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Foundation of Foundation Studies Program
Kaplan International College Adelaide
- Adelaide, Australia
- 0.92 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Eight-month pathway program preparing international students for first-year study at Adelaide University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods from Foundation Studies Program to analyse relevant problems
- Communicate findings
- And develop subject-specific professional skills.
Career outcomes
- Foundation Studies Program Specialist
- Foundation Studies Program Associate
Curriculum
- Three core modules (Language and Communication
- Clear Thinking and Logic
- International Studies) plus three electives from streams in business
- Engineering
- Health sciences
- Humanities or science. Results are scored out of 500
- And the score decides progression to Adelaide University degrees.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Foundation Studies: Australian Year 11 or equivalent (age 16+)
- with country-specific minimum grades
- Express Preparation: Year 12 or equivalent. English: IELTS 5.5 (Foundation) or 6.0 (Express)
- or equivalent
- some packaged degrees need higher scores
- Varies by country (see Notes).
Accepted academic background
Australian Year 11 or equivalent (country-specific minimums); minimum age 16 at commencement
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
- TOEFL iBT 50 (15 or above in speaking and writing)
- PTE Academic 46
- Duolingo 95
- Cambridge 165
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if required)
How to apply
- Check the pathway eligibility requirements and the intended intake. Prepare academic transcripts
- passport details
- available language results. Complete the provider application form
- submit supporting documents
- pay any applicable application fee. Review the offer and enrollment instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $36,500 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Adelaide |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Foundation Studies Programs |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.92 years.
Tuition is $36,500 AUD per year. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0), TOEFL iBT 50 (15 or above in speaking and writing), PTE Academic 46, Duolingo 95, Cambridge 165, IELTS Academic 5.5.