Advantages and conditions of studying abroad in Australian high schools

# Studying in Australia # Introduction Many international students choose to study in Australia because of its friendly and laid-back environment, excellent education system and high living standard. The following are the advantages and conditions of studying in Australian high schools. Welcome to read the reference!

1. Advantages and conditions of studying in Australian high schools

First, the advantages of studying in Australian high schools

Advantages 1: overall improvement of English ability

English learning is closely related to age and language environment. In the teaching environment of Australian senior high schools, lectures, notes, discussions, homework and exams for international students are all done in English. In addition, most life scenes are also completed in English. Therefore, students' English learning potential and ability will be fully reflected in a pure English environment. After two years of high school courses in Australia, students' English ability can generally reach the level of domestic English majors.

Advantage 2: humanized curriculum and course selection system

Like China, secondary schools in Australia are composed of six years, but the difference is that junior high schools in Australia are four years (grade 7- 10) and senior high schools are two years (grade 1 1- 12). During the two years of high school, students generally need to take 6-8 academic courses, and the curriculum has the following characteristics: the range of courses available is wide. Larger high schools can provide 50-60 courses for students to choose from, while smaller high schools can provide at least 30 courses with fewer required courses. For high school students in Australia, only English is a compulsory course, and other subjects can be regarded as elective courses. There are many elective courses. Generally speaking, there are three points to consider when choosing a course. First, students' interest, second, students' learning ability, and third, the majors that students want to study in university in the future.

Advantage 3: Humanized evaluation and continuing education system.

High school graduates in China need to go through two days of college entrance examination to enter domestic universities; The performance of the college entrance examination in these two days depends on whether the candidates can be admitted to a good university. In Australia, high school students are assessed through the continuous assessment system. In the past two years in high school, students' usual homework, attendance rate, usual exams, final exams and final exam scores will affect students' grades from high school to college to varying degrees.

The evaluation of Australian high schools and the humanization of the admission system are not only reflected in the continuous evaluation, but also in the fact that students' superior courses will be fully considered and students' inferior courses will be avoided when grading admission.

Second, the conditions for Australian high school students to study abroad

Conditions 1: Basic conditions for Australian high schools to apply.

Australia implements 12 years of compulsory national education, including 6 years in primary school and 6 years in secondary school (grades 7 to 12). The last two years 1 1 and 12 are considered high schools, preparing for the college entrance examination. That is, four years in junior high school and two years in high school.

It should be noted that the Australian government requires that the study time of Australian high schools must exceed 16 months. Therefore, it is not allowed to directly enter 12 grade.

At the same time, there are certain age requirements for entering Australian high schools. For example, your grade 12 cannot exceed 20 years old, your grade 10 cannot exceed19 years old, and your grade 10 cannot exceed 18 years old.

Generally speaking, after graduating from the fourth grade, you can enter Australia 10 grade. If you have finished grade one or grade two, you can enter 1 1 grade.

Condition 2: Language preparation

The language requirements for entering Australian high schools vary according to the age of the students. Knowing the language requirements before studying abroad can better arrange the study abroad plan.

Third, high school learning tips

If students are over 16 years old and their IELTS score is below 5.0, they need IELTS 4.0 transcripts. Before entering the main courses of senior high school, they should study language courses for no more than 30 weeks. After reading Chinese, I entered the main course of high school.

However, if your IELTS score reaches 5.0, you can go directly to grade 10 in a high school in Australia, and if your IELTS score reaches 5.5, you can go directly to grade 1 1, which not only saves the time of reading a language, but also is more economical than reading a language class in Australia.

2. Application process for studying in Australia

1. Selected scheme

Students and parents who want to study in Australia should make reasonable plans according to their own situation. When determining the plan, we should comprehensively consider the students' major of interest, their achievements during college, their English level, their own learning ability, their future employment direction and career planning. In addition to the above, we also need to know the number of international students at the destination, what special courses are available and the specific fees. The formulation of a plan is likely to affect students' study in the next few years or even their life trajectory for more than ten years, so it is necessary to formulate a study abroad plan that meets the conditions of students.

2. University application

Submit the application to the selected institution, prepare the graduation certificate and transcripts notarized and translated by the notary office, and provide a copy of the first page of your passport. If the school has other requirements, other relevant materials need to be prepared. Remind students to make more choices when applying for schools to increase their chances of being admitted.

Step 3 wait for notice

If you receive the notice from the school, you can prepare materials according to the requirements of the school, pay tuition fees, and get the admission notice (COE) from the school. Then students need to go to the local public security department to apply for passports.

4. Language testing

All students who are going to study in Australia need to prepare IELTS or TOEFL (I remind: more students also choose PTE! Moreover, the results of IELTS test will not only affect the success of the application for studying abroad, but also affect the start time of students' courses. If you fail IELTS or TOEFL, you need to go to Australia for language courses in advance, and the time of visa submission will also have an impact. Therefore, preparing for the IELTS test in advance will not only give you enough study time to improve your English, but also enable you to get higher scores after many exams as the basis for your application.

5. Preparation of funds

Because studying in Australia needs financial guarantee and the exchange rate will fluctuate in different periods, students and parents are advised to make financial preparation plans in advance. In this way, it can be better solved when the policy is suddenly adjusted or other special circumstances occur, which is helpful for students to apply for visas smoothly. As an essential link in the application process of studying in Australia, I hope to attract the attention of students and parents.

Submission of materials

After the above procedures are completed, students need to submit all materials to the embassy, and they can start preparing their luggage after the visa is passed. It should be noted here that students should report for duty within the time specified by the COE.

3. What is the deposit for studying in Australia?

I. Amount of guarantee

Before preparing, we must first understand the price level and tuition fees in Australia. You know, Australia is one of the countries with the highest prices in the world, and the average annual living expenses of international students are not less than10.5 million yuan.

However, the Immigration Bureau requires the applicant to prepare a deposit covering all expenses for the first three years of studying abroad, including tuition and fees and living expenses. It is conservatively estimated that the prepared funds shall not be less than 1 10,000 yuan.

Second, the basic materials

The preparation of deposit needs to be divided into two steps, including not only the deposit certificate, but also the bank flow, which refers to the immediate family members, that is, the parents' bank card flow. The material is simple but the preparation time is long.

Everyone needs to deposit the deposit in the bank six months in advance, and the money needs to have a legal source, and then apply for a deposit certificate half a month before the application; Running water also needs to be prepared in advance to ensure normal income and expenditure.

You also need to choose a good bank, because at present, there are only six banks recognized in Australia to provide margin and running water. In addition to the four major domestic banks, there are only CITIC and Pudong Development Bank. Try not to use credit cards.

Third, the treatment method

Of course, due to the high amount presented, it is not mandatory to have a personal deposit. You can also apply for a loan for studying abroad, as long as the source is legal and reliable, which also gives the applicant more opportunities.

Bank deposit certificate is the way that most applicants will choose. You need to deposit the cash into the bank account one after another and freeze the deposit for at least half a year to be effective.

In addition, you can also choose to study abroad loans. For people who are not so rich, loans can largely solve everyone's financial difficulties and use real estate as collateral, but everyone still needs to provide 10% of the funds.

4. Safety instructions for studying in Australia

1, safe accommodation

Many students studying in Australia rent houses off campus, so it is particularly important to choose a house in a good security area. You can communicate with seniors and get a lot of useful information.

If possible, live near the subway station or bus station, and there are often school buses near the school. You can make full use of these resources. If you choose a roommate, students should have a familiar friend in China.

Don't choose a particularly dark and remote place to save money, which is not allowed in this province. Remember to check the safety of power supply and gas before going out or going to bed, whether the doors and windows are locked, and ask friends or neighbors to pay attention to the safety of the house when going out.

2. Certificate security

Important personal documents and private information must be properly kept and not easily shown to others. When someone checks your documents, remember to show your identity or work permit for polite verification. If you are a policeman, you can write down his ID number, car number, etc.

Back up important files just in case. Once the certificate is lost or stolen, it should be reported to the police station in time, and a written certificate of loss reporting should be applied. The relevant departments should cooperate with each other and reissue it as soon as possible.

Step 3 live

When you come to a brand-new place, you must have a slightly comprehensive understanding of local laws, religions and customs, learn to respect other people's cultures and customs, study and live in a strange environment in Australia, and strengthen your awareness of self-protection.

Even local tyrants should not carry a lot of cash with them. It is always good to keep a low profile. As for traveling at night, they are companions. You can tell your friends in the dormitory first if you want to go somewhere and come back.

4. Driving safety

Students with cars should try not to park in sparsely populated places, and don't leave important things in the car when parking. Don't pick up strangers at will, don't pick up a black car or a stranger's car.

Don't take the subway too early or too late without special circumstances. If you have to, you can consider taking a taxi, write down the car number and send it to your friends. Don't take the subway too close to the edge, and don't take an empty bus. The car in the middle is safer, so try not to take the seat at the entrance and exit of the car, because this is the favorite place for gangsters to start. If there are few people on the bus, you can sit near the driver.

Step 5 make friends safely

When studying in Australia, you should be cautious in your daily words and deeds, be cautious in making friends and protect your privacy. There are often many parties at school, and everyone drinks alcoholic drinks. It is recommended to drink moderately. In social situations, if others offer themselves drinks, it is also recommended to refuse politely.