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Australia has become a popular destination for students seeking a quality English language education. The Foundation Studies programs have been developed as a pre-university year to enable international students get the best possible start at an Australian tertiary institution. Undertaking preliminary studies in this way means a student does not have to complete secondary schooling in their country of origin and instead can begin immediately along the path of obtaining Australian qualifications.

The Foundation Year is equivalent to Australia's Year 12, the final year of secondary schooling, but with a special focus on English ability and preparation for tertiary studies. Completing a Foundation Year does not mean a student will automatically be accepted into university, this will depend on how well they perform and provided they meet the universities' entry requirements. However, students not gaining entry directly into University will be able to study at Diploma level at a TAFE or College and then transfer to University from there if their results are acceptable.

There are two major advantages to studying a foundation course in Australia:

Foundation studies are typically intensive one-year preparatory courses, but this time frame can sometimes be altered according to the student’s needs. Some foundation courses have a flexible structure that allows students to enter at different times during the year, and at different levels of English language and/or academic progression.

Foundation studies are generally divided into subject streams, such as business or science studies, according to the student’s choice of undergraduate course. Most foundation courses offer a range of compulsory and elective subjects, and English language support is often a major focus.

Schools, Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions, and universities all commonly offer foundation courses to international students. Many universities and some other institutions also offer ‘bridging’ courses, which are shorter, intensive courses designed for students who are about to enter a degree course but do not meet assumed knowledge requirements, or who wish to be better prepared for university study.

Foundation courses usually offer some university-style teaching through lectures and tutorials. This makes sure that students are familiar with this way of learning, and feel prepared for their degree course. Some foundation courses are taught at university campuses. The students of such courses have the advantage of having access to the university’s facilities such as the library and computer laboratories, as well as health and housing services, sports centers and student clubs.

It varies depending on the institutions. For the latest tuition costs, please contact us for a free counseling session.

To gain entry to a foundation course, students will need to have completed or nearly completed their home country’s end-of-school certificate. They will also need to meet standards for written and spoken English. The exact requirements vary from one course to another. To find out more, please contact us for a free counseling session.