Why Choose Taylors College

WHY TAYLORS COLLEGE

With a history spanning 90 years, Taylors College, has been offering quality pathway entry to Australian and International students. It began as George Taylor and Staff (GT&S) offering tuition to students of the University Melbourne and was one of 13 colleges at the time to do so. Whilst all of the other colleges eventually shut down, Taylors college, as it was later known, grew stronger and in 1952 recruited its first international student.

Today Taylors College offers pathway entry to some of the top universities in Australia, including the University of Western Australia, University of Sydney and the National University in Australia as well as University of Auckland, Massey University and AUT University in New Zealand.

WHY STUDY USFP?

UWAFP offers you a comprehensive range of benefits and advantages – all specifically aimed at ensuring you achieve the
strong academic foundation you need to successfully progress into The University of Western Australia.

A guaranteed place at the University of Sydney
Upon successful completion of USFP, you are guaranteed a place in the undergraduate course at the University of Sydney.

Packaged Offer
All acceptances to the University of Sydney Foundation courses are accompanies with an acceptance from the University of Sydney.

HIGH PROGRESSION RATE
Nearly 100% of USFP students go on to study at a
tertiary institution upon graduation.
In 2013, our year end graduating students achieved
the following results:
– 90.1% received off ers to the University of Sydney
– 90.6% achieved a GPA greater than 6.5

Flexible study options
Students have the opportunity to choose subjects that will prepare them directly for university success as well as those
subjects that may be of wider interest.

HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION
The combined educational expertise of both the University of Sydney and Taylors College has been employed to create
this foundation program – providing you with the perfect academic stepping stone into university-level studies.

A smooth transition to university
The teaching approach allows you to adapt easily to the Australian tertiary academic system, ensuring you achieve your very best.
At USFP you will learn how to study independently, work in groups, become leaders, conduct research and deliver presentations – all the skills necessary for success at university.

The Programme

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Your most eff ective path to a University of Sydney degree is through the University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP). It is a rigorous, focused program that provides you with the right training for university.

Studying USFP will give you the skills and preparation you need to successfully obtain a degree from Australia’s fi rst and most experienced university.

A CHOICE OF PROGRAMS
Depending on your previous achievements and our requirements, you can choose the right program length and start date for you.

Standard Program (40 weeks)
The Standard Program takes 40 weeks to complete. In this 40 week period you will study a regular pattern of ten subjects, each one for fi ve hours a week, a total of 25 hours of class time per week.

Intensive Program (30 weeks)
In the Intensive Program, you will study almost the same number of hours as students who enrolled in the 40 week Standard Program. However, your timetable will be arranged so that you can complete the course over a shorter period. You will have 30 hours of class time per week. Therefore, these intakes have a higher English language entry requirement (refer to entry requirements on page 23). Subject choice in the fi rst study period is limited.

Extended Program (59 weeks)
The Extended Program takes 59 weeks to complete. In the first 19 weeks you will study Extended English, Australian Identity, Essential Computing Skills and the Essential Student Skills Course, PLUS two subjects from the standard 40 week course. At the end of the first 19 weeks you must pass Extended English, and meet the academic requirements of the Subjects to continue with the remaining 40 weeks of the program.

Pathway Streams

STANDARD & INTENSIVE

SCIENCE/ENGINEERING & IT/HEALTH SCIENCE

ECONOMICS/COMMERCE

ARTS/MEDIA (APRIL AND OCTOBER INTAKES NOT AVAILABLE)

MUSIC (JANUARY INTAKE ONLY)

VISUAL ART AND DESIGN (JANUARY INTAKE ONLY)

Arts (Including Humanities and Communication)

EXTENDED  

SCIENCE/ENGINEERING & IT/HEALTH SCIENCE

ECONOMICS/COMMERCE

ARTS/MEDIA

MUSIC (AUGUST INTAKE ONLY)

VISUAL ART AND DESIGN (AUGUST INTAKE ONLY)

VISUAL ART AND DESIGN (JANUARY INTAKE ONLY)

Entry Requirements

ACADEMIC

USFP (EXTENDED)

Bangladesh: HSC

USFP (STANDARD)

Bangladesh: HSC - 60% average

USFP (INTENSIVE)

Bangladesh: HSC

ENGLISH Language Requirements

USFP (EXTENDED)                  ]

Academic IELTS      IELTS  5.0 (no band less than 5.0)

TOEFL PB                 500 (TWE 4)

TOEFL IBT                42 (writing no less than 21)

Academic PTE          42 (writing no less 42)

USFP (STANDARD)

Academic IELTS     IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)

TOEFL PB                 513 (TWE 4)

TOEFL IBT                68 (writing no less than 22)

Academic PTE         46 (writing no less than 46)

USFP (INTENSIVE)

Academic IELTS      IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)

TOEFL PB                 550 (TWE 4)

TOEFL IBT                80 (writing no less than 23)

Academic PTE          54 (writing no less than 54)

Dates and Prices

A 40-week Standard Program commencing in January and July
A 30-week Intensive Program commencing in April and October

A 60-week Extended Program commencing in January and July.

Supplements

Enrolment fee $300

Stationery & textbook costs (approx.) $300-600

Music subject fee $2,730

Airport transfer fee (one way) $170

Living expenses per year (est.) $19,354