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YOUR PATHWAY TO A DEGREE FROM NEW ZEALAND’S TOP UNIVERSITIES TAYLORS COLLEGE 2014 AUCKLAND FOUNDATION YEAR AFY.AC.NZAFY.AC .NZ AFY.AC.NZ PAGE 02 Contents THE AUCKLAND FOUNDATION YEAR (AFY) ............................................................. 03 AUCKLAND .......................................................................................................... 04 WHY CHOOSE THE AFY? ....................................................................................... 05 AUT UNIVERSITY ..................................................................................................06 MASSEY UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................ 08 THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND .............................................................................10 ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS .................................................................................12 OUR CAMPUS ........................................................................................................13 WELFARE AND SUPPORT ........................................................................................14 PROGRAMMES AND ASSESSMENT ...........................................................................15 TAYLORS COLLEGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION ...........................................16 UNIVERSITY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AUT ......................................................................................................................17 MASSEY UNIVERSITY .............................................................................................18 THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND .............................................................................19 AFY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 20 HOW TO APPLY .....................................................................................................21 TERMS AND CONDITIONS ..................................................................................... 22 “With my qualification and past working experience, hopefully I can open my own consultancy in the near future. My aim is to help new migrants to settle down financially and start their dream business in New Zealand.” Aotearoa Festival Cricket on the beach, Misson Bay AIMEE WANG FROM CHINA AFY graduate 2003 Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Auckland, with a double major of Accounting and Marketing Lending Specialist ASB Bank Head Offi ce, Auckland Courtesy of Tourism Auckland Courtesy of Tourism Auckland TAYLORS COLLEGE – AUCKLAND FOUNDATION YEAR | 2014 PAGE 03 The Auckland Foundation Year (AFY) afy.ac.nz The Auckland Foundation Year (AFY) programme at Taylors College prepares you to enter one of three New Zealand universities – AUT University, Massey University and The University of Auckland – where you can complete the undergraduate degree of your choice to embark on a fulfi lling career. SUCCEED WITH THE UNIQUE YOU’LL FEEL WELCOMED AND TAYLORS COLLEGE APPROACH AT HOME AT TAYLORS COLLEGE New Zealand Qualifi cation Authority Assessment Our students come from all over the world. With so – Top score many young people from different backgrounds and Taylors College excelled in the NZQA (New Zealand cultures, studying AFY at Taylors College is exciting Qualifi cation Authority) External Evaluation with and rewarding – you’ll love it. Highly Confi dent in educational performance and ACCEPTED BY OTHER Highly Confi dent in capability in self-assessment. UNIVERSITIES IN NEW ZEALAND, This is the highest ranking that schools can gain AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD and demonstrates the high standard of teaching, As well as our three partner universities, all success rates and professionalism of Taylors other universities in New Zealand, top universities College. You can feel safe in the knowledge that in Australia and other universities from around the our performance and educational quality are world recognise the AFY qualifi cation, giving you a frequently assessed. huge range of study options. Personalise your timetable Our approach ensures your studies are always GET TO KNOW OUR on track. You will benefi t from a fl exible system PARTNER UNIVERSITIES that allows for a more personalised timetable WHILE STUDYING AFY with individual tutorials. During your year with us studying AFY, you will become familiar with our partner universities by Highly experienced staff touring their campuses, and attending lectures Our staff are highly skilled in dealing with the and university open days. needs and requirements of international students. Staff from each university visit Taylors to talk They will assist you to organise your studies, select to you about the courses and answer any other the right university course and will help with any questions you have. personal challenges you may encounter whilst living away from home. This fi rst-hand experience with each institution will make it easier for you to decide which A learning experience like no other university you want to attend once your AFY At Taylors College, we provide a dynamic and program is fi nished. interactive learning environment, which is vital for success at university. 2014 START DATES Intake Weeks IELTS Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 Study Start University Standard Programme 28 Jan – 22 Apr – 14 Jul – 6 Oct – January 40 5.0* 4 Apr 2014 27 Jun 2014 19 Sep 2014 12 Dec 2014 Study five subjects – English plus four electives. March 2015 14 Jul – 6 Oct – 19 Jan – 20 Apr – English + Maths A (Statistics), Maths B July 38 5.0* 19 Sep 2014 12 Dec 2014 2 Apr 2015 5 Jun 2015 (Calculus), Accounting, Economics, Information July 2015 Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 25 Aug – 12 Jan – 20 Apr – August 35 5.0* Classical Studies, Geography, or Art 12 Dec 2014 2 Apr 2015 5 Jun 2015 July 2015 Intensive Programme 22 Apr – April 31 5.5^ 14 Jul – 6 Oct – Study five subjects – English plus four electives. March 2015 4 Jul 2014 19 Sep 2014 12 Dec 2014 English + Maths A (Statistics), Maths B (Calculus), Accounting, Economics, Information ^ 6 Oct – 5 Jan – 20 Apr – Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, October 30 5.5 19 Dec 2014 2 Apr 2015 5 Jun 2015 Classical Studies, Geography, or Art July 2015 Pre-foundation Programme 28 Jan – 22 Apr – 14 Jul – 6 Oct – 19 Jan – 20 Apr – Two academic terms of preparatory coursework January 58 4.5# 4 Apr 2014 27 Jun 2014 19 Sep 2014 12 Dec 2014 2 Apr 2015 5 Jun 2015 inclusive of five compulsory subjects; July 2015 English, Commerce, Information Technology, Mathematics and Science 14 Jul – 6 Oct – 27 Jan – 20 Apr – 13 Jul – 5 Oct – July 60 4.5# The final four terms consist of the standard March 2016 19 Sep 2014 12 Dec 2014 2 Apr 2015 26 Jun 2015 18 Sep 2015 11 Dec 2015 programme * Writing no less than 5.0 ^ Writing no less than 5.5 # Writing no less than 4.5 PAGE 04 Auckland aucklandnz.com With a population of over 1.5 million, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most cosmopolitan city. Located between two beautiful harbours, Auckland features amazing scenery that includes stunning beaches, unspoilt bushland and dazzling islands. You are sure to appreciate the great food, fantastic shopping and many activities on off er. Students are an established and welcome part of Auckland’s population and lifestyle. You will immediately feel part of this wonderful city. FEEL WELCOME AT ALL TIMES RELIABLE TRANSPORT SYSTEM New Zealanders or ‘Kiwis’ have a well-deserved Auckland has a convenient and reliable public reputation for being very friendly and welcoming transport system of buses, trains and ferries. to people from other countries. As a student you will benefi t from a discount of 30 to 40% on public transport. AFFORDABLE LIVING COSTS The living costs in New Zealand are very KEY FACTS ABOUT AUCKLAND affordable compared to many other cities. > Largest city and business capital of New Zealand These costs total approximately NZ$15,000 per year* including accommodation, transport > Population of 1.5 million, representing and food, meaning that you will receive a over 30% of New Zealand’s population world-class education at a reasonable price. > Ranked third best city in the world to live^ > 28 beaches and 800 parks and reserves EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES > Multicultural population After graduating from a New Zealand university, > Weather you will be able to apply for a one year job search visa. This means that you can remain in New : Summer: December – February. Zealand to look for work for up to one year. Many Average temperature: max 24˚C/min 16˚C graduates secure a job in this time and decide to : Winter: June – August. stay on in New Zealand to work. After securing a Average temperature: max 15˚C/min 8˚C job you may then have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency and eventually citizenship. For more information, visit * Immigration New Zealand immigration.govt.nz/skillsshortage. ^ Mercer Quality of Living Survey 2012 – ranked 3. “After one year of AFY, I find it is much easier to survive the stressful university life. All of the report writing skills and specialized knowledge I gained from Taylors College can help me to realize my dream of being a food technologist.” CHENGE LI FROM CHINA AFY graduate 2013 Currently studying Bachelor of Food Technology (with Honours) at Massey University TAYLORS COLLEGE – AUCKLAND FOUNDATION YEAR | 2014 PAGE 05 Why choose the AFY? afy.ac.nz A GUARANTEED PATHWAY SMALLER TUTORIAL SIZES TO UNIVERSITY We limit the number of students in each tutorial, By successfully completing the Taylors College