The International Foundation Programme (IFP) provides a pathway to a prestigious University of Reading degree at either our UK or Malaysia Campus. This 12-month intensive programme is specifically designed for SPM, IGCSE and equivalent qualification holders who would like to fast-track their university studies.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
University of Reading Malaysia
Persiaran Graduan, Kota Ilmu, EduCity,
Iskandar Puteri,
Johor,
79200, Johor, Malaysia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
May 2027
University of Reading Malaysia
Persiaran Graduan, Kota Ilmu, EduCity,
Iskandar Puteri,
Johor,
79200, Johor, Malaysia
SPM Minimum of 5 credits
IGCSE / O Level / GCSE Minimum of 5 credits
IB (MYP) Overall 28 points in IBMYP with minimum of 4 points or higher in at least 5 subjects
Cambodia (Diploma of Upper Secondary Education - Grade 12) Minimum grades of B
China (High School Year 3 - Gaosan) Achieve an overall average score of 70%
Note: 3 years of study (6 semesters)
CBSE / ICSE / All India / HSSC Equivalence Year 10 (Standard X): 65%.
Year 12 (Standard XII) 55%
Indonesia (Secondary School Leaving Certificate - SMA/SMK) Minimum average of 60%
Japan (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate - Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) Overall average grade of 3
Myanmar (Basic Education High School Examination) Minimum 60%
South Korea (High School Diploma) Minimum average of 60%
Thailand (Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6) GPA 2.0 out of 4.0
Vietnam (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma) Overall grade of 5.0/10.0 (with 3 years of high school completed)
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) GPA 3.0 out of 5.0
Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) A minimum grade of 60%
US/ American High School Diploma (Grade 12) CGPA 2.8 out of 4.0
US General Education Development Test (GED) A minimum of 145 on each of the four subject tests
Kazakhstan/ Kyrgyzstan/Turkmenistan/ Uzbekistan
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education/ Attestat or equivalent Average of 3.0
Middle East Thanawiya Average score of 75%
West African Senior School Certificate Examinations Achieve grade C or above in 5 subjects
Taiwan High School Certificate (Grade 12) Achieve an overall score of 70%
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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