Undergraduate Program
University Foundation Program Overview Program details
United Kingdom & Singapore In the United Kingdom and Singapore, all international students who have studied for less than 13 years are required to take an additional year of study known as an EF University Foundation Program before commencing higher education studies. If you have completed 13 years of school, you are eligible for a 6-month fast track course. An EF University Foundation Program in the UK offers a comprehensive range of specialisms which enable you to access almost any bachelor’s degree program. Depending on your choice of
bachelor’s degree, you will take one of the following five specialisms: Business, Finance & Management, Science, Engineering & Technology, Humanities & Law, Medicine & Pharmacy, or Art & Architecture. Alongside your specialist modules, you will study a combination of academic English and IELTS preparation classes, and study skills classes, which enable you to adapt fully to the UK academic environment before you begin your bachelor’s degree.
What is this program? EF University Foundation Program in the UK prepares high school graduates for entrance to a bachelor’s degree program in the United Kingdom or Singapore.
may apply in advance for conditional acceptances for visa purposes. Students in the United States will prepare for the ACT university entrance exam.
What is this program? EF University Foundation Program in the US prepares high school graduates for entrance to a bachelor’s degree program in the in the US.
A fast-track program is also available that condenses the program material into six months, allowing students with an advanced English level to advance more quickly.
Program details 32 lessons of 40 minutes per week (21 hours)
Program details 30 lessons of 40 minutes per week (20 hours) Program duration 9 months, with start dates in Jan, April and September. 11 month option available in September only.
Locations EF Cambridge, EF Oxford & EF Singapore English requirement IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 510 PBT/180 CBT/ 64 IBT minimum or the equivalent on the free EF UPiBT test. Result Program graduates are guaranteed entry to one of our partner institutions in the United Kingdom or Singapore.
United States The EF University Foundation Program in the United States provides a combination of intensive English, TOEFL and university preparation lessons, academic research, study skills and essay composition. In addition, students can choose from electives in a variety of subject areas. Graduates of this program have special benefits at some of our partner institutions, including acceptance of an advanced EF level instead of a TOEFL score, flexible application deadlines and quick admissions decisions. Students
Program duration 6 or 9 months, with start dates in January, April, June and September
Locations EF Boston, EF New York, EF San Francisco Mills College & EF San Diego English requirement 9 months: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 450 PBT/ 133 CBT/ 45 IBT minimum or the equivalent on the free EF UPiBT test. 6 months: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 525 PBT/ 194 CBT/ 71 IBT or equivalent on the free EF UPiBT test Result Program graduates are guaranteed entry to one of our partner institutions in the United States.
Australia The EF University Foundation Program program in Sydney prepares students for undergraduate studies in Australia.
a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 and students may choose to prepare for and take the IELTS during the program.
Learning is based on intensive tuition in small groups, combined with study techniques including presentation skills, critical thinking and research. Meanwhile, a close personal monitoring of academic progress and regular exam practice ensures a high level of academic integrity and quality. Most Australian universities require
However, through our university partnerships with universities and colleges, students can bypass this step and gain direct entry to these institutions. This is on condition that successful completion of our program is achieved as well as achieving the minimum grade requirements as set out in the partnership agreements.
What is this program? EF University Foundation Program in Australia prepares high school graduates for entrance to a bachelor’s degree program in Australia. Program details 32 lessons of 40 minutes per week (21 hours) Program duration 6 or 9 months, start dates in January and September
Location EF Sydney English requirement IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 525 PBT / 194 CBT/ 71 IBT minimum or the equivalent on the free EF UPiBT test Result Program graduates are guaranteed entry to one of our partner institutions in Australia.
Germany The EF University Foundation Program in Germany combines intensive German language instruction with exam preparation and a range of courses designed to prepare students for universities in German-speaking countries. Term one is designed for students with an elementary level of German language ability. It begins in September and emphasizes language acquisition. Students who have completed level A2 or higher can join the program for term two in January. Terms two, three
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and four focus on techniques such as presentation skills, reading and analysis, study skills and research. Non-European students with an academic background of one to two years at a home university and European students with a recognized high school diploma prepare for the TestDaF exam. Non-European students without a recognized high school diploma prepare for the pre-university admission exam (Studienkolleg).
What is this program? EF University Foundation Program in Germany prepares high school graduates for entrance to a bachelor’s degree program in Germany. Program details 32 lessons of 40 minutes per week (21 hours) Program duration 6, 9 or 11 months, with start dates in January and September
Locations EF Munich German requirement 6 months: B1 or higher 9 months: A2 or higher 11 months: A1 or higher Result Program graduates are guaranteed entry to a Studienkolleg admission exam course in Germany.