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Achievement of AP4203 English 2 and either AP4101 or AP4102 is required for entry into all Polytechnic degree level programmes.

The Foundation Programme prepares students for degree study. The Foundation Programme offers a flexible, innovative programme designed to meet students’ goals and learning needs. Students are placed in courses according to their academic requirements which will further develop numeracy and literacy, personal growth, and technical skills. Students will also become familiar with the Polytechnic environment and requirements of study at degree level.

The Programme plans to meet the individual learning needs of students in a supportive environment that enhances the development of confidence, and the ability to make informed decisions related to ongoing study options.

The Programme aims to raise students’ awareness of Bahrain’s labour market and to develop their future employability skills.

The Programme is flexible and designed to meet individual learning needs.  Students are assessed and placed according to their level in English and Maths.

The Foundation Programme has the following components of learning assessed in the following courses:

• English

•  Mathematics

In addition to preparatory courses for external assessments in English and Maths, a range of access courses related to individual degree paths may be available. Students will also have an opportunity to explore career options in conjunction with the degree programmes and industry representatives.

General entry requirements such as secondary school achievements in; English and Mathematics are described in the Student Admission Policy A/AB/010. Students will be tested in English language skills and Mathematics by Bahrain Polytechnic.  The selection tests will assess whether students have sufficient competence in English and Mathematics to succeed in the Programme. These tests are also designed to discriminate students’ levels of ability for placement into the appropriate courses in Mathematics and English.

Specific entry requirements for this qualification, beyond those described in the Student Admission Policy are as follows:

• Academic: Successful achievement in Bahrain Polytechnic English and Mathematics entry test or equivalent.

  • Achieving the required level in the Bahrain Polytechnic English and Mathematics Entry Tests.

• Selection Criteria:

  • Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places available, preference will be given to applicants who show the greatest potential for success, as demonstrated by their achievements in Entry Testing.

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Attendance requirements are described in the policy Student Attendance A/AB/006.

This programme does not have a qualification associated.

• The aim of the programme is to develop student’s personal and academic skills to enable them to enter and succeed at degree level study in an area of their choice.  

• The programme is planned to meet the individual needs of students in a supportive environment that enhances the development of confidence, and the ability to make informed decisions.

• The programme aims to raise students’ awareness of Bahrain’s labour market and to develop the requisite employability skills as identified in the graduate profile.

NB. While no specifically targeted at other universities, this programme would prepare students for most undergraduate degree programmes in Bahrain

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