International Foundations at VU

Victorias University's (VU) International Foundations program is designed for international students. Comparable in standard to an Australian Year 12, the program prepares students for tertiary studies at Victoria University.
The course offers a guaranteed pathway towards first year undergraduate degrees and HE diploma, provided students meet the requirements of the agreed pathway.
The International Foundations course:
is comparable in standard to an Australian Year 12 curriculum
provides a supportive learning environment for international students as they adjust to living away from home.

Learning outcomes
The International Foundation course, including the curriculum:
- is designed for international students, and
- is comparable in standard to an Australian year 12 curriculum, and
- is intended to prepare students for the needs of first year tertiary studies at Victoria University.

The course:
- incorporates blended teaching and learning activities which challenge and stretch the capacity of the students whilst at the same time developing within each of them a strong sense of self-efficacy; and
- delivers a curriculum which has a global context and promotes curiosity, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and civic and cultural competencies; and
- provides a supported environment for international students as they adjust to living and learning away from home and in Melbourne.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.

Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

Academic - 60% average in Australian year 11 equivalent

IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0.