International Student Handbook - The Southport School
International Student Handbook - The Southport School
International Student Handbook - The Southport School
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6 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Southport</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong><br />
Important internet sites for Overseas <strong>Student</strong>s:<br />
• http://www.goldcoastaustralia.com/general-information.html<br />
• http://www.goldcoastaustralia.com/things-to-do.html<br />
• <strong>The</strong> <strong>Southport</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Why Study on the Gold Coast’ http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/admissions/international_students/why_study_at_GC.aspx<br />
• Study in Australia<br />
Study in Australia is the official Australian Government website for advice on study in Australia. Here you<br />
will find impartial and reliable information about courses, institutions, study and living in Australia.<br />
Study in Australia provides impartial and reliable information about:<br />
a) Why study in Australia<br />
b) Living in Australia<br />
c) Courses and study costs<br />
d) During your study in Australia<br />
e) Information for after your studies<br />
f) Help in your country<br />
Visit www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/ for more information<br />
• AQIS Information for <strong>International</strong> <strong>Student</strong>s: http://www.aqis.gov.au<br />
• Study Gold Coast: http://www.studygoldcoast.org.au<br />
English Language Requirements<br />
In order to meet visa requirements English must be of a sufficient standard to cope with the course as outlined in<br />
the course entry requirements. For students entering Years 7 to 12, the <strong>School</strong> requires the student to undertake<br />
an assessment through the Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS). This can be done in the student’s<br />
home country, or here in Australia. Further information can be found at www.aeas.com.au.<br />
Where a student’s proficiency in the use of the English language is insufficient to enable him to succeed in<br />
the course in which he would like to enrol, the <strong>School</strong> would suggest that he undertake three to nine months<br />
between 12 and 36 weeks study at an ELICOS centre before entering the <strong>School</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are two ELICOS Colleges in the area close to the <strong>School</strong>:<br />
Imagine Education Australia<br />
PO Box 4931<br />
Gold Coast Mail Centre<br />
BUNDALL QLD 4217<br />
Phone: 61 7 5574 2921<br />
Facsimile: 61 7 5574 2390<br />
Email: info@imagineeducation.com.au<br />
Australian <strong>International</strong> College of Language<br />
Unit 8 Stradbroke Plaza<br />
66 Marine Parade<br />
SOUTHPORT QLD 4215<br />
Phone: 61 7 5531 1990<br />
Facsimile: 61 7 5591 4510<br />
Email: english@aicol.com.au<br />
If the <strong>School</strong> believes the student would benefit from extra tutoring in English in addition to the support the<br />
<strong>School</strong> provides, the <strong>School</strong> will require you to arrange extra tutoring at your expense. This would be discussed<br />
with the parent/legal guardian prior to implementation.<br />
Legislation and Protection for <strong>International</strong> <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Southport</strong> <strong>School</strong> is registered in the State of Queensland and Australia as a provider of education to<br />
international students in accordance both Commonwealth and State Legislation.
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