22 Education and Teaching Foundation Year Programs

SUPERNOVA is a foundation programme designed for international students aged 17–25. It supports academic and language development and ensures progression to the first year of a degree at NOVA University, upon meeting the required criteria.

In our Undergraduate Core: Foundation Year at Paris College of Art, you will build core skills across art, design and photography while exploring different ways of thinking, making and communicating visually. As the first year of our four-year undergraduate degree, Foundation helps you develop a cross-disciplinary approach, experiment with new media and prepare for further study in Communication Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Interior Design or Photography.

International Foundation Year Programme (IFYP) equips students from different countries with the skills and knowledge required for undergraduate courses at Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU). It offers an alternative path to further studies at HKSYU apart from mainstream public examinations such as GCE, A-Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB). In this programme, international students will improve their academic English Language proficiency and enhance their study skills and understanding of arts, social science, and business. Students who complete this programme and fulfil specific GPA and language requirements will be eligible for many undergraduate programmes from HKSYU.

The Foundation Program at SBS offers a new and exciting alternative route into studying for a full Bachelors Program at SBS. If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the entry requirements for our three-year Bachelor Program, then the Foundation Program is for you.

The International Foundation Program, as provided by South China University of Technology, is meticulously crafted to equip international students with the essential skills and knowledge required for thriving within a university environment. This program is tailored to individuals who may not meet the requisite criteria for direct admission into undergraduate programs at SCUT.

Since 2012, the University College has conducted its own Foundation in Science program in response to the growing demand. This fast-track program aims to train students for careers in medicine, pharmacy, or other related fields of science under the Faculty of Medicine.

The School of Education are committed to transforming lives through education and have strong links to hundreds of organisations, including nursery, primary and secondary schools, giving students plenty of opportunities to gain practical experience and tackle professional challenges head-on. As a result, graduates go on to successful careers and have a huge impact on the lives of thousands of learners. Our innovative courses reflect the social, political and technological changes taking place in the field of education, and you’ll benefit from our expertise which spans curriculum development, educational assessment, early childhood education, STEM education, and higher education teaching.

Having reached its fourth edition, the University for Foreigners of Siena has launched a one-year preparatory educational program named “Foundation Year” as recommended by the General Directorate for Higher Education Inclusion and Right to Study of the Italian Ministry for Universities and Research. Such a preparatory course aims at representing an ideal bridge in order to facilitate students with different educational backgrounds who wish to enroll in Italian Universities and Academies. The Foundation Year aims at offering students a solid preparation in Linguistics, Pedagogy, Philology and Literature, History, and Art Studies. Taking into consideration learners’ prospective studies, specific study programs based on macro-disciplinary contents might be additionally planned and implemented.

Delve into the International Foundation Year in Art, Media and Architecture and gain the skills and knowledge needed for an undergraduate degree in art, journalism or media.The International Foundation Year in Art, Media & Architecture will prepare you for an undergraduate degree in a range of fields such as media, design journalism and fashion design.

Completing a foundation year will prepare you for university level study. This course will provide you with broad ranging knowledge, along with the vital skills and experience you need to excel in your chosen course. This is an opportunity to build confidence and skills as you prepare for your degree.

This course is specially designed for international students whose first language is not English. It will help you develop an understanding of science and engineering concepts, and provide you with extra academic support to help with admission to undergraduate courses.

The General Foundation Programme (GFP) aims to prepare CAS learners for academic and further education studies which can ultimately contribute to the ever changing local and national needs. Mission The General Foundation Programme (GFP) uses a learner centered approach to support students in developing their English language, mathematics, computing and general study skills and their capacity to be autonomous learners able to adapt to change.

Our Foundation Studies Programme provides a path to undergraduate-level study. Partnered with Victoria University of Wellington, UP Education has been delivering foundation programmes for over 20 years. All teachers are trained and registered with the Teachers Council of New Zealand.

The International Foundation Studies Program (FSP) has been developed to meet the needs of students who have a desire to advance their educational knowledge and skills in preparation for entry to university. Core and academic elective content develops theoretical proficiencies, skills and competencies as well as entrepreneurial enterprise, and leadership and team skills to equip students with the pedagogical constructs required for study at tertiary level.

The Certificate of International Foundation Studies is a one-year, two-semester course validated by the University of Westminster and delivered at Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT). The Foundation is the first step into higher education. The aim of the course is to prepare the student for a successful study at honors’ degree level. The Certificate of International Foundation Studies is a University of Westminster award and recognized in the UK as an entrance qualification for all UK universities. As a UK university award, it is also recognized as an entry qualification for degree courses in many universities around the world. Students who successfully complete the Foundation studies will automatically qualify for progression onto one of the WIUT’s degree-level programs. They will also qualify for entry to the related courses at the University of Westminster in London, subject to application in the standard.