One Year
English
SCD
The mission of the General Foundation Program is to enhance students’ proficiency in English language, Math, Information Technology, Research, and Study Skills by providing a student-centered teaching- learning environment to successfully engage in their academic programs and foster independent lifelong learning.
The General Foundation Program (GFP) is an integral part of Scientific College of Design (SCD). It is a non-credit program founded in 2004 taking into account the students’ need to improve their English language skills so that they can efficiently enroll in the various disciplines available in the college. Although the English language constitutes the main aspect of the General Foundation Program, other key areas of focus are also emphasized including study skills, CALL, Research, IT skills and Mathematics that were introduced to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in these areas.
An exit exam is conducted for all GFP3 students by the end of each and every semester. This is to make sure that the GFP requirements and academic standards are successfully met.
A GFP student is not eligible to get a certificate of GFP completion unless he/she fulfills all GFP requirements; that is, passing all GFP courses including Math and IT.
This club provides a good opportunity for students to use English language in a friendly and comfortable setting outside their classroom. It gives participants the opportunity to take part in many co/extra-curricular activities at their own convenience and choice.
GFPL1/3
Listening & Speaking
4
GFPR1/3
Reading
4
GFPW1/3
Writing
4
GFPG1/3
Grammar
4
GFPL2/3
Listening & Speaking
4
GFPR2/3
Reading
4
GFPW2/3
Writing
4
GFPG2/3
Grammar
4
GFPS2/3
Study Skills
2
GFPM02
Math
2
GFPC02
Computer
2
GFPL1/3
Listening & Speaking
4
GFPR1/3
Reading
4
GFPW1/3
Writing
4
GFPG1/3
Grammar
4
GFPL2/3
Listening & Speaking
4
GFPR2/3
Reading
4
GFPW2/3
Writing
4
GFPG2/3
Grammar
4
GFPS2/3
Study Skills
2
GFPM02
Math
2
GFPC02
Computer
2
GFPL3/3
Listening & Speaking
6
GFPR3/3
Reading
4
GFPW3/3
Writing
4
GFPCALL3/3
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
2
GFPRCH3/3
Research
2
GFPM03
Math
2
GFPC03
Computer
2
Students who apply to study in Scientific College of Design should take placement tests in English Language, Math and Computing. They are used as indicators of a student’s current competence of English Language, Math and Computing and help in placing students into appropriate levels in the General Foundation Program.
Component | Questions | Mark | Duration |
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A. English Language | |||
Listening | 50 | 100 | 30 minutes |
Reading | 50 | 100 | 55 minutes |
Grammar | 70 | 70 | 35 minutes |
Writing | 31 | 100 | [Objective/20 minutes + Essay writing/40 minutes]=60 minutes |
B. Math | 25 | 100 | 30 minutes |
C. Computing | 50 | 100 | 30 minutes |
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the English Language, Basic Sciences and Humanities Department! You are now part of our departmental community where our experienced and well-qualified faculty members will provide you with exceptional educational experiences. As the semester begins, you will be familiar with what it means to be an active learner, get acquainted to different teaching and learning methodologies, get involved in unique classroom activities, understand latest technological trends to enhance learning, take part in extra/co-curricular opportunities and many more. I hope all of you make the most of this amazing journey. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me or our faculty members. We're here to support you to learn, explore, and grow. I wish you every success and hope you have a wonderful time.
Dr. Sylvia D’mello ,
Head of English Language, Basic Sciences, and Humanities
Scientific College of Design
Duration | Credit Hours | Fees | Other Fees | Sub Total | |
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Grand Total | 0 OMR |
* Fees / tuitions are subject to changed accoridng to the college financial polcies / procedures and upon MoHERI approval
3128231666500
0313029205120016
*All payment are accepted through bank deposit.