Taylors High School Program Years 10, 11 and 12
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TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM YEARS 10, 11 AND 12 PREPARING YOU FOR SUCCESS AT UNIVERSITY, IN YOUR CAREER AND FOR LIFE re he s in g e b y e rn u jo ur Yo 2015 SYDNEY | taylorscollege.edu.au 02 | 2015 TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Manly Beach Northern SYDNEY Territory Queensland AUSTRALIA Sydney Harbour Sydney Opera House Western South Australia Australia New South CBD Wales Darling Botanical Bondi Beach SYDNEY Harbour Gardens Victoria Chinatown Mcevoy Street Tasmania Powell St TAYLORS COLLEGE Elizabeth Street Bourke Street Sydney CBD Manly Beach SYDNEY Sydney Harbour Sydney Opera House Mcevoy Street Darling CBD Harbour Botanical Gardens Bondi Chinatown Beach Central Station Powell St TAYLORS COLLEGE Elizabeth Street Bourke Street taylorscollege.edu.au | 03 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 COMPUTER ROOM 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.