The International Foundation Programme (IFP) has been specifically developed for international students who want to study for an undergraduate degree. It is a full-time programme and provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to embark upon undergraduate study at an overseas university.
These courses can be delivered online, and students will have the opportunity to attend classes via Microsoft Teams, joining students who are being taught in person.
Successful completion of the IFP and obtaining the required pass marks will provide students with the opportunity to choose and progress to one of the universities listed on this page – some of which offer guaranteed entry.
// Key Facts
You can choose to study the International Foundation Programme (IFP) as a 9-month or intensive programme, choosing from one of four pathways: Business, Computing, Engineering or Healthcare Sciences.
| Dates | IELTS Required | Cost | |
| 9-month Programme | 16 September 2024 – 27 June 2025 | 4.5 overall with at least 4.0 in each component, or equivalent | £16,500 |
| Intensive Programme | 6 January 2025 – 27 June 2025 | 5.5 overall with at least 5.0 in each component, or equivalent | £16,500 |
In addition, you should have successfully completed secondary school education in an appropriate range of subjects.
// About the Programme
The IFP has been specifically developed for international students who want to study for an undergraduate degree but do not possess British A-level qualifications (Year 13).
You will have completed your secondary school education in your own country and are looking for a programme that will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to embark upon undergraduate study at an overseas university.
The IFP (NCC Education International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education – L3IFDHES) at WE Bridge Academy is awarded by NCC Education.
WE Bridge Academy mainly offers the International Foundation Programme as a face-to-face programme, but for students who cannot travel, fully online and hybrid options are available. Contact us for further information at info@we-bridge.co.uk
// University Partners
Successful completion of the IFP allows students to directly apply to one of our university partners:
// Guaranteed IFP University Progression for NCC International Foundation Programme Graduates.
These are universities that guarantee WE Bridge Academy students a place on their chosen course after successful completion of the NCC IFP.
// Progression and Entry Routes
Click the link below to view the many formal university progression routes available, including universities that may not officially guarantee a place, but certainly welcome – and view favourably, applications from WE Bridge Academy students.
You can find the full University Progression Booklet from NCC Education here