FOUNDATION CONNECT (Auckland University of Technology)
Delivered by UP Education, Foundation Connect provides a comprehensive, English-rich curriculum to prepare students for the Certificate in Foundation Studies. This six-month extension programme allows students to develop their English skills, confidence and apply these English skills in an academic setting. Foundation Connect includes engagement in Mathematics and optional academic courses to give students a broader foundation for future learning.
Foundation Connect is registered as Intensive General English Course with NZQA.
While the programme is aimed at providing learners with the skills to study effectively in an academic setting, it also provides a direct pathway to the Auckland University of Technology Certificate in Foundation Studies with students guaranteed entry to Foundation provided they achieve the minimum criteria.
The main aim of Foundation Connect is to provide learners with the skills necessary to study effectively in an academic setting and a clear pathway to further study. Any student who wishes to enter the Auckland University of Technology Certificate in Foundation Studies but does not yet meet the entry requirements based on English language skills would benefit from studying this extension program.
Intakes
- Feb
- April
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Life-long learning
At UP Education, you’ll join a team of people who are passionate about shaping the next generations of leaders.
We offer career progression in a wide range of roles with exciting opportunities for high achievers in a range of locations across New Zealand, Australia and around the world.
We are always interested in hearing from people passionate about education. We often seek applications for roles in teaching and tutoring, HR, marketing, sales, property, finance, the academic quality team, and more.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Standard: 55%
- Fast-track: 55%
- Accelerated: 60%
- Qualification: HSC
- Accelerated: 50%
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Short Courses and Summer Schools
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
16750 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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