Foundation Program (Extended)

The Deakin College Foundation Program has been specifically designed for international students. It aims to prepare you for further study in a Deakin College Diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Deakin University bachelor degree.The course consists of either a standard or extended track program. The standard track program consists of eight academic units: five core units and three elective units. The extended track program has an additional four units.Various support services focusing on language, literacy and numeracy assistance are also available to help you in your studies. Each unit includes four hours of classes per week. Assessment for all units is continuous and includes tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most units have a final two-hour examination. To graduate from the Deakin College Foundation Program, you must complete and pass all eight units in the standard program or 12 units in the extended program.

Entry to the Foundation Program requires the successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent. Students with qualifications that are not listed should forward their application and academic results to Deakin College for assessment.

International Entry Requirements
One of the following is required for international students:

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 15 in 6 subjects
Completion of IB Diploma First Year with a minimum Grade of 2 in each IB subject
GCE O Levels with a pass in 3 academic subjects
Successful completion on GCE AS Level