International Foundation Program

The International Foundation Program Course is a full-time intensive course, designed to help students reach an appropriate level of proficiency in English and Higher Education Academic Skills for entry into their intended courses at the British Institute of Technology & E-commerce.

The course concentrates on English for Academic Purposes and provides a solid foundation in the language skills necessary for successful academic study through the medium of English.

The course is particularly suitable for students who need to get the required grade in the IELTS test for university entry.

Course Content

Higher Education Academic Skills

• Essay writing and structure
  
• Planning, monitoring and controlling minor projects
  
• Documentation format and report writing.
  
• Analysis and presentation of data.
  
• Personal and professional skills development and evaluation.
  
• Team leadership and participation.
  
• Critical and effective reading and writing.
  
• Skills in Academic learning for computing
  
• How to be an effective HE student
  
• IT Skills development.
  
• Researching and using information.
• Reflection and Personal development planning

Study Skills IELTS

• IELTS Preparatory Course
  • Academic Reading
    
  • Academic Writing
    
  • General Training Reading
    
  • General Training Writing
    
  • Listening
    
  • Speaking
    

Legal, Social, Ethical & Professional Issues

• Investigation and identification of job opportunities
  
• Examination of job application process
  
• Professional issues and themes, including Code of Good Practice
  
• Professional ethics and responsibilities
  

Higher Education Research Skills

• Identification of research topic
  
• Review of literature
  
• Research methodologies
  
• Legal and ethical issues
  
• Project management
  
• Academic writing and presentation skill

Course Duration

Full Time : 1 Year

The course runs throughout the academic year (January, April, June, September) with holidays at Christmas and at Easter. Students may begin their studies at any time during the year. The minimum period of registration is 4 weeks.


Progression Route

The course is particularly suitable for students who need to get the required grade in the IELTS test for university entry.