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TAFY Standard program

The Taylors Auckland Foundation Year would suit you if you’ve achieved at least average grades in English and relevant subjects.

Why you should do this course:

If you don’t meet the direct entry into undergraduate degree at University of Auckland, AUT University or Massey University or other tertiary institutes.
If you are looking for the best preparation program to top universities in Australia and New Zealand.
If you’ve achieved at least average grades in English - a minimum overall IELTS score of 5.5, with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent.
If you have achieved at least average grades in relevant subjects.

Choose to study in January, July or August 2012

Intake	Orientation	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
Jan 2012	20 Jan	23 Jan – 05Apr '12	23 Apr – 29 Jun '12	16 Jul – 21 Sep '12	08 Oct – 07 Dec '12
July 2012	13 Jul	16 July – 21 Sep '12	08 Oct – 07 Dec '12	21 Jan – 05 Apr '13	22 Apr – 21 Jun ‘13
August 2012	24 Aug	27 Aug - 07 Dec '12	14 Jan – 05 Apr '13	22 Apr – 21 Jun '13

What will I study?

You will study English and a choice of 4 elective subjects.

Intake	Compulsory subjects	Choose four elective subjects
January July August	English	Accounting Biology Chemistry Classical Studies Computer Science Economics Mathematics A&B Physics Geography Art

Need more info? See detailed subject descriptions for the TAFY Standard and Intensive programs.

Which intake is right for me?

To be able to choose the right intake, you’ll need to know two things:

Which subjects are compulsory for entry to the University of Auckland, AUT University or Massey University undergraduate degree that you want to study
See: Minimum entry requirements for the University of Auckland, AUT University and Massey undergraduate studies table (PDF 66K)
Whether you meet the requirements for the Foundation intake
See: Foundation Year entry requirements.

Unsure? Follow these step by step guidelines to choose the program that suits your requirements and abilities.

Am I eligible?

To be admitted to Taylors College, you must meet certain English Language and academic requirements. Generally, you must have achieved satisfactory grades in subjects similar to the ones you want to study at Taylors College.