Guide to studying abroad in Australian high schools
First, Australian high schools
High schools in Australia are divided into public and private schools.
There are many public high schools, but most of them recruit students from Australia, and the number of international students is limited. There are many private high schools, but the education level and teaching quality are relatively strong, especially elite private high schools. It is very difficult to apply, and the number of students enrolled each year is limited. And students need school interviews. The cost of such schools is relatively high, about 300 thousand a year. Compared with elite private schools, the threshold of international private colleges is relatively low.
Second, the Australian high school application conditions
1. Age: 10 should not exceed 18 years old when entering school, 12 should not exceed19 years old, and 12 should not exceed 20 years old.
2. IELTS: If students are under 65,438+06 years old, they can be directly assigned to the language class after arriving at school, and there is no need to submit IELTS scores. /kloc-junior high school students with more than 0/6 and English scores above 75% can be exempted from IELTS scores.
3. Education: Graduated from junior high school or studying in senior one.
Third, the ranking of Australian high schools
1，Mac。 Robertson Girls' High School Mike Robertson Public Girls' High School.
2. Melbourne High School Melbourne High School
3. Johns monash College of Science
4. Glen Waverly Middle School.
5. Victoria Art College Middle School Victoria Art High School.
6. McKinnon Middle School Victoria Public McLean Middle School.
7. Baldwin High School Bowen High School
8. Wedderburn College of Wedderburn University
9. Donald High School McDonald's Middle School
Canterbury Girls' High School 10
1 1, university high school
12, Doctor Hill Middle School, bocks Hill High School
Prince Hill Middle School Prince Hill Middle School College 13
14, Rainbow Secondary College Rainbow Middle School
15, Weibank Middle School, Weibank College
16, Melbourne Girls' College Melbourne Girls' Middle School
17, Buckley Park Middle School, Buckley Park College
18, Waverley Hill Middle School, Waverley Hill Middle School College
19, Brentwood Middle School, Brentwood Middle School College
20. Camberwell High School Camberwell High School.
Fourth, the advantages of Australian secondary schools
1. Humanized course
Australia's secondary school is only six years old, but junior high school is Grade 7-10, and senior high school is112. Middle schools here attach great importance to students' interest in courses. General students will look at their specialties or hobbies when choosing courses here, and then choose a major that is easier to grasp, which will be easier. If they can adapt to the environment here in Australia more quickly, their psychological quality will certainly be strengthened. In these middle schools in Australia, students will be provided with about 100 courses to choose from. Students should not only choose compulsory courses, but also choose elective courses according to their own direction to ensure their interest in the courses.
2. Get to know the university early.
Undergraduate courses are a challenge for Australian students, not to mention foreign students. Then, after studying in middle schools in Australia, I have a more intuitive understanding of how to evaluate the teaching model here in Australia, and naturally I can be familiar with the credit system here and know how to choose courses. After studying in college, I can get into the state quickly.
In addition, Australia's high schools implement a dual-track graduation system. After finishing grade 1 1, students can go to grade 12 according to the original curriculum plan, or they can choose this time to attend some preparatory courses here, so that they will have more opportunities for further study.
Further reading: What should I do in advance to prepare for studying abroad in Australia?
1, deposit as soon as possible.
Studying in Australia is something that must be planned early. For example, the deposit you prepare for studying abroad is not only the expenses spent in Australia during your study abroad, but some Australian universities will require you to submit a certain deposit certificate when applying, usually for half a year. Therefore, if the necessary funds are not prepared in advance, the deposit period will be too short to meet the requirements of others. Money doesn't fall from the sky, and all deposits need time to accumulate, so we should plan the funds for studying in Australia as soon as possible.
After getting the admission notice from the school, you will enter the stage of applying for a visa. Proof of deposit is very important for visa approval. Under normal circumstances, international students need to provide proof of bank deposits for 6 months to 1 year, and deposit them in the bank as required, including time and current savings deposits, voucher-type government bonds, etc. So your passbook for studying in Australia started one year before you applied for a visa, and there are many records of deposits and expenditures, not hundreds of thousands of large deposits at a time. Because large-scale capital injection will inevitably make visa officers feel dazzled, and Visa's motivation is too impatient-they may think: How can they get so much cash at once? Do they come from legal channels? Second, of course you are faking. In addition, when submitting the deposit certificate to the embassy or consulate, you can submit some materials to prove the family income to explain the legitimacy and source of funds. If you can also provide additional proof of family property, such as real estate, cars, etc. , naturally more secure.
2. Make up for the study abroad loan.
Studying in Australia, if you make a hasty decision on studying in Australia, you can make up for it by applying for a study abroad loan. Generally speaking, the loan amount for studying abroad does not exceed the sum of the registration fee, tuition, living expenses and other necessary expenses paid in RMB within one year, and does not exceed RMB 500,000. The longest loan period shall not exceed 6 years.
For some countries that recognize loan certificates, such as Australia and New Zealand, many banks will provide special loan products for studying abroad. Some countries that like to accept foreign students are very concerned about their financial problems. They don't like more poor people running to their own land. Therefore, the amount of deposit for studying abroad-that is, the time deposit certificate mentioned above-is very high. Generally, international students have to provide proof of funds for several years after studying abroad, which is a big problem for many China families with ordinary living conditions. Even some relatively wealthy self-employed individuals have not solved the problem of high margin because of their high liquidity requirements. So these people can choose to apply for a loan for studying abroad, but they should be prepared from the time they apply for a school, which will help you apply for a visa smoothly.
3. Purchase foreign exchange in large quantities or in batches.
Have more preparation after getting a visa. The first is to purchase foreign exchange. Due to the influence of Australian dollar exchange rate and Australian student policy, the total cost of studying in Australia is constantly changing. How to reasonably purchase foreign exchange according to the change of foreign exchange rate and reduce the cost of studying abroad is also a problem that has to be considered. In fact, this problem is somewhat similar to the fixed investment fund, except that the fixed investment fund is to stabilize the income, while the fixed investment in foreign exchange is to stabilize the cost of studying abroad.
Extended Reading: Precautions before Studying in Australia
First, think ahead.
In terms of institutions:
This is mainly about a few points. The first point is admission. Students should know the deadline you are waiting for to avoid conflicts when choosing schools.
The second point is to register after choosing and choose courses through your own campus network. Choosing courses is very important, and students need to be prepared in advance, so that you can know your major and what courses you will study.
Personally, I think:
First of all, visa procedures, Australian visas, the procedures are quite fast, but there may be some materials that need to be supplemented. I suggest students pay attention to the information dynamics.
You can consider accommodation in advance, and first decide whether to apply for a dormitory in advance, or to board outside, or to share a room with friends. I want to know the advantages of each accommodation method and which one is more suitable for me.
Second, money.
After all, the banks in this country are different from those in our country abroad. Students need to know a lot, such as the four major state-owned banks in this country and their own accounts in this country. It is necessary to avoid the occurrence of wrong remittance. Besides, I need to know. What banks are there around my college, mainly to facilitate direct transactions?
It is worth noting that more than 800 Australian dollars go to the counter, and most things are paid in cash. Students take some Australian dollars with them, and a small amount is enough. It's inconvenient to bring too much.
Third, personal belongings.
The climate in this country is quite comfortable, but there are also hot days in summer, so you can take one or two thin clothes to avoid having no time to buy them when you first arrive in this country. In addition to clothes and medicines, you can also bring some, but you can only bring some small medicines to relieve colds, mainly because there are many rules for buying medicines abroad, so I'm afraid there is no way to buy them directly. It is not recommended for students to bring a paper dictionary. It is convenient to have a small dictionary on their mobile phones.
In addition, there are paper clips for luggage, which are put aside separately to prevent them from getting wet by water. There are also some copies of important information, 1000 Australian dollars, which can be put on you in case of emergency.