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 make sure 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. 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.
Each of the schools offering Foundation Studies has developed their own program which is similar although slightly different from the others according to the anticipated outcome. For example, some programs are run by Universities which use them as a stepping-stone to entry, while others are run by separate schools as feeders to a number of different institutions. In both cases the Foundation Studies results can be used to gain entry to most of the universities in Australia, provided that the results are at an acceptable level.
pre-university year to make sure 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.