International Foundation Programme

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The Intensive International Foundation Programme (IFP) has been specifically designed for international students who want to study for an undergraduate degree but do not have British A-level qualifications.

Students will have completed their secondary school education in their own country and are looking for a programme that will provide them with the English language skills and knowledge to embark upon undergraduate study at an overseas university. The programmes involves a significant amount of English language teaching.

This is accredited by NCC Education and is an Ofqual regulated qualification.

Entry requirements (IFP):

Start September -

A minimum overall grade of IELTS 4.5 or equivalent or take our test.
PLUS evidence of a successfully completed secondary school education in an appropriate range of subjects.

Pathway to IFP

If you do not currently have IELTS 4.5 you can start an English language programme with MDA College at any time, prior to commencing your IFP. We enrol new students every week.

Guaranteed entry routes

On successful completion of your Foundation Programme you are guaranteed entry to one of the following universities: Plymouth University, Bristol Metropolitan University (UK) Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK), University of South Wales (UK), Bangor University (UK), Birmingham City University (UK), University Centre Croydon (UK), University of Chester (UK).

Standard entry routes

Over 50 standard entry routes to universities in the UK, Australia, Canada and the USA including Aston University (UK), University of Leeds (UK), University of Nottingham (UK), and the University of York (UK).

Visas (No IELTS required)

Commencing every September you will need to apply for a 11 month Short-term Study Visa The first part of the IFP Programme is focused on English Language only.