# Who is a Foundation program for?

> If you finished high school in Türkiye, here is why you may need a foundation year before a degree abroad, how long it takes and what you need.

- Page: https://efceducation.com/en/news/who-is-a-foundation-program-for/
- Language: English
- Published: 2025-09-01
- Last updated: 2026-11-01
- Türkçe sürüm: https://efceducation.com/duyurular/foundation-programi-kimler-icin/ (Markdown: https://efceducation.com/duyurular/foundation-programi-kimler-icin.md)
- Publisher: EFC Education

Foundation is a required preparatory program for students who want to study for a degree abroad but have had fewer than 13 years of schooling. High school in Türkiye takes 12 years, so most students without A Levels or an IB diploma start their degree with a foundation year.

## What does it cover?

- **Academic skills:** Computer skills, writing and research techniques, exam skills.
- **Subject courses:** Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences and more, depending on your field.

## How long does it take?

- IELTS 4.0–4.5: 4 terms (2 years)
- IELTS 5.0–6.0: 2–3 terms (1–1.5 years)

## What do you need?

- IELTS 4.5 or an equivalent language certificate
- High school diploma and transcript
- Reference letter, statement of purpose, copy of passport

Schools offering the program include Kaplan International College, Bellerbys College, University of Liverpool International College and University of Glasgow International College. Tuition is £11,500–14,500 for 2 terms, and accommodation and living costs run £600–2,000 a month. See our [Foundation](https://efceducation.com/en/foundation/) page for details.