• Duration

    8 months

  • Start Date

    5 May 2025

  • Access Fee

    $5 USD/month

Connect with our global university network

An International degree has never been closer to home

Access our expanding network of top global university partners to earn an internationally-recognised degree that opens doors to global career opportunities.

The choice is yours – attend your dream university in person, or pursue an accredited degree online. With ALX you have the flexibility to learn on your terms.

Pathway Foundations

Your Bridge to International Universities

Pathway Foundations provides comprehensive preparation and dedicated support to help you secure a spot at your dream international university.

Build Skills for University and Career Success

Develop the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in your academic and professional journey. Prepare a standout application for your chosen university partner with the help of ALX mentors and be positioned for success.

Immerse Yourself in the ALX Community

Experience the vibrancy of the ALX community by visiting our Hubs during Pathway Foundations. Collaborate with your peers, expand your network, and get inspired by guest speakers, university representatives, and career advisors to help you succeed.

Success Stories

Discover who is heading to prestigious universities worldwide with fully funded scholarships.

Faustina Nforngwa

Bamenda, Cameroon

Emmanuel Ojullu Joshua

Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya

Kudakwashe Chikono

Harare, Zimbabwe

Zakaria Tourabi

Casablanca, Morocco

Addishiwot Belew

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Moreblessing Banda

Harare, Zimbabwe

Abdoul-Walid Tinni

Niamey, Niger

Emmanuel Wathiomo

Nairobi, Kenya

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Eligibility Requirements

Your journey starts here. Take a moment to review the eligibility criteria and see if you’re ready to apply for the ALX Pathway program.

  • Recent high school graduates
  • Ages 18+
  • Of African origin

  • The ability to write and speak English proficiently
  • Availability to commit 50 hours per week to Pathway Foundations
  • Access to one of our Tech Hubs across Africa

FAQs

ALX Pathway is a revolutionary approach for African High School Graduates looking to earn a University Degree. Through ALX Pathway, you will gain access to leading global universities with internationally accredited in-person and online degree offerings. What’s more, ALX Pathway gives opportunity and support for learners to access and qualify for scholarships and sponsored places to its prestigious partner universities, helping more talented young Africans access internationally accredited degrees for their future career success. To access these incredible degree and sponsorship opportunities, you will be required to complete ALX Pathway Foundations, an 8-month programme that prepares you for your application to our partner universities and builds the foundational skills you will need for thrive in the next step of your academic career. During Pathway Foundations, you will also learn more about our partners, funding opportunities and have the ability to qualify for full scholarships up to the value of $85,000 a year.

Yes, you can still apply for the Pathway programme even if you already hold a bachelor’s degree. Currently, we do not offer Master’s degree options with our partner universities. If you are interested in acquiring a second bachelor’s degree, you are welcome to apply to the programme.

In order to access our partner universities, you must first join our future-first talent development ecosystem, and complete the 8-months of Pathway Foundations. As you progress through Pathway Foundations, you will start your application to university partners through their standard application and admissions process and must meet the requirements as outlined by each university partner. Scholarships and sponsorships are limited and not guaranteed.

ALX is proud to partner with leading universities. ALX will continue to add more global partners over the next several months, with more information to follow soon. Participants will be offered the full list of available partners as they progress through Pathway Foundations, including information about available programmes, pricing, and delivery models (online, in-person, or hybrid).

Applications are now open until the 4th of October 2024. To start your application, please click the Apply Now button at the top of the page. The application consists of assessments in English proficiency, logic, and numerical skills and should take, on average, 90 minutes to complete.

There are no learning prerequisites for ALX Pathway. Standard ALX eligibility requirements apply. You will need to ensure you are available and dedicated to spend up to 50 hours per week to complete the Pathway experience and have access to a laptop or desktop computer with stable internet access. During the application process, we will assess your English proficiency and logical reasoning skills. Partner university eligibility requirements apply and may differ from ALX eligibility requirements. Once accepted, you will also be required to regularly attend weekly activities at the ALX Tech Hubs for the duration of ALX Pathway Foundations.

Pathway Foundations equips you with the building blocks to support your future tech education and career aspirations. Over 8 months, you will refresh your logic, reasoning, and communication skills, gain entrepreneurial and professional insights, and prepare for your application to our partner universities with support from mentors. ALX Pathway Foundations is geared towards preparing participants for technical fields and includes introductions to current ALX Tech Lite offerings, such as Software Engineering and Data Analytics.

Professional Foundations is an 8-week programme offered by ALX Africa where you will learn the professional skills needed to excel in today’s digital workplace. It is a prerequisite for further skills development that is required to complete before starting our various short-term tech lite programmes. This programme is meant to help prepare you to upskill or re-skill in order to accelerate your career in tech.

Over the 8 months of Pathway Foundations, we will prepare you with the essential experience to enable your next step in education and your future career. Pathway Foundations is the key to unlocking access to future opportunities and prepares you for a successful application process and scholarship opportunities with our partner universities.

ALX partner universities consider successful completion of Pathway Foundations as a crucial part of your application preparation.

ALX Pathway charges a $5 USD monthly fee to access ALX Pathway, for a total of $40 USD over 8 months of Pathway Foundations. The first $5 USD instalment (or payment in full) is required to confirm your enrolment by 21 April 2025 to start your programme. All subsequent monthly payments will be due on the final day of the following month. This fee unlocks your full ALX Pathway experience including access to the ALX Tech Hubs, community, events, ALX Pathway Foundations and so much more.

Upon enrolment into ALX Pathway you will receive a subsequent email communication with details of how and when to pay the first instalment of your Access Fee. ALX offers a multitude of payment options including mobile payments, bank payments, and cash payments in some markets. Following the first payment instalment, learners will have flexibility as to how and when they complete the remainder of the $40 USD Access Fee with full payment required to successfully complete ALX Pathway Foundations.

The first $5 USD monthly instalment is due by 6 October 2024 in order to successfully confirm enrolment into ALX Pathway and start the programme on 21 October 2024.

For any concerns around the validity of payment communication, please contact customer support through LEA.

No. University admission is NOT guaranteed. Applicants must meet the application and admission criteria according to each Partner University programme.

Yes, the ALX experience includes in-person sessions at the ALX Tech Hubs. Here you will be able to meet and interact with you peers and your community.

We recommend visiting the Hub closest to you as often as possible to receive the full benefits of the Pathway experience. Hub attendance is required one time per week, for a minimum of 3 times per month, for the duration of Pathway Foundations.

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