Overview

The Centre for Preparatory Studies (CPS) is headed by a Director overseeing the following four sections, in addition to general administration and quality assurance activities:

  1. English Language Section (ELS)
  2. Mathematics Section (MS)
  3. Information Technology Section (ITS)
  4. Curriculum Development and Assessment Section (CDAS)

The CPS, in addition to other preparatory courses, provides a one-year Foundation Program (FP) which is intended to equip high school graduates to pursue university majors and is undertaken by most university students in Oman. The program focuses on four major areas: English, Mathematics, IT, and General Study Skills.

The FP offered by the CPS follows the standards outlined by the Oman Academic Standards (OAS) for General Foundation Programs (GFPs). It aims to impart quality education to students and prepare them for their majors. With courses ranging from elementary to upper intermediate, it caters to the curricular and co-curricular needs of students to actively bridge the gap between secondary and tertiary education. Since its inception, the FP has successfully met both these needs and the academic expectations of DU. There are presently around 53 faculty members of various nationalities in the CPS. The richness of their professional expertise and experience, their enthusiasm, and their involvement in the community constitute the backbone of the CPS.