International Foundation Diploma
The Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is a one-year pre-university qualification that prepares students with the essential English language skills, mathematics, research, and study skills to progress to an English-based law, finance, accounting, economics, business, or engineering and chosen specialisms to provide direct entry into an undergraduate (First Year) degree at an internationally recognised university.
Entry Requirements:
Students must meet the following entry requirements:
Completed their GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or an equivalent* qualification in their own country and passed 5 subjects with minimum grades of ‘C’, ‘4’ or equivalent* in each. These should include Mathematics and English.
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Have a valid score of 4.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent for students whose first language is not English. Alternatively, students can take the free NCC Education Standard English Placement Test which is administered at our centre.
* We will need to make a decision for any equivalency decision (both qualification equivalency and grade equivalency) pertaining to any enrolments via non-GCSE or non-standard routes.
Qualification Structure
To complete the qualification a student must study and pass units to the total of 120 credits* based on IELTS score and desired career pathway:
(A) 4 core + 2 elective
(B) 3 core + 3 electives
(C) 4 core + 1 electives + 2 electives
(D) 3 core + 2 electives + 2 electives
CORE UNITS
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Core Units for Students with a score of 4.5≤ IELTS (or equivalent) <5.5
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New Developing English Language Skills
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New English for Academic Purposes
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Maths for University Study
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Research and Study Skills for University Study
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(*)These Core Units equate to 80 Units – Students need to choose additional Electives to make up another 40 Units
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Core Units for Students with IELTS (or equivalent) score of ≥ 5.5
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New English for Academic Purposes
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Maths for University Study
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Research and Study Skills for University Study
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(*) These Core Units equate to 60 Units – Students need to choose additional Electives to make up another 60 Units
ELECTIVE UNITS
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20 CREDITS UNITS
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10 CREDITS UNITS
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Law for University Study
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Introductory Accounting
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Introductory Economics
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Introduction to Computer Science
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Introduction to Programming with Python
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International Business
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Physics for University Study
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Further Maths for University Study
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Chemistry for University Study
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Biology for University Study
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Digital World
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Embarking on a journey of higher education is a pivotal moment in a student's life, especially when it involves traveling across the globe to a center of academic excellence like the United Kingdom. An NCC Accredited International Foundation Diploma is more than just a stepping stone; it is a launchpad to success for international students. It offers a unique blend of rigorous academic preparation, cultural acclimatization, and linguistic advancement tailored specifically to the needs of those arriving from overseas.
Why an International Foundation Diploma is Invaluable
How the diploma prepares students
Seamless Progression To University
After completing the International Foundation Diploma, students can move on to a diverse range of undergraduate programs. Some of these might include
Academic Progression
Students that complete the NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) can: Apply to Year 1 of a university degree programme at over 100 universities, branch campuses, business schools and professional bodies in 20+ countries. For further details see the What Next? University Progression brochure here: https://www.nccedu.com/university-progression/ or the L3IFDHES brochure below. Or enrol onto our Level 4 in Computing pathway Diplomas, accredited by NCC Education, equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelor’s degree.
