Foundation Programs
Foundation studies programs are excellent, not only for teaching you the English language skills you will need, but also for preparing you in many other ways for study in a foreign country. As a teacher of ESL and having worked overseas with overseas university preparation programs I would say that even students in Western and European countries would benefit greatly from completing a foundation program before entering university.

Why do I say this?
Foundation studies programs also provide you with very valuable skills in self-discipline and time-management. I can still remember when I was a first-year university student in Australia (my own country) that I, like so many other students, encountered serious problems with planning for deadlines and understanding what lecturers were really expecting from us. University was so different to High School, the students seemed relaxed, nobody was pushing us, essay submission and test dates were still far away, life was good! Suddenly, we were awaken from our hibernation to face the realities of having to complete multiple assignments and practicals on time, which was by then quickly running out.

At this website
We will attempt to provide information about schools and institutions that are offering international curriculums. For students who know exactly what country and institution they wish to study in, the choice of a specific foundation studies program to meet their needs may not be too difficult. However, remember that the best preparation program you can undertake is the one that provides you with the greatest range of future study options. This includes options for advancing your education within your own country.

Many schools in Southeast Asia are now offering international curriculums like the IB and curriculums from state or national governing bodies in Western and European countries, and these programs are excellent. However, there are some issues which create difficulties for some schools being managed in Asia, one of which is the difficulty of operating under examination timetables designed for the governing body's country.

One of the international programs that addresses many of the issues confronting schools in Asia and elsewhere in the world is the Global Assessment Certificate.

SCHOOLS: The Global Assessment Certificate is a foundation program that integrates into your current school curriculum and offers exciting new options for schools wishing to provide an International Curriculum for their students. This program can be taught in your school and allow you to provide a Dual Curriculum - Local plus International Curriculum. This will provide your students with the widest scope for future studies currently possible. Further Information. STUDENTS: The Global Assessment Certificate provides you with global horizons for your future studies. Successful completion of the GAC will provide you with the entry requirements necessary for a bachelors degree at one of the many Pathway Universities in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. You will gain an ACT Assessment® score and a GAC Grade Point Average (GPA). The GAC curriculum has dedicated modules that prepare you for the ACT Assessment and the IELTS or TOEFL exam – it's your choice!. Further Information.