Start your Foundation Diploma online
We are committed to provide students an opportunity to complete the first 3 months of the International Foundation Diploma (IFD) course online - without interruption by the global pandemic – and we are looking forward to welcoming them back in the classroom, located at the Wheatley Campus of Oxford Brookes University in January 2021 for 5.5 months of face-to-face studies.
You only need an internet connection to access our fun and interactive yet professional online modules, where you will be able to interact with your classmates, submit your homework or assessments and receive the same high quality tuition delivered online.
How will we teach the course online?
With the help of Blackboard Open LMS and Collaborate - online learning solutions widely used by UK and US universities - international students will have a chance to interact with each other and their tutors via:
What units will you study online?
DEVELOPING ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS
Develop English language skills to be able to communicate effectively and confidently beyond simple everyday contexts through Intermediate (B1) and Upper Intermediate (B2) levels of English language study.
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
Develop the use of key linguistic skills to engage effectively in an academic environment.
CULTURE STUDIES
Gain awareness and an increased understanding of other cultures with a focus on studying abroad.
FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS
Covers the basic foundations of Mathematics such as algebra, calculus & data graphs.
What will your week look like?
You will have 24/7 access to interactive exercises, quizzes, and reading materials online.
Time zones have been taken into consideration and live lessons will start at 07.30 am UK time.
Mock examinations to be held in December to assess progress.
DELS = Developing English Language Skills
EAP = English for Academic Purposes
CS = Culture Studies
Maths = Foundation Mathematics
What units will you study on campus?
We are looking forward to welcoming students at the Oxford Brookes University Wheatley Campus in Oxford from January 2021.
ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS
Put the language learnt into practice and develop into an advanced user of English. Extend your knowledge of complex grammar and advanced vocabulary.
STUDY & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Learn the essential study skills needed to succeed at university level to conduct independent research, write academic papers, give formal oral presentations
FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS
Covers the basic foundations of Mathematics such as algebra, calculus & data graphs.
2 ELECTIVE
SUBJECTS
Choose 2 from 6 elective subjects depending on the pathway you have opted for.
Online events & social programme
FRESHERS WEEK LIVE
Get to know your classmates better. A series of fun, engaging online activities to break the ice.
VIRTUAL CAMPUS VISITS
Virtual tours to some of our most popular university destinations to help you explore your options.
CAREER ORIENTATION
Guided sessions to discover your strengths & help you choose the right pathway and elective subjects.
