ACG NZIC - University of Auckland Foundation Studies

• The University of Auckland Certificate of Foundation Studies is exclusively delivered by ACG International College.
• The programme is designed to prepare international students who wish to enter university in New Zealand.
• Successful completion of the Certificate in Foundation Studies guarantees entry into The University of Auckland and is accepted by all New Zealand universities.
• There are four starting dates each year. The Standard and Extended Entries start in late January and mid-July while the fast-track programme commences in late April and early October.
• There is a post-foundation programme for students who would benefit from an additional half year of study.
• Students select four or five subjects plus IELTS preparation and Information and Communication skills.
• The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies takes between 8 and 18 months to complete.
  Students select 4 or 5 subjects plus English.

Standard Entry (12 months) (Minimum English Entry IELTS 5.0 or equivalent)
• The programme offers a choice of subjects, including Accounting, Economics, Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Desig, and Biology .
• Painting, Print-making or Photography are also available
• A special programme of IELTS Examination Preparation and Study and Information Skills prepares students for study at tertiary level
Starting dates:
2012: Monday 16 July
2013: Monday 21 January & Monday 22 July
2014: Thursday 23 January & Monday 28 July

Fast Track Entry (8/9 months) (Minimum English Entry IELTS 5.5 or equivalent)
• The programme offers a choice of subjects, including Accounting, Economics, Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology
• A special programme of IELTS Examination Preparation and Study and Information Skills prepares students for study at tertiary level
Starting dates:
2012: Monday 15 October
2013: Monday 6 May & Monday 14 October
2014: Monday 5 May January & Monday 13 October

Extended Entry (18 months) (Minimum English Entry IELTS 4.5 or equivalent)
• The programme prepares students to enter the standard one-year programme
• Designed for students who have IELTS 4.5 and/or their academic record is below the minimum stated academic entry requirement
Starting dates:
2012: Monday 16 July
2013: Monday 21 January & Monday 22 July
2014: Thursday 23 January & Monday 28 July

Post Foundation (5/6 months) (Minimum English Entry IELTS 5.0 or equivalent)
• Specifically designed for students who have completed either Year 13 in a NZ high school or a foundation studies programme and have narrowly failed to obtain entrance to a NZ university
Starting dates:
2012: Monday 16 July
2013: Monday 4 February & Monday 22 July
2014: Monday 10 February & Monday 28 July

All enquiries and applications to:

ACG - Academic Colleges Group
345 Queen Street, Auckland City
PO Box 6199, Wellesley Street
Auckland 1141
New Zealand
Tel: 64-9-307 5399
Fax: 64-9-377 7125
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.acgedu.com