- Successfully helped over 1,000 students progress to Universities & Colleges in Ireland, UK and beyond since 2009 - Offering pathways to study in Ireland, UK, Europe, USA & Australia - Students from over 30 different countries - Exclusive delivery centre of NCUK International Foundation Year & Pre-Masters programmes in Ireland - Campuses located on Griffith College campus in Dublin & Cork cities
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Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC)About the
Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC) was set up in 1999 to deliver specialised foundation courses preparing international students for entrance into partner universities in Ireland and the UK. Both undergraduate and postgraduate level programmes are taught and students who successfully complete these are placed in a wide-variety of Higher Education courses.
Over the past few years, DIFC has placed over 1,000 students onto graduate and postgraduate courses in partner universities and colleges in Ireland and the UK.
Due to our reputation for running quality foundation courses as a pathway to university entrance, DIFC has been appointed by NCUK as its exclusive delivery centre in Ireland for NCUK courses – the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) and NCUK Pre-Masters Preparation.
Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC)About the
DIFC provides full University placement counselling to students from all over the world who wish to study for an overseas degree.
All students who successfully pass the International Foundation Year or Pre-Masters programme with DIFC will achieve a University place in their chosen field of study. In fact, over the years we have successfully helped over 1,600 international students progress to undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.
Being an exclusive delivery partner for NCUK in Ireland, DIFC offers student’s access to NCUK’s global university partner network – which provides you with thousands of courses to choose from for your University studies. This means it keeps your options open, rather than restricting your progression to just one University.
International Foundation Year (IFY) - Undergraduate Pathway
Prepares you for 1st year entry to undergraduate degree courses.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
The International Foundation Year is recognised as an equivalent standard to the A– Levels for University admission purposes, however, the programme is delivered over just 7-9 months, rather than 2 years for A-Levels.
Similar to the A-Levels, you will study three academic modules relevant to your study plan, in addition to English for Academic Purposes.
Curriculum :
- English for Academic Purposes which covers reading, writing, listening and speaking
- Three academic subject modules related to your Foundation stream
- ICT to teach you how to use different software for preparing assignments and presentations, as well as using the Internet, e-mail and virtual learning environment software to support your learning.
- Study Skills to help you to work effectively in groups, present ideas, manage your time, conduct research, take lecture notes, organise the content of essays and understand how to evaluate your own work.
- Pastoral Care comprising of a weekly group tutorial to help you prepare for your university applications.
Prepares you for 1st year entry to undergraduate degree courses.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
The International Foundation Year is recognised as an equivalent standard to the A– Levels for University admission purposes, however, the programme is delivered over just 7-9 months, rather than 2 years for A-Levels.
Similar to the A-Levels, you will study three academic modules relevant to your study plan, in addition to English for Academic Purposes.
Curriculum :
- English for Academic Purposes which covers reading, writing, listening and speaking
- Three academic subject modules related to your Foundation stream
- ICT to teach you how to use different software for preparing assignments and presentations, as well as using the Internet, e-mail and virtual learning environment software to support your learning.
- Study Skills to help you to work effectively in groups, present ideas, manage your time, conduct research, take lecture notes, organise the content of essays and understand how to evaluate your own work.
- Pastoral Care comprising of a weekly group tutorial to help you prepare for your university applications.
- Successfully completed your High School certificate (minimum grades required) GCSE, IB (MYI) AS levels, A levels, Year 11 or 12 depending on your country Achieved a minimum score of 5.0 IELTS or equivalent.
- If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements, you may apply for our Pre-Foundation English courses to help improve your English language skills prior to commencing your Foundation studies.
Course Schedule
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The NCUK Pre-Masters (Graduate Diploma) is a modular course consisting of a core element and a subject theme. The core element includes modules in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Learning Skills including Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) and Research Methodology that includes project planning and the submission of a 5,000 word dissertation. Students following the longer duration programmes also undertake an individual research project and complete a substantial dissertation.
‘Management and Science’ is currently offered as the subject theme at DIFC. This is, however, used as a vehicle for practicing the academic study skills and is relevant for students wishing to study a wide variety of subjects at postgraduate level.
Curriculum :
- English for Academic Purposes [Unit 1] (10 hrs p/wk)
- Orientation to Western Study + ICT (2 hrs p/wk)
- Subject Module (1) (6 hrs p/wk)
- English for Academic Purposes [Unit 2] (10 hrs p/wk)
The NCUK Pre-Masters (Graduate Diploma) is a modular course consisting of a core element and a subject theme. The core element includes modules in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Learning Skills including Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) and Research Methodology that includes project planning and the submission of a 5,000 word dissertation. Students following the longer duration programmes also undertake an individual research project and complete a substantial dissertation.
‘Management and Science’ is currently offered as the subject theme at DIFC. This is, however, used as a vehicle for practicing the academic study skills and is relevant for students wishing to study a wide variety of subjects at postgraduate level.
Curriculum :
- English for Academic Purposes [Unit 1] (10 hrs p/wk)
- Orientation to Western Study + ICT (2 hrs p/wk)
- Subject Module (1) (6 hrs p/wk)
- English for Academic Purposes [Unit 2] (10 hrs p/wk)
You must have completed a degree course (for placement in Ireland or the UK) or three-year diploma (for placemen tin the UK only) with English level equivalent to 5.0 IELTS for Route A (September intake) and English level equivalent to 5.5 IELTS for Route B (January intake).
Course Schedule
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* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Finding suitable student accommodation can be difficult and there are a range of options available from on-campus, student accommodation apartments and homestay.
Surrounding Area
It is a European capital with a village atmosphere, whose calmness and serenity allow for serious study, while at the same time offering world-class amenities, such as a modern international airport.
As you would expect of a cosmopolitan capital city which is home to major multi-national companies, there is an array of restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from. Alongside local and national restaurants, there are many eateries offering a range of international cuisine from Europe, Asia and elsewhere, making it easy for international students to find familiar treats from their home countries.
Activity
Sports At DIFC
DIFC students are able to benefit from the many sports facilities and clubs offered on campus by our partners Griffith College Dublin. You can join one of the 8 sports clubs or use the facilities of the Sports Centre.
Sports available on campus include:
-Men’s & Ladies Soccer
- Men’s & Ladies Basketball
- Men’s Rugby
- Darts
- Ultimate
- Frisbee
- Golf
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Mixed Hockey
Fitness Room
The campus has a Fitness Room that is open to all students. Located in the B Block, the room contains various cardiovascular equipment including elliptical cross trainers, exercise bikes, treadmills and weight machines.
Adjacent to the Fitness Room there are male and female changing rooms which are equipped with hot showers and secure lockers for gym gear.
The Fitness Room is open from 8am to 9:30pm every weekday and from 9am to 5pm at weekends
DIFC Social Activities
Social activities are organised by DIFC once a month and include visits to famous tourist spots in Dublin and seasonal activities such as ice skating in Smithfield or the Street Performance Festival in Merrion Square.
Getting to the school from the airport
For students arriving at Dublin International Airport and studying in our Dublin centre, we offer an airport pick-up service from the airport to your accommodation, at an additional charge. If you want to make use of this service you will need to provide the Student Services Team with your full flight details in advance of your arrival date. Full details of how to do this will be provided with your confirmation documents. If you are under 18 when you arrive and travelling by yourself, the airport pick-up service is compulsory, unless your parents can provide evidence to our Admissions Office that a suitable arrangement has been made for your collection at the airport in Ireland.
Students studying in our Cork centre, can catch an Express Bus from Dublin Airport down to Cork City, which takes approximately 2.5 hours.
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