Levels of Study
International Foundation Programme
What is it?
An International Foundation Programme is generally a six-month to one-year course that helps to bridge the gap between overseas education systems and the UK's. Many education systems outside the UK operate over 12 years which doesn't fulfil UK universities' 13-year requirement for undergraduate study. An International Foundation Programme is taken before an undergraduate course to help to fill this gap, and it also enables you to improve your general and academic English skills.
Many universities either provide their own foundation programmes or have partnerships with an external institution, school or college.
Types
International Foundation Programme at a university
International Foundation Programme at a private college
International Foundation Programme at a language school
International Foundation Programme at a further education college
Quick facts
Also known as an International Foundation Course or International Foundation Year
Programme length can be between six months and one year
Assists the improvement of general and academic English skills
Many programmes follow subject streams/pathways such as science, humanities, art/design, engineering and business
Many programmes offer a guaranteed place at university if you get adequate results
Advantages
You will improve your English in a relevant and constant context.
You will become more familiar with the UK's learning style.
You can live on campus and experience UK university life and culture.
You will be better prepared and feel more confident when you start your degree.
Entry requirements
IELTS 4.5-5.5
Completed high school in your home country with average or above grades
Cost
£4,000- £15,000
Popular programmes
Oxford Brookes University
INTO
KAPLAN
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