Taylors Auckland Foundation Year (TAFY)

The Taylors Auckland Foundation Year is designed to prepare you for entry into the University of Auckland, AUT University and Massey University.

Students may also apply for other New Zealand universities, and universities in Australia, UK or USA.

Successful graduates are awarded the Taylors Certificate in Foundation Studies.

Five good reasons to choose the Taylors Auckland Foundation Year

Your most effective pathway to a University of Auckland or AUT University or Massey University degree is through the Taylors Auckland Foundation Year (TAFY).

• Free IELTS lessons - while studying, it is important you continue practising and developing your English language skills.  We offer free IELTS lessons to assist you with your studies
• Small Group tutorials - group tutorials are scheduled week for each subject and provide you with individual access to teachers
• Tertiary counselling - a tertiary counsellor is always available on campus to provide you with course and careers advice
• Recognition of Prior Learning - if you have studied at level 3 in New Zealand or overseas, you may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• Mentor Groups - you will be allocated a Mentor Group teacher who offers pastoral care and academic advice.

Need more reasons?  Here's why you should study Taylors Auckland Foundation Year.

A choice of programs and start dates

Taylors Auckland Foundation Year is available across multiple intakes and in 3 formats:

Upcoming intakes	Program
18 April 2008	Accelerated (30 wks)
4 July 2008	Standard (40 wks) and  Pre-Foundation Studies (60 wks)
29 August 2008	Standard (40 wks)
23 January 2009	Standard (39 wks) and  Pre-Foundation Studies (58 wks)
17 April 2009	Accelerated (31 wks)
3 July 2009	Standard (40 wks) and  Pre-Foundation Studies (62 wks)
28 August 2009	Standard (35 wks)

• The TAFY program comparison table allows you to compare the 3 formats, see what subjects are offered in each and the cost per program.

How to choose a program and start date

Not sure how to choose a program?  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 wish to study at Taylors College.

• Foundation Year entry requirements

Why choose The University of Auckland or AUT University or Massey University?

Established in 1883, The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s top-ranked university for research and academic reputation.

• Reasons to choose The University of Auckland.

AUT University traces its roots back to 1895 as the country’s leading Institute of Technology.

• Reasons to choose AUT University.

Massey University is New Zealand’s largest education and research institution, with a student population of almost 40,000 throughout its three campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington.

• Reasons to choose Massey University.