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Entry requirements for the Foundation Studies Certificate programme

To enrol in University of Auckland’s Foundation Studies Certificate programme, you need to have a minimum level of English language proficiency (IELTS score) and meet specified academic entry requirements. When you have successfully completed the Foundation Studies Certificate programme you will go on to study your undergraduate degree at the University of Auckland. Find out more about progression requirements.

You can now apply for the Foundation Studies Certificate programme (Standard and Intensive length) with all start dates in 2022, using your Duolingo English Test result. For more information on how to use Duolingo as an alternative to other standardised English language proficiency tests click here.

English language requirements

English testFoundation Studies Certificate programme (standard delivery 46, 47 or 42 weeks)Foundation Studies Certificate programme (intensive delivery 35 or 33 weeks)
IELTS (Academic)IELTS 5.0 (no band less than 4.5)IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)35 (writing no less than 14)46 (writing no less than 18)
Paper-based TOEFL33 (writing no less than 14)44 (writing no less than 14)
Cambridge English: B1 PreliminaryOverall score of 154 and no bands below 147Overall score of 162 and no bands below 154
Cambridge English: B2 FirstOverall score of 154 and no bands below 147Overall score of 162 and no bands below 154
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic3642
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)ISE I with no less than distinction in any bandISE II with no less than pass in any band
LanguageCert - International ESOLB1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skillB2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Duolingo English testAn overall score of at least 80An overall score of at least 90
IELTS Indicator^IELTS 5.0 (no band less than 4.5)IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)
TOEFL Special Home Edition^35 (writing no less than 14)46 (writing no less than 18)
TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution^Overall score of 510, with 45 in Structure and Written Expression, and 10 in Interview and SpeakingOverall score of 540, with 50 in Structure and Written Expression and 12 in Interview and Speaking

^Available until further notice.

Academic requirements (country-specific)

Country / RegionPre-Foundation programme**Foundation Studies Certificate programme (standard delivery, at least 41 weeks)**Foundation Studies Certificate programme (intensive delivery, at least 31 weeks)**
AustraliaYear 10 – 55% in relevant subjectsYear 11 - 55% in relevant subjectsYear 11 - 60% in relevant subjects
China
Senior Year 1 – 70% in relevant subjectsSenior Year 2, Semester 1 – 80% in relevant subjects*
Senior Year 2, Semester 2 – 70% in relevant subjects
Senior Year 3 – 60% in relevant subjects
Senior Year 2 – 80% in relevant subjects
Senior Year 3 – 70% in relevant subjects
China (Vocational School)
Year 2 - 70% in relevant subjectsYear 3 – 75% in relevant subjects
Year 3 – 85% in relevant subjects
Hong Kong SARForm 4 – Satisfactory results in 4 academic subjects
HKDSE – 3 Level 1 in relevant subjects
Form 5 with satisfactory results in 4 academic subjects
HKDSE - 3 relevant subjects at Level 2
Form 5 with satisfactory results in 4 academic subjects
HKDSE - 2 Level 2 and 1 Level 3 in relevant subjects
IndiaYear 10 – 70% in 4 relevant subjectsYear 11 - 70% in 4 relevant subjectsYear 11 - 80% in 4 relevant subjects
IndonesiaSMA 1 – 70% in 4 academic subjectsSMA 2 - 70% in 4 academic subjectsSMA 2 - 75% in 4 academic subjects
JapanKotogakko / Upper Secondary School Certificate Year 1 – Grade 3 in academic subjectsKotogakko / Upper Secondary School Certificate Year 2 – Grade 3 in academic subjectsKotogakko / Upper Secondary School Certificate Year 2 – Grade 3.5 in academic subjects
MacauForm 4 / Senior Middle 1 – 60% in academic subjectsForm 5 / Senior Middle 2 – 60% in academic subjectsForm 5 / Senior Middle 2 – 65% in academic subjects
MalaysiaSPM (or forecast) - aggregate of 30 or less across 5 academic subjectsSPM (or forecast) - aggregated of 20 or less across 5 academic subjectsSPM (or forecast) - aggregate of 15 or less across 5 academic subjects
New ZealandNCEA – 38 credits at NCEA Level 1 with 12 credits in each of 3 university approved subjects including MathematicsNCEA – 42 credits at NCEA Level 2 with 12 credits in each of 3 university approved subjects including MathematicsNCEA – 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 with 12 credits in each of 3 university approved subjects including Mathematics
SingaporeSingapore O Levels (or forecast) - aggregate of 30 or less across 5 academic subjectsSingapore O Levels (or forecast) - aggregate of 20 or less across 5 academic subjectsSingapore O Levels (or forecast) - aggregate of 15 or less across 5 academic subjects
South KoreaHigh School Certificate Year 1 – 65% or Rank 7High School Certificate Year 2 – 65% or Rank 7High School Certificate Year 2 – 70% or Rank 6.5
Sri LankaSri Lankan O levels - C grade in 4 academic subjectsSri Lankan O levels - B grade in 4 academic subjectsSri Lankan O levels - 2 A grades and 2 B grades in 4 academic subjects
Taiwan ROCSenior Year 1 – 70% or above in 4 relevant subjectsSenior Year 2 - 70% or above in 4 relevant subjectsSenior Year 2 - 80% or above in 4 relevant subjects
ThailandMatayom 5 GPA 2.2 in academic subjectsMatayom 5 GPA 2.5 in academic subjectsMatayom 5 GPA 3.0 in academic subjects
VietnamYear 10 – GPA of 7.5Year 11 - GPA of 7.5Year 11 - GPA of 8.0
International Baccalaureate (IB)-First year – Grade 4 in 4 relevant subjects
First year – 2 Grade 4 and 2 Grade 5 in 4 relevant subjects
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)-2 B grades and 2 C grades in 4 relevant subjects***
B grades in 4 relevant subjects***

If your country / region is not on the list below, please contact us at anziscadmissions@studygroup.com and we will be able to assist you

* Students who apply for the July or August intake can do so with the first half of Senior 2 but must continue their study in Term 2. The Admissions Team will request for the final report when it is available.
** Teachers’ comments and attendance rate are considered to determine entry. An interview may be applicable if you have previously studied in New Zealand.
*** Forecast and/or preliminary results are accepted.

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