About the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre
The English Language & Foundation Studies Centre offers the following programs:
- Language Centre
ELICOS Programs ( English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students ) offer intensive English programs for overseas students who wish to either go on to further study in Australia or upgrade their English language skills and return to their own country.
- International Foundation Program
International Foundation Program is a one-year, full-time program designed to cater for international students with a minimum of 10 years education, who seeks admission to a Bachelor's degree in a range of different disciplines.
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Foundation Studies
- Newstep Program - Newstep is a one-year, full-time tertiary preparation program for students aged 17-20 who want to enter University, but, because of particular disadvantages, do not have the qualifications to do so.
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Open Foundation Program -Open Foundation is a tertiary preparation program for people 20 years of age or over who want to enter University but do not have the qualifications to do so. Offered at Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses, it may be undertaken as a part-time or full-time program of study.
- Open Foundation (by distance)
Students can complete Open Foundation by distance in one year of study. Six subject areas are available.
- Yapug - Yapug is a program designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people gain skills for entry into the health and other professions. Yapug is a one-year full-time program and includes courses important to the development of skills and competencies necessary for tertiary study.
- Short Programs/Bridging Courses - Bridging Courses are designed to provide knowledge and skills which are necessary or desirable for students entering various courses of tertiary student in preparation for study at university degree level or continuing these studies.
- Learning Support Program
The Learning Support Program offers University of Newcastle students free and confidential help with language, mathematics, and academic skills.