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Bradford College Pty Ltd
c/- The University of Adelaide
North Terrace
South Australia 5005
AUSTRALIA
Email: bradford@adelaide.edu.au
Telephone: +61 8 8303 3430
Facsimile: +61 8 8303 3877

Foundation Studies Program – Bradford College Adelaide Australia

The Foundation Studies program is specifically designed to meet the special needs of international students who wish to attend bachelor programs at the University of Adelaide. An academic committee consisting of College and University representatives, maintains careful oversight of the Foundation Studies program, including program exit standards, curriculum and assessment.

Foundation Studies students are enrolled as University of Adelaide students with provisional admission to the Degree program of their choice conditional upon achieving successful and adequate scores in the Foundation Studies Program.

Benefits of The Foundation Studies Program

• The Foundation Studies program is designed to provide students an opportunity to gain an excellent preparation for university and success with their chosen degree
• Most classes are conducted on the main campus of the University of Adelaide
• Teachers are helpful and provide individual attention
• English language support is provided
• Foundation Studies program standards are maintained by the University of Adelaide ensuring quality
• Flexible entry times with two intakes per year.

[How to apply] [Fee Schedule]

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Key Facts – Foundation Studies Program

Duration 40 weeks Intakes February July Location Main campus of the University of Adelaide Bradford College campus English Language Entry Level IELTS 5.5, TOEFL (paper based) 525, TOEFL (computer based) 195 or equivalent. The above English entry requirements are a guide only. Each student's application will be assessed on an individual basis. Minimum English requirements are subject to change without notice. Contact Hours Approximately 4 per week for core subjects and electives other than English Total contact hours: 20 approximately Independent learning equivalent to 20 hours - scheduled into a negotiated study plan during orientation Special Features University Foundation Studies program enabling articulation into first year Small class sizes Assistance with English throughout program

Foundation Studies Program Intake Dates and Duration

Intake	Semester 1	Semester 2
February Intake	February 2010 to June 2010	July 2010 to December 2010
July Intake	July 2010 to December 2010	February 2011 to June 2011

Package Program

If you are successful in being accepted into the Bradford College Foundation Studies program, you will also receive an offer for a place in the corresponding Bachelor Degree program from the University of Adelaide. This enables you to apply for a student visa which is up to five years in length. Many students change their minds with regard to the Bachelor Degree during the Foundation Studies program. This is possible provided any prerequisite subjects are covered. Our counsellors will assist you with your decision during the year.

Guaranteed Place

At the conclusion of the Bradford College Foundation Studies program, you will have a guaranteed place at the University of Adelaide providing you have met the necessary conditions and prerequisites, including the University’s required IELTS score.

Foundation Studies Curriculum outline

Click here to view the Foundations studies program subjects, the corresponding Bachelor Degree programs, intakes and scores required for University entry.

The Bradford Curriculum

The Bradford curriculum for the Foundation Studies program is specifically designed, with the support of the University of Adelaide, to prepare students for success at university. There is flexibility in planning programs to meet individual needs. Students choose their subjects during the first week of classes and will be advised which combination of subjects will allow them to apply for a range of degree programs at university.

 

English Proficiency

A minimum score on one of the following tests is required for direct entry into the Foundation Studies program:
• IELTS - minimum overall band score of 5.5
(individual band scores cannot be below 5.0)
• TOEFL (paper based) - 525
• TOEFL (computer based) - 195.

In individual cases, Bradford College may assess a student’s English language proficiency by administering the Bradford English test. The College may also accept alternative evidence of an applicant’s English proficiency in individual cases.

Applicants who have an IELTS overall band score of 4.5* or more but do not meet the English Proficiency requirements for direct entry into one of the College’s programs will need to enrol in an English language preparation program at Bradford College prior to commencing their main program. The duration of this program will depend on the applicant’s IELTS, TOEFL or Bradford English test results. Please refer to the English Language program page of this website for information on the College’s English language preparation program.

* Or an equivalent score on an alternative English test.

Note: The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) requires students from Assessment Level 3 and 4 countries to submit an IELTS test certificate as part of the student visa application process. Applicants should check DIAC’s English language requirements before applying for a student visa (this will vary depending on the applicant’s visa subclass and assessment level).

 

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ABN 86 098 181 947  The Foundation Studies and Degree Transfer programs are delivered under agreement with the University, CRICOS Provider Number 00123M. The Bradford English Language programs and the Diploma of Commerce are delivered under CRICOS Provider Number 02426B. All content is subject to change – please contact our office should you require clarification and for most current information. Bradford College reserves the right to change program schedules, dates and additional fees when necessary.