Advanced Entry Program (AEP)

The University of Newcastle, Australia, offers the Advanced Entry Program (AEP), a one-term accelerated foundation program for students who have completed the Hong Kong 'A' levels and achieved a minimum of two (2) passes. AEP offers these students an alternate pathway into University and provides them with English language support throughout their Foundation program.

Students who successfully complete the AEP and reach the required average mark are eligible for entry into their preferred undergraduate program in March 2009. Students should note that some programs in the Faculty of Health may not be available through AEP due to international student number quotas. Students wishing to study Medicine must take a full Foundation program commencing in March each year to satisfy the timeline for the interview component of assessment for this degree.

The program commences with five (5) weeks of intensive English language instruction followed by the Summer Term of the International Foundation. AEP students will study English for Tertiary Studies II, plus three (3) subjects relevant to their nominated undergraduate degree.

For details of the program including program outline, course choices and average marks required for undergraduate degree entry, please refer to the International Foundation Prospectus or online at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/centre/elfsc/international/

Examples of Minimum Entry Requirements for AEP

Hong Kong - Minimum D* in English at 'A' levels plus passes in two (2) other subjects.
Malaysia - Minimum D in English at STPM plus passes in two (2) other subjects.
Singapore - Minimum passes in two (2) subjects at GCE 'A' levels.

* Students with a C in English at 'A' level or an IELTS of 6.0, would be eligible to enter directly into Summer Term and will not be required to enrol in the 5 week ELICOS program.

Important Dates for AEP for 2008/2009

English language tuition (ELICOS) - 13 October 2008 to 14 November 2008.
Summer Term of International Foundation - 24 November 2008 to 12 February 2009.
Undergraduate commencement - 2 March 2009.

International Foundation AEP tuition fees

Summer Term + Overseas student health cover: AUD $7 470
5 weeks ELICOS + Summer Term + Overseas student health cover: AUD $9 195

For further enquiries, please email Neil.McIlvenie@newcastle.edu.au or Peter.Corke@newcastle.edu.au

International Foundation Cricos Code: 009454G