ACG Education_Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies
School Introduction
Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Victoria carries out world-class research, teaching and engagement, drawing upon the global mindedness of its location in New Zealand’s capital.
Victoria’s Foundation Studies Programme is designed to help international students who don’t meet our entry requirements to prepare for undergraduate study.
The Victoria Foundation Studies Programme is taught by ACG New Zealand International College, and offers successful students guaranteed entry to Victoria University of Wellington’s undergraduate programmes.
The ACG Pathways Campus is conveniently located in central Wellington, a short walk from Victoria University of Wellington. The central location means easy access to public transport, accommodation, shops, cafes and restaurants.
School Curriculum
● The Victoria Foundation Studies Programme offers flexibility with four intakes per year and six, eight and twelve month course options (two, three or four terms), depending on your academic background and level of English.
● The curriculum develops subject knowledge and skills as well as entrepreneurial enterprise, leadership and team skills to equip you for university.
● Special courses in English for Tertiary Study and New Zealand Culture and Society prepares you for study at university level.
● Subject choices include Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Tourism, Communication, Culture, Statistics, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
What the Foundation Studies programme offers
● Qualified, caring and experienced teachers.
● A supportive and personalised learning environment.
● A tutor who helps you to set high standards and develop your achievement goals.
About ACG
ACG is New Zealand’s largest quality provider of private school education, university foundation studies and tertiary training programmes. ACG opened its first school in 1995. Today, ACG comprises 15 schools and tertiary colleges in three countries and offers a comprehensive range of academic and career pathways. Each year, ACG welcomes over 2,500 international students from approximately 50 different countries to its New Zealand schools and tertiary colleges.
School Location
Wellington is the major population centre of the southern North Island and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region, which also includes the Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate and is the world's windiest city, with an average wind speed of over 26 km/h.
Located in the geographic, political and cultural centre of New Zealand, Victoria is at the heart of an outstanding community with a global perspective.
ACG Pathways Campus Wellington
Level 3, West Wing, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wealington, New Zealand
Please refer to the official website: https://www.victoria.ac.nz/international/study/pathway/foundation