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International Foundation Year
Accelerate your journey to an undergraduate degree at universities worldwide!
NCUK University Partners worldwide
Degree courses at NCUK University Partners
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What is the International Foundation Year?
The International Foundation Year is a pre-university foundation programme, designed with NCUK University Partners, that effectively prepares you for first-year university entry. By studying the International Foundation Year at Veritas Pathways, you will develop your subject knowledge, study skills and English language competency, allowing you to choose from thousands of degree courses across 100+ leading universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and more.
This document gives you an overview of what to expect from the International Foundation Year, including the aims of the programme, the modules offered, course structures, assessment methods and more. Click the button below to view it.
Tailored for international students
Tailored specifically for international students, the International Foundation Year offers a transformative educational experience.
Confidence to thrive
It is designed to give you the confidence to thrive at an international university, with a solid foundation in English language proficiency and the academic study skills that are essential for success in higher education.
Expert teaching
Delivered by Veritas Pathways in London in partnership with NCUK, the programme gives you expert teaching, small classes and personal support as you start your journey to university.
A stepping stone
The International Foundation Year is structured not only to support your immediate success, but also to act as a stepping stone to a smooth transition into the first year of an undergraduate degree.
Independently benchmarked
Ecctis has independently benchmarked the NCUK International Foundation Year as comparable to the following secondary education qualifications: GCE A Level (United Kingdom), Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), Advanced Placement (United States), Senior Secondary School Certificate of Education (Australia) and Alberta High School Diploma (Canada).
Key benefits
*Subject to meeting the entry requirements of the receiving university.
Guaranteed* entry to one of 100+ NCUK University Partners worldwide.
Get support throughout the entire university application process.
Choose from thousands of degree courses at universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and more.
Benefit from our English for Academic Purposes module, which improves your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and is accepted by universities in place of IELTS.
Study modules that allow you to progress to your preferred degree subject.
Learn from highly qualified teachers in small classes, so you get the support you need.
Complete the International Foundation Year in just 6 months.
Study in London at Veritas Pathways, with personal support from our academic and admissions teams.
98%
of International Foundation Year students successfully complete their university degree. Source: NCUK
Choose your subject route
With the International Foundation Year, you will study three academic subject modules in addition to an English for Academic Purposes module. With 12 subject modules available, there are many combinations to choose from, which shape the degree courses and university progression options available to you, so you can get started on the path that’s right for you. Available modules include Art & Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Further Maths, Global Studies, Integrated Maths, Physics, Sociology and Technical Maths.
Module
English for Academic Purposes
Improves your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and is accepted by universities in place of IELTS.
Module
Skills for Success
A fully online module designed to build essential academic and transferable skills in preparation for university study.
Subject module 01
Art & Design
Subject module 02
Biology
Subject module 03
Business Studies
Subject module 04
Chemistry
Subject module 05
Computer Science
Subject module 06
Economics
Subject module 07
Further Maths
Subject module 08
Global Studies
Subject module 09
Integrated Maths
Subject module 10
Physics
Subject module 11
Sociology
Subject module 12
Technical Maths
University progression
International Foundation Year students have the option of progressing to one of 9,000+ degree courses at NCUK University Partners in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and more!
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham
- University of Alberta
- Aston University
- The University of Auckland
- Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
- University of Birmingham
- University of Birmingham Dubai
- University of Bradford
- University of Bristol
- Brock University
- Brunel University of London
- University of Canterbury
- Cardiff University
- University for the Creative Arts
- De Montfort University
- Drew University
- University of Dundee
- Durham University
- University of Essex
- University of Exeter
- Falmouth University
- George Mason University
- University of Glasgow
- Harper Adams University
- Heriot-Watt University
- University of Huddersfield
- Illinois State University
- International College of Liberal Arts at Yamanashi Gakuin University
- Keele University
- University of Kent
- Kingston University London
- University of Lancashire
- Lancaster University
- The University of Law
- University of Leeds
- Leeds Beckett University
- University of Leicester
- Lincoln University
- University of Liverpool
- Liverpool Hope University
- Liverpool John Moores University
- The University of Manchester
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Massey University
- NABA – Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti
- Newcastle University
- Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia
- The University of Newcastle, Australia
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- UNSW Sydney
- Oregon State University
- University of Otago
- University of Ottawa
- Oxford Brookes University
- University of Portsmouth
- Queen Mary University of London
- Queen Mary University of London, Malta Campus
- Queen’s University Belfast
- Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
- University of Reading
- University of Reading Malaysia
- University of Regina
- RMIT University
- Robert Gordon University
- University of Salford
- University of Sheffield
- Sheffield Hallam University
- University of Southampton Malaysia
- State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego
- St. George’s University, Grenada
- Suffolk University
- University of Sussex
- Swansea University
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- Victoria University of Wellington
- University of Waikato
- University of the West of England – UWE Bristol
- The University of Western Australia
- University of Westminster
- University of York
Entry requirements
To be accepted onto the International Foundation Year, you must meet the minimum entry criteria shown below.
Academic requirements
- Completion of local high school
- Completion of IGCSE, O Level or GCSE qualifications with 4 subjects at grade 4 or above (normally including English and Maths)
- NB: As the programme is taught in the UK, you will need to complete a UKVI IELTS test for visa purposes.
English language requirements
- You must be able to show English language ability at IELTS 5.0 level or equivalent before you start.
Don’t meet the English language requirements?
- If you haven’t yet met the English language requirements for the International Foundation Year, you can improve your skills with our English Language Programmes.
Get to where you want to be
Start your journey to a world-class university and study the International Foundation Year today.
Join the International Foundation Year at Veritas Pathways
Improve your academic and English language skills by completing the International Foundation Year
Get a place at a leading university
Graduate with an internationally recognised degree, ready to succeed in your career
Where can you study?
You study the International Foundation Year at Veritas Pathways, an independent education institute in London. Our supportive learning environment, experienced teachers and small classes give you everything you need to excel in your academic journey and progress to a leading university.
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NCUK International Foundation Year alumni!
NCUK has supported thousands of students in their journey to study abroad with the International Foundation Year. These include students such as Victoria, who progressed to the UK to study Music Production at Leeds Beckett University!