- Pathway programs are a good opportunity to the students who are unable to meet direct entry requirements of Australian universities.
- These programs can be offered at undergraduate level and postgraduate level.
- These are also called as ‘Packaged Programs’.
Pathway programs are of two types:
- Academic Pathway
- English Language Programs
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Academic Pathway (UG) Programs
- Students scoring 55% to 64% in CBSE or State Board can be offered these programs.
- These are also called as “Diploma Leading to Degree Programs (D to D Programs).
- Students usually get admission in a college in Australia where they study a Diploma Program for one year (e.g. Diploma of Business).
- After successful completion of Diploma, they progress to the second year of Bachelors degree in an Australian University, eventually completing their graduation in 3/4 years.
English Language Pathways (ELICOS)
- English Language Pathways are also called as ELICOS, EAP, ELP, etc.
- This is offered to students falling short of English language requirement.
- Students have to study English ‘before’ commencing their main program.
- Duration of ELICOS is restricted to minimum 10 weeks.
- Tuition Fee of ELICOS ranges from AUD 300 to AUD 400 per week.