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swinburne foundation programme
The Swinburne Foundation Programme is a specialised portion of the Cambridge secondary education experience at Regent International School. Approved by the Ministry of Education and awarded by the Swinburne University of Technology, this programme sets us apart as the best international school in Malaysia and introduces students to the university education experience.

Through this university programme, students gain fundamental academic and communication skills while simultaneously focusing on English language skill development. Through the Foundation Programme in Business, for instance, students learn the basic principles of business by completing coursework in accounting, economics, law and marketing. The Foundation Programme in Engineering/Science prepares students for a career in science and engineering fields by offering coursework in engineering, biotechnology and network engineering while developing basic IT, science and mathematics skills.
The Swinburne Foundation Programme is available at all of our IGCSE school campuses. Flexible payment schemes are available.
Why Choose Us
Approved by the Ministry of Education ( MOE )
Awarded by Swinburne University of Technology
Flexible Payment Scheme Available
Course Available at All Regent Campuses
Academic Pathway
Stage 1
SPM, IGCSE, UEC
Stage 2
The Swinburne Foundation Programme at Regent
Foundation in Engineering/Science (1 year)
Foundation in Business (1 year)
Stage 3
Bachelor’s Degree at Swinburne University of Technology in Australia/ Sarawak
or any other private institutions of higher education
Programme Features
- Globally recognised Pre-U programme
- Flexible payment scheme available
- Study from any of Regent’s campuses nationwide
- Qualified and experienced faculty approved by Swinburne
- Gateway to science, engineering, and business degree programs
- Visits by Swinburne faculty members
- Access to Swinburne University library and learning resources

Important Dates
Intake | Registration Period | Class Commencement |
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New Academic Year Commences (September Intake) | N/A | 5 September 2023 |
A-Level programme commences (September Intake) | 28 August 2023 – 5 September 2023 | 5 September 2023 |
Swinburne Foundation Programme (September Intake) | 28 August 2023 – 5 September 2023 | 5 September 2023 |

Eligibility Criteria
Find out what you need to join the Swinburne Foundation Programme and if it’s right for you.
SPM: 5 Credits including the following subjects
- Additional Mathematics
- Mathematics
- (TWO) 2 Science subjects (PHY/BIO/CH)
IGCSE: 5 Credits including the following subjects
- Additional Mathematics
- Mathematics
- (TWO) 2 Science subjects (PHY/BIO/CH)
UEC: 3Bs
SPM: 5 credits in any 5 subjects
IGCSE: 5 credits in any 5 subjects
UEC: 3Bs
ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION | REQUIREMENT |
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IELTS
TOEFL SPM GCE O Level 1119 MUET IGCSE** | 5.5
65 C C 4 C |
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