Our Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies main aim is to provide students with a high standard of tuition.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements to study a first year bachelor’s degree at a UK university, then International Foundation Year could be the right study option for you.
You will receive personalised careers advice from specialist staff who help you apply for any university in the UK, Europe, USA and the rest of the world. Or continue to one of City College Oxford’s Degree Pathways.
Key Facts:
Age: 16+
Pathways:
- Business/Accounting/Economics
- Engineering/Computing
- Law/Politics/International Relation
- Healthcare and Social Science/Biomedical Science/Pharmacy
- Fahsion Design
Start Date: January, April, June, September, November
Length: 24 or 36 weeks (depending on English language level)
Class Size: Maximum 8 students
Mode of Study: Full time or Online
Students can start the Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies online, then join us in person when they’re ready.
Key Facts:
Academic Progression:
Students that complete the our Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies can:
- Apply to Year 1 of a university degree programme to one of the UK’s univeristies. Or continue to one of City College Oxford’s Degree Pathways.
What to expect during your study at City College Oxford
- Improve your General English Skills
- Develop your academic and research skills
- Deepen your subject knowledge in your specialied choosen pathway
- Enjoy dedicated and personalised support
- Meet other students from around the world in an international environment
1. About IFY
1. Why choose this qualification?
Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies 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.
Our Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies is:
- A valuable university preparation qualification which prepares students with the essential English language skills, mathematics, research, and study skills to progress to an English-based law, finance, accounting, economics, business, or engineering and chosen specialisms to provide direct entry into an undergraduate (First Year) degree at an internationally recognised university.
Offers pathways in law, computer science, business, engineering, health sciences and higher finance.
The Level 3 International Foundation Year syllabus and assessment is suitable for students aged 16-19 as well as adult learners.
- Recognised and valued by many universities, both in the UK and in other
- A pathway to Level 4 Diploma qualifications and greater employment opportunities
2. Structure of the Qualification
- Our Education’s new Level 3 International Foundation Year for has 120 credits.
- Total Qualification Time: 1,200 hours Total Guided Learning Hours: 697
- Guided Learning Hours (GLHs) for core units: 482
- English Requirement 5.0 IELTS or equivalent
Modules
Our Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies consists of 4 core modules and two elective modules to follow your desired undergraduate pathway.
Core Units (20 Credit Modules):
- English Language Skills (ELS)
- Academic English for University Study (AEUS)
- University Study and Research Skills (USRS)
- University Mathematics Fundamentals (UMF1)
Choose Elective Units to follow your desired undergraduate pathway (20 Credit Modules):
- University Business Fundamentals (UBF)
- University Accounting Fundamentals (UAF)
- University Economics Fundamentals (UEF)
- Further Mathematics (FM)
- University Biology Fundamentals (UBF)
- Introduction to Computer Science (ICS)
- Introduction to Programming (IP)
- University Law Fundamentals (ULF)
- University Physics Fundamentals (UPF)
- University Chemistry Fundamentals (UCF)
- Fashion Media & Communication (FMC)
- Introduction to Fashion
3. Assessment for the Qualification
1. Assessment Objectives
All assessment for the qualification is intended to allow candidates to demonstrate they have met the relevant Learning Outcomes. Moreover, our assessment is appropriate to the assessment criteria as stated in this specification and is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains consistent with the specification.
Assessments for all units will be offered in a minimum of four assessment cycles throughout the year. The units are assessed by either written examination or assignment.
The overall unit mark is computed from the weighted mean of its components. The pass mark for a unit is 40%.
An examination is an assessment that will take place on a specified date. An assignment requires candidates to produce a written response to a set of one or more tasks.
4. Administration
1. Assessment Cycles
Four assessment cycles are offered throughout the year Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
2. Language of Assessment
All assessment is conducted in English.
Online
or
Face to Face in Oxford or one of our Campuses (Baku, Ajman, Marrakech, Qingdao)
Contact us for the fees and the payment plan
Call/WhatsApp: +447599909996
English language: Academic IELTS for 5.0 overall (min 5.0 in writing) or equivalent
Academic: Good High school graduation grades or equivalent. Check the country/region-specific entry requirements below
Age: 16+
Country/region-specific entry requirements below:
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Your country/region |
Academic qualification(s) you need |
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Algeria |
Bacc de l’Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 10 inc relevant subjects |
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Bahrain |
Tawjahiya (Secondary school leaving cert) average grade of 70% or above, with 60% in relevant subjects. |
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Bangladesh |
Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.5 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.25 if required) (Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Science and Engineering |
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Brazil |
Certificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above. |
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Brunei |
Cambridge O Level- Minimum 4 subjects required grades 1-6 |
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Cambodia |
Year 11 - Grade B in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) Diploma of Upper Secondary school - Grade C in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) |
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China |
Year 11 (Senior High 2): 65% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) |
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Colombia |
Bachillerato 60% with relevant subjects at 65% or above |
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Ecuador |
Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias overall grade 7.5 with minimum 7 in relevant subjects |
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Egypt |
Year 12 (GSEC): 65% overall with 50% minimum in relevant subjects; Year 11 (GSEC): 70% overall and 60% in relevant subjects |
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Ghana |
Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects |
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Hong Kong |
Form 5 (all school): Pass in 3 relevant subjects or if 2 subject pass 5% above pass HKDSE: 221 in 3 relevant subjects (Level 2 in relevant subjects or Form 5 Pass) |
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India |
Year 11: 65% overall including 55% in relevant subjects. Year 12 (HSC): 55% overall (Note: 55% in relevant subjects required can be taken from Year10, 11 or Year 12) |
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Indonesia |
Grade 7.0 SMU 2 or Grade 6.5 SMU 3 – (4 relevant subjects required) |
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Iran |
Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with overall GPA 14/20 including relevant subjects |
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Japan |
Successful completion of Kotogakko (Year 12) with grade average or 70% or GPA 3.5/5. Year 11 with 75% or GPA 4/5 may be considered, subject to age |
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Jordan |
Year 12 (GSEC): 70% overall and 50% in relevant subjects |
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Kazakhstan |
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) with grade average 4 and 5 |
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Kenya |
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to D in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
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Korea |
SH3: Grade D/60%-69%/ Rank 6 overall and in relevant subjects Where SH3 is accepted also accept Korean CSAT at the same Rank SH2: Grade C/65%/ Rank 5 overall and in relevant subjects |
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Kuwait |
Completion of Tawjihiyya or Thanawiyya Al’Aaama (Secondary School Certificate) with 75% overall in academics subjects and in relevant subjects |
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Kyrgyzstan |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education certificate/11th grade with graduation minimum GPA 4.0 with 4 in relevant subjects (no applicable for medicine route) |
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Laos |
Upper Secondary School Diploma / Baccalaureate: 4 subjects consisting of GPA 7.0/10 (grade B) and 6.0/10 (grade C) in relevant subjects |
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Libya |
Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% |
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Macau |
Form 5 (all schools): 60%+ average with relevant subject pass Form 6 (all schools): 55%+ average with relevant subject pass |
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Malaysia |
SPM/UEC school: Form 5, Senior 2 / Senior Middle 2, Term 1, Term 2, Mid-Year, Mid-Term, End of Term, Final Year Transcripts - Grades of A- D achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths. UEC Senior 2 / Senior Middle 2 with aggregate of not more than 32 points for 5 relevant academic subjects inc English & Mathematics. |
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Mexico |
Successful completion of Bachillerato at a average of 75% and above |
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Moldova |
Attestat/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) Average grade 3 |
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Morocco |
Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10 inc relevant subjects |
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Myanmar |
Basic Education Examination / Matriculation Examination with minimum grade average of 50% |
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Nigeria |
Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more relevant subjects |
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Oman |
Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 70% overall and 60% in all subjects including relevant subjects |
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Pakistan |
Year 12 (HSC / Intermediate Certificate (Part I & II)) or Polytechnic Diploma: 50% overall with passes in min 4 subjects. Year 11 (Intermediate Part I): 60% overall with passes in min 4 subjects. (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required, must be taken from the year assessed.) |
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Paraguay |
Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.0/5.0 |
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Peru |
Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “A” (old 14/20) |
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Philippines |
Completion of Senior High School Diploma(Year 12) in Academic Track with 75% overall, including 70% in Maths Completion of Senior High School Diploma(Year 11) in Academic Track with 80% overall, including 75% in Maths |
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Qatar |
Tawjihiyya or Thanawiyya Alama (Secondary School Certificate) with a minimum of 75% average and 70% in relevant subjects |
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Russia |
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 4.0 |
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Saudi Arabia |
Completion of Tawjihiyya or Thanawiyya Al’Aaama (Secondary School Certificate) with a minimum average 70%, including a minimum grade 70% in relevant subjects. Final year first term transcript of certificate accepted. |
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Singapore |
Secondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A-D achieved in 4 relevant academic subjects to include grade D in Maths. Singapore/Cambridge O level - A-C required in 5 or more subjects. |
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Sri Lanka |
Sri lankan GCE O level: Grade C in 6 subjects including relevant subjects OR Sri lankan GCE A level: Grade D in 2 subjects including relevant subjects |
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Taiwan |
SH3 / Year 12 55% or SH2 / Year 11 65%. Including Math 55% at SH3 or SH2. Grades A (80-100% = Highest/4), B (70-79% = Average/3). C (60-69% - Pass/2). 3 Year JCD: 60% GSAT - 33 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 75% Vocational High School Year 3: 55% or Year 2: 65% |
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Tajikistan |
Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4 with 4 in relevant subjects |
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Thailand |
Successful completion of MAW 6 with average GPA 2.0 in relevant subjects including Maths and Sciences or successful completion of MAW 5 with GPA 2.5 |
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Tunisia |
Baccalaureate - minimum 10 points inc relevant subjects. |
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Turkey |
Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 50% overall with minimum 50% in relevant subjects |
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UAE |
Completion of General Secondary Education Certificate with average 75%, including 70% in relevant subjects |
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Ukraine |
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 7.0 |
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USA |
Grade 11 - GPA 2.75 or Grade 12 2.50. GED: 600 overall with 150 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites |
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Uzbekistan |
Certificate of General Secondary Education GPA 4 or Academic Lyceum Diploma with overall GPA 3.5 |
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Vietnam |
Year 12 with 7.0 overall |
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Zimbabwe |
O levels : 4 passes at A-C including relevant subjects |
Other international qualifications
- IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level: 5 passes with grade 4 minimum or grade C, including native language
- A levels/AS levels: 24 UCAS points (native language accepted)
- IB first year - 24 points or IB Certificate IB - 22 points
- GED 600 overall with 150 in 4 academic subjects
HOW TO REGISTER/ENROL?
email the below documents to admissions@citycollegeoxford.co.uk:
- passport
- Previous qualifications
- CV
- Personal Statement
- Proof of English Level