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International Foundation Year

This course is designed for students who speak English as a foreign language seeking entrance to universities overseas. This course will provide you with an opportunity to preparefor the academic standards required in Higher Education.

Completion of this programme will make you eligible for entry to Bachelor degree programme in 47 UK universities.

*Please be aware that if your academic standard fails to meet the required level then you may have to undertake additional courses required to meet these levels at additional cost to yourself.

Course modules:

The course comprises of 7 modules.

Study & Communication Skills – the module designed to equip students with the essential study skills like conducting research, writing academic papers and give formal presentations needed to succeed in university.

English Language – Aimed to create an opportunity for non-native speakers of English to perform on an equal level to native speakers in both academic and professional environments.

Culture Studies – aimed at helping students to think about features of foreign cultures in comparison to their own country and to expand their knowledge generally. A particular focus will be on student life and studying abroad.

Mathematical Techniques– develops basic mathematical competence and confidence, to better understand quantitative materials at this and future level of study.

IT Skills – comprising of a broad but secure foundation in the fundamental concepts of computing to enable the candidates to make effective and knowledgeable judgments about the use of standard computer systems in their studies.

Introduction to Business – comprising various types of organisations, information, communication, research, interpreting and manipulating information, theories of organisation and management and the working environment.

Introduction to Computing – provides introduction to computing and IT, it covers components and organization of computer system, the relationship between hardware and software, databases, graphics and multimedia.

 
Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed secondary school. For applicants whose educational medium is not English, a level of IELTS 4.5 or equivalent OR Have a required minimum result in the NCC Education Standard Placement Test (SEPT)

 
Duration

1 academic year. 15 hours of organised study at the College per week.

Students will attend classes each day from 10 am to 1 pm or 2 pm to 5 pm Monday to Friday. In addition, it is expected that at least 2 hours each day will be spent in supervised studies.

 
Assessment & Certification

Assessed by assignment, coursework and examination.

Foundation Year Certificate awarded by NCC Education (UK NQF Level 3)

 
Course Fees

£3500

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