Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies — Accelerated
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University pathway program with general preparation for degree entry.
University pathway program with general preparation for degree entry.
Foundation studies equip international students with academic English, study skills, and subject fundamentals required for successful entry into Australian and New Zealand universities. Programs are structured as formal pathway qualifications aligned to tertiary preparation standards.
Entry Requirements_x000d_ NCEA Level 2 certificate with 12 credits in each of three University Entrance approved subjects at Level 2_x000d_ International Baccalaureate - Year 1 - 18 points across six subjects with 9 points from higher level subjects_x000d_ IGCSE /O Level - Grade B in any three academic subjects._x000d_ _x000d_ English Language Requirements _x000d_ IELTS score of 5.5 (with at least 5.5 in the Writing and one other band, and no band less than 5.0)_x000d_ TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Home : Overall score of 46 with a writing score of 18_x000d_ Pearson (PTE) : PTE Academic overall score of 42 and no band score lower than 38_x000d_ Waikato Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) : B grade or better with a B in Writing at level 6_x000d_ NZCEL ; Level 3 Applied_x000d_ Trinity ISE : ISE II with no less than merit in any band_x000d_ Language Cert - International ESOL B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with High Pass and no less than Pass in each skill_x000d_ Cambridge English : B1 & B2: overall score of 162 and no bands below 154_x000d_ Michigan English Test: 75_x000d_ Duolingo (DET) : 95_x000d_ Accredited Pathways Assessment (APA) 1 English NZ accredited schools : English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 1
Completion leads primarily to university admission rather than direct employment. Students progress into bachelor degrees across business, engineering, health, IT, arts, and science disciplines at partner institutions.
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