AUT International Foundation Certificate

The AUT International Foundation Certificate has been taught exclusively through ACG Norton College since May 2003. The programme has been designed to prepare international students for entry into AUT's degree programmes by equipping each student with essential subject knowledge, English language training and tertiary study skills.

The AUT International Foundation Certificate is approved and accredited by the New Zealand Vice Chancellors' Committee and is a recognised New Zealand University Entrance qualification. AUT guarantees university entrance to students whose results in the International Foundation Certificate meet the published standards required for the University's degree programmes, and who meet other entry requirements for admission to the University.

Key Facts

• AUT International Foundation Certificate offers guaranteed pathways to AUT University for students who meet published entry requirements
• Since 2003, 95% of students who completed the AUT International Foundation Certificate have received confirmed offers of place at AUT University
• The AUT International Foundation Certificate is recognised by all New Zealand universities
• AUT International Foundation Certificate takes 7 to 15 months (two, three or four trimesters of 12 to 14 weeks each)
• There are three starting dates per year: in January, May and August
• AUT International Foundation Certificate provides focus in specialist areas from the start of the programme
• The curriculum incorporates all the latest developments in its specialist areas
• The curriculum includes core training in English and independent learning skills

Trimester Dates:

• 2012: Trimester 1: Monday 23 January - Friday 4 May
             Trimester 2: Tuesday 8 May - Friday 24 August
             Trimester 3: Monday 27 August - Friday 7 December
• 2013: Trimester 1: Monday 21 January - Friday 19 April
             Trimester 2: Monday 6 May - Friday 23 August
             Trimester 3: Monday 26 August - Friday 6 December
• 2014: Trimester 1: Thursday 23 January - Thursday 17 April
             Trimester 2: Monday 5 May - Friday 22 August
             Trimester 3: Tuesday 26 August - Friday 5 December

All enquiries and admmissions to:

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