FOUNDATION STUDIES

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Entry Requirements and Qualifications

Entry Requirements

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose previous study has not been in English are required to demonstrate their ability by showing results of an approved test.

  • IELTS - minimum overall band 5.0
  • TOEFL - 500 with TWE of 3
  • TOEFL (CB) -173 with an essay rating of at least 3.0
  • TOEFL (IB) - 60 with no score less than 13
  • A Level Results
  • GCE '0' level English - C6
  • India -CBSE/CISCE English - B
  • Malaysia - SPM 1119 B4, UEC SM 2 Level English B4
  • Successful completion of secondary studies in Singapore
  • Matriculation (TER) English as a Second Language - good pass

Students with an IELTS score of LESS THAN 5.0 (or equivalent) in one or more bands, who do not currently meet the requirements for entry to the UTAS Foundation Program, are encouraged to enrol at the UTAS English Language Centre.

Academic Qualifications

Country Standard Entry
Hong Kong HKCEE
India CBSE/CISCE 10 + 1
All India State Board 10 + 1 (provisional results will be accepted)
Indonesia SMA 2
Iran National High School Diploma (Year 11 Equivalent)
Pre-University Certificate
Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho/Upper Secondary School (Year 2)
Korea Immumgye Kodung Hakkyo/Upper Secondary School (Year 11)
Malaysia SPM
GCE O Levels (Forcast results will be accepted)
Senior Middle 2 (UEC)
People's Republic of China Senior Middle 2
Singapore GCE 'O' Level (Forcast results will be accepted)
Taiwan Senior High School
Thailand Mattayom 5
Vietnam Year 11
Other countries Assessed individually