Foundation Program

The Foundation Program at Dhofar University is designed for students who need additional preparation in order to successfully join the four-year diploma and bachelor programs. The program complies with the Omani Academic Standards for Foundation Program Incoming students may be required to spend from one to three semesters in the Foundation Program, depending on their results in the placement tests administered by Dhofar University. One of the admission requirements of Dhofar University is taking placement tests in English language, Mathematics and Information Technology. Those students who take these tests and fail to qualify for any of the three levels in the FP may be directed to study in the Continuing Education Center until they qualify to enter one of the FP levels or join the chosen major in one of the colleges.

Study Plan for each Level and subject.

• (*) Students join Level 1 X or R with the goal of attaining the required standards to be promoted to Level 2 after one semester.

• (**) Study Skills in Levels 2 & 3 are integrated in English and other subjects.

• (***) Students who need remedial work join the Study Groups.

Placement in the Foundation Program

Students will be admitted to the FP and placed in the appropriate Level based on their results in the placement tests.

Exit from FP

Students in FP will be evaluated regularly to help determine their progress and attainment of the set goals. Exit from the program will be on the basis of performance in the program as measured by various assessment techniques available to the instructors and/or a proficiency test similar to the placement test.