One of the major highlights of 2017 was the opening of the Gateway Building by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove. The Gateway Building is intended as a world-class educational facility for Trinity College’s Pathway School, the second largest of its kind in Australia, providing international students the opportunity to equip themselves with the qualifications needed to go on to study at the University of Melbourne. The Pathways School welcomes students from 25 different countries, including China, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar.

The Gateway Building includes 25 tutorial rooms, an auditorium with capacity for 250 people, five drama rooms, an art gallery, six music practice rooms, computer and physics labs, archival storage spaces and student meeting rooms.

Trinity student awarded at the Australian national robotics competition

Rachel Ye, a Trinity College Foundation Studies student, was awarded the titles of robot skills champion as well as the tournament champion (VRC/VEXU) in the recent Australian national robotics competition. The wins have qualified her to participate in the 2019 Robotics World Championship in the USA.

Rachel was incredibly dedicated, spending at least 12 hours a day on robotics. Trinity College lent support in balancing her studies along with the robotics development and encouraging her participation in the national competition.

The design of the robot required them to be able to both carry balls and shoot them at different targets. “[Robotics] is like taking care of a child and seeing it grow and improve, using both creative and logical means,” says Rachel. “When I built the robot, I started off with the base and then experimented with methods to shoot the balls, such as using a catapult and a puncher”, explained Rachel.

Currently ranked first in Australia, Rachel has competed successfully in several national level robotics contests and appreciates the freedom and support that Trinity College gives for her academics and robotics.

Teaching resources are available for all students in all intakes including a the Trinity College library which is utilised by TCFS students throughout their time at Trinity. Recently the English Conversation Corner was established for students to develop their English writing, reading and speaking skills. Casual conversations are a great way to get to know people and to become more comfortable in your surroundings. At the English Conversation Corner, TCFS students and staff share ideas and experiences, give and receive advice, and make friends. Students and staff come from many different countries, and have an amazingly diverse range of experiences and expectations.

The English Conversation Corner provides a place and time to relax and communicate informally, but in a meaningful way. Participation is voluntary, free, and open to everyone at Trinity. Topics are chosen democratically by participants and include popular themes such as Food, Music, Movies, Travel, Current Affairs, Technology, Pets, Local Customs, Jobs and Careers, and Shopping Tips.

We also share the experiences of being at Trinity College, living in Melbourne and having been – or are planning to go – to university or into the workforce. There is always something to talk about and plenty of things to share at the English Conversation Corner.

Students pursuing foundation studies obtain one-on-one guidance in choosing the most ideal pathway to the University of Melbourne, which is one of the leading universities in the world known for its academic and research excellence. Apart from studying the two core subjects, students of foundation studies will also be taught three electives out of the 11 options offered.

The guidance from staff help students enrol into programmes that can directly place them in the University of Melbourne’s undergraduate course of their choice. These programmes ensure that the students are trained in the pre-requisite subjects for the bachelor’s programme and also give them an opportunity to ace the TCFS score, which assures them an admission.

With 30 years of experience, Trinity College offers a flexible syllabus that prepares students for a wide variety of academic choices in all prominent universities in Australia. The university is also a top-ranked university in Australia according to the Times Higher Education Rankings 2019

The Foundation Studies program produces graduates who are informed, critical, self-reflective and morally aware. The program aims to be the best foundation studies program in Australia, to provide the best bridging year for international students.

Through this course, students develop the confidence and creativity needed at university, through university-style lectures and tutorials and participate in a broad program of extracurricular activities.

Graduates of Trinity College Foundation Studies are guaranteed a place at the University of Melbourne course of their choice, by satisfying the prerequisite subjects including core subjects Literature, HOI, Drama and English for Academic Purposes.

More information about the academic program at Trinity College Foundation Studies…

The Trinity College Foundation Studies programme is specifically designed for international students who meet the entry requirements with respect to both the English language and academic results. This also helps students who wish to sample Australia’s university life, and enter into the University of Melbourne as well as other Australian universities.

This offers direct pathways to the University of Melbourne’s degree programmes. These programmes provide focused discipline streams, the opportunity for students to study at their own pace, personalised advice, as well as a university experience, to prepare them for their tertiary education.

Trinity College provides one of Australia’s best foundation studies programmes, preparing over 1,500 international students every year for their success at the University of Melbourne, as well as other prominent Australian universities.

There’s plenty to do at Trinity College outside of the classroom. Students can enrol in one of the numerous Trinity Life Skill Clubs (TLC) and societies to indulge in a hobby or just interact with peers. Trinity Life Skill clubs aim to enrich the experiences of students while they live and study in Melbourne while learning new skills as well as developing network of friends and peers. TLC covers a range of activities which includes enhancing the students physical, spiritual and educational development. Since 2015, there are more than 25 clubs available for students to join including, Mediation, Badminton, Movie, Philosophy, Art & Craft, Gardening and many more!

Students have numerous opportunities to socialise and interact at events such as barbecues, sporting events and musical performances. Those who like travelling and exploring places can grab the chance to be part of groups that tour areas in and around Melbourne and Victoria.

Trinity College Foundation Studies students also have the opportunity to join clubs at the University of Melbourne.

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Application Steps

International students must visit the website and follow required steps to apply to the Trinity College.

Once the application is successful, students will be sent a letter of offer. Accepted students at Trinity College get a letter of offer which provides information about the intake, course commencement date, fees payable, as well as relevant policies.

Accepting offer

To confirm their place at the college, students need to:

• meet any and all conditions declared in the letter of offer.
• date and sign the acceptance page.
• settle the first instalment appearing on the letter of offer.

Fee payment methods

Students can pay their fees made through a credit card, bank draft, or direct deposit/telegraphic transfer.

Accommodation for students

Students who are under 18 years of age must get their accommodation choices approved by the College before they apply for student visas.

Confirming an enrolment

On receipt of payment, as well as meeting the guidelines of the Department of Home Affairs, Trinity College will confirm the student enrolments.

Visa application

Students must present the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (e-COE), CAAW letter (for students under 18) as well as other required documents to apply for a student visa.

Trinity College’s outstanding facilities enhance the whole experience of learning and enrich the College experience.

Trinity College Foundation Studies is an iPad, e-Learning program. With the use of iPads in classrooms, teachers are able to provide students with an enhanced learning experience that encourages engagement with learning materials so that the student has an active role in the learning process.

Teaching and extracurricular facilities include traditional and contemporary teaching and meeting spaces, tutorial rooms and a lecture theatre, music practice and drama rehearsal rooms, and college-wide wireless access. Student common room areas are utilised by Trinity student during the morning and evening as well as weekend use. Students have the facilities at Trinity to study individually or collaborate in groups in order to complete group assignments, practice rehearsals for Drama performances or collaborate as a group on projects and assignments.

The Dining Hall, where students, staff, alumni and friends come together as a community, to socialise and to share meals, is central to college life at Trinity.

In the year 2019, the college will award 40 tuition fee remissions of 50% for students who join the foundation studies programme. These scholarships are allocated on the basis of competitiveness and will be awarded according to the academic merit of the students.

To be eligible for the scholarship, prospective students are required to have excellent results in their high schools, not be a permanent Australian resident, as well as have lodged the Trinity College foundation studies application form. A separate application is not necessary for the scholarship.

There are four selection rounds with a designated number of scholarships for each round:

• November 2018 for the January to March 2019 intakes
• May 2019 for the July 2019 intakes
• June 2019 for the August 2019 intakes
• August 2019 for the October 2019 intake

Successful candidates will be notified via email within two weeks of the selection round being held.

Trinity College Foundation Studies scholarships are awarded to outstanding students in each major intake on the basis of academic merit, intake and region, and allocated on a competitive basis. To be eligible, prospective students need to have excellent high school results, not be a permanent resident of Australia and have lodged a Trinity College Foundation Studies Application Form.

There are four selection rounds with a designated number of scholarships for each round:

• November the year prior for the January to March intakes
• May for the July intakes
• June for the August intakes
• August for the October intake

The Foundation Studies program also awards merit-based scholarships each year to the students with the best academic performance in the February Main, July Fast Track, August Main and October Fast Track programs.

Trinity College Foundation Studies students are regularly among the recipients receiving scholarships to the University of Melbourne.

Australia is a nation that is famous for its coastal towns and beaches, cultural sites, unique wildlife, world-class food, sporting achievements, and multicultural population.

Why Melbourne?

Frequently named as one of the most liveable cities in the world, Melbourne, is an entertaining and exciting place to be. It is a multicultural and modern city of nearly four million people, famous for its architecture, diversity, trams, shopping, and sport. The city of Melbourne is also widely renowned for its excellent coffee and food, with several hidden restaurants and cafés to discover.

Melbourne is also considered as Australia’s cultural centre, and is home to various theatres, universities, music venues, museums, art galleries, cinemas, and libraries. Melbourne also plays host to acclaimed festivals and arts events, including the Melbourne International Arts Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Melbourne International Film Festival, as well as the Melbourne Fringe Festival.