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International Foundation Studies Program

Prepare for success with Flinders University Academy

International Foundation Studies Program

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Didn't meet entry requirements? Flinders University Academy Foundation Studies has you covered

The International Foundation Studies Program will give you the skills and qualifications you need for entry to a Flinders bachelor’s degree. You’ll get the best preparation for university life by studying the Foundation Studies program, located in the heart of the Flinders Bedford Park campus – making you a Flinders student from day one. 

Using university level examples and scenarios to teach English, numeracy, study skills and provide learning in key areas related to a student’s destination degree – you're set up to succeed.

Key Information

International Foundation Studies Program | 8 month | CRICOS code 109331J
International Foundation Studies Program | 12 month | CRICOS code 109332H

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Duration

8 or 12 months

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Start Dates

February - 12 month program

June & October - 8 month program

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Delivery Mode

Full-time, face-to face at our Bedford Park campus

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Annual Fees

8 month program – AUD $26,800
12 month program – AUD $33,500

English Language Entry requirements

8 month program – Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) 

12 month program – Overall IELTS score of 5.0 (with no band below 5.0)

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or a comparable educational level in their home country. At least 17 years of age at commencement. 

Key Information

International Foundation Studies Program | 8 month | CRICOS code 109331J

International Foundation Studies Program | 12 month | CRICOS code 109332H

time duration.png

Duration

8 or 12 months

calendar.png

Start Dates

February - 12 month program

June & October - 8 month program

education.png

Delivery Mode

Full-time, face-to face at our Bedford Park campus

annual fees.png

Annual Fees

8 month program – AUD $26,800
12 month program – AUD $33,500

English Language Entry requirements

8 month program – Overall IELTS 5.5 (with no band below 5.0)

12 month program – Overall IELTS 5.0 (with no band below 5.0)

 

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or a comparable educational level in their home country. At least 17 years of age at commencement. 

“My learning experience at Flinders is great. 

If you are looking to study in an amazing environment, surrounded by greenery and interesting, friendly people, Flinders University is the way to go. The most exciting thing for me is meeting new people – I have enjoyed my past couple of years!"

Isha Li
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Hong Kong

“My learning experience at Flinders is great. 

If you are looking to study in an amazing environment, surrounded by greenery and interesting, friendly people, Flinders University is the way to go. The most exciting thing for me is meeting new people – I have enjoyed my past couple of years!"

Isha Li
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Hong Kong

What can you expect from the Foundation Studies program?

Study hours

Students will be in class four to five days per week.

  •  Expectation of 24 contact hours and 12 independent study hours per week.
What you will learn

Typically, students will start their day with the core topic and end with the key learning areas.

  • Each study period, they will study a core topic (English, Numeracy, Study Skills) and a key learning area (Arts, HASS, Science, Maths).
  • Activities in Key Learning Areas (Arts, HASS, Science, Maths) will coordinate with the core skills taught to reinforce learning and give students every opportunity and support to achieve their learning goals.
  • English language support that is integrated with numeracy, study skills and key learning areas.
Support classes

Support classes provide students with further opportunity to accelerate their learning and focus on skill areas that they would like to improve. These classes can provide tailored English language content and activities to prepare students for the field of study in their destination degree.

Your pathway to a Flinders degree

Our Foundation Studies program is specially designed for Year 11 graduates (or equivalent) to learn the essential knowledge and academic skills required for their degree studies. The Foundation Studies Program can be packaged with nearly all undergraduate degrees offered by Flinders University. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Studies Program with the required grade, students will be able to meet both of the English language proficiency and academic background requirement for their chosen destination degree*.

*Please note some degrees such as Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) still requires students to provide compulsory IELTS result (or equivalent) before commencement. 

Scholarships

You may be eligible for up to 20% full duration Pathways Scholarship to study at Flinders University, based on academic performance. Check here to find your eligibility. 

Your pathway to Flinders

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Foundation Studies

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Upon successful completion of your Foundation Studies program, your grades will be used for competitive entry into Year 1 of your destination degree

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Complete your studies and graduate with a Flinders destination degree

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Ready to begin your pathway to Flinders?

Get in touch with Flinders University Academy to find out more.

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