Bachelor's degree pathways at public universities in USA and Canada for international students

Specialized academic pathways to success at North American universities, in a highly supportive learning environment: Foundation Studies for accelerated degrees in Canada; Foundation Diploma fast-track to 2nd year entry in the USA.

A unique opportunity for international students
Two high-quality undergraduate pathways for international students are available at universities in North America:

• Foundation Studies - prepare for an accelerated bachelor's degree - graduate a year early - at Royal Roads University in Canada.
• Foundation Diploma - fast-track to second year entry at a top public university in southern USA - James Madison University.

When you are accepted on these programs, you are admitted as a full-time student and receive your immigration documents from the university.

Foundation Studies

The Foundation Studies program provides specialized support and prepares international students to progress to an accelerated 3-year undergraduate degree at Royal Roads University in Canada. 

International student pathway saves you time and money
International students with English language levels lower than IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 68 join the Foundation Studies program before the accelerated bachelor's degree. However, it is still possible to complete Foundation Studies and your bachelor's degree in 4 years, from a starting English level equivalent as low as IELTS 3.0 or TOEFL 32 iBT. This intensive study plan means you SAVE 25%* on tuition fees!

* compared to studying a standard 4-year North American degree.  

Degree program choices
After completing the Foundation Studies program, you can progress to six majors:

• BBA in Sustainability and International Business
• BCom in Entrepreneurial Management†
• BA in Professional Communication†
• BA in Global Tourism Management†
• BA in International Hotel Management†
• BA in Justice Studies†

† Accelerated undergraduate degree option

Progression requirements
To progress to an accelerated bachelor's degree, students need to have reached the equivalent of an IELTS level 5.5 and successfully complete a portfolio of work.

Foundation Diploma

The Foundation Diploma includes both English for Academic Purposes and the equivalent of the first year of university coursework, leading to second year placement into a James Madison University bachelor's degree.

Your best route to a US university degree
The program offers an environment in which international students get the specialized support they need. You will PAY LOWER FEES‡ than joining an undergraduate degree in the first year, and still be able to earn all the necessary academic credits. If you don't have the required English language level, you will SAVE TIME - by improving your English and completing your first year at university simultaneously.

‡ 2 semester Foundation Diploma compared to 2 semesters as a freshman

Degree program choices
After completing the Foundation Diploma program, you can progress to the second year of a wide variety of US majors and programs:

Progression requirements
To progress to the second year of an undergraduate degree, you need to gain at least 24 university credits, and obtain a satisfactory average GPA according to your desired degree requirements.