Foundation Studies Program

Program Coordinator: Simon Tanti

Profile

After completing a Bachelor of Education in Business at the University of South Australia, Simon Tanti taught Accounting, Economics and Legal Studies at the senior secondary level at several leading private Colleges in South Australia. He then worked in Japan for three years teaching English to adults, as well as to students in a junior high school. Upon his return to Adelaide in 2003, Simon commenced teaching in Eynesbury’s Foundation Studies Program (FSP) and has held the position of Program Coordinator since 2010. With more than 25 years teaching experience, Simon thoroughly enjoys the interaction with the diverse cultural backgrounds of the FSP students in assisting them achieving their personal and academic goals. Being responsible for all aspects related to the FSP program, Simon understands and responds to the individual needs of second language learners in their foundation year.

Additional information

Timetable

Classes run between 9am and 5.30pm on weekdays (Adelaide time zone, ACST). You can expect between 4-6 hours of private study per module, per week.

Entry requirements

• Completion of Australian Year 11, or equivalent
• IELTS 5.5, no band less than 5.0
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Direct entry into the University of Adelaide

Progression requirements

Progression to the University of Adelaide requires students to achieve a specified score out of 500 points. Find out the admission requirements into your chosen degree.