Foundation Studies
If you are a non-native English speaker with strong school qualifications, but are short of Entrance level, this two-trimester (full year) preparatory programme aims to improve English language and academic skills.
Jack
In the Foundation programme, "You will have an idea of what to expect before you start."
Jack - Student Profile
Ever since I was young, I have wanted to be a cancer researcher. To do this, I needed to study biomedical science. I looked at different universities and in the end chose Victoria. I am from China and to gain New Zealand university entrance I needed to do the Foundation Programme. I was surprised that one of my favourite papers in the Foundation programme was New Zealand literature.
Within the programme you will be able to do papers that relate to the bachelors degree you are aiming to do. This means you will have an idea of what to expect before you start.
It is important to find a course of study that fits your beliefs because this will make you optimistic even when your studies aren’t easy.
Victoria University of Wellington’s Foundation Studies Programme is an intensive eight-month programme designed to give you the English language, academic and study skills that you will need to gain entry to university and to succeed in your undergraduate study.
Victoria University’s Foundation Studies Programme offers:
- A curriculum that develops your independent learning and critical thinking skills to help you succeed at university
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Flexible course choices which include:
- Courses that will improve your academic English
- Courses that will give you the computer and information literacy skills that you need for university study
- Courses that give you an understanding of New Zealand life, history and culture
- Courses that give you specific subject knowledge as a pathway to your chosen degree
Rahma - Student Profile
The Foundation Course helped me to know what to do and where to go. Wellington is a long way and very different from my home country Somalia. I can thank the helpful teachers for improving my English and teaching me about New Zealand politics, literature and history.
My advice is to not spend all your time studying. I made friends with my classmates. This means I know people from all over the world. My horizons have broadened and I have an understanding of many different cultures.
Rahma
"The Foundation Course helped me to know what to do and where to go."
You can join the programme three times a year – February, June and October.
Foundation Studies
Ian Masters, Director
39 Donald St, Karori
Phone: 04 463 9672
Email: foundation-studies@vuw.ac.nz
Website: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/international/study-options/Foundation/courses.aspx