The NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) in Business is specifically crafted to prepare students for entry into the first year of undergraduate degree courses. This qualification serves as a bridge, addressing the disparity between your local qualification and university-level study. Its primary goal is to provide students with the necessary academic and English language skills essential for success at an international university. The NCUK International Foundation Year programme imparts specialised English language, study, and academic learning for your degree course. This distinctive combination ensures that students not only gain entry into the university of their choice but also lays a solid foundation for their future careers.
Applicants should generally be 17 years old by December 31 in the year they commence the IFY.
Exceptions may be considered for 16-year-olds in exceptional cases, but such students might have limited progression options.
English Language Requirements:Detailed English language entry requirements are available in a table at the end of the document.
Students must exhibit English language proficiency at IELTS level 5.0 or equivalent before entry.
For IBCC students:Successful completion of the Intermediate/Higher Secondary Certificate is mandatory.
An average grade of 50% or more is required, with a grade of 50% or more in Mathematics, and English, if studied.
In addition, for GCSE/IGCSE/Cambridge International O Levels:Level/IGCSE Pre-2017: Successful completion of 5 modules with grades of CCCCC (including Maths and English).
Level/IGCSE Post-2017: Successful completion of 5 modules with grades of 4 or above (including Maths and English).
For AS Level:Two E grades from a UK A-Level board.
For A Level:One E grade from a UK A-Level board.