International Foundation Year Diploma for Higher Education- QCF Level 3 Computing/Business

STC Higher Education Malta

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International Foundation Year | Diploma Level 3
NCC Education Foundation Year

About

NCC Education’s Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is designed for speakers of English as a foreign language who are seeking to gain entry to Higher Education qualifications taught and assessed in English.

This Foundation Diploma is:

A valuable university preparation qualification which allows candidates to demonstrate their English language skills (both general and academic) together with key transferable study skills, cultural knowledge, and mathematical understanding, as well as an understanding of the essential concepts of business and economics (Business electives) or computer programming (Computing electives).

Regulated by Ofqual under the Regulated Qualifications Framework and is Quality assured and well established in the UK and worldwide.

Recognised and valued by many universities, both in the UK and in other countries. There are over fifty university progression routes to UK and overseas universities. For more details of the universities that successful L3IFDHES candidates can progress to, see www.nccedu.com

A pathway to NCC Education’s Level 4 Diploma qualifications and greater employment opportunities

This qualification is ideal for school leavers who need to brush up on basic skills such as English, Maths and study techniques. It also provides an introduction to a range of Business topics.

Qualification and Unit Entry Requirements

Students must have successfully completed secondary school education in an appropriate range of subjects;

AND EITHER

Have the required minimum result in the NCC Education Standard English Placement Test.

OR

Have a valid score of 4.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent.

Students who successfully complete this qualification gain access to the first step within the degree pathway, the International Diploma in Business.Candidates must pass all core Units and two elective Units to be awarded the Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies certificate.

Core Units

Developing English Language Skills

Advanced English Language Skills

English For Academic Purposes

Study and Communication Skills

Culture Studies

Foundation Mathematics

Elective Units

Computing Units:
Introduction to Computing

Introduction to Programming

OR

Business Units
Introduction to Business

Introduction to accounts and Economics

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 150 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Afternoon session
12:30 PM - 03:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Pembroke.

Class size

Average 20 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 26 years old
Average 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Pembroke based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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