Monash University Foundation Year - Standard

The standard foundation year program is the most popular among our students. It offers you the widest range of subject choices (choose from 13), helping you to enter all 10 Monash faculties. After successfully completing the standard program, you’ll have guaranteed entry into first year at Monash University.Foundation Year is taught over two semesters. Each semester you’ll complete a minimum of four units, including English which is compulsory. You'll also have the option to complete a bonus unit each semester which could help you increase your final score.

Age Requirements:

Minimum age is 16 years.

If you do not meet the age requirements, you may be offered a deferred place.

Academic entry requirements:

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian year 11 or year 12.

English Language requirements:

Students will meet the English language requirements if:

You have completed Australian Year 11 or
Your Australian Year 11 equivalent program was taught in English, and you achieved satisfactory grades in your English language subjects.

Alternatively, you will need to meet the minimum score in one of these English tests.

• IELTS: Overall 5.5, with no band less than 5.0.
• TOEFL IBT Paper Edition: 46 – Writing 14, Speaking 14 and Listening and Reading 4
• Pearson Test of English: Overall score of 42
  with no other communicative skills score below 36
• Monash English: Successful completion of Module 2