Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES)

Programme Overview

The L3IFDHES is an internationally recognised one-year UK qualification designed to prepare students for entry into undergraduate degree programmes worldwide.

This qualification is equivalent to UK A-Levels and provides students with the academic knowledge, English language proficiency, mathematics, research, and study skills required for success in higher education.

Awarded by NCC Education (UK) and delivered at GISM Campus, Nugegoda, this programme opens progression routes to over 200 universities in 20+ countries and to NCC Education Level 4 Diplomas.

Who Should Choose This Programme?

This programme is ideal for:

Students aged 16–19 completing O/Ls or equivalent
Students seeking direct entry to international universities
Students planning to progress to Business, IT, Science, Engineering, Law, Finance, or Health Sciences
Students looking for a UK-regulated foundation qualification

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Completed GCE O/L, IGCSE, or equivalent
Minimum of 5 subjects passed with grades C / 4 or above
Must include Mathematics and English

English Language Requirements

GCSE / IGCSE English grade C / 4, OR
IELTS 5 or above (or equivalent), OR
NCC Education Standard English Placement Test (administered by GISM)

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion, students can:

Progress to Year 1 of a bachelor’s degree at over 200 universities worldwide
Enroll in NCC Education:
- Level 4 Diploma in Business
- Level 4 Diploma in Computing
- Level 4 Diploma in Computing with Business Management

Student Support at GISM

GISM provides comprehensive academic and personal support, including:

Study skills workshops
Assignment planning guidance
Presentation & communication skills
Academic writing & referencing support
Time management and critical thinking development

Career Pathways

Entry-level roles in:

Business administration
IT support
Hospitality
Technology-related fields

Certification

Official NCC Education (UK) Certificate
Results issued electronically after each assessment cycle
Certificates collected from GISM Campus

Fees

Fee Component	Course Fee
Registration	LKR 50,000
Course Fee	LKR 650,000 (including UK Registration fee)

Course Curriculum

Module Type / Pathway	Module Name	Credits
Core Modules (Compulsory)
Core	Developing English Language Skills (Exempted for IELTS ≥ 5.5)	20
Core	Research & Study Skills for University Study	20
Core	English for Academic Purposes	30
Core	Mathematics for University Study	10
Elective Modules (Choose 2)
Business Pathway	Introductory Business	20
Business Pathway	International Economics	20
IT / Computing Pathway	Introduction to Computer Science	20
IT / Computing Pathway	Introduction to Programming with Python	10
IT / Computing Pathway	Digital World	10
Science Pathway	Biology for University Study	20
Science Pathway	Chemistry for University Study	20
Engineering Pathway	Physics for University Study	20
Engineering Pathway	Further Mathematics for University Study	20
Total Required Credits: 120 (4 Core Modules + 2 Electives)

How to Join ?

Fill an Enrolment Form and provide any supporting documents.
Sit for the selection interview.
Complete the enrolment by paying the registration fees.

For more information, get in touch with one of our student counselors.