作为预科课程的学生，您将发展自己的英语语言和学习技能，并对所选学科领域的课程进行介绍。UCIC预科课程证书将使学生升读坎特伯雷大学本科学位的一年级。学生将在两个学期中学习8门课程。课程是经过精心选择的，将取决于加州大学学生的学习计划。请注意，少数UC学位课程的入学可能会受到诸如平均绩点之类的额外入学条件的约束。UCIC经验丰富的招生团队会在发给UCIC Foundation Studies证书的录取通知书时为学生提供建议，并会协助学生查询这些课程的入学程序。
As a Foundation Studies student you will develop your English language and study skills as well as gain an introduction to subjects in your chosen academic field. UCIC Foundation Studies Certificate will pathway students to the first year of their University of Canterbury undergraduate degree. Students will study 8 courses over the course of 2 semesters. Courses are carefully selected and will depend on a student's intended programme of study at UC.