Studies New Zealand

New Zealand Foundation Programmes

Many New Zealand Universities and other Higher Education providers offer a course called a Foundation Programme. A Foundation Programme is a one year course designed for students who do not speak English as a first language.

A Foundation Programme is different to many English language courses. As most English language courses are short term, trying to fit as much information into a short time frame as possible these are usually run through private providers. Foundation Programmes are continuos courses that help students to learn everything they need to know to get them to a stage where they need to be.

These programmes teach students communication skills, as well as integrated reading, writting, listening and speaking. Foundation Programmes are available yearly to all international students.