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Foundation of Studies

Raffles College of Higher Education

Singapore, Singapore
0.25 years
English
On campus
Foundation

Raffles College of Higher Education campus

About the program

A two-semester pathway course that prepares international students for an SIBT diploma and later Western Sydney University study.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Build introductory knowledge relevant to Foundation Studies
Improve academic study skills
and prepare for progression to further education.

Career outcomes

Program Coordinator
Administrative Officer
Research Assistant
Operations Assistant
Project Assistant

Curriculum

Eight units over two semesters: five core units (advanced academic communication
Intercultural studies
Information technology
Academic writing and research
and mathematics) plus three electives chosen from streams in arts and media
Business
IT
Engineering
Health or social science. Assessed by assignments
Essays
Presentations and exams.

Entry requirements

Academic

GCE O Level L1R1 (English and one other subject) or equivalent
IELTS 5.5 or O Level English credit
Minimum age 16.

Accepted academic background

GCE O Level L1R1 (English and 1 other subject) or equivalent international qualification, Age 16+.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5 (or GCE O Level English credit)

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic certificates and transcripts
English proficiency evidence
Recent photograph
Application form
Financial and visa supporting documents for international enrollment.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Select the intended program and intake. Complete the application form. Submit academic certificates
Transcripts
Passport details
A recent photograph
English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee. Accept the offer and complete the required tuition deposit and Student Pass documentation. Follow the enrollment instructions provided by the college.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$5,559 SGD
Application fee	$1,090 SGD
Deposit	$5,000 SGD

Program details

Campus	Raffles @ 111 Somerset
Faculty or school	Preparatory Courses
Department	Foundation Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.25 years.