Foundation Year at Sunderland Morocco

Sunderland Morocco has formulated a preparatory year for beginners in English, this will allow students to build a solid foundation in the English language, through an intensive and accelerated training programme, in conjunction with the British Council, before integrating into the first year of the Bachelors programme.

The main purpose of this program is to prepare students to enter our Bachelor’s curriculum.

Students are provided with the necessary skills to be an independent learner, within an English-speaking environment.

The Foundation Year is a one-year course that will prepare you for entry onto your chosen degree. 

Developed especially for international students, Foundation Year gives you the opportunity to learn about how to study in the UK and develop the appropriate study skills for when you begin your degree.

The academic year is composed of 3 terms covering a total of 30 weeks. All students must take a placement test (no charge) to ascertain their level of English.

During each term there is continuous assessment.

First Term:

Based mainly on the four skills of English: reading, writing, listening and conversation. These will give you the necessary level of English.

Second Term:

During this term, the English classes will concentrate on study skills to improve your ability to take notes, give presentations, analytical and critical abilities, conferences. You will be equipped with necessary qualifications for the development of independent study skills.

Third Term:

In the final term you will be reviewing your past 2 terms and also having additional courses in Academic Writing skills ( to prepare you for your progression to the Bachelors course) and also Personal Development which will provide you with additional skills, such as, Managing Time, Organisational skills, etc.

The Foundation Year program utilizes a wide range of equipment that you will find particularly useful. 

These include the following:

• Multimedia Center and study area. 
• Equipment and materials including Video and Audio CD-ROM.  
• Computers with software, networking.

Students will also be encouraged to become involved in the organisation of a range of activities and social excursions

You become a university student from day one while you prepare for your degree

• You mix with other students on campus, at the library, social clubs and sporting events
• Teaching is in seminar-style classes.
• Foundation Year helps you qualify for and succeed in your degree 
• International students will grow in confidence, academic and English language skills
• Once you begin, you are carefully monitored to make sure that you continue to your degree

Reading Skills for Academic Purposes

Grammar

Speaking and listening skills

General English

Writing Skills for Academic purposes

StudySkills

Personal Development

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills