academic english high school preparation

Academic English for High School Preparation
Secondary Senior High Schools, Colleges & Campus
Perth Western Australia
Phoenix Academy English Preparation &
Government School Programs
The partnership between Phoenix Academy and the West Australian Department
of Education provides international students with an opportunity to develop
their Academic English skills, preparing them to enter secondary education in
Australia.
With over 20 years expertise in providing quality English language training,
Phoenix Academy is renowned for its wide range of services, especially for
younger students. Phoenix Academy is able to coordinate student enrolments,
high school placement, provide guardianship, accommodation, counselling and
much more.
The West Australian Department of Education aims to ensure all students in
the government schools system are able to achieve at the highest standards
of learning possible so that students are equipped to deal effectively with
opportunities and challenges they encounter in a changing world. The
Department strives to ensure students are motivated and engaged in learning,
in a safe and supportive learning environment.
PERTH CITY
Pre-University Pathways
Primary School
Yr 1 - 7
Phoenix Young
Learners Program
Junior Secondary School
Yr 8
Yr 9
Phoenix High School
Preparation Program
Perth City is the capital of Western Australia situated on the banks
of the Swan River by the Indian Ocean. Perth has over one million
people and is said to be one of the most beautiful cities in World.
• Warm Mediterranean climate
• Clean, modern city
• Safe, friendly multicultural environment
• Low cost of living
• Efficient, modern and affordable public transport
• Perfect city for young people
• Rated in the top 20 most liveable cities in the world
Perth Metro Government High Schools
Woodvale SHS
Yr 10
Padbury SHS
Greenwood SHS
Carine SHS
Senior Secondary School
University Foundation
Program
20km
Morley SHS
Yr 11
15km
John Forrest SHS
Yr 12
Mt Lawley SHS
10km
Churchland SHS
PHOENIX ACADEMY
Perth City
5km
Kelmscott SHS
Kent Street SHS
University
Como SHS
PHOENIX ACADEMY
Fremantle campus
Applecross SHS
Melville SHS
John Curtin College of Arts
Leeming SHS
School Term Dates
Sem 1
Sem 2
2011
2012
2013
Term 1
2 Feb - 21 Apr
1 Feb - 5 Apr
4 Feb - 19 Apr
Mid Sem Break
22 Apr - 8 May
6 Apr - 22 Apr
20 Apr - 5 May
Term 2
9 May - 8 Jul
23 Apr - 6 Jul
6 May - 5 Jul
Mid Year Break
9 Jul - 24 Jul
7 Jul - 22 Jul
6 Jul - 21 Jul
Term 3
25 Jul - 30 Sep
23 Jul - 28 Sep
22 Jul - 27 Sep
Mid Sem Break
1 Oct - 16 Oct
29 Sep - 14 Oct
28 Sep - 13 Oct
Term 4
17 Oct - 15 Dec
15 Oct - 18 Dec
14 Oct - 19 Dec
Central Business Area
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS
The Department of Education aims to ensure that all students in the government schools system
achieve the highest standards of learning possible so that they are equipped to deal effectively
with opportunities and challenges they encounter in a changing world. We want them to be
motivated and engaged in learning, in a safe and supportive learning environment.
We seek to ensure that all students are able to develop the values articulated within the
Curriculum Framework.
The core-shared values in the Framework are broadly described as:
•
a pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to the achievement of potential
•
self acceptance and respect of self
•
respect and concern for others and their rights
•
social and civic responsibility
•
environmental responsibility
Years 8 - 10 Junior Secondary
“International
student
programs
enrich the educational experiences of
both the local students and overseas
students. The programs provide cultural
diversity, which in turn leads to a
greater understanding and tolerance in
the world. The Department also hopes
that life long friendships will develop
between local and overseas students.”
2011 Tuition Fees
All students study English, Mathematics, Science, Technology & Enterprise, the Arts, Society & the
Environment, Health & Physical Education and a language other than English. They have a different
teacher for each subject. They may then choose from a list of other subjects such as Sport, Music,
Art, Foreign Languages, Home Economics etc.
PRIMARY
A$8,000 per annum
LOWER
SECONDARY
Years 8 - 10
A$9,500 per annum
Years 11 - 12 Senior Secondary
UPPER
SECONDARY Year
11 & 12
Here students select subject options with their future career in mind. They usually choose five or
six Tertiary Entrance Ranking (TER) subjects from a wide choice such as English, English Literature,
Music, Geography, History, Economics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry,
Calculus, Computing, Accounting, Art and many foreign languages etc.
A$10,500 per annum
Plus curriculum
annual fee:
Year 11: $176
Year 12: $423
Examinations
At the end of year 12 students wishing to continue to University sit the WACE examinations (Western
Australian Certificate of Education). The Curriculum Council sets the WACE examination and students
from across the state sit the course examination the same day and at the same time.
For students wishing to be considered for university their school marks (50%) and final examination
marks (50%) will be used to calculate scaled scores which are used to calculate a Tertiary Entrance
Rank (TER). The TER allows universities to compare students across Australia for available university
places.
English Language Requirements:
All high school students are expected to prove their current English level (eg Cambridge ‘O’ or ‘A’
Level; IELTS; TOEFL etc). Students unable to do so must complete the PEPT English Assessment
which is available through this office or through selected Education Agents. If an English level is not
provided to ETI then a mandatory thirty weeks of English will be recommended prior to entering
formal studies at High School.
All students having completed a pre-cursor English course (and Direct entry students) must meet
mandatory English levels as per the table below. Student progress will vary depending on individual
circumstances, eg. commencing language level; home environment; commitment to learning; age
and cultual differences.
English Level
Pre-Intermediate B
Intermediate A
Intermediate B
Upper Intermediate
Pre-Advanced
Advanced A
Pongsakorn Boonvarametee - Thailand
“I love studying in Perth because it’s a very
safe and quiet city.
Phoenix has prepared me well to enter High
School in Western Australia. I look forward
to making many more friends when I start
school next year.
My English has improved a lot as I study
very hard and practice with my friends all
the time. Education in Western Australia is
very good and will give me a better future
in Thailand.
PEPT Level
CEFR
Expected progress
approx. IELTS Band Score
Equivalents*
35%
40%
50%
55%
60%
65%
A2+
B1
B1+
B2
B2+
C1
6 wks
12 wks
6 wks
6 wks
6 wks
6 wks
3.5
4.0
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
High School Year
Year 7
Year 8 - 9
Year 10
Year 11 - 12 / Foundation
University
* These approximate IELTS scores are only estimates and do not represent true IELTS results which can only be ascertained and awarded as a result of a student undertaking an IELTS test (academic module) at an
official IELTS test centre.
PEPT = Phoenix English Proficiency test
CEFR = Common European Framework of Reference: Global Scale
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Western Australia has many choices of excellent Government schools for Overseas Fee Paying Students.
Each school has its own unique strengths, differentiating it from other schools in Perth.
APPLECROSS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Applecross Senior High School has established and sustained a
reputation for high academic, sporting and cultural achievements,
winning many academic exhibitions, awards and competitions,
and is often placed among the highest performing public high
schools.
www.applecross.wa.edu.au
CARINE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Carine Senior High School is renowned for its wide range of extracurricular activities and strong academic reputation. The pursuit
of excellence is fostered in all fields of endeavour.
www.carinehs.wa.edu.au
CHURCHLANDS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Churchlands Senior High School is a school of distinction and
has an impressive history in the academic, sporting and musical
areas. Two students have won the Beazley Medal for academic
performance and two students went on to become Rhodes
Scholars.
www.churchlands.wa.edu.au
KENT STREET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Kent Street Senior High School is well known for its Specialist
Courses and Academic Programs. The school offers a complete
range of curriculum for students wishing to pursue many different
careers.
www.kentst.wa.edu.au
LEEMING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Leeming Senior High School students have received numerous
subject exhibition awards and distinction certificates over the
school’s history. The students consistently perform above the
state average in both TEE and WSA courses. In 2003 LSHS was
ranked, for many subjects, in the top ten schools in WA on the
basis of ‘A’ grades achieved by our students.
www.leeming.wa.edu.au
Melville Senior High School
A school where all students are provided with the opportunity to
excel and are supported in the process of defining themselves as
they prepare to find their place in the contemporary world.
www.melville.wa.edu.au
COMO SECONDARY COLLEGE
Como Secondary College has a strong record of success in placing
students into university. The college offers over 20 university
entry courses. The college also offers a golf program.
www.como.wa.edu.au
MORLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Morley Senior High School has a fine tradition of academic
achievement and pastoral care. The school also has a long
involvement with exchange students from Italy, China and Japan.
www.morleyhs.wa.edu.au
GREENWOOD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Greenwood Senior High School offers a full range of academic and
vocational subjects to all year levels, and students are encouraged
to select courses which suit and challenge their own abilities,
interests and future vocations.
www.greenwood.wa.edu.au
MT LAWLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Mt Lawley Senior High School has a proud academic record and is
located next to Edith Cowan University in Mt Lawley. In fostering
a close relationship with ECU, students are also able to complete
courses at tertiary level. Mt Lawley is also renowned as a Chinese
language specialist school.
www.lawley.wa.edu.au
JOHN CURTIN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
John Curtin College of the Arts places great emphasis on the
academic achievement of all students and offers programs for
gifted students in Mathematics, Science and Humanities and the
Arts. It also has an approved specialist football program.
www.jc.wa.edu.au
Kelmscott Senior High School
Kelmscott Senior High School stands for and promotes
achievement; a safe and disciplined learning environment; the
value of courtesy, consideration and cooperation; and pride in the
repulation, uniform and traditions of the school.
www.kshs.wa.edu.au
PADBURY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Padbury Senior High School is located close to the city and has a
long standing reputation of academic excellence and consistently
achieves well above the state level in university entrance
standards. A unique Marine Studies course is a special program
offered at Padbury.
www.padbury.wa.edu.au
WOODVALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Woodvale Senior High School’s campus wide information
technology networks provide a wide range of digital media
capabilities and professional level software, comparing favourably
with the best equipped schools in Australia.
www.woodvale.wa.edu.au
Tan Luan Nguyen, Vietnam
“I would like to study at Churchlands Senior High School in Year 10.
Churchlands is a very good school with lots of facilities and an excellent support group for overseas students.
I have made many friends from Perth and all over the world at Phoenix.
I hope to study Commerce after my TEE, and with Churchlands academic history I believe I can achieve my
goals.”
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ACADEMIC ENGLISH ...
HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION
CRICOS Course Code: 011044G
“The objective of the Phoenix
High School Preparation
Program is to prepare
students to enter secondary
education in Australia.”
Phoenix ACADEMY
The experience:
The High School Preparation Program is run from the Academy’s Perth city
campus in a peaceful garden setting, located only 10 minutes from the city
centre. The city campus also includes Beatty Lodge (self-catering on-campus
accommodation) should parents and families decide to visit from overseas.
Students come from all over the world to study in the Academy’s High School
Preparation Program, and this nationality mix ensures a culturally sensitive
and safe environment for young people.
• Intensive study of English Language - grammar and language functions
THE CURRICULUM - Certificate III in English Proficiency
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
The High School Preparation Course follows a national accredited course
which under the AQTF is at Certificate 3 level. The course is designed to
focus on the skills needed to improve further study. The four skills of writing,
reading, speaking and listening are taught within the context of learning
about Australian and Global systems and societies.
• Essay Writing Skills
• Oral Communication and Listening Skills
• IT Studies, Media Studies , Drama
• Australian History & Culture
• Study skills, research skills, speed reading, writing reports and assignments
• Small classes
• Full recreation program
A range of sporting/cultural excursions are organised by the school
society, and prepare them for integration into an Australian secondary
Students can study from between 2 and 48 weeks at Phoenix Academy. The
length of their preparation course is determined by their level of English, as
indicated in the table below.
Pre-Intermediate B
Intermediate A
Intermediate B
School subjects
• Reading and Note Taking strategies and skills
during class-time to facilitate students’ understanding of Australian
The length of study:
English Level
• English language training in secondary school skill areas related to High
CEFR
Expected
progress*
PEPT Level
approx. IELTS
Band Score
Equivalents*
A2+
B1
B1+
6 wks
12 wks
6 wks
35%
40%
50%
3.5
4.0
5.0
Upper Intermediate
B2
6 wks
55%
5.5
Pre-Advanced
Advanced A
B2+
C1
6 wks
6 wks
60%
65%
6.0
6.5
High School
Year
Year 7
Year 8 - 9
Year 10
Year 11/12
Foundation
University
school environment.
The Pathway:
As students approach the end of their High School Preparation program,
they are tested by the Phoenix Academy Senior Academic Staff. Students are
assessed at either meeting the English requirements for their year of study
or recommended to extend their English. A formal recommendation is made
to the high school. Liaison takes places between Phoenix Academy and the
chosen high school as to the best time for entry to High School studies.
The cost
2011
English Language Requirement for Entry to West Australian
Government High School
* These approximate IELTS scores are only estimates and do not represent true IELTS results which can only
be ascertained and awarded as a result of a student undertaking an IELTS test (academic module) at an
official IELTS test centre.
* Progress - The anticipated weeks of study at an ESL level (will vary depending on individual
circumstances, eg. commencing language level; home environment; commitment to learning; age and
cultual differences).
PEPT = Phoenix English Proficiency test
CEFR = Common European Framework of Reference: Global Scale
Fees
Enrolment fee:
A$200 or A$210* +
* A$ 210 includes Phoenix Club Card
Academic Service Fee
Tuition Fees
A$360/wk
A$355/wk
A$350/wk
A$345/wk
A$380
(01 - 11 weeks)
(12 - 23 weeks)
(24 - 35 weeks)
(36 - 48 weeks
Note: Fees after 2011 should be confirmed with Phoenix Academy and may be
subjected to change.
SAMPLE WEEKLY TIMETABLE
Monday
8.45 am - 10.15 am
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Productive Language Skills: Speaking and Writing Speak of a personal account - “to describe” Write a short prose text - “to describe”
10.15 am
15 min Break
10.30 am - 12.00 noon
Receptive Language Skills: Listening and Reading Listen and respond to an oral description of an event Read and respond to a narrative text
12.00 noon
45 min Lunch
12.45 pm - 1.45pm
Performance Lesson: In this session of the day language skills are “practised” and “performed”
1.45pm
15 min Break
2.00 pm - 3.00pm
Special Focus Studies: Information Technology & Study Skills
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STUDENT SERVICES
Phoenix Academy is renowned for its wide range
of services, especially for younger students.
Phoenix Academy can help with High School
Placements, guardianship, accommodation, the
student’s welfare counselling, orientation and
even offer assistance in setting up a bank account!
Marie Gorman, Homestay Manager
HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENTS
GUARDIANSHIP
• Students and their families are counselled in order to find the right
school to suit their needs
• Phoenix Academy applies to the preferred school on receipt of the
student’s academic transcripts
• The Letter of Offer is sent to the student after Phoenix Academy receives
confirmation of the School from Education and Training International
Schools
• Progress English reports are sent to the families and School every twelve
weeks and on completion of the course
• When the time comes to enter secondary education, Phoenix Academy
will assist the student by arranging a visit to the school to meet the
Principal and helping to select subjects, purchase text books and
uniforms
Students aged under 18 years old are legally required to live with an
approved guardian.
While studying at Phoenix Academy, the Academy together with the
Homestay family will act as guardians for the student. However, once
students enter mainstream education an approved guardian must be
appointed. If students do not have a close friend or relative in Perth who is
willing to act as a guardian, Phoenix Academy or the school can appoint a
guardian for the student.
ACCOMMODATION
Phoenix Academy carefully selects an Australian homestay family for the
student to stay with while they participate in the High School Preparation
program. Once the student enters secondary education, the school will
usually find a new family.
Homestay accommodation is highly recommended. Immersion in the
English Language and culture through staying with an Australian family will
greatly enhance the student’s English language development.
HOW TO ENROL & WHO TO CONTACT
The Enrolment Fee and Homestay Placement
Fee (if Homestay accommodation is required)
together with your completed application form
and translated academic transcripts should be
sent to our representative in your country or
directly to the contacts below.
Application form can be downloaded from:
www.phoenixacademy.com.au
OFFSHORE TESTING FACILITIES
Phoenix Academy can arrange for students to sit the Phoenix English
Proficiency Test (PEPT) (High School Preparation) in Australia or in their
home country. (The Phoenix Test is recognised by the Department of
Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) as an alternative to IELTS in China).
VISA PATHWAYS Packaging
Phoenix Academy will manage the packaging of the English course with
the student’s High School program in order to facilitate one visa for the
student’s entire program. (ie. English plus length of high school course)
The Registrar
Phoenix Academy
223 Vincent Street, West Perth
Perth, Western Australia 6005
(PO Box 256, Leederville)
Perth, Western Australia 6903
Tel: +61 8 9227 5538
Fax: + 61 8 9227 5540
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.phoenixacademy.com.au
Phoenix Academy Provider Code: 00066D
Keyseq Pty Ltd t/a Phoenix Academy
ABN 45 009 405 298 • Registered by the West Australian Government
or fax with payment confirmation to:
Education and Training
International (ETI)
Student Services
Ground Floor, 123 Adelaide Terrace
EAST PERTH, Western Australia 6004
Tel +618 9218 2100
Fax +618 9218 2160
Email [email protected]
Web www.eti.wa.edu.au
Department of Education and Training Western Australia Provider
Code: 00020G/01723A
Representative Stamp
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