http://www.foundationyear.com/myfy/The IES Foundation Year News & Activities RSS Feed.60Copyright 2008 IES Foundation YearFri, 05 Dec 2008 04:37:32 GMThttp://www.foundationyear.com/myFY/_images/logoRss.gif13459http://www.foundationyear.com/myFYhttp://www.foundationyear.com/myfy/article.aspx?articleid=96There are minimum standards that students must meet to gain entry to their course at UQ. Students must meet all of the following criteria:AE (Academic English) grades and IELTS band scoresFor the majority of UQ undergraduate courses  –  minimum prerequisitesOption A(i)   an AE score of 5  (ii)  an IES grade point average (GPA) of 4(iii) grades for other pre-requisite subjectsOption B(i)   an IELTS score of 6.5 (with minimum of band 6 in      the writing test)(ii)  an IES grade point average (GPA) of 4(iii) grades for other pre-requisite subjectsOther UQ undergraduate courses  –  minimum prerequisitesBachelor of Laws(i)  an IES grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 plus      English requirement                                     or(i)  an IELTS score of 7 (with a minimum of band 6 in the     writing test)  (ii) an IES grade point average (GPA) of 5Bachelor of Physiotherapy#/Dentistry*/Vet Science*~/Pharmacy*~/Nursing*~/Applied Health Science in Oral Health~/Occupational Therapy(i)   an IELTS score of 7 (with a minimum of band 7 in       the speaking test and 6 in the writing test)  (ii)  GPA/grades for other pre-requisite subjects...please       check most recent prospectus for details * limited spaces # UQ recommends Physics for Physiotherapy~ IELTS result required by end of Semester 1 as per    Provisional Offer letterBachelor of Speech Pathology and Audiology(i)   an IELTS score of 7 (with a minimum of band 8 in       the speaking test and 6 in the writing test)  (ii)  grades for other pre-requisite subjectsBachelor of Communication, Human Services, Journalism, Psychological Science, Social Science & Social Workonly Option AOther acceptable UQ entrance tests TOEFL Test  Computer-based Test:  237 (with an Essay Rating 4.5)Paper-based Test:  570 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5)Internet Based (iBT): 90 (with Writing 21)See also the link for "Admission requirements for UQ" on myFY > English Language Assistance > Subject OverviewNote:   Results may not be older than 2 years at the start of the foundation program and 3 years at the start of undertaking studies at UQ. Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:23:59 GMThttp://www.foundationyear.com/myfy/article.aspx?articleid=154Feb/May students: please return any IELTS or English language books and CDs you have borrowed before graduation day (10 Dec).IELTS classes are finished for this semester. Ask Lorraine for extra photocopies left over from IELTS classes.UQ has new building for IELTS test centre, General Purpose North 4 (GPN4) Building (No 14). As of 9 August, IELTS tests have been conducted at this new building.  Reception - level 5. Collect results from level 2. Bookmark this link http://www.icte.uq.edu.au/ielts/ielts_testdates2009.htm For other test centres in Southeast Qld see myFY, English Language Assistance, Calendar.If you haven't been attending IELTS classes this semester, then you may not know about the new IELTS website - Broadlearn IELTS. See myFY, English Language Assistance, Resources.Use the IELTS application form available at reception.Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.Regards,Lorraine ChanEnglish Language AssistanceOffice 1.17* posted 12 June, amended 13 June (30 Aug is general training, NOT an academic IELTS test); amended 19 June (16 Aug test now full); updated 1 Jul - 6 Sep city full, places available at UQ; updated 21 July (6 Sep now full); updated 25 July (27 Sep now full), updated 15 Aug (new UQ test centre building), updated 18 Aug (11 Oct test now full), updated 2 Sep (25 Oct full), updated 9 Sep (4 Oct full), updated 18 Sep (8 Nov full), updated 25 Sep (15 Nov full - city & UQ), updated 6 Oct (6 & 13 Dec full), updated 16 Oct (29 Nov full all 2008 test dates closed), updated 24 Oct (17 Jan 09 full), updated 31 Oct (2 IELTS lessons left), updated 6 Nov (last IELTS lesson today), updated 7 Nov (IELTS classes over), 11 Nov (31 Jan full), updated 21 Nov (7 Feb full), updated 2 Dec (21 Feb full)Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:43:33 GMThttp://www.foundationyear.com/myfy/article.aspx?articleid=165Students who obtain an AE grade 4 or 5 at the end of this semester are strongly advised to book a test immediately. Use the IELTS application form available at reception.Please be aware that currently IELTS tests are booked up at least 3 months in advance at ICTE-UQ, Griffith University (Mt Gravatt Campus), Gold Coast TAFE and the University of the Sunshine Coast.If you would like to sit a test next semester, APPLY NOW, at least organise your application during your holiday break. If you leave it until you come back for semester 2, it may be too late to secure a test place in time to start UQ in July 2009. Remember it takes 13 days for IELTS results to be released. The Academic IELTS test date 7 March 2008 will be held in the city (which is here at IES).For up to date links of test dates, see myFY, English Language Assistance, Calendar or other myFY news and also the IELTS noticeboard on level 1.For further information, please contact Lorraine Chan in 1.17 or send her a myFY message. *this notice posted 18 Nov 08 at which time next test avail. 7 Feb 09, updated 3 Dec (next avail. 7 Mar 09)Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:45:22 GMThttp://www.foundationyear.com/myfy/article.aspx?articleid=168Please note the building opening hours over the Christmas holiday break.From Monday the 8th of December, the building hours will be 8am - 5pm.Normal hours of 8am - 6pm will resume Monday 2nd February, 2009.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:27:05 GMThttp://www.foundationyear.com/myfy/article.aspx?articleid=169International Education Services would like to inviteThe Graduating Classes of February & May 2008and their Family and Friendsto attend their Graduation with representatives from the University Of Queensland WHEN   ~  Wednesday the 10th December 2008TIME    ~  1:45pm Arrival— 7:30pm FinishWHERE ~ International Education Services                495 Boundary Street               Spring Hill               Including finger food, refreshments and music in G1. DRESS ~  Smart Casual COST   ~   Free for IES students and guests.If you haven’t already confirmed your attendance for the Graduation with the Enrolments Department please do so by the  5th December 2008.IES Staff please confirm to Michaela if you are attending by the 28th November 2008.Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:17:06 GMT