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Foundation of Year Certificate
Management Development Institute of Singapore
- Singapore, Singapore
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A seven-month foundation certificate that prepares students for undergraduate study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Year Certificate. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Further study: undergraduate degrees including business and IT
Curriculum
- Seven-month programme with two core modules
- English Plus and English Advanced
- And four electives in one of five tracks: IT and Business
- Fashion and Business
- Graphic Design and Business
- Media and Communication
- Or AI and Data Science. Assessed by written exams
- Assignments and presentations or projects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 14-17+ depending on programme
- At least 1 GCE O Level or IGCSE pass (Biomedical Sciences: a science O Level pass or the MDIS Science Entrance Test at 50%)
- NITEC/Higher NITEC
- 10 years of formal education for international applicants
- Or mature candidates (30+ with 8 years of work experience). Foundation Year Certificate: C6 in any of 5 O Level subjects or 10 years of formal education
- Age 17+.
Accepted academic background
Age 14-17+ depending on programme, At least 1 GCE O Level or IGCSE pass (Biomedical Sciences: a science O Level pass or the MDIS Science Entrance Test at 50%), NITEC/Higher NITEC, 10 years of formal education for international applicants, Or mature candidates (30+ with 8 years of work experience). Foundation Year Certificate: C6 in any of 5 O Level subjects or 10 years of formal education, Age 17+.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL PBT 525
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts (if required)
- English Language Evidence (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $5,395 SGD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $491 SGD |
| Deposit | $500 SGD |
Program details
| Campus | Stirling Road Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business, Management and Marketing |
| Department | Year Certificate |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
December 2026
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February 2027
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June 2027
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August 2027
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October 2027
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November 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.58 years.
Tuition is $5,395 SGD per year. The application fee is $491 SGD. The deposit is $500 SGD. The estimated living cost is $17,640 SGD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL PBT 525, Duolingo 95.