Entry Requirements
For the UPC English Programs

A student visa is assessed on academic and English levels. The minimum English level is dependent on immigration requirements and this will vary from country to country. Your local in-country agent can help with the application. As well as English proficiency you need to provide academic transcripts showing your school results. Students must be over 16 years of age and have a good school record. Entry requirements are either completion of Year 10 (Excellent) or Year 11 (Good and above) or Year 12 (Above average).

UPC ELICOS course placement will depend on your level of English. At lower level you move through each level at your own pace, studying for a few weeks at one level then 10 weeks at the next level until you reach the upper intermediate level.

UPC Pre-Foundation students will receive a "Letter of Offer" to the Foundation Year program at the University of NSW subject to satisfactory grades. On entering UNSWFY, a student is then guaranteed a place in one of UNSW undergraduate courses subject to achieving the required GPA marks(*).





Entry Requirements
For the UPC Community Services - Child Care,
Information Technology and Business Programs


Entry for Local students:

Education - there are no school entry level requirements.

Entry for Overseas students:

Education - The Higher School Certificate (HSC) or an equivalent Senior Secondary School completion is required Overseas students will be checked for criminal records and Prohibited Employment regulations as part of their student visa application.

All students enrolling in the Childcare program must complete a "Working with Children' check before commencing the course.

English Language Proficiency for overseas students - Successful completion of 10 weeks of English at the Intermediate level at UPC or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) proficiency level of 5.5 or above


Child Care for more detailed information click here

Information Technology for more detailed information click here

Business Programs for more detailed information click here