What is Foundation?

Foundation year programs for international students often include an English language component, giving students the opportunity to focus specifically on communication and higher-education-related skills before starting undergraduate courses.

What are the benefits of completing a Foundation?

Completing a Foundation year has countless benefits, especially for international students. These include the following:

You can focus exclusively on your studies when you enter university

Completing a Foundation year and becoming acclimated to a new country before starting the first year of university means that when students begin their actual undergraduate studies, they can fully focus on their degree program.

You can choose the university that is right for you

Studying a Foundation program in the UK also means that students can attend university open days, which allows them to be confident that the university they choose is the right fit for them and to gain first-hand insight into university life.

You can gain subject-specific skills and knowledge

These programs allow students to choose subject-specific modules as preparation for their chosen university course, helping them deepen their subject knowledge and become familiar with the terminology and vocabulary related to the field in English. All of this helps with the transition to degree-level study and means they are more likely to be successful.

There are many types of Foundation programs available to international students in the UK, but studying the first year of a Foundation program has the following advantages:

• A rigorous academic program

• The program is based on A-levels and is guaranteed by Pearson, and is therefore considered extremely academically rigorous.

• Admission to a wide range of universities

• The Advanced Level Foundation program is accepted by almost all universities in the UK, which means that students can aim for the institutions they truly want.

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Who should apply for a Foundation year?

A Foundation year is an excellent pathway for many international students who would like to pursue higher education in the UK and have completed at least 11 years of schooling in their home country.

What are the entry requirements?

Students applying to the Advanced Level Foundation must have:

• 11–12 years of school education (GCSE or equivalent)

• A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (5.0 in reading and writing) or equivalent