Foundation Program in the UK

Study a Foundation program

A foundation is a one-year preparation program for international students who need additional English language and academic preparation for entry onto a UK university undergraduate course.

The foundation course acts as a bridge between your current qualifications and UK university undergraduate entry requirements. It is designed to plug academic gaps, improve your English and familiarise you with UK life and culture in preparation for university.

Foundation Courses

Foundation courses can prepare you for a variety of subjects such as:

Business
Finance & Management
Computing
Law
Art and Design
Engineering
Social Science
Medicine
Science and Pharmacy
Media
Humanities

Certain foundation providers have partnerships with universities and can guarantee progression to that institution if the student achieves high enough grades. In place of online learning, many foundation courses will see the student study on campus, benefitting from full university status with complete access to libraries, equipment and sporting facilities.

Foundation Course Requirements

Some documents that may be required are:

Academic transcripts
Reference letter
Personal statement
Scanned copy of passport and visa
Minimum IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent

Where can I study a Foundation program?

Many universities offer their own foundation programs, speak to an SI-UK consultant to learn more about your foundation course options in the UK. You can also find out more information about how we can help by downloading our brochure.