The University Foundation Programme is a bridging year specially designed for students seeking entry to universities abroad. It is a one year full-time course and of a similar standard to 'A' levels. It provides students with a wide range of general study skills as well as specific knowledge of subjects related to the degree they wish to follow in the future. Students have also found it to be a more appropriate and a faster route than 'A' levels.

Objective:

To broaden the students knowledge, enrich their personal development and help them to reach the standard required for a successful undergraduate entry to their chosen University. UFP also prepares them for the rigours of degree courses .

Advantages:

Course Structure:

The course offers a range of subjects made up of modules. Students study five modules, of which two are Minor modules, while the remaining three are Major modules, relevant to the students future degree programme.

Minor Modules:

These two are compulsory for all students. They equip the student with the essential numeric and analytic skills, and introduce the use of computers which is becoming part of every university course. The communication Skills module prepares the students for the demands of a degree course especially in the area of research, report writing and presentation.

Major Modules:

Three major modules relevant to the intended degree course are chosen by each student. The following combinations/pathways below lead to the stated degree courses.

Term Structure:

The College has two admission dates - September and January, and a three-term academic year structure. Each term runs for ten weeks, and is structured to allow enough time for students to complete their course for University entry.

Method of Assessment:

The course is continuously assessed by regular tests and set project work, which makes a percentage of the total marks available and an end of year examination makes up the remaining marks. The overall allocation of marks between continuous assessment and final examinations vary for individual modules depending on the nature of the subject.

This method of continuous assessment encourages students to work hard and maintain a steady workload throughout the duration of the course.

This is a two year full-time course, with admissions both in September and January. However there is an option for the student to do the first year of the course (AS) in Bridge House College , Nigeria and proceed to the UK to continue and complete the second year (A2 ) in our partner College ( Brooke House College ) in the UK . A one year intensive programme is also available for students that are re-taking the examination.

The management of the transition from 'O' levels to 'A' levels is of crucial importance and hence there is the need for the students to develop effective study techniques that will allow them to acquire a much greater depth of understanding. Our programme therefore includes study skill courses - including time management and revision technique seminars.

The programme on expiration will be assessed by an examination conducted by the University of Cambridge Examining Board , and is moderated by the British Council.

All students are required to select three subjects relevant to their intended degree course. The following are the subjects available: