Bahrain Polytechnic - Certificate in Academic Preparation (Foundation)

Certificate in Academic Preparation (Foundation)

Programme length

At least one semester

Programme Entry Requirements

Students must complete the Bahrain Polytechnic Selection Test and achieve the required English and Maths level.
To meet the English level students may also submit a completed IELTS with no band less than 4.0, or equivalent.

Introduction & Programme Aims

The Certificate in Academic Preparation Programme (CAP) prepares students for degree study. CAP offers a flexible, innovative programme designed to meet students goals and learning needs. Students are placed in courses according to their academic requirements which will further develop personal growth, technical skills, numeracy and academic literacy. Students will also become familiar with the Polytechnic environment and requirements of study at this level.

The Programme is planned to meet the individual learning needs of students in a supportive environment that enhances the development of confidence, and the ability to make informed decisions related to ongoing study options.

The Programme aims to raise students awareness of Bahrains labour market and to develop their future employability skills.

Graduate Profile

Graduates of this programme will have the skills and knowledge to be able to:

Apply essential knowledge and academic study skills
Use written and oral communication
Demonstrate basic maths skills
Show their employability skills

Career Opportunities

The Certificate in Academic Preparation Programme does not lead directly to a career but prepares students to succeed at a higher level of study. The Programme has a strong focus on academic literacy and includes academic advising. It also offers career development which will enable students to make informed study and career choices.

Teaching and Assessment

The Programme has a strong student-centred approach. A range of learning and teaching activities are used, such as tutorials and workshops, skills development, research, mini-projects, presentations, team work and reflections.

Employability skills: communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management, learning and technology are addressed throughout the Programme.

Students are assessed in a variety of ways including skills testing, individual and group presentations and assignments.

Qualifications

Certificate in Academic Preparation

Summary of Programme Structure

Summary of Programme Structure
The Programme is flexible and modular and designed to meet individual learning needs. Students are assessed and placed according to their level in English, Math and IT.

To gain the Certificate in Academic Preparation students must complete the following five courses:

Personal and Academic Learning (PAL)
Explore (EXP)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Information Technology (IT)
Mathematics (MAC)
Going Global (GG)

The Programme also offers a range of electives on such topics as IT, Engineering, Business, Visual Design, Logistics and Web Media. The Programme is structured to help students prepare for their chosen degree.

Contact

Student Information Centre Bahrain Polytechnic Isa Town Campus, Building 8 Working Hours: 9 am to 3 pm, Sunday to Thursday
	+973 1789 7000
	+973 1789 7009
	studentinfo@polytechnic.bh
	www.polytechnic.bh