International
Foundation Year
Level 3 Diploma in Pre U Foundation Studies
Your pathway to an international undergraduate
programme.
International
Foundation Year
Level 3 Diploma in Pre U Foundation Studies
Your pathway to an international undergraduate
programme.
Session Intakes
September / January / April
Course Duration
14 Months
Qualification Code
603/0046/2
Qualification Credits
120 Credit Hours
Session Intakes
September / January / April
Course Duration
1 Year
Qualification Code
603/0046/2
Qualification Credits
120 Credit Hours
Join the International Foundation Year Pathway at the International Centre of Excellence (ICE) to prepare for admission into your desired undergraduate programme in the UK or internationally. The International Foundation Year Pathway is a single-year programme designed especially for A-Level students who want to improve upon their academic performance for a direct entry to the undergraduate programme of their choice at an international university.
ICE offers the Level 3 Diploma in Pre-University Foundation Studies awarded by Learning Resource Network (LRN), which opens doors for you to study at a wide range of universities in the UK and other countries. The students of this UK recognised programme have proceeded to study at their preferred universities in the UK, Australia and internationally.
Additionally, our academic team at ICE will provide you guidance and counselling for making university applications, including recommending the right university matches for you, advising you regarding the specific grades you need to achieve to enter your desired programme and helping you come up with an appropriate application that can help you enter your chosen undergraduate programme.
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Your convenient and affordable pathway to your international university admission
The internationally recognised foundation year pathway will help you get admission in your preferred undergraduate programme in top international universities in the UK as well as globally, such as:
Your pathway to an undergraduate programme - designed to help you succeed!
Your pathway to an undergraduate programme - designed to help you succeed!
If your Intermediate or A-Levels results are making it difficult for you to get admission in your desired international university, the International Foundation Year programme can help you improve your chances to get you admitted!
Course Units
The Level 3 Diploma in Pre U Foundation Studies consists of 3 mandatory units and 3 optional units for a combined total of 120 credits.
Mandatory Units
Foundation Mathematics (20 credits)
Foundation Computing (20 credits)
Foundation Study Skills (20 credits)
Optional Units (Select 3)
Foundation Business Management (20 credits)
Foundation Economics (20 credits)
Foundation Accounting (20 credits)
Foundation Law (20 credits)
Assessment and verification
All units within this qualification are internally assessed via submission of assignments and externally verified by the awarding body. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
Helping you get the required UCAS points for your university admission:
The Level 3 Diploma in Pre U Foundation is a recognised qualification as per UCAS tariff, which provides a broad metric for qualifications at Level 3 to support university and college management information needs. With the Level 3 Diploma in Pre U Foundation Studies, you can get up to 144 points on the UCAS tariff based on your grades you earn (via submitting assignments for each unit).
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| Distinction (D) | 144 |
| Merit (M) | 96 |
| Pass (P) | 48 |
Why should you choose the Level 3 Foundation Year Programme?
Transform your
career
Get the necessary knowledge and skills to transform your career.
Get into a UK or an international university
Build a foundation for an entry to a UK or an international university.
Upgrade your
skills
Add value to your current educational profile by acheiving more skills and knowledge.
Get an IBCC equivalence
The foundation year programme is recognised by IBCC in Pakistan, as 12 years of education. Note: *Conditions apply.
FAQs
The International Foundation Year (Level 3) programme is designed to help candidates in developing their understanding and knowledge of the pathway they wish to pursue at the Higher Education Level. Students get the opportunity to join International undergraduate degrees and professional certifications or join local universities in Pakistan. This qualification is equivalent to an A- Levels/FSC and anyone with a Matriculation or O’ Levels can apply. Anyone looking into a UG degree abroad can also apply if they are struggling with their grades in A-levels or FSC.
The overall qualification requires you to complete 6 modules. The first 3 modules; Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Computing, and Foundation Study Skills are compulsory. The learner can choose any combination from the list of electives shared at the time of admission. The first 3 modules are offered in the first semester and the learner can pick the next 3 modules in the second semester. The learners have a variety of subjects to choose from: Law, Psychology, Government and Politics, Further Mathematics, Business Management, Accounting, and Economics.
Candidates should have:
- Must have completed Matric / O-Levels, and/or acceptable equivalent course
- Level 2/First Diploma (in a relevant subject with merit or distinction)
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Level 2 qualification, or relevant experience (for mature applicants)(International Students).
Candidates should also have speaking, listening, reading, and writing ability which is commensurate to CEFR Level B1 (or equivalent). This is to ensure they meet the communication requirements for this qualification.
Yes, The International Foundation Year (Level 3) programme has been approved by the IBCC as an equivalent to A-Levels/FA (12 Years of schooling at HSSC Level) in Pakistan which gives an opportunity to apply for admission in an undergraduate programme at a local university.
The assessment consists of written assessments externally set by the Awarding Body. The marking of assessments will be carried out in accordance with the assessment criteria listed in the assessments through the academic department. Once the assessments are complete, students' results are based on the Distinction/Merit/Pass/Fail criterion. There are no exams.
The total cost of IFY is approximately PKR 524,000/- which excludes international registration. An installment plan for tuition fees is also available upon request, please contact the admission department for details.
Need-based and merit-based scholarships are available.
Note: *Conditions apply.
The programme is being offered Face-to-Face at our main campus. Our Teaching Zone (Virtual Learning Platform) provides an opportunity for the students to track their qualifications by following related academic timelines, learning support, and study materials available online during their entire course. Students also get the access to Plagiarism/Similarity check facility 'Turnitin' and to reference for their written course before final submissions.
Yes, The International Foundation programme is widely accepted globally. Students shall be supported during their international applications if they have any different choice of the university and/or course in any country
Some of the listed universities and programmes are mentioned below:
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- SOAS, University of London
- Heriot-Watt University
- University of Sussex
- Middlesex University
- University of Greenwich
- Regent’s University London
- Southampton Solent University
- University of Essex
- Chester University
- University of Sunderland
- Bangor University
- University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
- University of South Australia, Business School