The aim of the General Foundation Programme (GFP) is to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to perform competently in your post-secondary and higher education programmes. The Programme offered at MEC is developed in compliance with Oman Academic Standards for General Foundation Programmes. The Programme is structured on a three-semester model, each semester comprising 14 weeks and representing a level with associated learning outcomes.
On successful completion of the GFP, you will attain the required degree of proficiency in four learning areas, namely: English Language; Mathematics; Computing; and General Study Skills. General Study Skills are embedded in each of the three components of MEC’s Foundation Programme.
The primary objective of the English Language component is to enable you to acquire skills that are needed in their postsecondary and higher education academic programmes and ensuring a professional environment.
On completion of the English modules, you should have acquired the receptive as well as productive skills necessary to perform competently in programmes where the medium of instruction is English.
The objective of the Mathematics component is to equip you with mathematical understanding and skills that are necessary to achieve the cognitive and practical requirements for successfully pursuing your undergraduate studies.
The Computing component of the GFP introduces you to the basics of a computer and enables you to use popular computer applications to prepare and edit formal documents, work with spreadsheets, and create professional presentations.
Students who meet the exit requirements of the Foundation Programme are awarded the General Foundation Programme (GFP) Certificate of Attainment.
Programme Fees
|
Foundation Programme* |
Total Fees |
Other Fees |
|
English Language (3 levels) |
*1853 OMR |
OMR. 50 Registration Fee OMR. 100 Caution Deposit |
|
Mathematics (2 levels) |
*289 OMR |
|
|
Computing (2 levels) |
*220 OMR |
* Fee would increase by 2% every year, subject to the approval of MoHE