sentences:  The UFP was conceived as an alternative to A-Level courses for international students wishing to gain entry into British universities.Although the structure of A-Levels has been changed in recent years to adopt a more holistic, coursework-based approach, the University Foundation Programme offers still less emphasis on end-of-year exam performance and as such is considered more manageable for students whose first language is not English.The course runs for 32 weeks and is divided into three Phases.