Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies

NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES)

Overview

The Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is a one-year pre-university qualification designed to prepare students with essential English language skills, mathematics, research, and study skills for progression to undergraduate programs at internationally recognized universities. The diploma supports entry into various fields, including law, finance, accounting, economics, business, engineering, and more.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the L3IFDHES qualification, students must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Academic Qualifications:
   • Completed their GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or an equivalent qualification in their home country.
   • Passed five subjects with minimum grades of ‘C’, ‘4’, or equivalent, including Mathematics and English.
2. English Language Proficiency:
   • A valid score of 4.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or an equivalent exam for non-native English speakers.
   • Alternatively, students can take the NCC Education Standard English Placement Test at an Accredited Partner Centre.

Delivery Method

• The course is delivered through face-to-face classes at an Accredited Partner Centre.

Duration

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: 2 years

Credits

• The diploma is worth 120 credits, completed in one academic year for full-time students.

Assessment

• Assessments are conducted through examinations and coursework assignments.

Registration Dates

• Students can register throughout the year.

Guided Learning and Qualification Hours

• Guided Learning Hours: 697 hours
• Total Qualification Time: 1,200 hours

Qualification Structure

Students must choose a combination of core and elective units to achieve a total of 120 credits. The options are:

1. 4 Core Units + 2 Electives
2. 3 Core Units + 3 Electives
3. 4 Core Units + 1 Elective + 2 Electives
4. 3 Core Units + 2 Electives + 2 Electives

Core Units for Students with IELTS score <5.5 (80 credits total):

• New Developing English Language Skills
• New English for Academic Purposes
• Mathematics for University Study
• Research and Study Skills for University Study

Core Units for Students with IELTS score ≥ 5.5 (60 credits total):

• New English for Academic Purposes
• Mathematics for University Study
• Research and Study Skills for University Study

Elective Units (10-20 credits each):

• Introductory Accounting
• Introductory Economics
• Introduction to Programming with Python
• Introduction to Computer Science
• Digital World
• Chemistry for University Study
• Biology for University Study
• Physics for University Study
• Further Mathematics for University Study
• Law for University Study
• International Business

Progression

Graduates can:

• Apply to Year 1 of a university degree program at over 100 universities worldwide.
• Enroll in NCC Education Level 4 Diplomas in Computing or Business, equivalent to the first year of a UK bachelor’s degree.