There are three kinds of preparatory courses in the University of Sydney, namely, extended courses (59 weeks), standard courses (40 weeks) and standard intensive courses (33 weeks).

1, standard course (40 weeks): students will systematically study 5 subjects, and each subject will be taught for 5 hours a week, 25 hours a week.

2. standard intensive course (about 33 weeks): students will study basically the same class hours as the 40-week standard course. However, the schedule will be adjusted to complete the study within 33 weeks. Students will study for 30 hours a week and attend summer courses.

3. Extended courses (59 weeks): Students will study the courses specially designed for extended courses in the first 19 weeks, and then enter the standard courses for 40 weeks. However, students must pass the relevant course exams in the first 19 weeks before they can enter the standard course.

Admission and IELTS requirements:

Students who have finished the second or third grade in China. Generally speaking, students applying for standard courses need to reach at least the intermediate level of English and related subjects. Expanding courses are designed for students who can't meet the standard curriculum requirements, and are also suitable for students who want to lay a more solid foundation in major disciplines (such as mathematics and science).