Academic qualifications
Tawjihi, GCSE/IGCSE 'O' Levels, or an equivalent qualification, with 5 subjects passed at grade 'C', '4' or equivalent -- including Mathematics and English.
NCC Education · RQF Level 3
Level 3 International Foundation Diploma (IFD)
Your Stepping Stone to University Studies in the UK and Around the World
Skylark International Educational Services — Accredited Partner Centre of NCC Education, UK
Begin your pathway in Amman
Face-to-face delivery with academic guidance and university-application support.
Programme facts
- Qualification
- Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES)
- Awarding body
- NCC Education, UK -- OFQUAL regulated (RQF Level 3)
- Delivered by
- Skylark International Educational Services -- Accredited Partner Centre, Amman, Jordan
- Delivery method
- Face-to-face classes at Skylark
- Duration
- Full-time: 1 year | Part-time: 2 years
- Credits
- 120 credits
- Guided Learning Hours
- 697 hours
- Total Qualification Time
- 1,200 hours
- Assessment
- Examination and coursework assignments
- Registration
- Throughout the year
Internationally regulated qualification
About NCC Education
NCC Education is a UK awarding body and global provider of education, originally established as an initiative of the British Government in 1966. Working with leading British academics and industry partners for over five decades, NCC Education designs and awards internationally recognised qualifications spanning Business, Computing, Engineering and beyond.
Why is it accepted by so many universities?
Every NCC Education qualification is regulated by Ofqual under the UK's Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) -- the same framework that governs GCSEs and A Levels. This regulation gives universities a guarantee of academic rigour, consistent assessment standards and genuine equivalency, wherever in the world the qualification is studied. Because of this, NCC Education issues each recognising institution with a formal letter of recognition confirming exactly how the qualification meets its entry standards -- which is why the Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is recognised today by over 100 universities, branch campuses, business schools and professional bodies in more than 20 countries worldwide.
Study locally. Progress globally.
International foundation study delivered face-to-face in Amman.
Your local accredited centre
Skylark in Amman
Skylark International Educational Services is proud to be an Accredited Partner Centre of NCC Education, UK -- the official channel through which students in Jordan can study and be certified in the Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES).
Full NCC Education curriculum delivered face-to-face in Amman, under direct quality assurance from NCC Education, UK.
The free NCC Education Standard English Placement Test, for students without an IELTS score.
Dedicated academic guidance and university-application support, from enrolment through to university offer.
A locally accessible, internationally recognised foundation year -- no need to leave Jordan to begin a UK or international degree pathway.
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Review the academic and English-language requirements, then contact Skylark if you would like your qualifications assessed.
English-language level
A valid IELTS score of 4.5 or above (or equivalent). Students without an IELTS score can sit Skylark's free NCC Education Standard English Placement Test.
No IELTS score yet?
Eligible applicants can sit Skylark's free NCC Education Standard English Placement Test.
120-credit qualification
Syllabus and Qualification Structure
Students combine core and elective units to a total of 120 credits, choosing one of four structures:
| Option | Core and elective combination |
|---|---|
| A | 4 core + 2 elective (both 20-credit) |
| B | 3 core + 3 elective (all 20-credit) |
| C | 4 core + 1 elective (20-credit) + 2 elective (10-credit) |
| D | 3 core + 2 elective (20-credit) + 2 elective (10-credit) |
Track 1 — IELTS 4.5 to below 5.5 (or equivalent)
- New Developing English Language Skills
- New English for Academic Purposes
- Mathematics for University Study
- Research and Study Skills for University Study
Equates to 80 credits — students choose additional electives to make up another 40 credits.
Track 2 — IELTS 5.5 or above (or equivalent)
- New English for Academic Purposes
- Mathematics for University Study
- Research and Study Skills for University Study
Equates to 60 credits — students choose additional electives to make up another 60 credits.
20-credit elective units
- Introductory Accounting
- Introductory Economics
- Introduction to Programming with Python
- Chemistry for University Study
- Biology for University Study
- Physics for University Study
- International Business
- Further Mathematics for University Study
- Law for University Study
- Art and Design (General)
- Fine Art
- Digital Art
10-credit elective units
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Digital World
Shape your pathway
Elective Subject Streams
Electives let students shape the IFD toward their intended degree.
Business
Computing
Engineering
Finance
Law
Science
Health Sciences
Creative Arts
Your next step
Progression After the IFD
On successful completion of the Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies, Skylark students can apply directly to Year 1 of a bachelor's degree at any of the recognising universities listed on the following pages, or progress onto NCC Education's Level 4 Diploma in Business or Level 4 Diploma in Computing -- each equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelor's degree -- as an alternative articulation route.
Student experiences
In Their Words
L3IFDHES helped me improve my English language skills and prepared me well for my bachelor's study.Jingjing Luo
NCC Education's IFD gave me the opportunity to be more confident and learn skills for studying at university.Enkh-Amgalan Erdenedalai
A world of opportunity
Where the L3IFDHES Is Accepted
Over 100 universities, branch campuses, business schools and professional bodies in more than 20 countries recognise the Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES):
Australia 7
- Central Queensland University
- Curtin University
- La Trobe University
- Southern Cross University
- Swinburne University of Technology
- The University of Queensland
- University of Canberra
Canada 7
- Acsenda School of Management
- Fraser International College
- Lakehead University
- Thompson Rivers University
- University Canada West
- University of New Brunswick
- York University
China 1
- XJTLU Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Cyprus 1
- University of Nicosia Medical School
England 43
- Arts University Bournemouth
- Aston University
- Birmingham City University
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- De Montfort University Leicester
- Keele University
- Kingston University London
- Leeds Beckett University
- Liverpool Hope University
- Liverpool John Moores University
- London Metropolitan University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Northumbria University
- Nottingham Trent University
- Oxford Brookes University
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Teesside University
- University of Bath
- University of Bedfordshire
- University Centre Croydon
- University for the Creative Arts
- University of Bolton
- University of Central Lancashire
- University of Chester
- University of Derby
- University of East London
- University of Essex
- University of Exeter
- University of Gloucestershire
- University of Greenwich
- University of Leicester
- University of Northampton
- University of Nottingham
- University of Plymouth
- University of Reading
- University of Staffordshire
- University of Sunderland
- University of Sussex
- University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
- University of Westminster
- University of Worcester
- University of York
France 1
- Grenoble Ecole de Management
Germany 1
- IUBH International University of Applied Sciences
Hong Kong 1
- University of Sunderland in Hong Kong
Ireland 2
- Limerick Institute of Technology
- National College of Ireland
Japan 3
- Lakeland University Japan
- Nagoya University of Commerce and Business
- Temple University Japan Campus (TUJ)
Malaysia 4
- Curtin University Malaysia
- Lincoln University College Malaysia
- University of Nottingham Malaysia
- University of Reading Malaysia
Mauritius 1
- Curtin University Mauritius
New Zealand 4
- Massey University
- Media Design School
- University of Auckland
- Victoria University of Wellington
Scotland 3
- Abertay University
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- University of Strathclyde
Singapore 3
- Curtin University Singapore
- James Cook University Singapore
- SIM Global Education, Singapore Institute of Management
Switzerland 4
- Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland
- Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
- Hotel Institute Montreux
- Swiss Hotel Management School
UAE 1
- Curtin University Dubai
USA 10
- Berkeley College
- Carroll University
- Eastern Connecticut State University
- Heidelberg University
- Lakeland University
- Northwood University
- Southern Oregon University
- Temple University
- University of Idaho
- University of North Alabama
Uzbekistan 3
- STARS International University
- Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent
- Westminster International University in Tashkent
Vietnam 1
- British University Vietnam
Wales 4
- Aberystwyth University
- Bangor University
- Swansea University
- University of South Wales
Worldwide 2
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
- University of London (International Programmes) - in country
No matching institution or country was found.
University recognition and entry conditions may change. Applicants should confirm current programme-specific requirements with Skylark and the intended university before applying.
Admissions support
Ready to Begin Your University Pathway?
Speak with Skylark about eligibility, the English placement test, available unit combinations, registration, and university progression.
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