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NCC Education

A British foundation year after O/Levels, awarded by NCC Education and taught at UCL in Sri Lanka.

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Country

United Kingdom

Programme at UCL

International Foundation Year

Duration

10 months

Intakes

January, June and October

Regulated by

Ofqual

About NCC Education

About NCC Education

NCC Education is a UK awarding organisation. It began in 1966 as part of the National Computing Centre, set up by the British Government.

Its qualifications are regulated by Ofqual, and it works with more than 200 accredited partner centres in over 60 countries. UCL teaches its International Foundation Year in Sri Lanka.

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Since 1966

Started as part of the UK’s National Computing Centre.

200+ centres

Accredited partner centres in more than 60 countries.

Ofqual regulated

Qualifications are listed on the Regulated Qualifications Framework in England.

How it works

How it works

Start after O/Levels

You need C grades or above, including Mathematics and English.

Complete the foundation year

Ten months of English, study skills and subject modules.

Progress to a degree

A counsellor will map your subjects to the degree you want.

Programmes

Programmes

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NCC Education

NCC International Foundation Year

  • 10 months
  • January, June, October

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Short answers about studying with NCC Education at UCL.

Who is the foundation year for?

Students who have completed O/Levels and want a route to university.

What English level do I need?

O/Level English C. If you do not have it, ask admissions about IELTS 4.5 or the free NCC Education English Placement Test.

When can I start?

There are three intakes a year: January, June and October.

Are scholarships available?

UCL offers scholarships of up to 40% for exam results, leadership and sport.

Our partners

Other partner universities

All partners

Monash University Clayton campus, Melbourne

Australia

Monash College

Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diplomas, with a pathway to Monash University in Australia or Malaysia.

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United Kingdom

University of Lancashire

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computing and business, completed in Sri Lanka.

Torrens University Australia

Australia

Torrens University

Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management): one year at UCL, then two in Australia.

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Australia

Australian Catholic University

The Bachelor of Nursing in Brisbane or Sydney, after the Monash University Foundation Year at UCL.

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Enquire

Talk to admissions

Apply online or talk to a counsellor about entry routes, fees and scholarships.

Apply now

Start your application for the next intake.

Call admissions

077 311 0000. Speak to a counsellor about programmes and fees.

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Send a message and get a reply from the admissions team.