Pathway knowledge
Focused preparation in Business, Computing, Engineering or Healthcare Sciences.
Programme 01 · University preparation
International Foundation Programme
Build the academic habits, subject knowledge and English confidence required for the transition to university-level study.
For adult learners · SwanseaProgramme facts
- Designed for
- Learners who have completed secondary education and want structured preparation for undergraduate study.
- Duration
- One academic year
- Weekly study
- 25 scheduled hours
- Learning format
- Maximum 10 learners
- Delivery
- Face-to-face in Swansea, or a scheduled cohort combines classroom sessions at the Swansea teaching centre with defined live remote sessions; there is no online-only route.
- Programme fee
- £15,000
Entry and suitability
What you need before you begin.
- Completed secondary education
- Educere academic suitability assessment
- Educere English-language suitability assessment
Applications are open. Admissions will confirm the next suitable cohort and current availability.
Subject pathways
Choose the academic direction you are preparing for.
- 01Business
- 02Computing
- 03Engineering
- 04Healthcare Sciences
Curriculum
What you will work on.
Academic English
Reading, writing, listening and speaking for the demands of university study.
Independent study
Research, critical thinking, academic integrity, time management and reflective learning.
University preparation
Guidance on the expectations, choices and practical steps involved in progressing to higher education.
Assessment and support
Progress you can see and discuss.
- Routine formative assessment and progress feedback
- Small-cohort teaching with a stated maximum of ten learners
- Academic guidance throughout the programme
- This is an internally developed Educere Academy programme designed to support preparation for university-level study.
Scheduled teaching, standard digital materials and routine Educere assessment and support are included in the programme fee.
Fees
£15,000 for the complete programme.
Included
- Scheduled teaching
- Standard digital learning materials
- Routine Educere assessment and learner support
- Educere internal results or completion certificate
Not included
- Travel and accommodation
- Personal devices
- External examinations
Starting an application is free. Successful applicants receive an invoice and bank-transfer instructions only after review. No payment is taken on this website.
Read the complete fee informationQuestions
About Foundation Programme.
How is the Foundation Programme designed?
Educere Academy develops the programme to prepare learners for university-level study through subject knowledge, academic English and independent-study skills. Universities set their own entry requirements and make individual admissions decisions.
Can I complete the programme entirely online?
No. Cohorts are either face-to-face in Swansea or follow a defined hybrid timetable that includes Swansea classroom sessions.
When does the next cohort begin?
Applications are open. Admissions will confirm current availability and the next suitable cohort after reviewing your circumstances.
Admissions guidance
Not sure which route fits?
Tell us what you are preparing for. We will help you understand the relevant programme and normally respond within two working days.