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About the Program
Designed for students who have completed Year 11 and above, the UNSW College Standard Foundation Program leads to direct entry into UNSW Sydney, all Group of Eight (G8) universities, and other leading Australian and international institutions — now delivered locally at AIS Jakarta, Jl. Pejaten Barat No. 69.
Now enrolling — Intake October 2026. 9-month program · 2 streams available · UNSW Actuarial Studies ranked #1 globally for research*.
Choose Your Direction
AIS Jakarta offers two tailored streams of the UNSW College Standard Foundation Program, each preparing you for a specific suite of undergraduate degrees.
Commerce Stream — Business, Economics & Social Sciences
- Academic English (Humanities)
- Computing for Business (Microsoft Excel focus)
- Mathematics for Commerce
- Accounting
- Economics (Micro & Macro)
- Business Environments / Management
Leads to: Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Arts, Media, or Social Sciences at UNSW Sydney.
Actuarial Studies Stream — Advanced Mathematics & Risk
- Mathematics for Science (Advanced Calculus, Probability & Statistics)
- Computing for Business (Excel & Data Modelling)
- Economics (Micro & Macro)
- Accounting
- Business Law / Business Environments
- Academic English (Humanities)
Leads to: Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (ranked #1 globally for research*), Commerce, Science, or Advanced Mathematics at UNSW Sydney.
Your Journey: From Jakarta to UNSW Sydney
A clear, structured 9-month pathway from your first day at AIS to your first semester at UNSW.
| Date | Milestone | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Foundation Studies Begin | Term 1 starts at AIS Jakarta, Jl. Pejaten Barat No. 69. |
| January 2027 | Term 1 Examinations | End-of-term assessments, followed by a short recess. |
| February 2027 | Term 2 Commences | Building on foundational knowledge across all stream subjects. |
| June 2027 | Final Exams & Graduation | Program concludes; transcripts and official CoE issued by July. |
| September 2027 | Start at UNSW Sydney | Transition directly into UNSW Term 3 intake as a first-year undergraduate. |
Investment in Your Future
All fees are in Indonesian Rupiah. Tuition can be paid as a single upfront amount or split across two term instalments.
- Registration Fee: Rp 1,000,000 — payable upon acceptance of your application.
- Tuition Fee (Full Program): Rp 165,000,000 — includes amenities and facilities fees. Pay upfront, or in 2 × term instalments.
Entry Requirements
To enrol, students must satisfy English language proficiency and academic requirements. You must also be at least 16 years old on 1 January of the year you begin.
English Language
- IELTS Academic — Overall 6.0 (min. 5.5 in Writing)
- TOEFL iBT — Overall 75 (min. 18 in Writing)
- PTE Academic — Overall 50 (min. 46 in Writing)
Academic — by Qualification / Country
| Qualification / Country | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Indonesia (SMA Year 2) | 7.5 average across academic subjects |
| Indonesia (SMA Year 3) | 7.0 average across academic subjects |
| IGCSE / GCE O-Levels | Aggregate 16, or B average across 4 relevant subjects |
| IB Diploma (in progress) | Strong forecast grades, or minimum score of 23 if completed |
| Australia (Year 11) | B / 70% average in academic subjects |
| China (Senior Secondary) | 80% average (Year 2) or 75% average (Year 3) |
| India (CBSE / ICSE Year 11) | 75% average |
Note: Actuarial stream applicants require a strong prior grade in advanced Mathematics.
Find Us in South Jakarta
The program is delivered at the AIS Jakarta campus, easily accessible by TransJakarta Busway.
Australian Independent School (AIS Jakarta)
Jl. Pejaten Barat Raya No. 69, RT 1/RW 5,
Pejaten Barat, Kec. Pasar Minggu,
Kota Jakarta Selatan, DKI Jakarta 12540
By TransJakarta: alight at Halte Pejaten (Corridor 6, Jl. Warung Buncit Raya). The campus is approximately a 10–15 minute walk west (~900 m), or a short GoCar/GoRide from the intersection.
Ready to Begin Your UNSW Journey?
Intake opens October 2026. Enquire now to reserve your place and arrange a face-to-face meeting at AIS Jakarta.
Send an Enquiry — admissions.unsw@ais-indonesia.com
* UNSW School of Risk and Actuarial Studies ranked #1 globally for research. AIS is an approved provider, licensed by UNSW College to deliver Foundation Studies.
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