[Kings Cornerstone International College; KCIC]
UK and Australian qualifications, earned in India.
At KCIC, every programme is built on internationally recognised qualifications and global university partnerships. Undergraduate students begin with a Pearson or a TAFE NSW and Postgraduate students begin with a ATHE, qualifications regulated in the UK and Australia respectively.
Credits earned at KCIC transfer to our partner universities in the UK and Australia, including the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where students complete their final year and graduate with the partner university’s full bachelor’s degree. Our postgraduate pathway follows the same model, with recognised master’s credits carried into an MBA or MSc abroad.
Together, these qualifications and partnerships ensure that KCIC students begin their education close to home and graduate with degrees the world recognises.
Year 1
Every remarkable journey starts somewhere. Yours starts in Chennai. In your first year at KCIC, you will earn international qualifications carrying bachelor’s credits recognised by our partner universities. A foundation of world standard, shaped close to home.
The first step towards the world, taken under parents watchful eye.
How your pathway works
Start your studies at KCIC, then choose the pathway that fits your programme, qualification and university progression options.
8 subjects. 120 credits. Straight into Year 2.
16 subjects. 240 credits. Straight into Year 3
Available pathways vary by programme, qualification and university.
ProceedDifferent qualifications can provide different routes into further study. Explore the options available through KCIC.
KCIC is the first Pearson BTEC centre in India, and its partnership with Pearson began in 2012.
Pearson is the UK's largest awarding body, regulated by Ofqual in England, and the name behind BTEC qualifications taught in more than 70 countries. BTEC Higher Nationals offer flexible progression pathways, enabling learners to enter the workforce, advance their careers, or continue their studies towards a bachelor's degree.
A world of next steps
KCIC pathways are designed to give you a clear local foundation and an informed route toward partner universities in the UK, Australia, and beyond.
Talk to a KCIC adviser
Get a clear conversation about your subject options, local study plan, and potential transfer destinations. No pressure — just the information you need.
Student stories
Every global milestone is built on a decisive first step. Completing my initial RMIT credits at KCIC positioned me to progress confidently to RMIT University. The transition was purposeful and well-guided, shaping my journey toward an international business degree.
Building a strong foundation at KCIC helped me gain practical skills and real-world exposure. This experience supported my successful transfer to Oxford Brookes University. Today, I continue to grow in an international environment, moving closer to my goal of a successful global career.
A global journey begins with the right foundation. Through the HND pathway at KCIC, I built strong practical knowledge and industry-ready skills that supported my successful transfer to Oxford Brookes University. My time at KCIC gave me the confidence to step into an international learning environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most students transfer as part of a KCIC cohort to the same university or destination. This allows students to travel, settle, and begin their studies alongside classmates and friends, creating a strong support network during the transition to university life abroad.
