*Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA
NUMBER OF LESSONS
30 lessons (22.5 hours) per week (1 lesson = 45 mins)
MINIMUM AGE
18+
LEVELS
IELTS minimum score of 4.5 or above (Alternatively, a student can take the free BCC Higher English Placement test)
CLASSROOM SIZE
12 (max)
COURSE DURATION
9 months
COURSE START
9th January 2023
SMART BOARDS
Interactive boards in all our classrooms
TIME
Mornings (9.00am-12.30pm)
Afternoons (1.15pm–4.30pm)
Level 3 international foundation diploma
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies is a one-year pre-university qualification that provides students with an entry route to UK or overseas universities.
RQF3
NCC Education
Level 3 International Foundation Diploma
for Higher Education Studies
Bournemouth City College
students will be required to obtain a short terms student visa in order to join the programme
Each unit is assessed by either examination or coursework assignments
COURSE CONTENT
The Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Educational Studies prepares students with the essential English language skills, key transferable study skills, cultural knowledge, and chosen specialism that universities feel bridges the gap between high school and undergraduate study.
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE: 6 CORE UNITS
- Developing English Language Skills
- Advanced English Language Skills
- English for Academic Purposes
- Study and Communication Skills
- Foundation Mathematics
- Culture Studies
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE: PLUS 2 ELECTIVE UNITS
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Introduction to Programming
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Accounting and Economics
- Further mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
| Time | Activity | Lunch | Time | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
09.00 -10.30 |
Class |
Lunch |
13.30 -14.30 |
Class |
|
10.30 -10.45 |
Break |
Lunch |
14.30 -14.45 |
Break |
|
10.45 - 12.15 |
Class |
Lunch |
14.45 - 16.15 |
Class |
COURSE OUTCOME
Students who successfully complete our General English course will be able to:
- Communicate more efficiently and with more confidence
- Use English language in different situations
- Continue with further English language education
- Continue with Business English preparation
- Prepare for some exams, such as Cambridge B2 First (FCE), Advanced (CAE) or IELTS
COURSE BOOKS
We are very proud users of National Geographic learning, a leading educational publisher. We use classroom learning resources, student course books and workbooks together with an embedded Student App. Our course books are:
LIFE by National Geographic with Student App
EMPOWER by Cambridge English
OUTCOMES by National Geographic
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
All our General English courses include:
- Student course book (optional to buy)
- Access to Student App
- First day placement test and Welcome pack
- Weekly progress tests and tutorial session every 4 weeks
- End of course report
- End of course certificate
- Afternoon after school activities
