Diploma in College Foundation Studies

Programme Objectives

  • Develops students’ communicative proficiency in English and Chinese for academic and general purposes

  • Analyses their own strengths and weaknesses and applies the acquired knowledge and techniques to career and life planning

  • Demonstrates fundamental quantitative skills to solve daily problems

  • Provides fundamental concepts in various disciplines including social sciences, business studies, and humanities to be ready for further studies

  • Equips students with essential skills required for taking up entry positions at work

Specialisation Courses

  • Career and Life Planning

  • English Language in Creative Arts

  • Essential English for Everyday Life

  • Exploring Family Issues in Hong Kong

  • Fundamentals of Business Studies

  • Introduction to Business English

  • Liberal Studies

  • Practical Chinese

  • Practical Putonghua

  • Quantitative Skills

Articulation Prospects

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to Associate Degree programmes or Higher Diploma programmes offered by CCLU & LIFE.

Special Features

The Diploma features a well-rounded foundation education, enabling students a general overview of various disciplines including social sciences, business studies, and humanities. A well-balanced foundation education at the Diploma level not only enhances students’ competitiveness in the society but more importantly articulates to the twoyear Associate Degree or Higher Diploma Programmes.