Senior High School Course Guide - Sydney - Academies Australasia

Goulburn StWHYAKG 0042/NOV12seniorhigh schoolSYDNEYMELBOURNESINGAPOREAcademies Australasia Group Limited has beenoperating for more than 100 years and listed onthe Australian Securities Exchange for more than35 years.Our colleges in Sydney, Melbourne and Singaporeoffer a wide range of courses at different levels– Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma,Bachelor and Master Degrees.LONG HISTORYSTUDYESTABLISHED MORE THAN 100 YEARS AGOACCREDITED QUALIFICATIONSWITH USTHINK OFKent StKing StQUALITY teachingPASSIONATE TEACHERS WHO ARE PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR FIELDSYDNEYAQUARIUMDARLINGHARBOURClarence StDruitt StYork StMarket StPitt StElizabeth StHYDE PARKEXCELLENT facilities and student supportGREAT LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSTUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLDTens of Thousands of students from 111 countries havestudied with usTOMORROWSussex StBathurst StTOWN HALLPark StTOWN HALLSTATIONUniversity pathwaysArticulations with several universitiesCredits save time and moneYGeorge StCHINATOWNLiverpool StNEED MORE INFORMATION?FIND USGET INTOUCHSYDNEYLevel 6, 505 George StreetSydney NSW 2000 – AustraliaGround Floor, 333 Kent StreetSydney NSW 2000 – AustraliaCALL US ON+61 2 9224 5500VISIT US ONLINEwww.academies.edu.au2008CENTENARYYEARAustralian International High School Pty Limited ABN 87 101 461 965 CRICOS Provider Number 02401M. Australian International High School is an AcademiesAustralasia college. Other colleges in the group: Sydney – Academies Australasia Institute (CRICOS Provider Number 02398A), Academy of English (CRICOS ProviderNumber 02399M), Australian College of Technology (CRICOS Provider Number 02408D), Benchmark College (RTO Provider Number 90274), Clarendon BusinessCollege (CRICOS Provider Number 01953J), Supreme Business College (CRICOS Provider Number 02028E). Melbourne – Academies Australasia Polytechnic (CRICOSProvider Number 02439G), Discover English (CRICOS Provider Number 03262J). Singapore – Academies Australasia College.www.academies.edu.au

WEMAKE ITWHY STUDY WITH US› Professional instruction by dedicated, expert teachers› Well equipped and modern premises in the heart of Sydney› Activity programs› Accommodation, counselling and other support services› Our students have gone on to leading universities(eg University of Sydney, University of New South Wales,Macquarie University, etc) and successful careers inAustralia and overseasCRICOS CourseCode 049221ECourse NameHIGH SCHOOL(YEAR 11 & YEAR 12)DescriptionEntry RequirementsPOSSIBLEI learnt a lot at theAustralian InternationalHigh School and I amnow very happy to beat the University of NewSouth Wales.YEAR 11Students must complete at least 12 unitsof studyTypical subjects † include:› English as a Second Language 2 units› Fundamentals of English 2 units› Mathematics 2 units› Mathematics Extension-1 1 unit› Business Studies 2 units› IPT 2 units› Modern History 2 units› Languages 2 units› Year 10 (or equivalent)› English level equivalent to IELTS 5.0Students with insufficient English are advised toenrol in an English course at Academy of Englishbefore beginning Year 11YEAR 12Students must complete at least 10 units of study.› Year 11 (or equivalent)COURSE INFORMATIONAustralian International High School is registered by the New SouthWales Board of Studies to offer Years 11 and 12 to international andlocal students. We are also accredited to present candidates for theHigher School Certifi cate (HSC).CourseYears 11 & 12 (Combined 2-year Course)pathwaysDepending upon the course completed and subject grades, studentsmay go on to university or enrol in a VET (vocational education andtraining) Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma course at anAcademies Australasia College.Students may also go to university after completing a VET course.The VET colleges in the Academies Australasia Group havepathway arrangements with many universities and institutions ofhigher learning.RESOURCES AND FACILITIESWe offer modern facilities, including audio-visual equipment andinternet access. Being in the centre of the Sydney CBD, we are verywell served by public transport and are close to public libraries.The student lounge is well equipped (microwave ovens, vendingmachines, computers with (free) internet access, mobile telephoneand notebook charging kiosk, etc.)WELFARE AND GUIDANCE SERVICESCounselling services are available to assist students on educationissues as well as matters concerning adjustment to life in Australia. Itis School policy to assist students with special needs to ensure theircomfort and convenience are optimised.— DI JIN is now studying for Bachelor ofCivil Engineering at UNSW.I am very pleased withthe high standard of tuitionI received at AustralianInternational High School- without which I may nothave made the grades tothe University of WesternSydney’.— QINAN SHAO is now studying for Bachelor ofAccounting at University of Western Sydney.Accommodation, carer arrangementsand airport pick-upWe can arrange accommodation in homestay (livingwith an Australian family), single residences or sharedresidences. Where required, we can also arrangecarers for students under the age of 18 years, and forpick-up at the airport on their arrival.hsc 2006A number of our Australian International High School(AIHS) students were among the top students in theNSW Higher School Certifi cate (HSC) in 2006.These students made the 2006 DistinguishedAchievers List. It is an honour to make the list.TUITION FEESˇYEARS 11 & 12 › A$ 27,000› Typical subjects* include:› English as a Second Language 2 units› Mathematics 2 units› Mathematics Extension-1 1 unit› Business Studies 2 units› IPT 2 units› Modern History 2 units› Chinese for Background Speakers 2 unitsAt the end of Year 12, students typically sit for theHigher School Certificate offered by the NewSouth Wales Board of Studies†The School reserves the right to change the subjects offered.ˇAll tuition fees are to be paid six months in advance.* This fee is set by the NSW Board of Studies.OTHER FEES› English level equivalent to IELTS 5.0Students with insufficient English are advised toenrol in an English course at Academy of Englishbefore beginning Year 12Registration/Enrolment Fee (Non-refundable)› A$ 200HSC EXAMINATION*› A$ 1000Textbooks (Not included in the tuition fees)› Approx. A$ 700 for each Year 11 & 12ACADEMIC YEAR / START DATESTypically, Year 11 begins in Term 1 of the first year and Year 12 examinations are held in Term 4 of the second year.Start dates are fl exible. Students starting Year 11 in Term 2 may undertake additional “catch-up” classes at no extra charge. Entry intoYear 11 after Term 2, or Year 12 in any term other than Term 4, will be considered on a case by case basis.YEAR INTAKE DATES YEAR TERM 1 DATES TERM 2 DATES TERM 3 DATES TERM 4 DATES2013 29 JAN 29 APR 2013 29 JAN - 12 APR 29 APR - 26 JUN 15 JUL - 20 SEP 08 OCT - 20 DEC2014 28 JAN 28 APR 2014 28 JAN - 11 APR 28 APR - 27 JUN 14 JUL - 19 SEP 07 OCT - 19 DEC