John Paul International College

John Paul International College

CRICOS Provider Number : 00500B

Website : www.jpic.com.au

Address : John Paul Drive, Daisy Hill, Brisbane, QLD,AUSTRALIA 4127

School Type : Co-educational, Day schools

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Founded in 1982, John Paul International College is the leading private school Brisbane, Queensland. The school is recognized as one of Australia’s leading technological colleges and is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology to aid student throughout their academic careers. The classrooms and buildings are modern and are completed with the latest facilities to ensure the students are well-taken cared of. Internet access is provided throughout the campus giving students the opportunity to work outside the classroom with ease. In addition to the technological services and facilities provided by the school, John Paul International College highly encourages the students to participate in sports, performing arts and music as well.

Location

John Paul International College is situated in Brisbane’s south and it takes only 20 minutes to travel to Brisbane’s city centre. Students can travel to the college via the bus, as well as travel to Gold Coast.

Entry requirements for overseas students

The school will accept students on the basis of their educational performance recorded in the past 2 years and an IELTS and TOEFL scores. However, if the student does not meet the English requirements, the school provides preparatory courses and assistance before the student is able to attend classes.

Pathways to University

To help students prepare for university, John Paul International College offers the University Entry Program (UEP); a program designed to aid and prepares students for higher education. The programme offers a Certificate IV course, a basic (and mandatory) course required for all subjects. Under the UEP programme, students from John Paul International College are able to choose the Bridging Programme, shared between the college, Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University. Additionally, once students successfully pass the university’s set requirements and criteria, the student will be able to choose from 100 different universities around the world to continue their studies.

Academic Achievement /Other Notable Achievements

John Paul International College has been chosen as 1 out of 10 best colleges in Australia to attend as it is renowned for its outstanding curriculum and technological services. Students from the college perform with exceptional results across a variety of fields. The college has been awarded the Excellence and Innovation in International Education Award from the IDP.

Accommodation

The college provides homestay services for students. Students will be staying with a homestay family, handpicked by the school to ensure the student will live comfortably during the school year. Each student will gain access to their own private bedrooms. Upon landing at the airport, staff from the school will warmly greet and welcome the students before touring the students around Brisbane and dropping them off at their homestay.

Support Service for International Students

The teachers at John Paul International college are highly trained and are experienced with teaching and understanding the needs of all international students. The staff members of the college are ready to assist and advise students on any matter; from school issues to personal matters, a member of the staff will be readily available to help. The college is also best-known for its dedication in welcoming students at the airport to touring students around Brisbane. Additionally, Daisy Hill campus provides 24-hour security as well as an on-site nursing staff, counsellor plus a dedicated staff member to look after students in homestay. The college furthermore provides a High School Preparation Course (HSPC) for students over the age of 12, focusing in English, maths, sciences and business administration subjects. The course’s objective is to effectively prepare students in these fields of study before school term commences.

Queensland Government Schools

Queensland Government Schools

CRICOS Provider Number : 00608A

Address : 18th Fl. Education House, 30 Mary Street Brisbane QLD 4000

Website : www.eqi.com.au

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Queensland Government Schools provide classes to young children to Year 12; students can start attending classes at Year 4 onwards. The schools are committed to promoting academic excellence, encourage creativity and guide students toward accepted disciplinary behaviours to conduct in and outside school grounds. The schools are fully equipped with qualified and professional teachers and staff, committed to providing excellent service and guidance to students.

Location

There are a total of 51 Queensland Government Schools across different cities including Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and so forth.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Students in Year 8 – 10 are required to enrol in 5 mandatory subjects: Mathematics, Science, English, Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Humanities. Students in Year 11 – 12 have the option to choose the subjects they wish to take such as: Languages, Art and Design, Hospitality, Music and Film and Television. Graduates from Queensland receive the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), a certificate recognized by both national and international universities. Students possessing this certificate can continue onwards into their undergraduate programmes and earn their Bachelor’s Degrees.

 Support Service for International Students

  • Staff will be readily available to assist international students through teaching, offer guidance, counselling services, finding work experience to helping the student open a bank account.
  • Staff will be responsible for coordinating with the homestay family to ensure the student is well cared for and the needs of the students and parents are met.
  • Students will be able to contact staff 24-hours a day in case of an emergency.
  • The schools provide additional English lessons after school for students who wish to improve their English skills.
  • There will be transfer services available from the airport to the student’s accommodations without any service charge.

Accommodation

The Queensland Government Schools provide homestay accommodations to students under strict supervision from school staff.

English Language Support

Some schools provide preparatory English courses that enable students to effectively prepare for high school. This is done in the case of the student fails to meet a school’s English criteria.

Academic Achievement /Other Notable Achievements

Each there, there is an average of 89.9% of students that are accepted into universities across Australia, including TAFE institutions.

Scots PGC College

Location – 60 Oxenham Street Warwick, Queensland 4370

Website –  http://www.scotspgc.qld.edu.au

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief History

Scots PGC College is a fast-growing boarding school located in Warwick, Queensland. The school was founded in 1918 and has built a reputation as a broad and profound educator. Since 1918, the school has been established for producing quality alumni which is a result from the school’s excellent curriculum. We are a Christian school but we welcome students from all religions. The school have a 1,000-acre land area which is a great advantage for boys and girls to prove themselves and work together in a group under challenging environment. Scot PGC is known as a boarding school with high number of students’ all over Australia and abroad, who are interested in being part of our school. The school accepts students from Year 4 onwards in our boarding house.

Term Dates

We divide our academic year into 4 terms, which are:

  • Term 1: January – April
  • Term 2: April – June
  • Term 3: July – September
  • Term 4: October – November

St Paul’s School

St Paul’s School

CRICOS Provider Number : 00515F

Website : www.stpauls.qld.edu.au

Address : 34 Strathpine Road, Bald Hills, QLD, AUSTRALIA 4500

School Type : Co-educational School

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief History

St. Paul’s School was established in 1960 and is a coeducational school that features a rich mix of teaching styles. The school grounds were designed to create a friendly and positive learning environment for the students. St. Paul’s School is a culturally-diverse school accepting students of different backgrounds and ethnicities to promote a culturally-rich school environment for both students and staff. Over the years, St. Paul’s School had evolved to accommodate the growing number of students. The school has therefore invested in services and facilities for students such as: Computers, a library, swimming pools, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, golf courses and many more.

Location

The school is located in the north of Brisbane in an area mostly surrounded in nature within a vast expanse of 125 acres of space. The school is situated close to the train station and Bald Hills. The school provides a bus transfer service, picking up students from the school and dropping them off in the city.

Curriculum and Qualifications

St. Paul’s School is a co-education school that enrols both girls and boys from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Pre-Prep is the entry point for the Junior School program and Year 7 is the first year for Middle School program.

English Language Support

For international students from Asia, Europe and South America, the school has an Early Learning Centre available for students who wish to improve their English skills set.

Accommodation

The school provides homestay services for students who wish to stay with homestay families.

Support Services for International students

St. Paul’s School places great emphasis on the importance of their students. In doing so, the school is equipped with highly qualified staff and professionals to aid students during the school year. There are on-site counsellors and personnel ready to help students with their studies or assist students in issues non-related to academia. There are extra staffs on hand to help students interested in learning more about golf at the school as well.

West Moreton Anglican College

West Moreton Anglican College

CRICOS Provider Number : 01329M

Website : www.wmac.com.au

Address : Keswick Rd., Karrabin QLD 4306

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

West Moreton Anglican College was founded in 1994 and has grown into one of the largest schools in Queensland. The school is situated on a safe and spacious and lush campus, fully equipped with new facilities for students to effectively utilize during their school year. Facilities include a library, swimming pool, computer lab, music room, art room and science labs. Outdoor facilities include courts for different sports such as basketball, football, volleyball, baseball, tennis and so forth. Additionally, the school provides a comprehensive assortment of courses for students to freely choose from. These courses are available from preschool to Grade 12 and include subjects such as music and sports. Furthermore, the school is staffed with experienced and qualified teachers who are able to understand and fulfil the needs of all international students attending the school.

Location

The West Moreton Angelican College is located on the west side of Brisbane, 40 minutes away from the downtown.

Curriculum and Qualifications

The school is divided according to the following grades:

  • Junior School: Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6
  • Middle School: Grade 7 – 9
  • High School: Grade 10 – 12

English Language Centre

Students graduating from the school will receive the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), a highly recognized certificate by both national and international universities.

Entry requirements for overseas students

Students are required to do the AEAS Test (provided by CETA) and present the results to the school. The school will then determine the student’s ability to enrol or advise students to take additional English courses to meet the school’s criteria.

English Language Support

The school provides English courses to international students who need to improve. The school is certified by the government to teach English as a Second Language (ESL), a beneficial course for international students. The classes are small in size and are taught by experienced teachers.

Pathways to University

The West Moreton Anglican College is a member of Study Ipswich which allows students to immediately enrol into the University of Queensland (Ipswich Campus) and the University of Southern Queensland (Toowoomba and Springfield Campus).

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

Students who graduate from the school graduate with top scores. Most notably, students are accepted into leading Australian and international universities across the globe.

Accommodation

The school provides quality homestay services for students who plan to stay with homestay families. Each homestay family are handpicked by the school to meet the needs of each student and to ensure each student is well cared for. For students over the age of 18, they will be staying at the Unilink Accommodation Village.

Support Services for International students

International students will be provided with unlimited resources and assistance by school staff to help students with health insurance, Visa issues to homestay accommodations.

Pembroke School

Pembroke School

Cricos Provider Number : 00367B

Address : 342 The Parade, Kensington Park, SA 6068

Website : www.pembroke.sa.edu.au

School Type: Co – Educational Boarding School

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Pembroke School is a coeducational school (with optional boarding) with dorms open to students from Grade 7 – 12. Over the past 60 years since Pembroke’s establishment, there have been a large number of international students attending the school, each coming from different parts of the world.

Location

The school is based in the city of Adelaide, the capital state of South Australia.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Depending on the students’ interests and educational goals, they can choose to study between two programs; the International baccalaureate (IB) or the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Entry requirements for overseas students

The school requires AEAS results (test can be taken at CETA). If the student does not meet the school’s requirement, they will be required to take extra English classes. Once the student has passed with a minimum grade or qualifications, then the student will be allowed to enrol in the school and proceed to take regular classes.

English Language support

The school offers ESL courses for students who speak English as a second language. The classes provided by the school are small and it allows the teacher to provide unconditional attention to each student. The teachers teaching ESL are highly qualified staff that possess many years of teaching experience with international student.

Academic Achievement/ Other Notable Achievements

Pembroke School is recognized in both Australia and around the world for its excellence in teaching International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes and South Australian Certificate of Education courses.

Pathways to University

Graduates from Pembroke School will be able to pursue higher education in various faculties such as Law, Medicine, Engineering, Business and Trade, Programming and Arts.

Support Services for International Students

School staff will be ready to assist students and providing counselling services during their time at the school. The counsellors provide offer students career guidance, Visa advice, health insurance, academic planning as well as tackling the student’s personal matters.

 

Victorian Government Schools

Victorian Government Schools

CRICOS Provider Number : 00861K

Address : GPO Box 4367 Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3001

Website : www.study.vic.gov.au

School Type : Co-educational school

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Victorian Government Schools are schools with high academic standards and a reputation for their unmatched, academic excellence and extensive curriculum. Victorian Government Schools promote multiculturalism and the school encourages students to exchange each other’s cultural values and traditions. These schools promote students to work together by participating in recreational activities and building relationships with one another. There are over 100 schools to choose from and each school possesses its very own standard of education. Parents can ensure each student will receive the best education provided by each school respectively. Classes are small and concise, allowing students’ maximum exposure and assistance from the teachers.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Victorian Government Schools offer courses under the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) which provides a wide spectrum of academic subjects for students to choose from. In Year 12, students have the option to choose over 70 subjects to take according to their interests. Each school provides different subjects and students can consult with the school staff in choosing the subjects best suited to their needs and expectations.

English Language Support

Victorian Government School offers Intensive English Language Programmes, especially designed to improve a student’s concentration, communication, and reading plus written skills.

Pathways to University

Students can submit their VCE scores to the universities in Victoria and other Australian states or universities around the world. Accommodation Students will be staying with homestay families. Living with an Australian family is an excellent way to develop and improve their spoken English skills. Living with homestay families provide additional benefits as it is also cost effective while gathering knowledge of Australia and its peoples.

Support Services for International students

International students will be closely supervised and monitored by staff to ensure students are well cared for. Staff will be responsible for the student’s immigration documents, health and overall well-being.

Wesley College

Wesley College

CRICOS Provider Number : 00354G

Address : 577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3004

Website : www.wesleycollege.net

School Type : Coeducational school

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Wesley College is a coeducational school founded in 1866 with a student body averaging over a 1,000 students to date. The Wesley College is a highly recognized college in Victoria with a history of academic excellence and provides the most up-to-date facilities for its students. Therefore, due to its facilities an extensive academic history, many students from around the world choose Wesley College as their educational institution of choice. Additionally, due to the large number of international students at the school, Wesley College promotes itself as a highly diversified college featuring a vast array of cultures, traditions and religions all gathered in one place. Overall, 95% of students in the school choose the IB Programme and have successfully progressed on to noteworthy universities in Australia and around the world. Students were accepted into the University of Melbourne, Monash University, Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard University.

Location

Wesley College has 3 campuses:

  • Elsternwick campus is open to all students from Kindergarten to Year 9 and is located 12 kilometres from Melbourne.
  • Glen Waverly campus is open to all students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and is located 15 kilometres from Melbourne.
  • St Kilda Road campus is open to all students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and is located 5 kilometres from Melbourne.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Wesley College has 2 curriculums:

  • Courses in Year 9 – 10 will intensively prepare students for entry into Senior School.
  • Courses in Year 11 – 12 will feature courses from IB, VCE and VET programmes. Students can freely choose which programme they wish to enrol in and its subjects.

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

Students from Wesley College have shown their ability to exceed expectations under VCE and IB programmes. Many students achieved an average ATAR score of 86.70 and 70% of students who took IB courses achieved ATAR scores of more than 90 points. Most students from the school were able to enter the University of Melbourne or Monash University successfully.

Support Services for International Students

The school can arrange suitable accommodations for the students, Guardianship services and ESL services at every campus. There will be on-site staff to help students through their academic year and provide counselling services for students planning on pursuing specific professions after graduation.

Westbourne Grammar School

Westbourne Grammar School

CRICOS Provider Number : 00355F

Address : 300 Sayers Road, Truganina, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3029

Website : www.westbournegrammar.com

School Type : Co-educational, Day school

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Westbourne Grammar School is a private school founded in 1867 and best known for its academic excellence. The school’s curriculum is designed to help students achieve the best grades, with the help of dedicated staff. As a result, students will be prepared to entire higher education with ease. Additionally, the school is equipped with the latest facilities, academic resources and activities. Additionally, the school has a nursing facility and the school takes students out on excursions during holidays. Students in Year 9 are encouraged to learn a secondary language other than English.

Location

The school is located in Victoria, on the west side of Melbourne. Traveling to and from the school to Melbourne takes only 20 minutes by car.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Students in Year 11 and 12 are required to take the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). It is a certification that is recognized nationally and worldwide. The school’s examinations are provided by the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority and monitored by the Ministry of Education in the State of Victoria.  Entry requirements for overseas students Students who plan to enrol in the school from Year 7 to Year 11 onwards must present the latest school transcript, documenting the last 2 years of study, teacher’s recommendation and AEAS result.

Intensive English/ ESL Support

International students will receive a lot of help by the school’s staff. English classes are small, intensive and usually have less than 10 students per class, allowing students to improve their English skills with their teacher and friends.

Pathways to University

To progress to university, students must successfully pass Year 12 examinations and all VCE courses. Students can use their VCE scores to apply to universities across the country as well as Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States.

Academic Achievement /Other Notable Achievements

Westbourne Grammar School has a record of academic achievements by its students.

  • In 2013, students achieved an average ATAR score of 85 points.
  • Statistically speaking, 50% of students from Westbourne achieved outstanding scores, ranking the school at number 14 in all of Australia.
  • Overall, 60% of students achieved an ATAR score of more than 80 points.

Accommodation

Westbourne students are required to stay with homestay families in the case the student does not have any relatives in Australia. However, if the student does have relatives, they can stay with them as well.

Support Services for International students

The school has established a centre for international students in order to better help and serve the students. There will be a Student Coordinator to advise and assist students in every subject including establishing student clubs and activities. Additionally, the school provides transportation services to and from the airport.

Yarra Valley Grammar School

Yarra Valley Grammar School

CRICOS Provider Number : 00356E

Address : Kalinda Road, Ringwood, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3134

Website : www.yvg.vic.edu.au

School Type : Coeducational school

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Yarra Valley Grammar School was originally a coeducational school for boys, founded in 1965 before it was transformed into a coeducational school in 1978. The school provides students with an extensive curriculum, including several extracurricular activities such as sports, drama and music for example. The school places great emphasis on both academics and activities to ensure students are developed in more than one aspect. Students at the school will have the opportunity to discover their hidden talents and specialize in them, with the help of committed teachers and staff.

Location

Yarra Valley Grammar School is located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Yarra Valley Grammar School is divided into 3 sections:

  • Junior School is open to students from Kindergarten to Grade 6.
  • Middle School is open to students from Grade 7 through Grade 9.
  • Senior College is open to students from Grade 10 through Grade 12

Entry requirements for overseas students 

International students will be evaluated before entering the school. All students must pass an examination to determine their English proficiency. Students are also required to pass the school’s English Orientation Course before starting classes.

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

Each year, 40% of Year 12 students under VCE are ranked in the Top 10% of Victoria. Many students from the school continue onwards into universities to pursue their undergraduate careers. Students were accepted into the University of Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin University, RMIT University, La Trobe University and many more. Additionally, 25% of students scored more than 90 points in their ENTER examinations as well.

Accommodation

The school will assign specific homestay families to match the needs to the students. Students are required to stay with the homestay family for at least 6 weeks.

Support Services for International students

The school offers counselling services to students in regards to school studies, pathways to university, resolving personal conflicts to immediately resolving health concerns.

Macarthur Anglican School

Macarthur Anglican School

CRICOS Provider Number : 02269K

Website : www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au

Address : Cobbitty Road, Cobbitty, NSW, AUSTRALIA 2570

School Type : co-educational day school

Philosophy

Macarthur Anglican School was founded in 1984 and is a co-educational Christian school. The school focuses on developing successful students and promoting students to have a great attitude and to have the best possible education possible.  Graduates from Macarthur Anglican School are not only taught to be creative but also become a contributor in society.

Location

Macarthur Anglican School is located South-west of Sydney and only takes 1 hour to get into town. The school campus is within a secure environment and close to the airport and downtown Sydney. Students who choose Homestay accommodation will also be supervised by the school as well.

Curriculum and Qualifications

The school’s curriculum and teaching methods stress the importance of creative learning to the students. The school system is created so that students are always on the look-out for more information and knowledge, therefore lighting a passion for self-learning in each student. The school finds this very important.

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

Year 2012

  • Recognized in Sydney as the leader for Academic studies and Music
  • 13% of students have an ATAR score of 90 and above
  • More than 50% have an ATAR score of 80 and above
  • 77% of students are accepted into the universities that the students have selected

Accommodation

The school offers Homestay options for students with moderate pricing. Selected homes are generally close to the school campus and go through a selective process in becoming hosts for the students. Parents can be assured that their child is in a safe and secure environment.

International Students’ Support

Macarthur Anglican School has taught international students for over 20 years and specializes in assisting foreign students. Staff is well equipped and experienced in what foreign students have to go through and finds it important to establish close relations with the parents and students who are abroad.

NSW Government Schools

NSW Government Schools

CRICOS Provider Number : 00588M

Website : www.internationalschool.edu.au

Address : International Students Centre PO Box 707, 827-839 George Street, NSW, AUSTRALIA 2007

School Type : Varies. Girls and boys only and co-educational schools

Philosophy- Special Features, Brief History

NSW Government Schools was founded in 1848 and offers curriculums from pre-school until Year 12. Committed to quality, the schools are recognized worldwide and students can select from the various available courses they are interested in studying. School fees are lower when compared to private schools and currently has over 3,500 international students.

Location

NSW schools have campuses in several cities including Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Coffs Harbour, Balina and more.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Students are required to study core subjects and elective subject of interest such as English, mathematics, science, technology, linguistics, design, physical education, music, drama and dance classes. Each classroom has around 10-30 students only. By working in groups, students have the opportunity to share their thoughts, ideas and participate creating an active and efficient learning environment.

Entry requirements for overseas students

Student’s looking to enroll will need to provide a 2 year transcript or grades from their previous school and also English language proficiency. If the students language proficiency is not meet the standard, they will be required to study additional English courses.

Pathways to University

All students who graduate from NSW Government Schools will receive a High School Certificate (HSC) which can be used for higher education admission into TAFE institutions or other universities in Australia or around the world.

Intensive English/ ESL Support

Intensive English Centre (IEC) is available for students who need to improve their English language proficiency. This will help build a stronger English foundation for the students. When entering High School, international students will also get to study ESL (English as a Second Language) classes to improve upon their English even more.

Accommodation

Host families that are reviewed by the Australian government can be provided to international students who do not have relatives living in Australia. Fee’s for Homestay range from $220 AUD to $290 AUD per week and also depends on the city chosen. Every host family provides a bedroom, meals, and other facilities to the student. The student and host family are also closely monitored by the school officials to ensure the student’s well-being and happiness, thus maximizing learning and development at school.

Support Services for International Students

Each school provides school officials to help assist with international students. They are also able to speak many different languages lowering the language barrier and can help provide great advice to students and parents. Whether the topic is career guidance, academic questions, visa, health, or personal issues, they are always there to assist. For students who did not pass the English language proficiency criteria, Intensive English Centre (IEC) has courses available to help develop their English capabilities.