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 which includes a significant amount of English language teaching.
- The qualification is designed to provide you with an entry route to UK or overseas universities or progression on to the NCC Education Level 4 Diplomas in Computing, Business or Business IT.
- The L3IFDHES aims to improve your general and academic English language ability, enhance your study skills and cultural understanding, and introduce you to academic study in English at a suitable level.
Entry requirements for the NCC Education L3IFDHES qualification:
- Successfully completed secondary education in an appropriate range of subjects.
- A valid score of 4.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent.
- Alternatively, you can take the free NCC Education Standard English Placement Test which is administered by our NCC Education Centres to provide evidence of an equivalent level of English language.
Assessments and Examinations:
- Assessments for all units will be offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year.
- The units are assessed by either examination or coursework assignments.
Award Conditions:
- The NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies will be awarded when you have successfully passed all eight units.
- A unit is passed when an overall mark of 40% or more is achieved.
Duration:
The qualification is designed to be studied full-time over one academic year or part-time over two to three years.
Qualification Structure:
- To complete the qualification you must study and pass eight units.
- The qualification consists of the following six core units:
A further two units must be taken from a choice of four electives:
Regulated:
NCC Education is regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator) to award the Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) in England.
The official name on the certificate will be NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies.
University progression routes:
Upon successful completion of the L3IFDHES, candidates can:
- Apply to one of the 30 universities worldwide which directly recognize the L3IFDHES.
- Apply for guaranteed entry route with UK universities.
- Continue on to one of the NCC Education Degree Pathways