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Foundation Studies is a robust academic program for high-achieving international students who wish to broaden their outlook and gain entry into a course of their choice at the University of Melbourne.
Academic entry requirements for Trinity College Foundation Studies
| Region / Curriculum | Standard | Comprehensive | Fast Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Completion of Year 11 with B average | Completion of Year 11 with C average | Completion of Year 11 with A average |
| Bangladesh | Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with B average | Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with C average | Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with A average |
| Brazil | Completion of Year 12 with 8.0 average (or 80%) | Completion of Year 11 with 8.0 average (or 80%) | Completion of Year 12 with a 9.0 average (or 90%) |
| Cambodia | Completion of Upper Secondary Education with C average |
Completion of Upper Secondary Education with a B average | |
| Colombia | Completion of Bachillerato with 7.5 average (or 75%) | ||
| GCC Countries | Completion of Year 12 with 80% average | Completion of Year 12 with 70% average | Completion of Year 12 with 90% average |
| GCE O Levels/ IGCSE |
A* - E grading scale
9 - 1 grading scale
Preliminary results accepted for Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Sri Lanka |
A* - E grading scale
9 - 1 grading scale
Preliminary results accepted for Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Sri Lanka |
A* - E grading scale
9 - 1 grading scale
Preliminary results accepted for Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Sri Lanka |
| Hong Kong (SAR) |
Completion of Form 5 with two subjects at level 3, and two subjects at level 4 (or 15 above pass mark) |
Completion of Form 5 with two subjects at level 2, and two subjects at level 3 (or 10 above pass mark) |
Completion of Form 6 with four subjects at level 3 (or 20 above pass mark) |
| India |
Completion of CBSE 11th / ISC 11th Standard with 65% average |
Completion of CBSE 11th / ISC 11th Standard with 60% average |
Completion of CBSE 12th Standard with 75% average |
| Indonesia |
Completion of SMA 3 with 70% average Completion of SMA 2 with 80% average |
Completion of SMA 2 with 70% average |
Completion of SMA 3 with 75% average |
| International Baccalaureate | Completion of 1st year of IB Diploma with an aggregate of 23 | Completion of 1st year of IB Diploma with an aggregate of 20 | Completion of 1st year IB Diploma with an aggregate of 26 |
| Iran | Completion of Year 12 with an average of 15 | Completion of Year 12 with an average of 13 | Completion of Year 12 an average of 18 |
| Japan |
Upper Secondary School Certificate with 4 average Completion of Year 2 with 5 average |
Completion of Year 2 with 4 average | Upper Secondary School Certificate with 5 average |
| Kenya |
Completion of Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education with B average |
Completion of Year 11 with B average | Completion of Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education with A average |
| Macau (SAR) |
Completion of Form 5 (Year 11) with 75% average (65% for English medium schools) |
Completion of Form 5 (Year 11) with 65% average (60% for English medium schools) |
Completion of Form 5 (Year 11) with 80% average (75% for English medium schools) |
| Malaysia |
Completion of SPM with B level (forecast results accepted) UEC: Completion of Senior Middle 2 with 70% average (forecast results accepted) |
Completion of SPM with C level (forecast results accepted) |
Completion of SPM with four As and one B (forecast results accepted) |
| Mexico | Completion of Bachillerato with 8.0 average (or 80%) | Completion of Bachillerato with 7.0 average (or 70%) | Completion of Bachillerato with 9.0 average (or 90%) |
| Mongolia | Completion of Year 12 with 80% average (or B average) | Completion of Year 11 with 80% average (or B average) | Completion of Year 12 with 90% average (or A average) |
| Myanmar | Completion of Myanmar Matriculation with 70% average | Completion of Myanmar Matriculation with 65% average | Completion of Myanmar Matriculation with 80% average and four distinctions |
| Pakistan |
Completion of Higher Secondary School Certificate with B average (80%) |
Completion of Higher Secondary School Certificate with C average (70%) |
Completion of Higher Secondary School Certificate with A average (90%) |
| People's Republic of China |
Completion of Senior Middle 3 with 80% average Completion of Senior Middle 2 with 85% average |
Completion of Senior Middle 2 with 75% average |
Completion of Senior Middle 3 with 90% average |
| Russia |
Certificate of General Secondary Education (ATTESTAT) with 4 average |
Certificate of General Secondary Education (ATTESTAT) with 5 average | |
| South Korea |
Completion of Year 2 with 75% average |
Completion of Year 2 with 70% average | Completion of Year 3 with 75% average |
| Taiwan |
Completion of Senior High School Diploma with 70% average Completion of Senior 2 (Year 11) with 80% average |
Completion of Senior 2 (Year 11) with 70% average | Completion of Senior High School Diploma with 80% average |
| Thailand | Completion of Matayom 5 with GPA 3.5 in four subjects |
Completion of Matayom 5 with GPA 3.0 in four subjects |
Completion of Matayom 6 with GPA 3.5 in four subjects |
| The Philippines | Completion of High School Diploma with 80% average | Completion of Year 11 with 80% average | Completion of High School Diploma with 90% average |
| Turkey | Completion of Year 12 with 75% average | Completion of Year 12 with 70% average | Completion of Year 12 with 80% average |
| US | Completion of US Grade 11 with 80% average | Completion of US Grade 11 with 80% average | Completion of US Grade 12 with 90% average |
| Vietnam |
Completion of Year 11 with 8.0 average |
Completion of Year 11 with 7.0 average |
Completion of Year 11 with 9.0 average |
| West African Secondary School Certificate | Completion with B average | Completion with C average |
Other countries and curricula: please contact Trinity College; applications will be considered individually.
Trinity College will base assessment on results in relevant academic subjects for each course and will require five subjects (unless specified above). Diagnostic testing may be required when assessing an application.
The above minimum entry requirements are deemed to be equivalent to Australian Year 11. Trinity College may issue a conditional letter based upon first semester, forecast mock or preliminary results.
Trinity College and the University of Melbourne require prerequisite subjects for some areas of study. Your results in these subjects may form part of the assessment of your application.
Students must be at least 16 years of age when commencing studies.
English language requirements
Depending on the student’s country of origin, evidence of language proficiency may include results from:
- the Trinity College English test
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)*
- Pearson
| Test | Standard / Comprehensive | Fast Track |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 (No band less than 5.5) | 6.0 (No band less than 6.0) |
| TOEFL IBT* | 70 (18 Writing) | 70 (21 Writing) |
| Pearson | 50 (42 Writing) | 50 (50 Writing) |
*Please note: the Australian government only accepts TOEFL test scores taken from 4 May 2024 onwards for Visa applications.
Some students will require an IELTS certificate in order to meet the immigration requirements of their student visa application. If there are variances in IELTS band scores, a student's appropriate intake may be revised by Trinity College admissions staff. For some countries, a satisfactory mark in English satisfies Trinity College English language requirements.
In line with the University of Melbourne standards, Trinity College does not accept any online/at home English tests, including TOEFL iBT at Home or PTE Academic Online English tests.
Trinity College will only accept approved English test results conducted in the student's country of citizenship, their last country of education, or their current country of residence or employment.
Students located for these purposes in China, may attend test centres in Hong Kong SAR and Macao for English language test requirements.