University of Otago

English for Foundation Year

This course is ideal for students who would like to study at the University of Otago Foundation Year, but have not met the English language requirements for directadmission. English for Foundation Year is a 12 week course. If students pass the assessments and tests, they are not required to sit an IELTS examination.

The first part of the course includes general English, which will involve grammar,vocabulary, writing, reading, listening, speaking and academic English  focusing on reading and writing.
 

If students are successful they move onto the second part of the course where they choose either the Science stream or the Commerce/Arts stream. If they pass the course they will move into the full Foundation Year course in time for the February or June intake.

COURSE DATES FOR 2008-2009
Thursday 30 October 2008 – Placement Test
Friday 31 October 2008 – Orientation
Monday 3 November 2008 – Course starts
Friday 13 February 2009 – Course finishes in time for students to start at Foundation Year on 16 February 2009.

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