About Foundation in Business
Begin your journey toward a business-related degree with NCUK’s ‘International Foundation Year’ Foundation in Business.
This one-year programme prepares you for Year 1 entry at leading universities abroad.
You’ll study a combination of academic modules and academic English, designed to strengthen your subject knowledge, improve your language skills, and develop the study skills needed for success at university.
Entry Requirements
Age Requirement
17 and above
Academic Requirements
Completion of Tawjihiyya or Thanawiyya Al’Aaama (High School Certificate) with a minimum of 80% in the final year with 80% in Maths, or average of 75% over last two years with 75% in Maths
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent
Note: This information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
Modules You Will Study
Each student studies three core modules designed to prepare for business-related degrees
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Frequently Asked Questions
To apply click here and to find out more information click here
For guaranteed entry at an NCUK University Partner you must meet the following requirements:
96 NCUK points on the subject modules; and the grade requirement for English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English for Academic Purposes for Proficient Users (EAPPU) or Research and Communication Skills (RSC) set out below.
If you achieve between 72 and 88 points with a grade A-C for EAP, NCUK may be able to place you on to a limited number of degree programmes.
- EAP/EAPPU: All students must achieve a minimum of overall grade C with no less than grade D in each EAP skills component (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking). Even if grades are adequate in subject modules, without an EAP grade D in all components we cannot guarantee a place at an NCUK University.
- RCS: Students must achieve between grade A-D. If you achieve below grade D for one or more of your EAP skills components , you will need to take and pass an additional language test to be offered entry to a degree programme. If you miss the requirements for your chosen degree programme you may have the option to undertake a pre-sessional English programme at an NCUK University Partner. Entry to these programmes requires students to take an additional English test such as IELTS.
Age Requirement
17 and above
Academic Requirements
- Completion of local high school (For Saudi Students: Completion of Tawjihiyya or Thanawiyya Al’Aaama (Secondary School Certificate) with a minimum of 80% in the final year with 80% in Maths, or average of 75% over last two years with 75% in Maths)
- Completion of IGCSE/O Levels/GCSE’s with 4 modules at grade 4 or above (normally to include English and Maths)
Note: For entry to study in the UK, students will need to complete a UKVI IELTS test for visa purposes.
English language requirements:
To be accepted onto the International Foundation Year, applicants must meet the minimum entry criteria shown below:
Students must be able to show English language ability at IELTS 5.5 level or equivalent prior to entry. If your qualification isn’t shown above, you can view our full list of country-specific entry requirements by clicking here .
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
If you don’t have IELTS, you can view our full list of country-specific entry requirements by click here.
The Foundation Year costs 60,000 SAR in total, but you can save 10,000 SAR by choosing one of the following options:
Pay half before December 4, 2025, and the second half before February 26, 2026
- Pay in full before December 4, 2025
- If you refer someone, you can save 10,000 SAR each
- Pay half before December 4, 2025 and the second half before February 26, 2026
We do not have on-campus accommodation. However, we have a dedicated team to support students who require accommodation; please contact:
60+ NCUK University Partners in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and more recognize the International Foundation Year. Universities outside of our network may also recognize the International Foundation Year, however, we cannot guarantee that you would successfully progress to a non-NCUK University Partner. Click here to view the list of NCUK University Partners that accept the International Foundation Year.
Yes, we welcome international students. To find out more information click here.
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