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Foundation of Pre-University Program

James Cook University

  • Singapore, Singapore
  • 0.67 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

Eight-month foundation program that prepares students without direct entry for JCU Singapore bachelor degrees.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Knowledge and skills relevant to Pre-University Foundation Program. Official learning outcomes require confirmation.

Career outcomes

  • Pre-University Foundation Program Specialist
  • Pre-University Foundation Program Associate

Curriculum

  • Two trimesters of five subjects each (10 in total): English Fundamentals 1 and 2
  • Communication across cultures
  • Statistics
  • Critical thinking
  • Learning and development
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Information technology
  • World geography and psychology. 65% overall with 50% per subject is needed to progress to a bachelor degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary education equal to Australian Year 11 (country-specific)
  • English IELTS 5.5 or ELPP completion.

Accepted academic background

Secondary education equal to Australia Year 11, E.g. Singapore GCE O level C average in 5 subjects (age 17 in year of commencement), Higher NITEC, IB MYP 32 points, Country table for ~17 countries on the course page (e.g. India Year 11 60%, China Senior Middle School 2 60%, Malaysia SPM/UEC 5 subjects).

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 56
  • PTE Academic 46
  • Institutional test JCU Singapore ELPP completion

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements
  2. Applications close 6 weeks before start. Apply online or email [email protected] institution's website with the form and 260 SGD fee. Provide certificate
  3. Transcript. English proof
  4. Passport copy and photo. Sign the offer letter and student contract. JCU applies for your Student's Pass (2-4 weeks)
  5. Provide eForm 16
  6. EForm V36 and bank statements if visa-required. Pay first-trimester fees and attend orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,312 SGD
Application fee$260 SGD
Deposit$500 SGD

Program details

CampusSingapore campus (Sims Drive)
Faculty or schoolFaculty or school requires confirmation
DepartmentPre-University Foundation Program
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    July 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    November 2027

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    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.67 years.