the foundation program … the bridge to qatar university khalid alali director, foundation program
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The Foundation Program … The Bridge to Qatar University
Khalid AlaliDirector, Foundation Program
2Welcome to QU
The Qatar University Foundation Program was first established in 2004 as a direct result of the educational reform initiated at QU.
All Qatar University students, except those registered in Sharia College and the Arabic Language Program must fulfill Foundation Program requirements before they can join their respective QU colleges and programs.
The goal of the Foundation Program is to prepare students to succeed in their subsequent undergraduate university studies by providing them with the necessary academic skills in English, Mathematics and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) as mandated by Qatar University. It serves as a vital bridge between the students’ high school experience and their first encounter with higher education here at QU.
The Foundation Program
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• Mission The mission of the Foundation Program is to
prepare high school graduates to meet the minimum common entrance requirements, as set by Qatar University, and specific entrance requirements, as set by the University colleges
• Vision The Foundation Program will equip students with
the necessary communication and study skills to pursue competitive college programs.
Foundation Program mission & Vision
Foundation students study English, Mathematics and ICT (Information and Communication Technology). All Foundation courses are non-credit. English and ICT course requirements are standard for all Foundation students despite their specializations, while Mathematics course requirements vary according to students' specializations.
Foundation Program Course Requirements by Colleges
Colleges Math English Computer (ICT)
Arts / Law / Education Math IEnglish IEnglish IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV
Computer IComputer II
Business & Economics/Sports Science
Math I Math II
Science / Engineering / Pharmacy
Math IIIMath IV
To be exempted from the Foundation English Program,TOEFL or IELTS, minimum score requirements are as follows:
Minimum Scores Required for Full Exemption
IELTS
TOEFL TOEFL TOEFL
Computer based(CBT)
Internet based(iBT)
Paper based(ITP)
5.5 173 61 500
Foundation Program English Placement TestACCUPLACER ESL
Scores Levels0 – 165 Level 1A
166 - 250 Level 1B
251 - 327 Level 2
328 - 400 Level 3
401 - 600 Level
ACCUPLACER ESL Test
All new Foundation students are required to take the ACCUPLACER ESL, English placement test, in order to register in the appropriate level of English Courses.
Students will be exempted from Foundation Mathematics courses, if SAT or ACT scores obtained are as follows:
Complete & Partial Exemption ( By Major)
Complete Exemption Partial ExemptionMajor
SAT ACT SAT ACT
460 19 Arts / Law / Education
500 21 460 19Business & Economics/
Sports Science
550 24 520 22Science / Pharmacy /
Engineering
Students will be exempted from Foundation ICT courses, if IC3 scores obtained are as follows:
Foundation Program Computer (ICT) TestIC3
IC3 Total Score Entry Level
0 To 1799 Foundation Computer I
1800 To 2349 Foundation Computer II
2350 – 3000 Complete Exemption
Students may be partially exempted from Foundation courses, if they are exempted from one or two Foundation subjects (English, Mathematics and ICT).
Students who attain partial exemption are eligible to register in credit courses according to the following :
Allowable Credit Hours Courses Exempted
6 English
3 Mathematics
3 Computer (ICT)
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Other Courses Offered by Foundation Program
Foundation Program also offers credited courses such as:
Two courses in the Core curriculum:
English 1 , Oral Communication Skills
English 2 , Academic Writing & Research Skills.
Two courses, English 1 and English 2 for Non- Foundation programs such as Humanities & Sharia students.
Adjunct courses according to the requirement of other colleges such as the Primary Education Diploma Foundation course.
FP is also the exam center for all standardized tests (TOEFL, IELTS, Accuplacer ESL, ACT, IC3, PCAT,…etc.).
New يوم أعضاء هيئة التدريس الجددFaculty Orientation
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Foundation Program Location
New يوم أعضاء هيئة التدريس الجدد16Faculty Orientation