International Foundations at VU (Extended)

Our International Foundations extended program prepares international students for entry into the first year of university study at Victoria University.
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
offers a guaranteed pathway towards first year undergraduate degrees and HE diploma (provided you meet the requirements of the agreed pathway).
Upon successful completion of the International Foundations program and course-specific entry requirements, students will be provided guaranteed entry to VU undergraduate degrees and higher education diplomas.

This course is the extended International Foundations course. We also offer International foundations at VU (standard).

Learning outcomes
The International Foundations at VU (Extended) 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.