International Foundation Year (IFY)
A one-year programme for speakers of English as a foreign language who are seeking entrance to a university bachelor's programme, or the NCC Education International Diplomas in Business or Computing.
The International Foundation Year teaches the skills you need to:
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Enter further study.
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Succeed in your chosen degree.
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Improve your career prospects.
Equivalent to year 0 of a 3 year UK honours degree Entry Requirements
- Students must have successfully completed secondary school education in an appropriate range of subjects; AND EITHER
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Have the required minimum result in the NCC Education Standard English Placement Test (SEPT), click here for details OR
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Have a valid score of 4.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent.
Course Content
The programme consists of the following five compulsory modules:
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Study and Communication Skills
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English Language
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Culture Studies
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Mathematical Techniques
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IT Skills
A further two modules are chosen from the following four electives:
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Introduction to Computing
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Programming
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Introduction to Business
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Accounting and Economics
Course Information
The International Foundation Year is assessed by assignment and examination.
What Next?
Successful graduates of the IFY prorgamme can continue their studies on the next stage of the NCC Education Degree Journey (the International Diploma in Business or Computer Studies), or apply for first year entry at one of the many universitites which recognise the IFY prorgamme for entry to its degree programmes.     Check out which Universities recognise this qualification by clicking here. Not the qualification you were looking for?
Click here to find another of our internationally recognised qualifications.
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