Our Foundation Year, Accredited by NCC Education

Brussels College Is an NCC Education Accredited Partner Centre

Brussels College is an Accredited Partner Centre of NCC Education (UK), Centre code SCH005. Through this partnership, our one-year Foundation programme is delivered as the NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies — a regulated, UK-awarded qualification for students preparing to enter Bachelor's-level study.

The Foundation year builds English, mathematics, and study-skills alongside a Business or Computing orientation, giving students without direct entry qualifications a structured route onto our Bachelor's degree pathways.

What This Partnership Means for You

A regulated qualification, taught locally in Brussels, built to move you straight into degree-level study.

Ofqual-Regulated, RQF Level 3

The International Foundation Diploma is a UK-regulated qualification (RQF Level 3), awarded by NCC Education and delivered on our Brussels campus.

A Direct Route Into Year 1

Successful completion is designed to progress directly onto our Bachelor's degree pathways — no separate application process required.

Two Orientations to Choose From

Foundation in Higher Education Studies is offered with a Business orientation or a Computing orientation, matching the degree pathway you plan to continue onto.

Taught on Our Brussels Campus

Unlike our WINC top-up pathway, the Foundation year is taught in person (or hybrid) at Brussels College — no separate provider, no relocation.

Don't Meet Direct Entry Requirements Yet?

Our admissions team can confirm whether the NCC Education Foundation year is the right starting point for your Business Management or Computer Science ambitions at Brussels College.

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Our NCC Education Foundation Programmes

Both are 1-year, 120-credit programmes with intakes in September 2026 and February 2027.

Foundation in Higher Education Studies — Business English, maths, study skills, plus accounting, economics, international business and law — for progression onto our Business Management degree pathways. Learn more →

Foundation in Higher Education Studies — Computing English, maths, study skills, plus programming with Python, computer science and the digital world — for progression onto our Computer Science degree pathways. Learn more →

About NCC Education

NCC Education is a UK-based awarding organisation, regulated by Ofqual, that works with accredited partner centres to deliver internationally recognised qualifications and pathways into higher education.

As an Accredited Partner Centre, Brussels College delivers NCC Education's Foundation qualification under the standards, quality assurance, and academic oversight set by NCC Education.

A Distinct Route From Our Northwood-Awarded Degrees

The NCC Education Foundation year is a preparatory qualification, separate from Brussels College's Northwood University-awarded degrees (BBA in Management, BS in Computer Science, MBA). It exists to prepare students who don't yet meet direct entry requirements to succeed in those degree programmes.

To learn about our Northwood-awarded degrees, visit our Programs page.