Firebird Institute of International Studies (FIIS), a unit of the Shiva Texyarn Limited Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INTO Qualifications, a UK-based education pathway provider, to offer international Foundation and International Year One (IYO) programmes at its campus in Coimbatore.

Through its articulation agreements with more than 100 universities across the UK, USA, Australia and Europe, INTO Qualifications provides students with pathways to pursue undergraduate education at leading international universities. Under the programme, students can complete their Foundation or International Year One studies in India and progress to the second year of undergraduate programmes at participating universities in the UK and USA.

INTO Qualifications has authorised FIIS as an approved delivery centre for these programmes. FIIS is the only institution in India currently offering INTO Foundation and International Year One (IYO) programmes in Coimbatore. The initiative is aimed at providing students aspiring to pursue undergraduate education overseas with an opportunity to complete their initial year of study in India, thereby reducing the overall cost of education while gaining access to international university pathways.

Dr Richard Samuels,Director – Strategic Academic Partnerships, INTO University Partnerships, explained the programme structure and progression pathways available to students. He also highlighted the universities that have articulation agreements with INTO Qualifications and the global opportunities available to students pursuing higher education through these pathways.

Sujana Abirami Sundararaman,Managing Trustee, Firebird Institute of International Studies (FIIS), said the initiative reflects FIIS’ efforts to bring international education opportunities closer to students in India at an affordable cost. She reiterated FIIS’ commitment to providing high-quality education and an international learning experience at its Indian campus.

Dr.R.Nandagopal, Chief Operating Officer, Firebird Institute of International Studies (FIIS), explained the admission process for the INTO Qualifications programmes and the facilities available at FIIS. He said the programmes would provide students and parents with an affordable pathway to pursue undergraduate education in the UK and USA while gaining international exposure.