International Foundation Year for undergraduate preparation
It is an intensive one-year (two-semester) academic program designed to bridge open access to higher education for individuals who aspire to enrol for a bachelor's degree at the university the student intends to attend.
The year includes English language lessons, study skills and a range of courses that are an introduction to your degree programme. Once you have completed the program and achieved the required grades, you can enter the first year of your chosen undergraduate degree at the University.
The aim of the International Foundation Year:
Gain the necessary academic skills to study at the university level.
Raise the student's English language level to obtain a place at the university.
Develop study skills such as essay writing and research.
Adapting to the education system in the university or country in which the student intends to enrol.
Stability in university life before starting studies.
Foundation year content
The program includes academic subjects and study skills related to the major chosen by the student, as well as other skills such as studying English, intercultural or group work skills, and problem-solving techniques.
It has been developed for international students and is specifically designed to provide them with the skills and knowledge that will prepare them to succeed in their degree. They are supposed to study subject-specific modules that focus on the academic areas most beneficial to your chosen degree.
Students are assessed regularly throughout the foundation year, which includes:
1. Continuing coursework
2. End-of-semester assessments
3. exams
4. presentations
5. Extended articles or assignments
Skills that students can learn while studying the foundation year:
Teamwork, problem-solving, and communication are all skills you will develop while studying this program. These skills represent the foundation that employers are looking for and will help you stand out in the job market.
In addition, through the various activities, you will develop self-awareness and confidence to succeed in a professional work environment.
Outputs from the foundation year:
The proposed program will mainly provide knowledge and skills that will prepare students who lack qualifications for direct entry to undergraduate or postgraduate programs to reach the requirements of the university colleges for admission.
Among other things, students completing this program are expected to be able to:
Explain key concepts, theories, and issues in their majors.
Make presentations of academic issues in their fields of specialization in a logical and intellectual manner.
Effective communication using English.
Showing the critical and analytical framework about society and its development.
Learn enhanced academic writing and study skills.
Critically analyse cross-cutting issues in society.
Apply modern technologies via the Internet to enhance interactive learning, work and daily life.