Entry Requirements

IELTS: 5.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in each band). Results from two separate tests can be combined;
TOEFL: 475 or 173 computer-based. Essay rating 4.0;
Pass the English Placement Test.

Course Information

The Certificate in Foundation Studies is a National Qualification Framework Unit Standard Base Qualification. This two-semester programme meets NZQA University Entrance Standard & equivalent to NCEA (Level 3) and prepares students for degree-level study at Universities in New Zealand. Students who successfully complete the Certificate will have met the academic and English language/literacy entry requirements for most undergraduate degrees.

Teaching occupies 25 hours per week and in addition you are expected to spend at least 20 hours per week in unsupervised self-study. You are assigned a tutor, who provides counseling and is available to listen and help with any questions or difficulties you may have.

This Programme Offers

• Experienced, Quality teaching to suit your individual needs
• Ample contact hours in an intensive and supportive learning environment
• A curriculum that develops your independent learning skills to help you    succeed at    university

Course Outline Semester One (22 Weeks) Semester Two (22 Weeks)

Subjects Studied in This Course Include

Leads to

• National Diploma in Business (Level 5)
• Bachelor degree courses

Course Start

February, May, September