
In addition, we integrate the ECUT (Experience, Content, User, Technology) elements into the hybrid system to ensure our students will receive the most up-to-date study materials throughout their studies with Qesson.
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EXPERIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
HYBRID LEARNING MODEL CONTENT
USER
Hybrid Learning Steps Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Your individual starting point and learning pace can be identified and analysed via the online adaptive platform. Qesson will identify the differences between individual students and create a customized study plan for you.
You join classroom led teaching with your classmates.
The adaptive platform will create an individual study plan consisting of responsive materials and assessments, which will be supported and reinforced by the in-class instructor.
Qesson will review each student’s progress and work with the student to adjust thier study plan to reflect progress made towards that student’s goal.
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“My admission to the desired program was really complicated. Qesson was able to customize a program to allow me to focus and fulfill the requirements within a short time. I am very happy with the staff’s dedication and flexibility.” Taiyo Okamoto Administrator, Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Keio University, BA Policy Management class of 2003
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POSTGRADUATE FOUNDATION COURSE The Postgraduate Foundation Course is the flagship course in Qesson’s Hybrid Learning methodology. The course is tailor-made for any non-native English speakers who wish to enrol in a postgraduate degree course in the UK, USA, or any English speaking countries. The course consists of three modules and it lasts from 3 months to 9 months. Students will develop the linguistic and academic skills necessary for their postgraduate studies.
Hybrid Learning The Postgraduate Foundation course combines in-class learning and online adaptive learning in your individual study plan.
Assessment Test
Your Study Plan Design
The online adaptive platform is fully responsive in that it will focus on your target areas with adaptive learning technology.
Your advisor will work with you to decide which course to begin with and customize the best study plan to suit your needs.
Admissions to Masters/ MBA
3 - 9 months in class and online hybrid learning to accelerate your study performance.
Personalized Study Plan
Guaranteed Placement
Flexible in length depending on your academic level, this course is offered over 3 study terms of three months period, so you can customize your course to suit your language level and academic needs.
During the Course, we will fully support and assist you in completing all the procedures to apply to one of the 150 partner Universities in the UK and USA. You are guaranteed an admission as long as you meet the admission requirements of the particular Course.
Courses covering English language training, admissions exam preparation, business fundamentals, and specialist academic modules will boost your confidence of success in your future studies. By using the adaptive platform to synchronize your study with the instructor-led classes, the hybrid learning method will ensure you have an individual learning curve.
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Full Enrollment in the Hybrid Learning Sytstem
When you join Qesson on Day 1 you will be assigned to a Study Abroad advisor. Your dedicated advisor will help you to identify the course and universities that is suitable for you to study abroad and will support you along the way and work together with your in-class instructor to make sure you can fulfil all the entry requirements.
University Preparation Experts
Flexible Start Date
Qesson provides a variety of courses that are specially designed to allow students an effective progression on to a comprehensive range of degrees in overseas, including Bachelor, Master, MBA and PhD programs.
You will be fully prepared before you depart to overseas and will continue to be supported throughout your study period in a foreign country.
Qesson courses prepare students for the rigorous university environments in any English speaking country by developing in students advanced English and academic skills and confidence in dealing with learning and cultural styles, plus enhanced problem-solving and communication abilities in a second language.
Complimentary Application Services While studying at Qesson, your study advisor will meet with you on a regular basis to review your study progress. Your advisor will also work with you together to define your study plan so that you are fully prepared for the admissions exams such as IELTS and GMAT exams. During the meetings, your advisor will provide you guidance on your university and study visa applications.
You can start from any of the three months courses depending on your English Assessment Test result. Our advisor will guide you through the application process and admission review to help you determine the right course at the right time for you. The course will allow you to: • • • • • •
Attain an advanced level of English Prepare to take the GMAT Participate confidently in seminars Conduct presentations Undertake research at graduate level Successfully complete written assignments appropriate to graduate studies
We will ensure you will be able to be accepted into at least one University by the end of the Course and will help you throughout the application process. Your advisor will also guide you through the scholarship application, preparation for your visa application.
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FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM The course is designed to suit the modern lifestyle for professionals in the workplace. The course is delivered in after working hours and on weekends to fit the lifestyle of working professionals and still in time to apply for the top Masters or MBA programs overseas.
Postgraduate Foundation Course 3 MONTHS
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
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3 MONTHS
3 MONTHS
STUDY ADBROAD PREPARATION
MASTER TOOLBOX
2 ACADEMIC MODULES
3 ACADEMIC MODULES
Academic English
Study Abroad Foundation
The first part of the Course will help you to develop Academic and Business English through specially designed language classes. It uses content-based teaching to populate student’s interest in business. Students require a minimum TOEFL score of 60 or equivalent to enrol to this English prep course. Students who have achieved a TOEFL score of 75 or equivalent can enrol directly to the study abroad foundation.
The second part of the Course will help you to focus on English and test preparation. Students are prepared to sit for the IELTS and GRE/GMAT examinations through a series of interactive online and offline hybrid classes. Further graduate foundation courses will be offered to prepare students for classes in any universities overseas. Students require a minimum TOEFL score of 75 to enrol this foundation course.
Academic English Syllabus Professional English exam preparation, Grammar, Academic Writing, Reading and Vocabulary Development, Communicative Presentation
Study Abroad Preparation Syllabus Advanced GMAT or GRE preparation, Advanced IELTS or TOEFL preparation, Notetaking-skills, Critical Reading & Analysis, Managerial Economics, Accounting and Information Systems, Study and living Abroad skills
Master Toolbox Syllabus Research and Academic Writing, Methods of Decision Sciences, Global Environment of Business, Production and Operations Management
Master Toolbox
Academic Modules
Students will automatically enrol to the Master Toolbox once they have successfully completed the student abroad foundation. Advance foundation graduate courses like Methods of Decision Making and Production & Operations Management will be offered as a pre-requisite to advance to some of the MBA/ Masters classes. Students are required to have passed the entry requirement of their chosen University degree before enrolling in this Master Toolbox course.
Students will also complete the academic modules while preparing their English proficiency courses. This module is for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or institutions of higher and further education. Examples subjects are Managerial Economics, Accounting and Information Systems, and Production and Operations Management and etc.
Who is This Course For?
Start Dates
Study Locations
Any non-native English speakers who are planning to start their Master, MBA and PhD degree program in an English speaking university or higher education institution.
October 2014 January 2015 April 2015
London Tokyo Hanoi
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MORE QESSON COURSES IELTS Prep-Course
Intensive Hybrid GMAT Course
Our flexible IELTS prep-course prepares you with the proper academic English skills you will require to succeed at any university overseas. The course will focus on four elements: writing, reading, listening, and speaking. Qesson’s innovative Hybrid Learning approach gives you the flexibility to start the course anytime throughout the year. The flexible curriculum will allow you to start the online element at anytime and attend the teacher-led classes at any of Qesson’s international locations.
Qesson is one of the partners of The Economist GMAT Tutor. The course’s in-class instructor is an online adaptive learning course that focuses on your desired study focus on the GMAT exam with adaptive technology. It prepares you for the actual exam with real-time GMAT practice tests and a personalized Course where the system will customize the practice tests according to your study pattern.
Designed for non-native English speakers, our contentbased teaching uses subjects that you have command of in your own language to populate your interest in learning the English language. With the online and offline materials, the course will help you to eventually meet the minimum English proficiency requirement to apply to the university of your choice.
• Put the course in your pocket with the iPhone or Android app
• Never miss a session - no schedules, no classes and no commute • Private in-class instructor explanation and guidance in your location
Who is This Course For? Students or professionals who are planning to apply to any business and management Courses worldwide Study locations: London and European main cities
Our advisor will work with you and your in-class instructor to design a study plan for you to reach the minimum required level and apply to the degree courses overseas.
Courses and Course length: 3-12 months online unlimited access with optional private one-to-one sessions.
Who is This Course For?
Entry Requirement/ Application Fee: Please refer to page 22
Students or professionals who are preparing to study or work in an English speaking country Study locations: London, Hanoi Courses and Course length: From 1 to 12 months, offered at 3 levels (We will arrange for you to take the IELTS test by the end of the course) Start date: First Monday of each month Entry Requirement/ Application Fee: Please refer to page 22
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• Study whenever and wherever you want with online test prep
Start date: Flexible
Bachelor Credit Transfer Course
The International Studies Program (ISP) is a university-transfer program managed by The Center for Advanced Studies (CAS), a Qesson affiliate in Tokyo. The ISP is offered at Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages. Through this program, students may earn up to 70 credits which transfer to various universities, primarily in the USA, and mostly within the California State University (CSU) system. The program is designed to meet CSU General Education requirements, so that transfer students will be able to concentrate on their major when they go to the U.S. to complete their Bachelor’s degree requirements. The program includes additional “survival” course work in areas such as note-taking, critical thinking, and expository writing skills, designed to assist students in adapting to the competition-based western educational system.
International Studies Program (General Education Courses)
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University Major + Additional Degree Requirements
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Bachelor Degree (Various Universities)
Who is This Course For? Students who seek a bachelor’s degree from a university abroad but who need assistance to enhance their English and academic skills Study locations: Tokyo Courses and Course length: 20 months Start date: April Entry Requirement/ Application Fee: Contact Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages
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YOUR QESSON JOURNEY
Qesson Campus Qesson University Partners
Winter Term Study Abroad Foundation
Fall Term Academic English or Study Abroad Foundation 10/2014 Bi-Monthly Meeting with Study Abroad Advisor
11/2014
12/2014
Choosing University Submit Application to Options the preferred University choice
01/2015
02/2015
03/2015 Admission Requirnment Tests (IELTS, GMAT)
*Masters Toolbox (2) is for students who are still completing the course and would like to start the postgraduate degree in Sepetember ** For students who would like to achieve a higher score of the admissions tests
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London
Tokyo
Hanoi
Spring Term Master Toolbox (1)
Summer Term Master Toolbox (2)
04/2015
05/2015
06/2015
07/2015
Receiving Acceptance Offers
Optional Admission Requirement Tests (IELTS, GMAT)** Visa Application Preparation
Visa Application Practice
Visa Application Appointment
08/2015
09/2015 - Enrol to the University
Pre-Departure Sessions
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QESSON LOCATIONS London London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. It has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. Our campus is located in central London where it is easily access by various transportation methods. It is close to all the famous attractions and business districts. Course Offered • Postgraduate Foundation Course • Intensive Hybrid GMAT Course • IELTS Prep Course School Address 4, Harrington Road, South Kensington, SW7 3NX, London Tel: +44 (0) 20 7193 0580
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Tokyo Tokyo is one of the world’s largest, most dynamic, and cosmopolitan cities. Tokyo is the center of business, finance, modern cultural, fashion and entertainment. It is famous for its efficient public transportation system, widespread use of English, and distinct culture. In partnership with The Center of Advanced Studies, our Tokyo campus is located in Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages (KIFL) in central Tokyo and is surrounded by business district and famous Universities. Courses Offered • Postgraduate Foundation Course • Bachelor Credit Transfer Course School Address Kanda Gaigo Bldg, 3F, 2-13-9, Uchi-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Tel: +81 (0) 3 3226 7462
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Hanoi Vietnam has a growing youth population and in the past few years a great demand from students seeking opportunities to study abroad. English has become the dominant foreign language in Vietnam and parents are increasingly sending their children overseas particularly in English speaking countries including the US, UK and Australia. We established a campus in Hanoi as the city was home to the first Western-style universities in the early 20th century. We offer IELTS prep-course and Postgraduate Foundation Course to prepare students to fulfil their entry requirements to any English speaking universities, especially universities in the UK and USA. Courses Offered • Postgraduate Foundation Course • IELTS Prep-Course School Address 72, Nguyen Tuan Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi Tel: +84 (4) 6294 3728
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APPLICATION PROCESS Entry Requirement All Qesson courses are open to students aged 16 or older at the time of course commencement
Postgraduate Foundation Course Academic English: English Assessment Test equivalent to TOEFL iBT 60 or beyond Study Abroad Preparation: English Assessment Test equivalent to TOEFL iBT 75 or beyond
How to Apply 1. Submit your online application form with 50 USD application fee on www.qesson.com 2. Our advisor will contact you or you can contact info@qesson.com 3. Complete the Assessment Test 4. Admission assessment and interview
Course start date October 2014 | January 2015 | April 2015 | July 2015
Course Fees Tokyo (¥)
Hanoi (₫)
London (£)
400,000 1,000,000 800,000
40,000,000 100,000,000 80,000,000
2,500 7,000 5,000
IELTS Prep Course (per week)
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1,500,000
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Intensive Hyrid GMAT Course • 3 months access + 10 hours 1-2-1 • 3 months access + 20 hours 1-2-1
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1,200 2,000
Postgraduate Foundation Course • Academic English • Study Abroad Foundation • Master Toolbox
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Terms & Conditions The term Qesson represents the organizers of the programs and/or the Qesson affiliated companies that participate in the promotion and production of courses.
Photography and film material By accepting Qessons terms and conditions, the participant accepts that Qesson freely can use all photography, film and sound material that has been created by Qesson and or by Qesson’s staff during the class, without
The Total Fees for Your Course The total fees are as follows: • Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $50 [PFC] • Course Fee (Please refer to each course details) What is included in your course price? • The program • Online program of the hybrid element • Materials developed by Qesson What is not included in your course price? • Academic and learning materials textbook books (if it is required) • Official language exam testing fees (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, SAT, etc.) • Some activities and most excursions require a participation fee • University application fee • University credit offer by partnered Universities Payment Instructions The Enrollment Fee and Confirmation Deposit can be paid: Online, by credit card, or cash payment to one of Qesson counselor.
asking further approval from the participant. Cancellations and Refund Policy The Tuition fee is fully refundable if you cancel more than 15 days prior to the course start date, for cancellation less than 15 days, Qesson reserves the right to charge 10% tuition fee as administrative charges. Once the course has begun, 50% of the tuition fee is refundable and no fees will be refunded once the course has passed the program mid-point. In all cases the Enrollment Fee are non-refundable. All cancellations and terminations must be made in writing to your nearest Qesson office, and Qesson will process all refunds within 45 days of receipt of written notification. Late Arrivals and Absences No refund will be granted for late arrivals to a course, or absences during your course. Periods of absence may not be made up with a free extension of the course. Qesson will consider, at its discretion, a partial refund in cases where there is evidential proof of exceptional and extenuating circumstances. Customer Protection Qesson provides complete financial protection for customers, formalized according to EC directives, and guarantees your money back, and your repatriation in the event of the company’s failure.
The course fees are payable 15 days before the start of the program. The School reserves the right to withdraw any previously confirmed program seat should the above payment terms and conditions not be met. The School will endeavor to withdraw any student who fails to meet the payment deadlines. Any and all transaction and bank fees are the responsibility of the student. Qesson will credit the customer’s account with funds received only. Beneficiary name: Qesson Group Limited Beneficiary bank: The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Bank address: 1, Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong Account Name: Qesson Group Limited Account number: 400-836805-838 SWIFT Code: HSBCHKHHHKH All financial queries should be directed to the Qesson Finance Department at finance@qesson.com Course levels After your assessment test, you will be placed in the correct level according at which you should begin your studies. When a class has a level with five students or fewer, Qesson reserves the right to cancel the class Class schedules In some Qesson school classes may take place at the after working hours and/or weekends. Qesson reserves the right to introduce or amend new lesson hours. Public Holidays In the event of a Public Holiday in your country, the school will be closed, unless otherwise stated in the student orientation letter sent to you with your confirmation. Classes missed for Public Holidays will not be made up at a later date.
Late Payment Qesson reserves the right to charge a late payment administrative fee and interest of 5% on any amounts overdue. Liability Qesson will not be liable in any way to the student in the event of any service, contracted to be supplied by Qesson, becoming impossible to supply by reason of industrial dispute or other cause outside the control of Qesson. Without limitation, Qesson Group Limited, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, officers, directors, or agents are not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property, death, delay, or inconvenience in connection with the provision of any goods or services occasioned by or resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God, force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, strikes or other labor activities, criminal, terrorist or threatened terrorist activities of any kind, difficulty in evacuation in case of emergency, or for any other cause beyond the direct control of Qesson. The student assumes all such risk as well as any risks with regard to independently engaged activities. Qesson reserves the right to change or cancel the program or any aspect of the program at any time. Qesson reserves the right to decline acceptance or retain any student on the program if that person’s presence is felt by Qesson to be detrimental to the enjoyment of the program by others, is dangerous to the student or others, or for failure to abide by Qesson’s regulations. Students who have been removed from their program waive the right to a refund of any part of the fee. Qesson makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of its publications, but it is not responsible for typographical or printing errors, including, but not limited to pricing information. Payment of the required fee constitutes consent to all provisions of these Enrollment Conditions and to the general information contained herein and in the catalog. No warranties, representations, or waiver of these Enrollment Conditions apply to any program unless expressly stated within these Enrollment Conditions (or in writing signed by an officer of Qesson). If you have questions, please call us or email info@qesson.com
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LONDON
20, Stanwick Road, West Kensington, London, W14 8UH, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 20 7193 0580 Email: info@qesson.com
TOKYO
#5 Sanwa Bldg 5F, Room 501, Yotsuya 2-8-8, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004 Japan Phone: +81 (0) 3 3226 7462 Email: info@qesson.com
HANOI
72 Nguyen Tuan Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi, Vietnam Phone: +84 (4) 6294 3728 Email: info@qesson.com
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