Company Profile

Higher Education Expert

Thames Education Expert was founded in Year 2000. As an Education Consultant that specializes in serving clients mainly 15 – 20 year old students who wish to study abroad, we are working with a global network of accredited partner universities in USA, UK, Aussie, Singapore, China, and Switzerland. At Thames, we pride ourselves on offering students to unlock their full potentials as if they are studying overseas. We see each and every student as a unique individual who requires personal attention, especially during their preparation plan to study abroad. We strongly believe that a one on one consultation with our education experts will determine the proper application strategy.

As a customer-centric organization, Thames sets a precedent by providing high-quality consultation and UK Foundation Programme for the benefit of students and their future careers. We guarantee every student a chance to study overseas at the best high school and university of choice.

“In a world of life-long learning, international education is a first-class ticket for life.”

Company Profile

Higher Education Expert

Thames Education Expert was founded in Year 2000. As an Education Consultant that specializes in serving clients mainly 15 – 20 year old students who wish to study abroad, we are working with a global network of accredited partner universities in USA, UK, Aussie, Singapore, China, and Switzerland. At Thames, we pride ourselves on offering students to unlock their full potentials as if they are studying overseas. We see each and every student as a unique individual who requires personal attention, especially during their preparation plan to study abroad. We strongly believe that a one on one consultation with our education experts will determine the proper application strategy.

As a customer-centric organization, Thames sets a precedent by providing high-quality consultation and UK Foundation Programme for the benefit of students and their future careers. We guarantee every student a chance to study overseas at the best high school and university of choice.

“In a world of life-long learning, international education is a first-class ticket for life.”

About Ncc

Global Provider of British Education

NCC Education is an awarding organisation and a global provider of British education in Computing and Business. Working with a global network of accredited partner centres, NCC Education provides learners an affordable route to obtain a UK university degree and access to British education without leaving their home country. With a strong heritage dating back to 1966, quality is the cornerstone for NCC Education’s continued success.

The organisation has developed stringent quality assurance processes to ensure the same high quality standard is applied on qualifications, accredited partner centres and services offered throughout the world. NCC Education qualifications are recognised by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and are widely valued by employers and universities worldwide. NCC Education, originally a division of the National Computing Centre, was first established as an IT initiative by the British Government in 1966. NCC Education started offering IT qualifications in 1976 and from 1997 developed its higher education portfolio to include Business, English language and Foundation level qualifications. In 1997, NCC Education was incorporated as an awarding body of British qualifications. Today, NCC Education is an internationally recognised UK awarding body in Computing and Business, with a strong global presence, offering qualifications in more than 50 countries.

Our Founders

Dr Hans Pola

Dr. Hans Pola finished his high school at St. Monica’s Catholic High School in Santa Monica, USA. Upon graduating, he then went to USC for his Bachelor in Accounting degree and Woodbury University for the MBA degree. He then got his PHd. from University of Wales, UK. Work experiences include managing NAPAN Group hotel and property division and Gajah Tunggal Group hotel and property division.

He has been active as a part time lecturer for Bachelor degree marketing classes at Monash College, Curtin University and Murdoch University , MBA marketing classes for California Miramar University and currently focusing on NCC Education UK Foundation and Diploma programme leading to top universities in UK.

Our Founders

Dr Hans Pola

Dr. Hans Pola finished his high school at St. Monica’s Catholic High School in Santa Monica, USA. Upon graduating, he then went to USC for his Bachelor in Accounting degree and Woodbury University for the MBA degree. He then got his PHd. from University of Wales, UK. Work experiences include managing NAPAN Group hotel and property division and Gajah Tunggal Group hotel and property division.

He has been active as a part time lecturer for Bachelor degree marketing classes at Monash College, Curtin University and Murdoch University , MBA marketing classes for California Miramar University and currently focusing on NCC Education UK Foundation and Diploma programme leading to top universities in UK.

NCC IFDHES vs Other Foundation Program | Thames Education Expert
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NCC IFDHES vs Other Foundation Program

See how NCC Education's International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies compares to a typical foundation program.

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NCC IFDHES

International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies

Other Foundation Program

Awarded directly from UK (accreditation from OFQUAL & Qualifications Wales)
Usually awarded by the University
8 modules
4-8 modules
4 majors available:Business · Computing · Engineering · Health Science
Usually one major per program
Online/hybrid class
Offline class
Flexible (classes can be taken alongside regular schooling)
Strict (classes can't be taken alongside regular schooling)
More than 100 university pathways
Specific university pathway
Includes Turnitin
Does not include
Includes familiarization with new apps such as GoodNotes
Does not include
Includes IELTS preparation and registration
Does not include
Includes university choices consultation
Does not include
Includes helping students apply to university and fulfil all requirements, incl. personal statement preparation, social activities, internships, etc.
Does not include
Includes a variety of workshops from universities abroad
Does not include
Part of the NCC family worldwide
Does not include
E-library available
Does not include
Students can access NCC portal anytime
Does not include
Includes teaching of all modules
None

NCC IFDHES

(International Foundation Diploma For Higher Education Studies)

  •  Awarded directly from UK (accreditation from OFQUAL
  • 8 modules
  • 4 major available:
    Business, Computing, Engineering, Health Science.
  • Include Turnitin
  • Include familiarization with new apps such as Good Notes
  • No attachment to a single university
  • More than 100 university pathway
  • Includes IELTS preperation and regisration
  • Includes University choice consultation
  • Include helping students to apply to university and help fulfill all requirement inc preperation of personal statement, social activities, internship, etc
  • Included variety of workshops from universities abroad
  • Part of NCC Family worldwide
  • E-library available
  • Students can access NCC Protal Anytime
  • Include of any modules

Other Foundation Program

  • Usually awarded by the university
  • 4-8 modules
  • Usually one major per program
  • Does not included
  • Does not included
  • Partnership with a specific university
  • Specific university pathway
  • Does not included
  • Does not included
  • Does not included
  • Does not included
  • Does not included
  • Does not included
  • Does not included
  • None