New English language requirements for USFP will be effective from 28 October 2024.
New English language requirements for USFP will be effective from 28 October 2024.
Taylors College has one over-riding Admissions Policy – we will only accept your application if your results indicate that you are able to pass the program.
Entry to the University of Sydney Foundation Program and High Achievers Preparation Program is for international students only. International students who are granted Australian permanent residency after accepting a place in the course may complete the USFP, but cannot be guaranteed entry to the University of Sydney under the conditions set down for international students.
International students applying for a student visa are advised to check with the Department of Home Affairs separate English requirements that may apply to your student visa application.
Applications are required to include an eligible English language test^, which is dated no older than two years prior to course commencement date.
^ Note: IELTS One Skill Retake is now accepted and assessed alongside a standard IELTS test. The 2 year validity applies to the original test, not the date of the IELTS One Skill Retake test.
As a guide, applicants for the Intensive Foundation Program must have achieved superior grades in English and relevant academic subjects. Students applying for the Standard Foundation Program must have achieved at least average grades in English and relevant subjects. Forecast results are accepted where appropriate. Depending on your intended undergraduate degree with the University of Sydney you may be required to demonstrate a minimum grade in mathematics and/or science subjects.
Students are expected to test at the below scores at orientation.
5.5 (no band less than 5.5)
6.0 (no band less than 5.5)
2024 intakes: 62 (writing no less than 16)
2025 intakes onward: 62 (writing no less than 16, no other band less than 14)
2024 intakes: 73 (writing no less than 16)
2025 intakes onward: 73 (writing no less than 16, no other band less than 14)
2024 intakes: 46 (writing no less than 46)
2025 intakes onward: 46 (writing no less than 46, no other band less than 42)
2024 intakes: 54 (writing no less than 46)
2025 intakes onward: 54 (writing no less than 46, no other band less than 42)
162
169
Completion of Year 11 - 65% average in 4 academic subjects
Year 12 - ATAR 55
Completion of Year 11 - 70% average in 4 academic subjects
Year 12 - ATAR 60
HSC - 55%
HSC - 60%
Senior year 2 or Senior 3 - 65% average in 4 academic subjects
Senior year 2 or Senior 3 - 75% average in 4 academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 of with 70% average in 4 academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 with 80% average in 4 academic subjects
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with C grade in 4 academic subjects
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with B grade in 4 academic subjects
Form 5: 60% average in 4 academic subjects.
HKDSE Any recommendation of Category A & C subjects with 1 level 3, 3 level 2.
Form 5: 70% average in 4 academic subjects.
HKDSE - Any recommendation of Category A & C subjects with 2 level 3, 2 level 2.
completion of first year of IB diploma with Grade 4 in 4 academic subjects (16)
Total score as awarded on the final IB Diploma - 18
completion of first year of IB diploma with 2 Grade 4 and 2 Grade 5 in 4 academic subjects (18)
Total score as awarded on the final IB Diploma - 20
32
40
IGCSE - 2 B grades and 2 C grades in 4 academic subjects
IGCSE - B grade in 4 academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 with 70% average in academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 with 80% average in academic subjects
SMA2 - 70% average in 4 academic subjects (all schools) and can be used for both Paket C - DMA Equivalency Test and SMK - Vocational High School
SMA2 - 80% average in 4 academic subjects (all schools) and can be used for both Paket C - DMA Equivalency Test and SMK - Vocational High School
Completion of Year 11 with 16/20 (80%) average in academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 with 18/20 (90%) average in academic subjects
Kotogakko / Upper Secondary School Certificate Year 2 - Grade 3.5 (75%) average in 4 academic subjects
Kotogakko / Upper Secondary School Certificate year 3 - Grade 2.5 (55%) average in 4 academic subjects
Kotogakko / Upper Secondary School Certificate Year 2 - Grade 4 (85%) average in 4 academic subjects
Kotogakko / Upper Secondary School Certificate year 3 - Grade 3 (60%) average in 4 academic subjects
Completion Certificate of Secondary Education (Attectat) - Grade 4 in 5 academic subjects
Completion Certificate of Secondary Education (Attectat) - Grade 4 in 3 academic subjects and Grade 5 in 2 subjects
General Secondary School Certificate with 80% in 4 academic subjects
General Secondary School Certificate with 90% in 4 academic subjects
Form 5 / Senior Middle 2 65% - 75% average in academic subjects
Form 5 / Senior Middle 2 75% - 80% average in academic subjects
SPM (or forecast) - aggregate of 20 or less across 5 academic subjects.
SPM (or forecast) - aggregate of 15 or less across 5 academic subjects.
Completion of Bachillerato - 7.0/70% in 4 academic subjects
Completion of Bachillerato - 7.5/75% in 4 academic subjects
Completion of Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with 2 C grades and 2 D grades in 4 academic subjects
Completion of Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with C grades in academic subjects
BEHS/Matriculation Exam - 65% average in 4 academic subjects
BEHS/Matriculation Exam - 75% average in 4 academic subjects
Completion of Year 12 with 36 credits at NCEA level 2 with no fewer than 12 credits in each of 3 subjects (including Maths)
Completion of Year 12 with 40 credits at NCEA level 2 with no fewer than 12 credits in each of 3 subjects (including Maths)
Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate 55% average in academic subjects
Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate 60% average in academic subjects
High School Diploma - 85% average in academic subjects (10-year system)
Completion of Year 11 - 80% average in academic subjects (12-year system)
High School Diploma - 95% average in academic subjects (10-year system)
Completion of Year 11 - 90% average in academic subjects (12-year system)
Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat) - minimum a grade 3 in 5 subjects
Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat) - minimum of a grade 3 in 3 subjects and a minimum of grade 4 in 2 subjects
Tawjihiyah / General Secondary Education Certificate with 80% average in academic subjects
Tawjihiyah / General Secondary Education Certificate with 90% average in academic subjects
Singapore O Levels (or forecast) - aggregate of 20 or less across 5 academic subjects
Singapore O Levels (or forecast) - aggregate of 15 or less across 5 academic subjects
High School Certificate Year 2 - Rank 4 average in academic subjects
High School Certificate Year 3 - Rank 5 average in 4 academic subjects
Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70% average in academic subjects
College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 260
High School Certificate Year 2 - Rank 3.5 average in academic subjects
High School Certificate Year 3 - Rank 4 average in 4 academic subjects
Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 80% average in academic subjects
College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 270
Sri Lanka O level - B grade in 4 academic subjects
Sri Lanka O level - 2 A grades and 2 B grades in 4 academic subjects
Senior Year 2 - 70% average or above in 4 academic subjects
Senior Year 3 - 60% average or above in 4 academic subjects
GSAT- 26
Senior Year 2 - 80% average or above in 4 academic subjects
Senior Year 3 - 70% average or above in 4 academic subjects
GSAT- 28
Matayom 5 GPA 2.5 in 4 academic subjects
Matayom 5 GPA 2.7 in 4 academic subjects
Devlet Lise Diplomasi / State High School Diploma - minimum of Grade 2 in 3 academic subjects and Grade 3 in 2 subjects
Devlet Lise Diplomasi / State High School Diploma - minimum of Grade 3 in 3 academic subjects and Grade 4 in 2 academic subjects
Secondary school certificate Year 12 - 80% average in academic subjects
Secondary school certificate Year 12 - 90% in academic subjects
2 C grades + 1 D grade in 3 academic subjects
C grade in 3 academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 with C/70%/2.0 average in 4 academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 with B/80%/3.0 average in 4 academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 - GPA 7.5 average in 4 academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 - GPA 8.0 average in 4 academic subjects
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
As a guide, applicants for the High Achievers Preparation Program must have achieved excellent grades in English and relevant academic subjects. Forecast results are accepted where appropriate.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 for programs that have a direct entry overall IELTS cut-off score to the University of IELTS 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0
IELTS 6.5 with no band score less than 5.5 for programs that have a direct entry overall IELTS cut-off score to the University of IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.0
IELTS 6.5 with no band score less than 6.5 for programs that have a direct entry overall IELTS cut-off score to the University of IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 7.0
IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5 for programs that have a direct entry overall IELTS cut-off score to the University of IELTS 7.5 with no band score less than 7.0
IB An aggregate of no more than 3 points below the direct entry requirement.
British Columbia Certificate of Graduation
A grade average of no more than 0.25 points below the direct entry requirement.
Quebec Diploma of Collegial Studies
A grade average of no more than 10 points below the direct entry requirement.
English test is required
Alberta High School Diploma
An aggregate of no more than 20 points below the direct entry
Stream 1:
General Secondary Education Certificate 95% grade average in 4 best relevant academic subjects
Stream 2:
General Secondary Education Certificate 90% grade average in 4 best relevant academic subjects
Diploma of Secondary Education Exam (HKDSE) an aggregate of no more than 5 points below the direct entry requirement
All India Senior School Certificate awarded by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
overall of best four of no more than 2.5 points below the direct entry requirement
India Higher Secondary Certificate awarded by state boards Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh
Average of best five academic subjects:
Stream 1:
SMA 3 – a minimum of 8.50 average based on 4 best academic subjects
Stream 2:
SMA 3 – a minimum of 8.00 average based on 4 best academic subjects
Completion of Year 3 of Senior High School
Stream 1 course
Stream 2 course
Stream 1:
Form 6 (English Schools) – 80-100% average all subjects
Form 6 (Chinese Schools) – 85-100% average all subjects
Stream 2:
Form 6 (English Schools) – 70-79.99% average in all subjects
Form 6 (Chinese Schools) – 75-84.99% average in all subjects
Stream 1:
STPM - An aggregate of no more than 5 points (3 subjects/4 subjects) below the direct entry requirement
UEC - A2 average across best 5 subjects
Stream 2:
STPM - An aggregate of no more than 5 points (3 subjects/4 subjects) below the direct entry requirement
UEC - B3 average across best 5 subjects
STPM - Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia - aggregate based on A=7, A- =6, B+=5, B=4, B-=3, C+=2, C=1
Stream 1 - an average of 90% or Overall A
Stream 2 - an average between 80-89.99% or Overall B
Stream 1 - an overall Grade 12 average of 85% or higher
Stream 2 - an overall Grade 12 average of 80% or higher
Stream 1: Attestat - Certificate of Secondary Education. Minimum of grade 5 in 4 academic subjects and grade 4 in 1 academic subject
Stream 2: Attestat - Certificate of Secondary Education. Minimum of grade 4 in 4 academic subjects and grade 3 in 1 academic subject
GCE A level - A total tariff of no more than 50 points below the direct entry requirement
Incomplete Polytechnic Diploma:
Stream 1: completed 1.5 years of polytechnic with minimum GPA 3.00 or higher (grading scale out of 4.0)
Stream 2: completed 1.5 years of polytechnic with minimum GPA 2.60 or higher (grading scale out of 4.0)
CSAT - An aggregate of no more than 10 points below the direct entry requirement
A level - An aggregate of no more than 3 points below the direct entry requirement
Stream 1:
Completion of Year 12 with a minimum 85% average in academic subjects
Stream 2:
Completion of Year 12 with a minimum 80% average in academic subjects
GSAT score is acceptable for entry. Please contact admissions office for more information
Stream 1:
Matayom 6 - Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 2.6 or higher
Stream 2:
Matayom 6 - Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 2.4 or higher
3 subjects
An aggregate of no more than 2 points below the direct entry requirement.
4 subjects
An aggregate of no more than 3 points below the direct entry requirement.
Forecast result is accepted. The direct predicted assessment rules will apply.
SAT
ACT
A final GPA of no more than 0.25 points below the direct entry requirement from selected schools only.
High schools NOT on the University of Sydney's approval list
Stream 1: grade 12 average of 9.00 or higher
Stream 2: grade 12 average of 8.00 or higher
* Other countries that are not listed above will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Should you have any questions related to student visas for study in Australia, you should direct them to the Department of Home Affairs nearer the time of your student visa application.
Entry to the University of Sydney will depend on two separate results: your English grade, and your Grade Point Average (GPA) in the other eight subjects you studied. By clicking on the PDF here, you can view the University’s course-specific entry requirements, and find out what you’ll need to progress to the degree of your choice.
*Some courses have a limited number of places and the GPA listed is the minimum to be considered for an offer. It is possible that not all students will be offered a place or be able to accept an offer once course capacity is reached and may be offered an alternative course choice.
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