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Foundation Certificate in Higher Education

The Level 3 Diploma is a pre-university programme designed to prepare ambitious students for success in global higher education. It builds strong foundations in IT, Business, Communication, and Study Skills, while fostering confidence, independence, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

This Ofqual-regulated qualification is officially recognised and quality-assured by the UK government. It is awarded through NQual, an Ofqual-recognised awarding body, ensuring global recognition, academic credibility, and rigorous standards. Students graduate with both academic knowledge and essential employability skills, making this a trusted pathway to undergraduate study and long-term career success.

The Level 3 Diploma is a strategic choice for high performers, offering an accelerated and cost-effective route to international study. With over 20 years of proven results, IIT graduates progress to leading universities in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Germany, or continue their degree at IIT.

Business Pathway

The Foundation Certificate in Higher Education – Business is a programme that enables students with a qualification entry gap to pursue a degree and helps students who desire to fast track their education towards an undergraduate degree.

Computing (IT) Pathway

Students build strength in mathematics, coding, data handling, and creative problem-solving, while gaining the academic discipline expected at university level. With guidance from experienced faculty, the programme bridges the gap between secondary education and higher education, ensuring readiness for advanced study in the digital age.

Upon completion, graduates progress to specialised degrees in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, either in Sri Lanka or directly in the UK. More than just an entry route, this qualification acts as a launchpad into one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, equipping students to thrive in both local and international technology careers.

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