- Preliminary stage (October 2008)
Application forms are reviewed to check that they are complete. Incomplete forms are returned to candidates.
- Short-listing (November 2008)
Application forms are reviewed and a number of candidates are selected for interview. Applications rejected at the short-listing stage can not be considered for interview.
- Interview (November 2008- February 2009)
Candidates are invited for interview. Interviews are held in the British Council or at the British Embassy in Moscow.
- Final Decision (February-March 2009)
The candidates’ application forms and interview reports are reviewed by the selection board and the list of the winners is approved.
Successful candidates must provide the British Council with evidence of their English Language skills in the form of IELTS grades. They must also supply proof of an offer of a place at a British University.
Successful candidates are responsible for selecting their place of study and for applying to institutions in the UK. It is essential that candidates demonstrate a good understanding of UK university programmes that interest them at the application stage. Information on UK courses and institutions is available at www.educationuk.ru
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