Foundation Year – extended
The Extended intake provides students opportunity for students who need additional preparation in Mathematics and English.
This program gives you more time to strengthen your skills and confidence before progressing to the Standard Foundation Year and then Monash University.
Foundation year Extended program at a glance
| Destination | 1st year Monash University |
|---|---|
| Campus | Docklands |
| Duration | Extended (14 weeks) + standard program (12 months) |
| Intakes | February and August |
| What you will study | The Extended semester consists of 4 units: 2 compulsory units, Extended English and Ideas and Communication, and a mathematics unit (Foundations for Calculus or Mathematics in Context), and either a business unit (Business Enterprise) or a STEM unit (Chemistry and Life). Students’ selection of units is aligned to their selected Monash University pathway program. |
| Contact hours | 25 contact hours per week |
| Other prerequisites | None |
| Fees | See dates and fees page |
| CRICOS | 072824G |
Program Structure
The Extended Program includes 12 units delivered over three semesters. The first semester helps you build foundation skills in English, Mathematics, and Science.
In the first semester, you will complete four units: Extended English, Ideas and Communication, and two electives aligned with your study goals - either Business Enterprise or Chemistry and Life, plus a Mathematics unit suited to your level.
After completing the first semester, you will progress to the Standard Foundation Year Program to complete the remaining two semesters.
Throughout your studies, you will receive academic and wellbeing support, continuous feedback, and formative assessments to track your progress and stay on course for success at Monash University.
First-Semester study units
Extended English
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Ideas and Communication
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Foundations for Calculus
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Business Enterprise
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Chemistry and Life
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Assessment
You will receive ongoing feedback through assignments, quizzes, presentations, and practical assessments. Early assessments help identify your strengths and areas for improvement, allowing you to adjust your learning plan and achieve steady progress throughout the program.
Entry Requirements
| Foundation Year Extended Program | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Global | GCE O Levels | 12 | |
GCE A Levels | 3 | ||
GCE AS Levels | 4 | ||
International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) | 24 | ||
Australia | Year 11 | 55% | |
Year 12 ATAR | Satisfactory | ||
China | Year 11 | Gao Er 70% | |
Year 12 | Gao San 65% | ||
Indonesia | Year 11 | SMA II 60% | |
Year 12 | SMA III 60% | ||
Vietnam | Year 11 | GPA 6.0 | |
Year 12 | GPA 6.0 | ||
Cambodia | Diploma Upper Secondary | 70% | |
Foundation Year Extended Program | ||
|---|---|---|
IELTS | Overall 5.0 no band under 4.5 | |
TOEFL (Internet-based) | 35 (W12, R3, L3, S12) | |
Pearson Test (Academic) | 36 No communicative skills below 36 | |
VCE | 21 in English of EAL | |
Duolingo | 80 (minimum subscores 75) | |
Monash English | ME Module 1 | |
To apply for the Foundation Year, you will need to satisfy academic entry requirements, English language requirements, as well as age and citizenship requirements.
Entry into a Monash University undergraduate destination degree
When you successfully complete the Monash Foundation Year (and meet the required academic score along with any applicable prerequisites), you will gain guaranteed entry into the first year of your chosen Monash University undergraduate degree.
For full details, including additional conditions, please refer to Destination Degrees.
To be eligible for entry, you must also:
- Be at least 17 years of age at the time of enrolment in your Monash University undergraduate destination degree.
- Meet any specific age requirements for degrees that involve clinical placements.
If you do not meet the minimum age requirement at the time of enrolment, you may be offered a deferred place until you become eligible. Please ensure you review the minimum age requirements for your chosen Monash University degree, especially those with clinical placement components.