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General Foundation Programme

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  1. Duration

    Total of three semesters for GFP of all programmes and two semesters for GFP BSc Archives and Records Management Programme.

  1. Job-ready

    Programme

  2. Immersive Learning

    Experience

  3. Skill Enhancement and Career

    Preparation

  4. Professional Guidance and Portfolio

    Building

  5. Industry Connections and Placement

    Opportunities

  6. Achieving Professional

    Milestones

MEC is rated QS 5 Stars

At MEC, education is about opening possibilities, helping students learn with purpose, build strong careers and make a positive impact.
Enterprising. Resilient. Impactful.
Overview Programme Curriculum Eligibility Criteria Application Process Careers Opportunities Fees & Finance

The Middle East College General Foundation Programme (GFP) is designed to prepare students for successful entry into higher education by developing essential skills in English, Mathematics, Computing, and Study Skills. For students in the GFP for BSc in Archives and Records Management, the programme covers three areas—Mathematics, Computing, and Study Skills—with instruction delivered in Arabic. For all other GFP students, English is the medium of instruction.

  • The English component focuses on building both receptive and productive language skills required for academic success and future professional environments.
  • The Computing component introduces students to computer fundamentals and helps them use common applications to create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
  • The Mathematics component enhances students’ understanding of key concepts and fosters logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

The GFP is offered by the Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS). The CFS provides a high-quality learning environment led by a team of experienced educators. The centre features multimedia-equipped classrooms and modern labs that encourage student interaction and engagement. CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) labs offer interactive English practice through the institutional online platform MECFuture. Other computer labs enable hands-on training in Mathematics and Statistics using tools such as MATLAB, SPSS, and MS Excel, helping students strengthen their numeracy and analytical s

Future-proof curriculum

designed in line with the new World of Work

  1. Accredited by International Professional Body

    Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) recognised by EUR-ACE

  2. Strengthening employability through active Industry engagement

    Internships, Industry lectures, industry networking, site visits, Curriculum co-designed by industry, International Training programmes and International Certifications

  3. Skill enhancement and portfolio building

    Pre-graduation training, Co-curricular activities by the ICE student Chapter, Community Outreach

  4. Research and Innovation

    Active student participation in Funded research projects, paper presentations at International Conferences, and papers published in International Journals

Dynamic Curriculum

Aligned with Personalised Growth Plan

Eligibility Criteria

The minimum entry requirement is a High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Placement Test:
New applicants must take the MEC Placement Test unless they hold a recognized GFP certificate or equivalent. A score of 60% or above in any PT component grants exemption from the related module (English Level 3, Mathematics, or IT). For English exemption, candidates must also score 60% or more in a separate Listening and Speaking test; otherwise, they are placed in English Level 3.

Applicants with an IELTS score of 5.5+ or equivalent (as approved by the Ministry of Higher Education Research and Innovation) are exempt from the English component. Those with valid ICDL/ECDL/IC3 or TMUA/STEP Paper 1 certificates are exempt from IT or Mathematics, respectively. Candidates who completed GFP modules at other institutions may receive exemptions upon review of transcripts and equivalency with MEC GFP modules.

Assessments:
Students are assessed through a combination of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments provide continuous feedback and help students identify and bridge gaps in their learning before attempting the summative assessments, which determine the final grade. Summative assessments are marked out of 100, and a minimum score of 50 is required to pass and progress to the next level.

Students may register for a combination of English, Mathematics, and Computing modules at different levels, depending on whether they meet the prerequisite requirements. For example, a student might be enrolled in English 2, Mathematics 1, and Introduction to IT. It is mandatory to complete or be exempted from English 1 before registering for any other General Foundation Programme (GFP) module.

To be eligible for final exams, students must attend at least 75% of their classes. Submitting certificates (e.g., medical or work-related) does not grant special attendance. Attendance is based on actual sessions conducted during the semester.

Application Process

  1. Omani applicants
  2. International Student

Step 1: Choose a programme

Talk to our Admission Counsellors and choose the desired programme of study at MEC. Gather information about the admission requirements, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines.

Step 2: Apply Online

Complete the online application form provided by MEC, ensuring that all required fields are accurately filled in. Apply along with the necessary documents, such as educational certificates, transcripts, identification proof, and other supporting documents specified.

Step 3: Documents Screening

The admissions team will review and assess the submitted documents to determine the applicant’s eligibility. This step ensures that all required documents are in order and meet the MEC’s admission criteria.

Step 4: Placement Test

Qualified applicants will be required to undertake a placement test. The purpose of this test is to assess the applicant's knowledge and skills in English Language, Mathematics and Computing.

Step 5: Complete Pre-enrolment

Once the applicant completes the document screening and placement test, they will be notified about the status of their application.

Step 6: Enrollment

Pay the admission fee or present a scholarship letter if awarded one. After fulfilling the requirements, the applicant is officially enrolled at Middle East College.

Step 1: Pre-Admission Requirements

1. Educational certificates that are not issued in English or Arabic have to be translated by certified translators or reputable agencies. Get the translated certificates attested at the embassy of your home country in Oman or the Omani Embassy in your home country to validate their authenticity.
2. Submit the attested translated certificates to the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Foreign/External Affairs in your home country for further verification.
3. Obtain an equivalency letter from the Omani Ministry of Education. This letter confirms that your educational qualifications are compatible and equivalent to the Omani education system.

Step 2: Choose a programme

Talk to our International Officer and choose the desired programme of study at MEC. Gather information about the admission requirements, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines.

Step 3: Apply Online

Complete the online application form provided by MEC, ensuring that all required fields are accurately filled in. Apply along with the necessary documents, such as educational certificates, transcripts, identification proof, and other supporting documents specified.

Step 4: Documents Screening

The admissions team will review and assess the submitted documents to determine the applicant’s eligibility. This step ensures that all required documents are in order and meet the MEC’s admission criteria.

Step 5: Placement Test

Qualified applicants must undertake the MEC Placement Test or produce equivalent certificates as mentioned in the entry requirements section. The purpose of the test is to assess the applicant's knowledge and skills in English Language, Mathematics and Computing.

Step 6: Complete Pre-enrolment

Once the applicant completes the document screening and placement test, they will be notified about the status of their application.

Step 7: Enrollment

Pay the admission fee or present a scholarship letter if awarded one. After fulfilling the requirements, the applicant is officially enrolled at Middle East College.

  1. Apply Online

    Application Process, Placement Test & Process for Transfer Students

  2. Document Verifications

    Application Process, Placement Test & Process for Transfer Students

  3. Admission Test

    Application Process, Placement Test & Process for Transfer Students

  4. Interview

    Application Process, Placement Test & Process for Transfer Students

Career Support

Together ... Turn dreams into reality

At Middle East College, we go the extra mile to boost our students' employability by offering a variety of support services throughout their journey at MEC. Our support ensures graduates enter the World of Work with confidence, industry knowledge and in-demand skills.

  1. Comprehensive Career Guidance

  2. Internships and On the job training

  3. Industry Networking

  4. Technology-enabled support for Careers and Upskilling

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