The International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is an Ofqual and Qualification in Wales (QiW) – regulated qualification designed to prepare students for entry into undergraduate degree programs, after O/Ls. Offered by NCC Education, this diploma provides students with essential academic and English language skills necessary for success in higher education. The programme is widely recognised by universities worldwide and serves as a direct pathway to degree studies in various disciplines.
Who is this Programme for…
An IELTS score of 4.5 or above.
OR
*This requirement does not apply to students who have completed English Language as a subject in Pearson Edexcel IGCSE or Cambridge IGCSE and have achieved a minimum grade of C or above.
The NCC foundation programme is a Level 3 qualification (A/L equivalent) with a total credit value of 120. Students engage in core academic skill development, subject-specific learning, and English language enhancement.
Developing English Language Skills (20 credits)
English for Academic Purposes (30 credits)
Research and Study Skills for University Study (20 credits)
Mathematics for University Study (10 credits)
Engineering
Physics for University Study (20 credits)
Further Mathematics for University Study (20 credits)
Life and Environmental Sciences
Chemistry for University Study (20 credits)
Biology for University Study (20 credits)
Business or Law
Introductory Economics (20 credits)
International Business (20 credits)
Information Technology
Introduction to Programming with Python (20 credits)
Introduction to Computer Science (10 credits)
Digital World (10 credits)
The NCC foundation programme is recognised by universities in the UK, Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, New Zealand, the USA, and beyond. Students can enrol in international university branch campuses and continue their studies globally.
London School of Economics (LSE) (United Kingdom) – Ranked 6th in the world for Social Science and Management*
King’s College London (United Kingdom) – Ranked 9th in the world for Psychology
University of Nottingham (United Kingdom) – Ranked 86th globally*
University of Sheffield (United Kingdom) – Ranked 96th globally*
University of York (United Kingdom) – Ranked 78th globally*
Deakin University (Australia)*** – Ranked in the top 200 globally*
Curtin University – (Australia, Malaysia, Dubai, Mauritius, Singapore) – Ranked 95th globally*
University of Queensland (Australia) – Ranked 41st globally*
University of Western Australia (Australia) – Ranked 72nd globally*
University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) – Ranked 17th globally*
and many more Universities…
***Through the pathway at RIC
NCC Education, UK
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The International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is an Ofqual and Qualification in Wales (QiW) – regulated qualification designed to prepare students for entry into undergraduate degree programs, after O/Ls. Offered by NCC Education, this diploma provides students with essential academic and English language skills necessary for success in higher education. The programme is widely recognised by universities worldwide and serves as a direct pathway to degree studies in various disciplines.
Who is this Programme for
An IELTS score of 4.5 or above.
OR
*This requirement does not apply to students who have completed English Language as a subject in Pearson Edexcel IGCSE or Cambridge IGCSE and have achieved a minimum grade of C or above.
The NCC foundation programme is a Level 3 qualification (A/L equivalent) with a total credit value of 120. Students engage in core academic skill development, subject-specific learning, and English language enhancement.
Core Units
Developing English Language Skills (20 credits)
English for Academic Purposes (30 credits)
Research and Study Skills for University Study (20 credits)
Mathematics for University Study (10 credits)
Streams we offer:
Engineering
Physics for University Study (20 credits)
Further Mathematics for University Study (20 credits)
Life and Environmental Sciences
Chemistry for University Study (20 credits)
Biology for University Study (20 credits)
Business or Law
Introductory Economics (20 credits)
International Business (20 credits)
Information Technology
Introduction to Programming with Python (20 credits)
Introduction to Computer Science (10 credits)
Digital World (10 credits)
The NCC foundation programme is recognised by universities in the UK, Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, New Zealand, the USA, and beyond. Students can enrol in international university branch campuses and continue their studies globally.
London School of Economics (LSE) (United Kingdom) – Ranked 6th in the world for Social Science and Management*
King’s College London (United Kingdom) – Ranked 9th in the world for Psychology
University of Nottingham (United Kingdom) – Ranked 86th globally*
University of Sheffield (United Kingdom) – Ranked 96th globally*
University of York (United Kingdom) – Ranked 78th globally*
Deakin University (Australia)*** – Ranked in the top 200 globally*
Curtin University – (Australia, Malaysia, Dubai, Mauritius, Singapore) – Ranked 95th globally*
University of Queensland (Australia) – Ranked 41st globally*
University of Western Australia (Australia) – Ranked 72nd globally*
University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) – Ranked 17th globally*
and many more Universities…
***Through the pathway at RIC
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