Conditions and advantages of studying abroad in Australian high schools

Studying abroad at a young age is becoming more and more popular, and many students choose to go to Australia to study in middle schools. The following are the conditions and advantages of applying for studying abroad in Australian high schools. Let's have a look.

First, the conditions for studying in Australian high schools

1, basic requirements for Australian high schools.

You need to apply for studying in an Australian high school and complete junior high school education in China. 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, you can enter Australia 10 grade after graduating from the third grade. If you have finished grade one or grade two, you can enter 1 1 grade.

2. Language preparation

The language requirements for senior high school entrance in Australia vary according to the age of students. Knowing the language requirements before studying abroad can better arrange the study abroad plan.

International students under the age of 16 who apply for Australian senior high schools are exempted from the IELTS test, and students under the age of 16 are also exempted from the IELTS test if their English scores in junior or senior high schools are above 75%.

If the students are over 16, their English scores in school can't meet the corresponding requirements, and their IELTS scores can't reach 5.0, then they need IELTS 4.0 transcripts, and they should study language courses for no more than 30 weeks before entering the main courses in high school. After reading Chinese, I entered the main course of high school.

However, if your IELTS score reaches 5.0, you can go directly to 10 in a high school in Australia. If your IELTS score reaches 5.5, you can get the score of 1 1 directly, which will not only save the time of reading the language, but also be more economical than taking language classes in Australia. The key is to go abroad with a certain English foundation, and my mother no longer has to worry about my study.

3. Preparation of application materials

There are many application materials to be submitted in the application process of Australian high schools, including application forms, junior high school transcripts and junior high school diplomas, high school attendance certificates and senior high school transcripts, birth notarization, passports, photos and so on. Some schools also need to provide letters of recommendation from middle school teachers, and some may need the original IELTS test report or official documents.

IELTS is the only officially recognized international language test in Australia, which means that all Australian institutions and immigration authorities recognize IELTS and have IELTS scores, which is conducive to the smooth application for visas. The application materials in Australia are complicated, so you'd better prepare in advance.

4. Fund preparation

Australian high schools are divided into private schools, public schools and missionary schools. Almost two-thirds of Australian students attend public schools, and 65,438+0/3 students attend missionary schools and private schools. There are still great differences between different types of Australian study abroad schools in terms of fees and admission requirements, which should also be taken into account when applying for study abroad.

Second, the advantages of studying in Australian high schools

Good language environment

It can make children integrate into the study and life in Australia more quickly. The younger a child is, the stronger his ability to imitate language is. After two or three years of high school education, children's English level can generally reach the level of domestic English graduates, and their practical ability will be stronger. In addition, the language courses offered by Australian high schools are arranged directly by high schools, so there is no language preparatory school. For international students, there is one less threshold for entering high school from a language school.

It is more convenient to go to school.

Unlike China, the college entrance examination in Australia is not a lifelong examination, but the final college entrance examination score is determined according to the usual score +HKCEE score. Each state has different requirements for the ratio of normal scores to HKCEE scores. For example, Queensland's college entrance examination score is determined by 100% of the usual score, while New South Wales is determined by 50% of the usual score +50% of the HKCEE score. The test scores are flexible, and the scores usually account for a large proportion, thus avoiding problems.

Pluralistic country

In high school, I will meet many long-term, stable and influential interpersonal relationships. Whether it's your classmates, your host family, or various community activities, transnational exchange projects, international sports competitions, cultural performances, etc. What the school provides provides us with unlimited opportunities.

change

Secondary schools in Australia are very diverse, which are divided into public and private schools. Among them, mixed schools, boys' schools and girls' schools are distributed in various regions for parents to choose from. Secondly, the curriculum is very extensive and rich. Every high school offers dozens of courses for students to choose from, which can be used as college entrance examination subjects.

Small class teaching

Middle schools in Australia teach in small classes, with an average of 20 to 30 students. Teachers can interact with each student in class, and students' attention is greatly improved. Students actively participate, take the initiative to ask questions, participate in discussions, contribute their own ideas, and interact with teachers, which will achieve beautiful results. Some middle schools also offer IB courses for students to choose from, and students can also apply for universities in other countries with IB scores.

Three. Matters needing attention for host families studying in Australia

Australians don't discriminate. Discrimination is against Australian law.

Everyone in Australia is equal before the law. This means equality between men and women. No matter which country they come from, they will be treated equally. Similarly, you should treat them equally. In most Australian families, both husband and wife have jobs. Generally speaking, students are asked to do some small things, just like their own children, such as setting the table, washing dishes, cleaning the room and keeping it tidy.

Recycling is very common in Australia.

You may notice that there will be two trash cans in your house. Ask your family to tell you how to use these two trash cans. Ladies, please pay attention that all sanitary products should be wrapped and put in the designated bucket. Most toilets in Australia are seat toilets, so please don't squat on them when using them by host families.

safety matters

Usually the bedroom door is unlocked. If you close the door, it means telling your family that you don't want to be disturbed. If you get home before your family comes back, they will give you a key to the front door. If they don't give it to you, you can ask them politely for one.

Your family and friends come to visit.

If your family comes to Australia together, you should arrange hotels for them in advance, and you can't ask the host family to arrange accommodation for them. This is inappropriate. If you plan to invite friends to your home, please ask the landlord's permission in advance. Generally speaking, the host family does not welcome visitors (for your safety and that of the host family). In order to avoid embarrassment, please try to avoid taking people home, let alone taking people home for the night.