International Foundation Programme
Paris, France
Foundation Year
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Nov 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 21,600 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for 2-semester course | GBP 28,460 for 3-semester course | all programmes are subject to a €450 registration fee
Key Summary
About: The one-year (3-term) International Foundation Programme is a pathway programme run by OnCampus Paris that offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of international university partners. You’ll study the Foundation at the Marais Campus in the heart of Paris and can progress to top-ranked universities in France and beyond; progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
Career Outcomes: From progression to undergraduate study, you can pursue careers in business, engineering, science, languages and translation, education, hospitality, diplomacy or management. These pathways support entry into professional roles, graduate study and international mobility and further academic study abroad.
This one-year (3-term) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of international university partners.
You will study your Foundation programme at our Marais Campus located in the heart of Paris.
*Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
- Course length: 3 terms
- Hours per week: up to 26
This programme includes English, French for Beginners, and academic subject modules. There are two academic pathways to choose from and you will study the pathway most suited to your chosen progression degree. Academic skills relevant to the specific subject area will be taught to fully prepare you for university study.
Students will also benefit from personal tutorials each week.
The pathway options available to OnCampus Paris students are detailed below:
Business & Management
- English
- French for Beginners
- Economics and Finance
- Business Behaviours
- Skills for Business
Art and Design
- English
- French for Beginners
- Art Practice and Creative Design
- Contextual Studies
Business, IT & Future Technologies
- English
- French for Beginners
- Business Behaviours
- Business Economics
- Skills for Computing
This programme is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies in France, Italy and beyond. The UFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK.
This programme lasts one academic year (nine months). The year is divided into three terms of seven to nine teaching weeks and one reading week. You will undertake up to 26 hours of classroom-based study per week.
Students will be expected to timetable self-study hours in addition to the classroom-based hours.
You will be assessed at regular intervals throughout the programme to ensure you are making the progress required to successfully complete the programme. Full assessment of the programme will take place in the final term. Assessment methodologies are aligned to those that will be experienced in the university environment, and include project work, essays, presentations, and unseen examination.