NCC International Foundation Year

A one-year pre-university qualification that provides students who have completed O/Levels with the skills and knowledge required to commence undergraduate studies in Computing, Business, Science, or Engineering disciplines.

LevelFoundation
Duration10 months
Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

The NCC International Foundation Year is a one-year pre-university qualification awarded by NCC Education UK — a global awarding body established in more than 50 countries with over 200 branches worldwide. It is ideal for students who have completed O/Levels and wish to develop the skills and knowledge required to commence undergraduate studies. Upon successful completion, students can enter directly into Year 1 of a degree programme. Students who have completed A/Levels but wish to strengthen their preparation for university may also enrol. To complete the qualification, students must pass 120 credit hours comprising 4 compulsory modules and 2–3 elective modules in either Computing, Business, Science, or Engineering streams.

Modules

13 modules

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

  • GCSE/IGCSE O/Levels with minimum grades of C, 5, or equivalent in each subject
  • Must include Mathematics and English

English Proficiency Requirement

  • IELTS 4.5 or above
  • Equivalent English language qualification
  • Alternatively, applicants may take the free NCC Education Standard English Placement Test (EPT)

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 650,000total
Full-time

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

foundation

Duration

10 months · full-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

LKR 650,000 · Local

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Upcoming intakes

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Verified informationMay 15, 2026

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