High School Preparation Programs
These programs are for students aged 15 or over who want to study:
- for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) in a New South Wales (NSW) high school
- in TAFE NSW
- for the TAFE NSW Certificate in Tertiary Preparation.
It includes general English language skills as well as specific language for high school subjects. Students will learn the study skills needed to succeed in an Australian school environment. The course introduces students to the Australian school system, and to Australian culture.
Students’ progress in the course is very important. Regular examinations are held and reports are sent to the parents and guardian. Exit reports are also sent to the future school.
This program includes:
Guardianship
For all students under 18 years old, the parents must nominate a guardian who will be responsible for the student while in Australia. We can help arrange a guardian and homestay if the student does not have relatives in Sydney.
Introduction to English Preparation for High School
Course Number: 4908
CRICOS Code: 052329M
This program is for students who want to study the School Certificate in an Australian High School. It introduces you to Australian teaching and learning practices. It also teaches you about Australian culture and prepares you to communicate with schoolmates in an Australian High School. Areas covered include English language, study skills, English for key High School subjects, and orientation to Australian schools.
| Entry level | Lower intermediate to Intermediate Approximately IELTS 4.5 or equivalent Students who are below lower intermediate level study a general English bridging program first |
| Course length | 10 weeks |
| Qualification | Certificate in Introduction to English Preparation for High School. Students who complete this program can enrol in Year 9 or 10 at an Australian high school. |
| Locations | At four TAFE NSW English Language Centres:
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English Preparation for High School
Course Number: 3399
CRICOS Code: 52330G
This program is for students who want to study for the Higher School Certificate in an Australian high school or in TAFE NSW, or for the TAFE NSW Certificate in Tertiary Preparation. It develops to a higher level the knowledge and skills included in the Introduction to English Preparation for High School Program.
| Entry level | IELTS 5.0 or equivalent |
| Course length | 10 weeks |
| Qualification | Certificate in English Preparation for High School. Students who complete this program can enrol in Year 11 at an Australian high school |
| Locations | At four TAFE NSW English Language Centres:
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