The objective of the JCU Foundation program, Extended is to provide an alternative pathway into tertiary education programs for those students including international students who are disadvantaged by their geographical location, family situation, educational history or other circumstances whereby they are unable to participate in other entry mechanisms.
It equips students with the knowledge, skills and attitude to enter tertiary study.
Career Outcomes
It’s a pathway program giving students the opportunity to pursue an undergraduate program. There is no exit certificate.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected November 2026
James Cook University Singapore
Sims Drive Campus,
149 Sims Drive,
Singapore,
387380, Singapore
Singapore: GCE ‘O level or IGCSE qualification with a minimum FOUR O level passes with a minimum 11 points aggregate score; NITEC + Interview; MYP Certificate with at least 28 points
Hong Kong: HKCEE Form 5 with grade C in 3 subjects
Malaysia: SPM/UEC with passes in 4 academic subjects with C average
Korea: Senior High School leaving certificate Year 2 with D average
Vietnam: Year 11 with GPA 5.0
Indonesia: SMA Year 2 with GPA 6.5
India: Year 11 with 55% average
Thailand: Matayom 5 with 50% average
Kazakhstan: Certificate of UNT (Unified National Testing) -11 years of schooling which is comparable to GCE “AS” level. To gain entry with overall final grade of minimum 70%; or
Certificate of Basic Secondary Education -11 years of schooling (without taking UNT). To gain entry with grade average of 3.5 (70%)
English Requirement
Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 5.5 (no component lower than 5.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 56 (no component less than 16) / Pearson PTE Academic 46 (no component less than 42); or
Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis
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James Cook University (Singapore Campus) is the only Australian institution in Singapore recognized with 'university' status.
