Study path · Oman to China
Foundation year
A preparatory year of language and core subjects before a degree.
Who it's for
Who this path suits
A one-year preparatory program at a Chinese university that combines Mandarin with the core subjects of your future degree, for students who want a steady start before the first year.
- Students
- Parents
Secondary-school graduates
Students who want time to build their Chinese and study skills before a degree.
Students changing field
Learners who need the core subjects of a new field before they start.
Parents
Families who prefer a supported first year away from home.
What's included
Support at every step
Your consultation confirms exactly what is included.
Mandarin & study skills
Language classes alongside the study skills university life asks for.
Core subjects
Subjects such as mathematics or sciences, matched to the degree you aim for.
Degree planning
Advice on choosing and applying for your degree during the year.
Student housing
A room in student residences or close by, arranged before you arrive.
Enrolment & visa guidance
Help with the application, the admission letter and each visa step.
Support in Arabic
One contact for students and parents, from the first day of classes on.
Programs
Courses are being finalised
We're finalising the universities and courses on offer for Foundation year. Book a consultation and we'll walk you through the options for the next intake.
Book a consultationHow it works
From the first conversation to the first semester
Step 1: Consultation
Tell us about the student's goals, grades and timing in a short call or through the form.
Step 2: Your study plan
We suggest the path, the universities and a timeline, with clear next steps.
Step 3: Application & visa
We help with the application, the admission letter and the student visa, and arrange housing and travel.
Step 4: Arrive with support
We welcome students on arrival and stay in touch with them and their families.
FAQ
Questions we're often asked
Usually your certificates and transcripts, a valid passport and a personal statement, and for some courses recommendation letters or a language certificate. Each university sets its own requirements and deadlines, and we give you a checklist for the courses you choose.
Not always. Many universities teach some degrees in English, while degrees taught in Chinese usually ask for a language certificate. A language course or a foundation year can get you there first. Requirements differ by university and course, so we check them for each application.
There are different kinds of scholarship, offered by governments, universities and cities, and some cover tuition, housing or a monthly allowance. Eligibility and deadlines change every year, so always confirm the details with the official sources. We help you find the ones that fit and prepare your application.
Many courses start in September, and some also in the spring. Applications often close months before, so starting about a year ahead leaves time for documents, scholarships and the visa. Dates vary by university, and we confirm them for each one.
It depends on your goals, your current level and how long you want to stay. In a consultation we look at your grades, interests and Chinese, then suggest a degree, a language course, a foundation year or a short program, and the universities that fit.
Book a consultation
Ready to talk about your studies?
Tell us about the student, their goals and timing, and we'll arrange a consultation about Foundation year.
Book a consultation