After SPM examinations, foundation courses are available for students to apply. However, do students understand what foundation courses entail? There are many foundation programs available currently. Such as a foundation in law, a foundation in science, and a general science foundation course in Malaysia. In addition, foundation courses generally take about only a year which is considered one of the shortest periods of completion. Apart from that, not many truly understand foundation courses and how can they benefit them. Read more to find out more about foundation programs. 

A foundation program assists you in preparing yourself for university mentally and physically. It helps students with adjusting themselves to the university environment, such as how assignments work, communication skills, presentation skills, academic skills, and many more. This would help ensure students would satisfy the university’s academic and skills standards. 

If you’re not up for a 2 year-diploma, matriculation, or STPM, a foundation course may help you fulfill the requirements needed to further your studies for a bachelor’s degree. Think of it as bridging the gap between you and a degree. Other than that, if you want to test the waters of university life, then a foundation course is ideal. You are able to gain a better outlook on the course that you’re targeting so you won’t fumble last minute. Then, if you’re satisfied and able to finish your foundation in flying colours, you can start the next level instantly. 

There are a few misconceptions about foundation programs and one of them is that some view foundations as too general. This is quite untrue. Students are given choices of subjects that they could take in order to further their targeted course in bachelor’s degree. For example, if a student chooses to further their studies in a communication course, then his or her core subjects are the same, however, his or she would have his or her own elective subjects that he or she has to follow. 

Another misconception would state that foundation programs are the same as high school, which is quite untrue as well. As mentioned, foundation programs help prepare students for university life. Hence, assignments, tests, and many more are the same as how students would experience their bachelor’s degree. They will learn various skills such as communication skills and presentation skills. In addition, they will implement them as well in projects and social services. 

If you are an SPM leaver who is interested, it’s never too late to apply for a foundation course. It’s beneficial and provides you with the necessary knowledge you need for your bachelor’s degree.