Foundation English Entry Course (FEEC)
Successfully complete the program and progress into a Foundation Studies Program without further English testing.
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 - 20 weeks
Why study FEEC?
A pass grade for FEEC automatically qualifies you for entry into a Foundation Studies Program. You do not need to sit any other English tests.
Course Content
Prepare for Foundation by developing your skills in:
- Presentation, discussion and group work
- Listening to and comprehending real lectures
- Note taking
- Reading academic texts and research
- Academic writing
- Grammar and punctuation
- Independent learning
"FEEC gives students the basic knowledge prior to starting their Foundation program. Students are also able to build friendships early on which they can rely on when entering university."
KATE RANDAZZO Language Facilitator English Language Courses
Entry Requirements
Alternative English test results accepted due to COVID-19
The following tests will be accepted for UNSW Global programs until further notice:
- IELTS Indicator and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition will have the same entry requirements as those set for IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT. Scroll down for entry requirements.
- Duolingo English Test will be accepted for applications from China and Iran. See entry requirements for Duolingo here.
- English Language Test scores and prior studies in English (including High School) will be accepted for tests completed no more than:
- Three years before the intended start date in Foundation Studies or Diploma program
- Two years before the intended start date in an English language course
| Entry Requirements | Direct Entry | 10 Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic Module | 5.0, Writing 5.0 (sub-scores 4.5) | 5.0, Writing 4.5 (sub-scores 4.5) |
| TOEFL Paper-based PBT | 483, TWE 4.0 | 483, TWE 3.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test iBT | 56, Writing 14 | 56, Writing 12 |
| Pearson Test of English | 38, Writing 38 (sub-score 32) | 38, Writing 32 |
| Cambridge Advanced English | 154, Writing 154 (sub-scores 147) | 154, Writing 147 |
| Entry Requirements | Direct Entry | 10 Weeks | 15 Weeks | 20 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5, Writing 5.0 (sub-scores 5.0) | 5.0, Writing 5.0 (sub-scores 4.5) | 5.0, Writing 4.5 (sub-scores 4.5) | 4.5, Writing 4.5 (sub-scores 4.5) |
| TOEFL Paper-based PBT | 513, TWE 4.0 | 483, TWE 4.0 | 483, TWE 3.5 | 457, TWE 3.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test iBT | 65, Writing 14 | 56, Writing 14 | 56, Writing 12 | 47, Writing 12 |
| Pearson Test of English | 46, Writing 38 (sub-score 38) | 38, Writing 38 | 38, Writing 32 | 32, Writing 32 |
| Cambridge Advanced English | 162 (sub-scores 154) | 154, Writing 154 | 154, Writing 147 | 147, Writing 147 |
Transition
| Entry Requirements | Direct entry | 10 Weeks | 15 Weeks | 20 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0, Writing 5.5 (sub-scores 5.0) | 5.5, Writing 5.0 (sub-scores 5.0) | 5.0, Writing 5.0 (sub-scores 5.0) | 5.0, Writing 4.5 (sub-scores 4.5) |
| TOEFL Paper-based PBT | 537, TWE 4.5 | 513, TWE 4.0 | 483, TWE 4.0 | 483, TWE 3.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test iBT | 75, Writing 18 | 65, Writing 14 | 56, Writing 14 | 56, Writing 12 |
| Pearson Test of English | 50, Writing 46 (sub-score 38) | 46, Writing 38 | 38, Writing 38 | 38, Writing 32 |
| Cambridge Advanced English | 169 Writing 162 (sub-scores 154) | 162, Writing 154 (All other sub-scores 154) | 154, Writing 154 | 154, Writing 147 |
Standard Foundation Studies
For Commerce & Design
| Entry Requirements | Direct entry | 10 Weeks | 15 Weeks | 20 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0, Writing 5.0 (sub-scores 5.0) | 5.5, Writing 5.0 (sub-scores 5.0) | 5.0, Writing 5.0 (sub-scores 5.0) | 5.0, Writing 4.5 (sub-scores 4.5) |
| TOEFL Paper-based PBT | 537, TWE 4.0 | 513, TWE 4.0 | 483, TWE 4.0 | 483, TWE 3.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test iBT | 75, Writing 14 | 65, Writing 14 | 56, Writing 14 | 56, Writing 12 |
| Pearson Test of English | 50, Writing 38 (sub-score 38) | 46, Writing 38 | 38, Writing 38 | 38, Writing 32 |
| Cambridge Advanced English | 162, Writing 154 (sub-scores 154) | 162, Writing 154 (sub-scores 154) | 154, Writing 154 (sub-scores 154) | 154, Writing 147 (sub-scores 147) |
For Science & Arts
| Entry Requirements | Direct entry | 10 Weeks | 15 Weeks | 20 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5, Writing 5.5 (sub-scores 5.0) | 5.0, Writing 5.5 (sub-scores 5.0) | 5.0, Writing 5.0 (sub-scores 5.0) | 4.5, Writing 5.0 (sub-scores 4.5) |
| TOEFL Paper-based PBT | 513, TWE 4.5 | 483, TWE 4.5 | 483, TWE 4.0 | 457, TWE 4.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test iBT | 65, Writing 18 | 56, Writing 18 | 56, Writing 14 | 47, Writing 14 |
| Pearson Test of English | 46, Writing 46 (sub-scores 38) | 38, Writing 46 | 38, Writing 38 | 32, Writing 38 |
| Cambridge Advanced English | 162, Writing 162 (sub-scores 154) | 154, Writing 162 (sub-scores 154) | 154, Writing 154 (sub-scores 154) | 147, Writing 154 (sub-scores 147) |
Dates and Fees
There are multiple entry points for FEEC during the year.
AUD $565 per week (2020/2021 indicative fees)
2Your selected dates fee
AUD $565 per week (2020 tuition fees)
Total price for 10 weeks course 5,650 AUD
These are the FEEC enrolment dates available for :
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- date 2
- Choose your dates
- Your selected dates fee
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Entry requirements
You will be placed in an appropriate class based on a test score under the following conditions:
- IELTS, TOEFL and PTE tests must have been taken within 12 months of the enrolment date.
- If you have variations in test subscores, you may be assessed individually for placement and may require additional weeks of study.
- UNSW Global reserves the right to require you to undertake our placement test to confirm appropriate course placement.
- UNSW Global reserves the right to make changes to this course placement guide without notice.
- Progression into the next English course level depends on your achievement in course assessments. You may progress more quickly or slowly than the indication in weeks provided in this table.
- UNSW Global also accepts Cambridge Advanced English (CAE).
- Please note that Commonwealth financial support is not available for Non-Award programs including Global’s Foundation programs and all language courses
