TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM YEARS 10, 11 AND 12
PREPARING YOU FOR SUCCESS AT UNIVERSITY, IN YOUR CAREER AND FOR LIFE
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Contents
05 Taylors High School Program 06 Why should I choose the "Sydney is a wonderful destination for international students. Taylors High School program? People from all over the world have made Sydney their home 08 Sydney – a world class city so students from overseas are made to feel most welcome. 09 Where will I live? The college is located very near to the city centre and major 10 Where will I study? universities, including our partner one, the University of Sydney, 11 Help and support so students have every opportunity to experience both university 13 Course information and start dates life and Sydney’s many attractions." 14 Subject descriptions 16 Taylors English Language CHRIS NORTON Preparation (TELP) Taylors College Principal, Sydney 17 Entry requirements 18 Terms and conditions 20 How to apply 21 Application for admission form 23 Program fees and additional costs
DISTANCE OF TAYLORS COLLEGE TO:
Bondi Beach: 9km Bus stop to the city: 10m Central Station: 2.4km Green Square train station: 0.6km International Airport: 7.8km Sydney CBD: 3.9km LUXI MENG FROM CHINA Taylors High School graduate, 2005
Studied PhD in Science (Molecular Biology & Genetics) at The University of Sydney
"At Taylors College High School, I felt at home and supported by the staff and teachers. It has been nearly a decade since I graduated from Taylors but the memories are still vivid. I enjoyed every excursion into nature; I loved every birthday celebration among friends in the common room; I appreciated every single piece of advice that teachers gave me. Taylors High School has bonded us together, and I am still in touch with most of my friends from the school." taylorscollege.edu.au | 05
Taylors High School program
YEAR 12 AUSTRALIAN OR OVERSEAS YEAR 10 YEAR 11 UNIVERSITY TELP USFP*
The Higher School Certificate is well recognised by universities and employers DYNAMIC LEARNING worldwide, giving you a wide range of ENVIRONMENT options for further study or work. Our classrooms are very well appointed, Taylors High School consistently using advanced technology. delivers an outstanding educational experience that will enable you to Interactive whiteboards enable study your chosen degree and prepare teachers to access the internet during you for your future career. class for instruction and also use software specifically designed for PREPARING YOU FOR individual subjects. STUDYING HIGH SCHOOL UNIVERSITY SUCCESS In addition, you will have access AT TAYLORS PROVIDES THE Our staff are experts in helping to learning resources and course SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL students adapt smoothly to their materials online through the learning EDUCATION YOU NEED TO new academic and social environment. management system, Study Smart. Choosing to enter Year 10 or 11 gives SUCCESSFULLY ENTER you more time to adapt to the Australian TAYLORS ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNIVERSITY. education system and improve your PREPARATION (TELP) English, maximising your chances THE PROGRAM OFFERS At the campus we offer Taylors English of reaching your full potential. Language Preparation (TELP) so you can YEAR 10, 11 AND 12 FROM Our smaller class sizes in High School improve your English before joining an OUR SYDNEY CAMPUS. allow for more student interaction with academic program if you need to. teachers and greater learning support. TELP focuses on the critical literacy Our approach to education and the skills in reading, writing, listening dedication of the highly experienced and speaking that you will need to Taylors staff will give you every be successful in your future academic opportunity to achieve your very best in studies. The supportive classroom a positive and encouraging environment. environment will enable you to develop your English language proficiency quickly and effectively.
For more information on TELP, see page 16.
* University of Sydney Foundation Program 06 | 2015 TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Why should I choose the Taylors High School program?
CLASSROOM
YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
As thousands of Taylors graduates can MULTIPLE COURSE START DATES attest, our partnerships with some of For your convenience, you can start Australia’s best universities have given high school with Taylors at different times us unique insights into what you need during the year. to successfully gain a place there. Refer to page 13 for the specific dates. OVER 90 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ENRICHING EXPERIENCES TAYLORS IS DIFFERENT TO A We have been providing world-class High School students attend excursions education to students for over 90 CONVENTIONAL HIGH SCHOOL. which provide them with 'hands-on' years, allowing them to go on to study experiences and knowledge of living OUR ENVIRONMENT IS SIMILAR the degree they have always wanted. in the Australian community. These You too can be part of this success. TO THAT OF A TERTIARY excursions supplement their academic work in their various subjects and INSTITUTION, WHERE YOU INTERNATIONALLY facilitate their learning of English. WILL BE TREATED LIKE AN RECOGNISED CERTIFICATE From zoos, to museums, to universities, ADULT, AND GIVEN ACCESS The High School qualifications you to historical sites, the students not receive from Taylors are recognised only benefit, but are also given the TO FREE STUDY SUPPORT TO in Australia and internationally, opportunity to interact with students MAXIMISE YOUR GRADES. meaning you will have a huge range from other schools. of prestigious international university destinations to choose from – including OUTSTANDING RESULTS Europe, the USA, Canada and the UK. Taylors High School is very proud to report that 100% of our 2013 Higher FREE STUDY SUPPORT School Certificate students received Our free support gives you the an offer from a tertiary institution: opportunity to obtain extra tuition in • 70.3% were eligible to receive a areas where you may be having difficulty bachelor degree offer or need some assistance, maximising your chances of passing these subjects • 29.7% were eligible to receive a and attaining the results you need for diploma or certificate offer university. taylorscollege.edu.au | 07
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SCIENCE LAB MUSIC ROOM
TOP PERFORMING STUDENTS
NAME ATAR* INSTITUTION COURSE OFFERED
CHAN Wai-jo Jocelin 96.55 University of Sydney B. Pharmacy
XU Jiaxin 95.55 University of New South Wales B. Commerce (International)
CHEN Nuannuan 93.8 University of New South Wales B. Commerce
YU Tianhao 92.25 University of Sydney B. Economics
LIN Zixiang 90.65 University of Sydney B. Economics
YANG Xi 86.45 University of Sydney B. Project Management
ZHANG Di 84.45 University of Sydney B. Computer Science and Technology
SUN Yuqi 81.35 Temple University, Philadelphia USA B. Media
CHENG Jiaming 79.35 University of Technology B. Nursing
NOVAYA Darya 75.60 University of New South Wales B. Fine Arts
LIU Xiaoyun 75.55 University of New South Wales B. Construction Management and Property
XIAHENAZI Xiamili 75.40 University of New South Wales B. Education
* Top ATAR possible is 99.95.
FACULTY DESTINATIONS
• Business/Management/Commerce: 35% "Since I arrived in ALISAR KANJRAWI • 17% Arts and Social Science: Sydney, I feel like FROM SYRIA • 12% Engineering: my dreams have Taylors High School graduate, 2014 • Science and Information Technology: 12% changed. At Taylors • Medicine and Health Science: 12% High School, the teaching staff are helpful and provide • Other: 12% support to us through free tutorials. I love the fact that you get to meet new people! " 08 | 2015 TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sydney – A world class city
SYDNEY HARBOUR
SET AROUND A BEAUTIFUL KEY FACTS ABOUT SYDNEY WORLD-CLASS FOOD
NATURAL HARBOUR, SYDNEY • Voted most popular city in the world Enjoy a meal at some of Sydney’s famous PROVIDES A SPECTACULAR for international university students* ‘eat streets’ which have a truly global range of cuisine options including Thai, BACKDROP FOR YOUR STUDY. • Population: 4.6 million • Australia’s oldest and largest city Greek, African or Lebanese. WITH A GREAT MIX OF • Rated as one of the top cities in the At Bondi, Manly or the northern beaches, STUNNING NATURAL SIGHTS world to live in** you can dine with glorious sea views LIKE OUR WORLD-FAMOUS • Contains two of the world’s most of the blue Pacific Ocean at coastal restaurants and cafes. In the cobbled BEACHES AND PARKS, TO recognisable icons − the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney streets of the colonial Rocks area, you’ll THE ICONIC OPERA HOUSE Harbour Bridge find some traditional Australian food in AND HARBOUR BRIDGE, one of the famous pubs. • The economic hub of Australia SYDNEY HAS SOMETHING FOR • Relatively low unemployment rate In our bustling Chinatown, you can get EVERYONE TO ENJOY. of 5.9%^ an authentic bite to eat.
BASK IN THE PERFECT A VIBRANT CITY OF CULTURE SPECTACULAR NATURAL SURROUNDINGS LIFESTYLE THAT SYDNEY Sydney hosts world-class exhibitions Sydney is rightly famous for its amazing HAS TO OFFER. at institutions such as The Australian Museum and the Art Gallery of New beaches. Enjoy the Manly or Bondi beach South Wales. There are also regular culture or view the city sights by taking a performances of ballet and opera at the ferry across the brilliant harbour. famous Opera House, and plays by the There are great coastal walks along our Sydney Theatre Company. waterways and bushland, where there’s a chance to see some native animals. SUN YUQI (YUKI) FROM CHINA The national parks are perfect for Taylors High School "Australians are friendly and riverside picnics, surfing, clifftop walks graduate, 2013 always try to help. I love or cycling along rainforest tracks. Now studying Bachelor of Media Studies and Taylors High School because Production at Temple University, Philadelphia, the teachers are very nice United States and they always make sure we understand."
* 2014 Global Cities Index. ** The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Report – ranked 7. Monocle’s Most Liveable Cities Index 2013 – ranked 9. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics, May 2014. taylorscollege.edu.au | 09
URBANEST HOMESTAY
UNILODGE
Where will I live? HOMESTAY An alternative accommodation option for you is homestay, which STUDENT RESIDENCES LIVING COSTS IN SYDNEY# involves staying in a private home UniLodge as the paying guest of a host. Accommodation UniLodge Sydney provides quality, • $350pp per week Living with a homestay host can be Homestay: furnished student accommodation an invaluable part of an international • Rental: $200-350pp per week within walking distance of major student’s learning experience in shopping centres, cinemas, theatres, Other livng costs Australia, while being enjoyable Darling Harbour and Chinatown. and rewarding for both parties. • Meal, inexpensive restaurant: $15 It is a great choice if you are looking • $40 Additionally, living with an English Meal, mid-range restaurant: for accommodation that offers speaking family is the best way to improve • Fastfood Combo Meal: $8.50 convenience, safety and security. your listening and speaking skills! • Coffee: $3.66 Urbanest All of our homestay hosts are • Milk I litre: $1.49 Experience ultra-modern furnished experienced in looking after overseas • Rice 1 kg: $2.90 students, and provide safety and security accommodation in the heart of • Apples 1 kg: $4.03 Sydney at Urbanest. in a well-supervised environment. • Weekly transport ticket (student): $27## They have police clearance and Positioned in the ideal location of • Gas, electricity per month: $235 Haymarket, Urbanest is a short walk their homes are inspected before • Phone and Internet per month: $63.80 from Central railway station and within students are placed. easy reach of Taylors College and INDEPENDENT Note: All costs are estimates only and correct Sydney’s sights. at time of printing – subject to change without ACCOMMODATION notice. All costs are in Australian dollars. To convert If you are over 18 and prefer to live to your own currency, please visit: xe.com. in an independent house or apartment, For more information on living costs in Australia and the minimum financial requirements to receive the Taylors Accommodation Officer a student visa please visit: studyinaustralia.gov.au/ can assist and advise you on rental global/live-in-australia/living-costs or other accommodation options close to our campus.
We can also assist you to find temporary accommodation if required.
# The living costs for a single person in Australia are $18,610 per year. Any school-aged dependants accompanying overseas students to Australia will be required to pay full fees if they are enrolled in either a government or non-government school. ## MyMulti2 7 day concession ticket. 10 | 2015 TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
TAYLORS CAMPUS
Where will I study?
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES XU JIAXIN (SOPHIA) Our purpose-built campus features the REGULAR FUN ACTIVITIES FROM CHINA latest facilities, including: We place special emphasis on a Taylors High School • Computer and science laboratories healthy balance between academic graduate, 2013 and social development, with dedicated Now studying Bachelor of Business (International) • Interactive whiteboards staff organising a range of vibrant at The University of New South Wales • Telescopes for astronomy programs and activities in which you • Computer access rooms are encouraged to get involved. "I was very happy with the • A health centre Our sports and college community study and living environment • A reference and borrowing library events are a great way to meet new as well as welfare services • Music suite/practice rooms people and learn more about them. provided by Taylors College. • Art and design studios Cultural visits and College excursions are also built into the academic program. I was awarded a Year 12 • Student common rooms Scholarship which was great • Tutorial rooms AIRPORT TRANSFER financial support." • High School study room For your convenience, Taylors College can organise for you to be met on arrival GREAT SYDNEY LOCATION at Sydney International Airport. You will TAYLORS COLLEGE HAS Our Waterloo location is a short distance be given a 24-hour phone number in BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT to the city centre, providing you with case of changes to your flight details. easy access to the many attractions and OF EDUCATION SINCE 1920. Please advise us in advance if you require services on offer. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH this service. Bus services are available from outside HAS MADE US AUSTRALIA the building and Green Square station AND NEW ZEALAND’S is a short walk away, so you can be at LEADING UNIVERSITY home, work, or out with friends in no time at all. PREPARATION COLLEGE. taylorscollege.edu.au | 11
RECEPTION AREA HEALTH CENTRE
EXPERIENCED STAFF
Help and support Our extensive range of academic Our orientation program will then and support services include: provide you with information about your course, the campus and health • airport collection and transfer cover when you arrive. • orientation program to help WE PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED you settle into your studies EXPERIENCED STAFF RANGE OF SERVICES • free study support timetabled Taylors staff understand and respect that DESIGNED TO ADVISE AND weekly for each subject our students have differing needs and ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR • tertiary and career counselling come from a variety of backgrounds STUDY, HEALTH, CAREER • regular reports on academic progress and cultures. AND PERSONAL ISSUES. WE • student support staff PERSONAL WELFARE ARE FULLY COMMITTED TO • health and welfare counselling Your welfare will always be our highest ENSURING YOU RECEIVE THE • social and sporting activities priority. We have a wide range of BEST POSSIBLE CARE WHILST support staff who provide care for UNIVERSITY AND students on campus, including welfare YOU ARE AWAY FROM HOME. CAREERS ADVICE counsellors, first-aid officers and health One of our prime goals is to give you centres for students. We also provide a the individual attention and support 24-hour emergency telephone number you need to succeed. To that end for you to use if you require our help. our tertiary advisors will monitor your academic progress carefully and TAYLORS CAREGIVERS give you information on the most As an additional service for international appropriate university courses and students under the age of 18, Taylors admission requirements. Caregivers are contracted to liaise with the school and your parents on STUDENT CARE your academic progress, health and Our support for you will begin before extracurricular activities. you arrive at our campus. STUDY SUPPORT If you are coming from overseas, you will receive essential, reassuring information To ensure you are on track to achieve your about your course and accommodation very best in each subject, our teachers so that you are well prepared for life offer free, personalised tuition in one-hour in Australia and confident about what timeslots, timetabled each week of the you can expect at Taylors. school year in all subject areas. 12 | 2015 TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
ZHANG DI (ALEX) FROM CHINA Taylors High School graduate, 2013
Now studying Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology at The University of Sydney
"The teachers are respectful to us and they establish good relationships with students. Some teachers completely changed my perception of Mathematics." taylorscollege.edu.au | 13
CHAN WAI-JO JOCELIN FROM AUSTRALIA Taylors High School "I really enjoyed Course information graduate, 2013 the teaching Now studying Bachelor of Pharmacy and start dates at The University of Sydney system at Taylors High School, especially the
free tutorials."
TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM • Year 10 students must study English COURSES OF STUDY YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 and all other subjects on the Year English • 10 program English (ESL) • • • Year 11 students must study English • • English (Standard) or English (ESL) and five other subjects English (Advanced) • • • Year 12 students must study English • • English Extension 1 or English (ESL) and continue with Biology • • four of their Year 11 subjects Business Studies • • For further information including Chemistry • • course descriptions, hours of study Chinese (Background speakers) • • and HSC graduation requirements Economics • • visit taylorscollege.edu.au/courses/ Fundamentals of English • high-school. General Mathematics • • Completion of Year 10 at Taylors College • Notes: Geography Sydney does not lead to the award of the NSW History • Record of School Achievement (RoSA). It is, however, an ideal preparation for study in Years 11 and 12 Information and Software Technology • which lead to the NSW Higher School Certificate. • • • Japanese (Beginner speakers) Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Arabic and other Mathematics • community languages may be studied at Saturday School for no extra charge. Mathematics Extension 1 • • Year 11 subject selection may be limited in Mathematics Extension 2 • all intakes; subject offerings are determined by Mathematics (2 unit) • • student demand. Music 1 • • Year 11 students may access other subjects through Sydney Distance Education High School Pastoral Program, Sports and Activities • or The Open High School. An additional fee to Physics • • the Department of Education is charged for these subjects. Science • Year 12 in NSW starts in October and concludes in Visual Arts • • November the following year.
2015 INTAKE DATES
2015 INTAKE DURATION ORIENTATION TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 28 Jan - 20 Apr - 13 Jul - 6 Oct - January (Years 10 & 11) 40 weeks 28 Jan 2015 2 Apr 2015 26 Jun 2015 18 Sep 2015 11 Dec 2015 28 Jan - 20 Apr - 13 Jul - 6 Oct - January (Year 12) 40 weeks 28 Jan 2015 2 Apr 2015 26 Jun 2015 18 Sep 2015 11 Dec 2015 20 Apr - 13 Jul - 6 Oct - April (Year 11) 32 weeks 20 Apr 2015 3 Jul 2015 25 Sep 2015 11 Dec 2015 20 Apr - 13 Jul - 6 Oct - April (Year 10) 30 weeks 20 Apr 2015 26 Jun 2015 18 Sep 2015 11 Dec 2015 13 Jul - 6 Oct - July (Year 10) 21 weeks 13 Jul 2015 25 Sep 2015 11 Dec 2015 14 | 2015 TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Subject descriptions
YEAR 10 Year 10 Information and Software Technology English (Advanced) Information and Software Technology is a practical Year 10 students study courses from six Key Year 11 English (Advanced) Preliminary Course digital media course. Learning Areas. These are : English, Mathematics, • Content common to the Standard and Science, HSIE (Human Society and its Main Topics Covered: Advanced courses – AREA OF STUDY Environment), Languages, TAS (Technological • Learn to Design a Database • Electives and Applied Studies). • Learn to develop a Digital Media campaign Year 12 English (Advanced) HSC Course Assessment in the Year 10 program is based • Learn about the Internet and • Content common to the Standard and on scheduled class examinations and a variety Website development of other assessment tasks prepared by Taylors Advanced courses – AREA OF STUDY College - Internal Assessment Program. Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Activities • Module A: Comparative Study of Texts and Context Students study all of the following subjects In addition to the above academic courses, Year 10 • Module B: Critical Study of Texts in Year 10 at Taylors College High School. students participate in a variety of other activities • Module C: Representation and Text during the school week. These include: Year 10 English Year 11 Fundamentals of English Preliminary Course • Timetabled Sport and other recreational activities The English curriculum is built around the three Fundamentals of English is designed for those • Pastoral Care and Personal Development Program interrelated strands of Language, Literature and students who need to develop skills in using the Literacy. Together the strands focus on developing • Clubs - students choose from a variety of English language effectively. The course equips students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in social activities designed to enhance their students to participate in more satisfying learning. listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and communication skills It assists them to meet the requirements of the creating. • Excursions to supplement their learning English (Standard) courses or the English as a Second experiences in the classroom and to connect Language (ESL) courses and to achieve English Year 10 Mathematics with the English speaking community language outcomes to support their study at Stage 6. Main Topics Covered: The Fundamentals of English course addresses the • Algebra and equations YEAR 11 AND YEAR 12 literacy needs of students undertaking the course (PRELIMINARY AND HSC COURSES) and assists students to use the English language • Measurement In Year 11 at Taylors College, students select effectively in their study. • Data Representation and Analysis subjects that they will study over two years: in Year • Plane Geometry 11 and Year 12. English is the only compulsory Year 11 Mathematics • Probability subject. Year 11 students need to study six subjects Year 11 General Mathematics Preliminary Course • Functions and Year 12 study a minimum of five subjects. The Main Topics Covered: five subjects of the Year 12 year must have been • Financial mathematics Year 10 Science studied in the Year 11 year. Preliminary courses are The main topics include the prerequisite courses for the HSC courses. • Data and Statistics • Measurement • Waves and Energy English as a Second Language (ESL) • Probability • Body Systems This course is designed for students from • Algebraic and Modelling • Acids and Bases diverse non-English-speaking backgrounds as • Motion and Newton’s Laws designated by the course entry requirements. The Year 11 Mathematics 2 Unit Preliminary Course • DNA, Genetics and Evolution students engage in a variety of language learning Main Topics Covered: • Periodic Table, Atomic Structure and Reactions experiences to develop and consolidate their use, • Real Functions • Universe and Global Systems understanding and appreciation of English, so as to • Differential Calculus enhance their personal, social and vocational lives. • Trigonometric ratios Year 10 History Year 11 (ESL) English Preliminary Course • Plane Geometry Overview of the Modern World and Australia • Language study within area of study Year 11 Mathematics Extension 1 Preliminary • the inter-war years between World War I and • Electives Course (3 units) World War II Year 12 (ESL) English HSC Course Main Topics Covered: • post-World War II The course requires study of at least THREE • the major movements for rights and freedom • Circle geometry different types of text drawn from the categories • Mathematical Induction • Cold War and Australia’s involvement of: prose fiction; drama; poetry; nonfiction; film or • Further trigonometry Depth studies - There are three depth studies media or multimedia. • Parametric representation for this historical period • Language Study Within an Area of Study • Permutations and combinations • World War II (1939-45) • Module A: Experience Through Language • Polynomials • Rights and freedoms • Module B: Texts and Society • Harder applications of the Preliminary 2 unit topics • The globalising world English (Standard) Year 12 Mathematics Year 10 Geography English Standard is designed for students to Year 12 General Mathematics HSC Course Year 10 Geography explores two main issues increase their expertise in English in order to in Australia: enhance their personal, social and vocational lives. Main Topics Covered: • nature of change in cities The students learn to respond to and compose • Financial mathematics a wide variety of texts in a range of situations • Australia and neighbouring countries • Data and Statistics in order to be effective, creative and confident • Measurement communicators. Languages - Year 10 Japanese • Probability Main Topics Covered: Year 11 English (Standard) Preliminary Course • Algebraic and Modelling • Personal World: Greeting; Personal Information • Content common to the Standard and Year 12 Mathematics 2 Unit HSC Course • School Life: School Subject; Timetable and Advanced courses – AREA OF STUDY Main Topics Covered: School Year • Electives • Integral Calculus • Lifestyle: Family member; Nationality or Year 12 English (Standard) HSC course • Applications of Calculus country or origin languages • Content common to the Standard and • Routines: Days of the week; Telling the time Advanced courses — AREA OF STUDY • Trigonometric functions • Free Time: Food and drink, likes and dislike. • Module A: Experience Through Language • Logarithmic and exponential functions • Module B: Close Study of Text • Probability • Module C: Texts and Society • Sequences and Series taylorscollege.edu.au | 15
Year 12 Mathematics Extension 1 (3 units) One Option topic from the following: • only have little or no previous knowledge of the HSC Course • Communication language Main Topics Covered: • Biotechnology • must not have more than a 3 month significant in-country experience • Simple harmonic motion and Projectile motion • Genetics: The Code Broken? • Inverse functions and inverse trigonometric • The Human Story Year 12 Japanese Beginners HSC Course functions • Biochemistry Main Topics Covered: The Personal World; The • Binomial theorem Japanese-speaking Communities; Family life; • Further probability Chemistry home and neighbourhood; People, places and communities; Education and work; Friends, • Harder applications of HSC 2 unit topics Year 11 Chemistry Preliminary Course recreation and pastimes; Holidays, travel and The main topics include: Year 12 Mathematics Extension 2 HSC Course tourism; Future plans and aspirations. Main Topics Covered: • The Chemical Earth • Metals Other Languages The course content includes the entire 2 unit Korean, Vietnamese, Russian, Malay, Persian, Mathematics course, the entire Mathematics • Water Hindi, Tamil, Arabic, French and German are some Extension 1 course plus • Energy examples of other languages available through • Graphs Year 12 Chemistry HSC Course Saturday School of Community Languages or The • Complex Numbers The main topics include: Open High School. There are many Saturday Schools • Conics Core Topics throughout Sydney. Where possible, you will be • Integration allocated a school closest to your home address and • Production of Materials expected to attend every Saturday morning during • Volumes • The Acidic Environment school term but not during school holidays. • Mechanics • Chemical Monitoring and Management These subjects will be in addition to the 12 • Polynomials One Option from the following: Preliminary units you study at the College. • Harder Extension 1 applications • Industrial Chemistry Prerequisite: N.B. Eligibility rules apply to the Economics • Shipwrecks, Corrosion and Conservation study of all languages. • The Biochemistry of Movement Year 11 Economics Preliminary Course Music The main topics include: • The Chemistry of Art Year 11 Music Preliminary Course • Forensic Chemistry • Introduction to Economics. Main Topics Covered: Students study at least three • Consumers and Business Physics topics in each year of the course. Topics are chosen • Markets from a list of 22, which cover a range of styles, Year 11 Physics Preliminary Course • Labour Markets periods and genres. The main topics include: • Financial Markets Year 12 Music HSC Course • The World Communicates • Government & the Economy Main Topics Covered: Students study at least three • Electrical Energy in the Home Year 12 Economics HSC Course topics in each year of the course. Topics are chosen • Moving About from a list of 22, which cover a range of styles, The main topics include: • The Cosmic Engine periods and genres. • The Global Economy Year 12 Physics HSC Course Prerequisite: Audition required • Australia’s Place in the Global Economy The main topics include: • Economic Issues Visual Arts • Space • Economic Policies and Management Year 11 Visual Arts Preliminary Course • Motors and Generators Topics include: Business Studies • From Ideas to Implementation • Drawing Year 11 Business Studies Preliminary Course • An elective, either Quanta to Quarks • Printmaking The main topics include: or Astrophysics • Painting • Nature of business Chinese for Background Speakers • Digital art and design • Business management Year 11 Chinese for Background Speakers • Art Criticism and Art History • Business planning Preliminary Course Year 12 Visual Arts HSC Course Year 12 Business Studies HSC Course Main Topics Covered: Students will study language Students learn about: The main topics are: and how it functions through various texts within prescribed themes and issues. • How students may develop their own • Operations informed points of view in increasingly more Year 12 Chinese for Background Speakers • Marketing independent ways using the frames HSC Course • Finance • How students may develop their own practice Main Topics Covered: • Human Resources of artmaking, art criticism, and art history Students will study language and how it functions applied to selected areas of interest Biology through various texts within prescribed themes • How students may learn about the relationships Year 11 Biology Preliminary Course and issues. between artist, artwork, world, audience within The main topics include: the art world Japanese Beginners • Patterns in Nature • How students may further develop meaning Year 11 Japanese Beginners Preliminary Course and focus in their work • A Local Ecosystem Main Topics Covered: The Personal World; The • Life on Earth Japanese-speaking Communities; Family life; • Evolution of Australian Biota home and neighbourhood; People, places and communities; Education and work; Friends, Year 12 Biology HSC Course recreation and pastimes; Holidays, travel and The main topics include: tourism; Future plans and aspirations. Core Topics Prerequisite: To be eligible to study Japanese • Maintaining a Balance Beginners, you: • Blueprint of Life • must not have studied the language for more • The Search for Better Health than 100 hours 16 | 2015 TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Taylors English
Language Preparation (TELP)
COURTYARD
IF YOU NEED TO IMPROVE TELP AT A GLANCE • Delivered on campus. Your TELP lessons consist of 25 hours face-to- YOUR LEVEL OF ENGLISH • Fast, effective progress in speaking, face teaching per week. You will meet LANGUAGE SKILLS IN ORDER writing, reading and listening. The program focuses on maximising new friends and your teachers before TO STUDY AN ACADEMIC your progress in each of the four core starting the high school program. COURSE, TAYLORS ENGLISH English skills. KEY FACTS LANGUAGE PREPARATION • Crucial skills for academic learning. You • Minimum age: 15 (TELP) IS THE PERFECT will acquire skills such as examination techniques, critical analysis, note-taking • Maximum class size: 18 SOLUTION. and text scanning to help you learn • Start dates: TELP intakes are every faster and with greater confidence. five weeks • 10-week terms throughout • Personal study plan. Before your Term length: program begins, we will test your the year level of English and advise you on • Areas of study: Emphasis on English how long you need to study language for academic study, with to reach the required level. practice in note-taking, assignment writing and general study skills • Close attention from your teacher. Our classes have a maximum of 18 • Additional skills: Develops intensive students so your progress can be reading and listening skills and carefully monitored by your teacher. improves social language skills • Reports: Provided to students • Regular testing. Your progress will twice a term 2015 TERM DATES be regularly tested to help ensure • The TELP teaching staff you reach your full potential, with Teachers: 12 January - 20 March are highly qualified and experienced written reports every five weeks. professionals in the English as a 16 February - 1 May • Course levels to suit your individual Second Language (ESL) field 30 March - 5 June study plan. Each course is designed • NEAS Accreditation: TELP operates to help you develop the necessary 4 May - 24 July within NEAS standards for English skills for success. Language Intensive Courses 22 June - 28 August • No IELTS required on successful for Overseas Students (ELICOS) 27 July - 9 October completion of TELP. Successful completion of the required level 7 September - 13 November of TELP means you do not need 12 October - 24 December to take an IELTS test before progressing to the high school 23 November - 12 February program. taylorscollege.edu.au | 17
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENGLISH TEST YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 IELTS Academic IELTS 4.5 (no band less than 4.5) IELTS 5.0 (no band less than 5.0) IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) TOEFL PB 450 (TWE 3.5) 500 (TWE 4) 513 (TWE 4) TOEFL IBT 45 (writing no less than 20) 60 (writing no less than 21) 68 (wrting no less than 21) PTE Academic 34 (writing no less than 35) 42 (writing no less 42) 46 (writing no less than 42) CAE 36 41 47
ACADEMIC
COUNTRY YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 Australia Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 China Junior Year 3 (60%) Senior Year 1 (60%) Senior Year 2 (60%) Form 3 with 5 Academic passes Form 4 with 5 Academic passes Form 5 with satisfactory results Hong Kong in relevant subjects in relevant subjects in 4 academic subjects India SSC/ Standard 9 -1st class pass SSC/Standard 10 - 1st class pass HSC/Standard 11 - 1st class pass Indonesia SMP3 with pass in 6 academic subjects SMU1 with pass in 6 academic subjects SMU2 with 75% in 4 academic subjects Iran Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Korea Year 3 Middle School Rank 4 Year 1 High School Rank 4 Year 2 High School Rank 2 - 3 Form 3/Junior 3 with 6 academic passes Form 4/Senior 1 with 6 academic passes Form 5/Senior 2 with 75% in relevant Macau in relevant subjects in relevant subjects subjects Form 3/Junior 3 with 6 academic passes Form 4/Senior 1 with 6 academic passes SPM with a grade of 4 or higher in 5 Malaysia in relevant subjects in relevant subjects relevant subjects Russia / CIS Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Secondary 2 Express or Secondary 3 Secondary 3 Express or Secondary 4 O Levels Singapore Normal with a pass in 6 relevant subjects Normal with a pass in 6 relevant subjects Taiwan Junior Year 3 (60%) Senior Year 1 (60%) Senior Year 2 (60%) Matayom 3 with grade 2 or higher in Matayom 4 with grade 2 or higher in Matayom 5 with grade 2.6 in relevant Thailand relevant subjects relevant subjects subjects Vietnam Completed Year 9 with GPA 7.0 Completed Year 10 with GPA 7.0 Year 11 GPA 7.5 18 | 2015 TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Terms and conditions
Upon receiving a Letter of Offer and an Acceptance Form, an applicant will be asked to accept the following terms and conditions.
I (including the parent/guardian who has signed 10. I agree that I am responsible for my own The amount of the refund is the fees paid this contract) hereby accept an offer made to me books, equipment and personal items by or on behalf of the student, minus the by Study Group Australia Pty Limited, a company and I hereby release, indemnify and hold lesser of the following amounts that will incorporated in New South Wales Australia harmless the College against all liability be retained: (ACN 070919327) whose registered office is Level and claims for any loss or damage to such • 5% of the amount of fees received (pre- 8, 97-99 Bathurst Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, items, howsoever caused. paid tuition fees, non-tuition fees); Australia (contact: +61 2 8263 1888), trading as 11. I understand that I am required to wear • $500. Taylors College (and hereinafter referred to as the College identification at all times while b. If a visa application is rejected after the “the College”) to enroll in the College’s course(s) on campus. student has commenced the course: (hereinafter referred to as “the course”) as referred 12. I understand that I must notify the College The amount of the refund is any unspent to in the Letter of Offer (“the Offer”). I agree that in writing within 7 days if I change my pre-paid tuition fees paid by or on behalf I will abide by the following terms and conditions address or contact details. of the student. The non-tuition fees will of enrolment: 13. I agree to pay the tuition fees and other not be refunded. 1. I agree to pay the tuition fees and other charges charges applicable for my course on the 2. The College agrees to refund within 28 days applicable for my course on the due dates as due dates as published in this brochure. I of the receipt of written notice of cancellation published on the website at taylorscollege.edu. understand and agree that failure to do this by the student, all tuition fees paid by or on au and acknowledge and agree that tuition fees may result in suspension from the program, behalf of the student, less the amounts to be may alter from time to time. and cancellation of enrolment and visa. retained as agreed and as detailed below: 2. If I enrol in the Year 10 or Year 11 program, 14. I understand that a late payment fee of a. If written notice is received more than my enrolment is for that year and subsequent AU$100 per month is payable on accounts four weeks before the commencement years until completion of Year 12, subject to which remain unpaid 14 days after the due date of the student's course, AU$2,500 payment of the applicable fees for subsequent date for payment. b. If written notice is received in the four weeks prior to the commencement date years at the prescribed dates. The refund 15. I understand that if after commencing of the student's course, 50% of the and cancellation policy will apply to each the course, I discontinue the course tuition fees for the course subsequent year of enrolment as if there had before completion, I remain liable to been a re-enrolment for that subsequent year. pay the full tuition fee and any expenses, c. No refund of tuition fees will be paid 3. Any variation of the terms and conditions must costs or disbursements incurred by the to the student if written cancellation is be in writing and be signed by an authorised College in recovering any outstanding received on or after the commencement officer of the College. monies, including debt collection agency date of the student's course. 4. I agree that it is a condition of my enrolment fees and legal costs. d. Enrolment fees are non-refundable. that I attend all scheduled classes except where 16. I confirm that the terms and conditions 3. In the unlikely event that the College is there is a legitimate reason for non-attendance of this offer have been explained to me. unable to deliver a course in full, the student will be offered a refund of the unused portion which is acceptable to the College (for example, 17. I have read and understood the Student of prepaid tuition fees. The refund will be illness supported by a Doctor’s Certificate). If Grievance Policy outlined in this document. my enrolment terminates due to a breach of this paid to the student within fourteen days of 18. I have read, understood and agree to condition I understand and agree that I may not the day on which the course ceased being the terms of the Cancellation and Refund be entitled to any refund of the tuition fees or provided. Alternatively, the student may be Policy outlined in this document. other charges paid to the College. offered enrolment in a suitable alternative 19. I agree that I have been informed about, 5. a. All lessons and any related material course at no extra cost. The student has the or provided information on, the protection supplied by the College are copyright right to choose whether they would prefer of personal information I provide to the of the College and remain the property a refund of the unused portion of prepaid College, including health information. of the College. tuition fees, or to accept a place in another course. If the student chooses placement in b. Any unauthorised copying may 20. I have been informed about, or provided another course, they will be asked to sign constitute a breach of the Copyright information on the following: a document to indicate acceptance the Act 1968 (as amended). a. the entry requirements for admission placement. If the College is unable to provide c. All College materials supplied to me into the course, including level of a refund or place the student in an alternative must, upon completion of the course, English language required and academic course, the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) be returned to the College. qualifications required; will assist the student to find a suitable 6. I agree that I may be required, and permission b. course duration and content, including alternative course at no extra cost or, as the is hereby granted, to attend organised College information about training and last resort, refund any unspent tuition fees. excursions and activities as part of the course. assessment methods; 4. If the student withdraws from a course before c. the facilities, classroom equipment and 7. The College is hereby authorised to obtain commencing any study, and the College has learning resources; medical treatment for myself should such action paid an amount to a representative in relation d. the grounds on which the enrolment may be deemed necessary by the College or a staff to their recruitment, the refund will be further be deferred, suspended or cancelled, member acting on behalf of the College. I agree reduced by that amount. The representative and accept any conditions set out in the to indemnify and hold harmless the College and will be responsible for refunding that amount Letter of Offer. its staff for any expense, loss, damage or liability to the student. of whatsoever nature or howsoever occasioned 21. I acknowledge that I have reviewed the cost as a result of authorising and arranging such of living expenses and the estimated total CLAIMING A REFUND emergency medical treatment. cost for tuition fees and other charges and Applications for a refund should be in writing 8. I agree that I am required to use my best acknowledge I have, or will have, the financial and addressed to the International Admissions endeavours to meet the requirements of the capacity to complete my course of study. Centre (if you are still in your home country) or the College program selected and to abide by Information is available at immi.gov.au/ Campus Director (if you are in Australia) according the rules and regulations of the College. I students/student-visa-living-costs.htm to the contact details listed on your letter of offer. understand that if I breach any of the College’s 22. This agreement, and the availability of HOMESTAY/LODGE REFUNDS rules or my behaviour is deemed unacceptable complaints and appeals processes, does not 1. If the student cancels the accommodation by the College, or a breach of visa conditions, remove the right of the student to take action booking less than seven days before arrival the including poor attendance or unsatisfactory under Australia’s consumer protection laws. progress, my enrolment may be cancelled and Accommodation/Homestay Placement Fee I agree that I will not be entitled to any refund CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY (if applicable) plus a cancellation fee equivalent of the tuition fees or other charges paid to the 1. The College agrees to refund within 28 days, to one week of accommodation will be charged. College under the Contract. tuition and accommodation fees paid where the 2. If the student cancels the accommodation 9. I understand that infringement of campus student produces acceptable certified evidence after arrival, four weeks prior written notice of rules and regulations will result in a fine. Local that the application made for a student visa was cancellation is required; any accommodation campus rules and regulations can be found on rejected by a visa-issuing authority. fees paid in excess of the notice period will be the website: taylorscollege.edu.au. a. If a visa application is rejected before the refunded less a 10% cancellation fee. student commences the course: taylorscollege.edu.au | 19
UNILODGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY Bank charges and commission for both the Cancellation before Commencement Date An overseas student may lodge an external sending and receiving banks should be paid appeal or make an external complaint about by the sender of funds or they will be applied If the Resident cancels the Occupancy Agreement a decision by contacting the Overseas to the student’s account. more than 60 days prior to the commencement Students Ombudsman. The Overseas Students date of the Occupancy Period, the Security Ombudsman offers a free and independent PUBLICITY Deposit will be refunded in full. If the Resident service for overseas students who have a The student (and, where applicable, his or her parent cancels the Occupancy Agreement between 60 complaint or want to lodge an external appeal or guardian): and 30 days prior to the commencement date, about a decision made by their private education i. agrees that the student's photographs, videos, the Resident will be entitled to a refund of 70% or training provider. See the Overseas Students artwork or other works, as well as recorded of the Security Deposit. If the Resident cancels the Ombudsman website oso.gov.au or phone or written testimonials and details of the Occupancy Agreement less than 30 days prior the 1300 362 072 for more information. student's achievements ("Student Images and commencement date, the Resident will be entitled Testimonials") may be used by Study Group, to a refund of 50% of the Security Deposit. A summary of the internal dispute resolution procedures follows: or by a third party agent of Study Group, Termination of Occupancy Agreement worldwide for promotional purposes including by Resident after commencement of the 1. Code of Conduct, Attendance and Discipline: in its printed and online marketing materials Occupancy Period Students are expected to abide by the terms and on any social media network without For Permanent Residents: and conditions of enrolment and the published further consent or notification; and rules and code of conduct of the College. ii. gives consent to Study Group storing, or a. The Resident may terminate this Licence Disciplinary procedures will be applied in the transferring across international borders , upon not less than sixty (60) days notice event of a breach of these rules. All staff are copies of the Student Images and Testimonials in writing to UniLodge on A’Beckett; expected to apply the College’s policy and for such purposes. b. If the Resident terminates in the first six rules fairly and without favour, but if a student (6) months of the Occupancy Period all considers that this has not occurred, the student THE ESOS FRAMEWORK Occupancy Fees must be paid for the may refer the matter to the Grievance Counsellor. The Australian Government wants overseas full six (6) month period; If dissatisfied with the Grievance Counsellor’s students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable c. If the Resident gives notice of intention decision, the student may appeal to the Case and rewarding place to study. Australia’s laws to terminate after the first six (6) months Review Panel which includes the Principal promote quality education and consumer of the Occupancy Period and has fully and/or Deputy Principal. protection for overseas students. These laws complied with all the terms and condition 2. Service and Academic Programs: are known as the ESOS Framework and they in this Agreement (including payment of In the event of a student complaint concerning include the Education Services for Overseas Occupancy Fees to the date of termination, the quality of the service or teaching provided Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code. peacefully and quietly gives up possession by the college, the student will report the matter More information about rights under the National of the Room and leaves the Room in to a person in a position of authority within the Code is available on the websites: taylorscollege. a satisfactory condition, the Resident is school. The complaint may either be dealt with edu.au/about/rights.aspx and https://aei.gov.au/ entitled to a refund of the Security Deposit); by that person, or referred to the Grievance Regulatory-Information/Education-Services-for- d. In all cases of termination prior to Counsellor where the Complaints and Appeals Overseas-Students-ESOS-Legislative-Framework/ expiration of the License Period, an AU$220 process will be followed. ESOSQuickInformation/ESOSEasyGuide/Pages/ Administration Fee will be charged. 3. Contractual and Financial Issues: ESOSEasyGuide.aspx). AIRPORT PICKUP REFUNDS Matters relating to the interpretation of the If there are concerns about any of these matters For cancellations less than 48 hours before arrival contract, or the payment or refund of moneys, after commencement of studies, the student no refund will apply. If when a student arrives at are stated clearly in the contract of enrolment. should contact the Campus Principal. the airport, the Airport Pick Up service provider Any queries relating to tuition fees and other Please note that information is collected by the cannot be located, the student should contact charges payable to the College (or refunds) will College during each student’s Enrolment in the emergency telephone number provided. In initially be dealt with by the College Finance and order to meet its obligations under the ESOS such circumstances, the College agrees that if Administration staff. If the student is dissatisfied Framework. This is to ensure students’ compliance the student has advised our emergency contact with the decision, the matter will be referred to with the conditions of their visas and their that they have not been met at the Airport, and the Campus Principal for determination. If either obligations under Australian immigration laws alternative arrangements have not been made, the action taken or the outcome does not satisfy generally. The authority to collect this information then a full refund of this service fee will apply. the student, they may write to the Finance is contained in the ESOS Framework. Director, who will in turn convey a decision Information collected about each student OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER in writing to the student. (OSHC) during enrolment can be provided, in certain All international student visa holders must DEFERMENT, CANCELLATION AND circumstances, to the Australian Government and maintain valid OSHC. The College will arrange SUSPENSION POLICY designated authorities and, if relevant, the Tuition cover with an OSHC provider for the duration of The Deferment Policy is located on the College Protection Service. In other instances information your student visa. This is payable with the initial website: taylorscollege.edu.au/about/rights.aspx collected during enrolment can be disclosed tuition payment. Should the student choose an for the information of students. Each student must without the student’s consent where authorised alternative provider, evidence of cover for the abide by the rules and regulations of the school, or required. Full details of our Privacy Policy can entire study period must be provided before a as advised on the College website. Failure to do be found on our website: taylorscollege.edu.au/ Confirmation of Enrolment will be issued. this may result in suspension from the program, about/privacy.aspx cancellation of enrolment and visa. Note: the above terms and conditions are those OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER referred and agreed to when the application form REFUND POLICY (OSHC) PAYMENTS is being completed. If the student has not arrived in Australia, Payment can be made to Taylors College using the College will refund the OSHC directly. a number of payment options via the PayOnline If the student has arrived in Australia and is: platform. Access to this platform can be found at http://pay.taylorscollege.edu.au using the unique • Discontinuing studies and returning home student access code. • Transferring to another provider, or • No longer on a student visa. Certain payment options will carry a processing fee of 2.5%. Taylors College reserves the right OSHC provider will organise the refund. to alter this charge from time to time. Refunds are processed on a pro-rata monthly basis. Refund forms are available on the OSHC If the student chooses to pay in their local provider's website. currency, a foreign exchange rate will apply. The applicable exchange rate can be viewed online as at the time and date of the payment. 20 | 2015 TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
How to apply
OUTSIDE COURTYARD
TO APPLY DIRECTLY
Visit taylorscollege.edu.au/apply OR Complete the application form and return it to the Admissions Centre along with the supporting documents STEP 1 outlined in step two:
Complete all sections of the Application Admissions Centre for Admission form. Level 8, 97-99 Bathurst Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia E: [email protected]
TO APPLY THROUGH AN AGENT Complete the application form and return it to your local representative along with the supporting documents outlined in step two. STEP 2 For a list of Taylors authorised representatives in your Attach the following documents: country, please visit taylorscollege.edu.au/about/agent.
Verified copies(translated of your intoacademic English); qualifications
Evidence of English language proficiency; A copy of your passport, visa or birth certificate.
STEP 3
Submit your application to a College local representative or directly to the College. STEP 4
Your application will be reviewed for eligibility, and you will be notified in writing of the outcome.
For information concerning student visas to Australia, please refer to the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website: immi.gov.au. Alternatively, contact the Admissions Centre. taylorscollege.edu.au |
Agent URN
Representative's Stamp INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Taylors High School
Please print clearly in English and in BLOCK letters. Tick boxes where appropriate. 3
STUDENT DETAILS
Title Family Name Given Names
Male Female Age Date of Birth (day/month/year)
Country of Birth Nationality
Are you a Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia Yes No
Home Address
City State/Province
Country Postcode
Home Telephone Mobile
FAMILY MEMBER CONTACT DETAILS (IF UNDER 18)
Name Relationship to Student
Home Address
City State/Province
Country Postcode
Home Telephone Mobile
Business Telephone Fax
VISA DETAILS Do you have a current Australian Visa? Yes No If yes, please provide a copy of your current visa
Are you applying for a student visa? Yes No
Visa type Visa subclass Visa expiry date
PASSPORT DETAILS
Passport Number Passport Expiry Date
Please provide a copy of your current passport
ENGLISH LANGUAGE All international students must demonstrate an acceptable level of English proficiency to gain admission to the Taylors High School academic programs. Please provide evidence of your English language proficiency by submitting your English language test results taken in the last two years.
Academic IELTS (score) Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
Other (please supply)
For all other tests accepted by the Admissions Department, please refer to taylorscollege.edu.au
PREVIOUS EDUCATION Please attach verified copies of all academic transcripts or reports (translated into English)
Name of Qualification Year Awarded
Name of School/College/University
Country/State Language of Instruction
If you are currently completing a qualification, please indicate when you expect to complete this study(month/year) COURSE SELECTION
Recommended weeks of Taylors English Language Preparation (TELP) TELP Start Date
Year: Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 * Start date dependent on English proficiency ^ Year 10 and 11 April intake requires prior learning # ^ # # July and October intakes are for students transferring from another Start Date*: January April July October institution in NSW with partial completion of Year 11
Year
List subjects that you wish to study. For course descriptions, please visit taylorscollege.edu.au
Subject 1 English Subject 4
Subject 2 Subject 5
Subject 3 Subject 6
FUTURE STUDIES The undergraduate course I would like to study at University is: (in order of preference)
Course 1: Bachelor of
Course 2: Bachelor of
Course 3: Bachelor of
CAREGIVER ARRANGEMENTS If you are under 18 years of age, do you require the College to recommend a Caregiver? Yes No If no, please advise the name and address in Australia of your Caregiver.
Caregiver’s Name
Caregiver’s address in Australia
ACCOMMODATION Do you require assistance with Homestay accommodation? Yes No
Length of Stay (weeks) Accommodation start date
AIRPORT TRANSFER Do you require airport transfer? Yes No If yes, flight details including date, time and flight number should be sent to the Admissions Centre as soon as possible to arrange the airport collection
OSHC DETAILS (IF APPLICABLE) Do you currently hold an OSHC policy? Yes No If yes, please provide the following details
Name of OSHC provider
OSHC Membership Number OSHC Expiry Date
For your convinience, OSHC will be included automatically on your invoice unless your provide us with details of your alternative policy Please select type of cover you wish to receive: Single Dual Family Multi Family
DISABILITY Do you have a disability, impairment or long-term medical condition which may affect your studies? Yes No If yes, please indicate the area/s of impairment:
Acquired Brain Impairment Hearing/Deaf Intellectual Learning Physical Medical Condition
Mental Illness Mobility Vision Other
If you have a disability, would you like to receive advice on support services, equipment and facilities which may assist you? Yes No
DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE (THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED; OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) I wish to be considered for admission to the course(s) I have shown on this application form. I agree that where I do not meet the entry requirements for the selected course or suite of courses that I will be offered an alternative Study Group course. I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information supplied within this application and the documentation supporting it is correct and complete. I acknowledge that the provision of false or misleading information may result in non-acceptance of the application or immediate exclusion from Taylors College. I authorise Taylors College, where necessary, to obtain from any other education institution evidence of my academic records or seek other corroborating evidence with respect to my application. I also understand that Taylors College is required under Section 19 of the ESOS Act 2000, to inform the Department of Immigration and Border Protection about changes to my course enrolment and any breach of my student visa conditions relating to satisfactory academic performance. I also understand that under the provisions of the ESOS Act 2000, Taylors College may release information provided in this application to Australian Commonwealth and State agencies. Taylors College is bound by the Privacy Act (1988) of the Commonwealth of Australia. Taylors College collects and uses any personal information provided to itself in accordance with the Act. The type of information and the use and disclosure of that information without any prior approval is set out in the Privacy Policy which can be found at taylorscollege.edu.au. By signing this application I acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy and consent to the use and disclosure of my personal information as set out in the Privacy Policy.
Signed (Student) Date
Signed (Parent, Legal Guardian#) Date
# If applicant is under the age of 18
Note: 1 Information provided may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies and the Director of SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO: the Tuition Protection Service, pursuant to obligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code. Admissions Centre 2 Any school-aged dependents accompanying overseas students to Australia will be required to pay full Level 8, 97-99 Bathurst Street fees if they are enrolled in either a government or non-government school. Sydney NSW 2000, AUSTRALIA T +61 2 8263 1888 E [email protected] or to your local representative
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Program fees and additional costs
BALCONY
For a full list of Taylors High School 2015 fees, visit: taylorscollege.edu.au
2015 FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
PROGRAM FEE (AU$) FIRST INSTALMENT SECOND INSTALMENT
Taylors English Language Preparation $495 per week (TELP)
January – Years 10 & 11 (40 weeks) $23,880 $11,940 On Acceptance $11,940 29/06/2015
January – Year 12 (40 weeks) $23,880 $11,940 On Acceptance $11,940 29/06/2015
April – Year 11 (32 weeks) $17,910 $8,955 On Acceptance $8,955 29/06/2015
April – Year 10 (30 weeks) $17,910 $8,955 On Acceptance $8,955 29/06/2015
July – Year 10 (21 weeks) $11,940 $11,940 On Acceptance
SUPPLEMENTS ACCOMMODATION OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC) PRICE (AU$) PRICE (AU$) All International students are required Enrolment fee* $300 Accommodation $290 placement fee to maintain OSHC for the duration Students are Stationery & textbooks $350-$600 of their student visa. (approximate) $350pp per week per year (Single room) required to purchase ‘Visa Length Homestay State Government $1,200 (incl. 16 meals p/w)# Cover’ which will be outlined on your examination fee $280pp per week (Twin Share room) offer letter and payable with the initial Airport transfer fee $175 tuition fees. Discounts apply for cover (one way) # Students aged under 18 living in homestay accommodation will be invoiced at the time greater than 12 months. Living expenses per year** $19,354 (estimated) of enrolment for the period until they turn For further details on the fees 18. Monthly installment payments dates are associated with OSHC please * Compulsory, non-refundable fee included with available, please contact your campus for initial payment. details. A fee per week is payable to hold a refer to taylorscollege.edu.au ** This is a guide only. Actual costs may vary room if a student is absent from homestay For the full information on our slightly from those listed above. during the holidays. preferred provider Worldcare, please visit oshcallianzassistance.com.au
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