1. Application requirements for studying in Australia in primary and secondary schools
Generally speaking, the start date of primary and secondary schools in Australia is more flexible. Except grades 1 1 and 12, there are generally four times a year, namely 1, April, July and 10. Domestic students can choose to enroll at the beginning of each year or enroll in classes according to their own conditions and application conditions.
First of all, Australia's primary and secondary school system
Can children study in Australia in the fifth grade? Australian primary schools are open to international students in all grades 1 to 6, and the admission time is flexible.
Like China, the primary school system in Australia is a six-year system, and 1-6 grades are primary schools. Australian secondary school lasts for three years, from grade 7 to grade 9, which is equivalent to grades 1 to 3 in China.
Students in grade five can transfer to Australia to attend primary schools. Australian primary and secondary schools start school at the end of 65438+ 10 every year, and each academic year is divided into four semesters (65438+ 10, April, July and 65438+ 10), with about two weeks of school holidays between semesters.
Second, the academic performance requirements of primary and secondary schools in Australia
Students applying for primary and secondary schools in Australia need to provide excellent past academic transcripts. Transcripts are uniformly issued by the academic affairs office of domestic schools for the examination and approval of teachers in the admissions department of Australian schools. Australian schools have slightly different academic performance requirements for applicants, with an average score of 80 or above being preferred.
Whether public or private, many schools with excellent academic rankings in Australia recruit international students. Students and parents can make detailed study plans for Australian primary schools, Australian junior high schools and Australian senior high schools according to their own economic conditions, English level, expectations for further study and independent ability. Finally, no matter what school you apply for or what grade you enter, you need to prepare your application 1~2 years in advance.
Three. English requirements for primary and secondary schools in Australia
Different types of Australian schools have different English requirements for applicants. There is a need to divide Australian primary and secondary schools into public primary and secondary schools and private primary and secondary schools.
English requirements for applying for Australian public schools:
Australian public schools have no specific requirements for English scores. Students can directly apply for admission to primary schools, junior high schools or senior high schools in Australia without preparing for IELTS or AEAS exams. The Australian Public Education Bureau will issue admission notices as appropriate after comprehensively evaluating students' academic performance and other specialties. There are also some public education bureaus that offer internet telephone interviews to applicants as a simple means to evaluate students' English level.
English requirements for applying for private schools in Australia:
In contrast, Australian private schools have clear assessment requirements for applicants' English proficiency, requiring students to provide standardized English scores when applying. In other words, all students who intend to apply for private schools in Australia need to take an English test. The most recognized standardized test in Australian private primary and secondary schools is the Australian AEAS test, and only a few private schools accept IELTS scores.
Four. Age requirements for primary and secondary schools in Australia
The Australian government stipulates that:
-Students must be at least 6 years old when applying for an Australian primary school visa;
-When applying for the ninth grade of junior high school in Australia, the age must not exceed17;
-When applying for admission to Australian senior high school 10 grade, the age must not exceed18;
-You must be no older than 19 when applying for admission to the Australian Senior High School1/grade.
This requirement for the admission age of Australian middle school students is intended to protect the fairness of peer competition and the rationality of further education planning.
2. Popular middle schools studying in Australia
1, Presbyterian Women's College
This well-known girls' school, founded in 1875, has the best education for women. Located in Burwood, east of Melbourne, adjacent to Deakin University campus. The school has a 16 hectare garden and playground, first-class teaching facilities, various IT, biology, chemistry and physics laboratories, as well as a performance center, a large library, a music school, a gymnasium, a swimming center and Olympic-standard hockey and table tennis venues.
PLC has a strong reputation, scale and facilities. The geographical location is very close to Boxhill and Glen Waverly, where Chinese live in concentrated communities, so it is especially loved by Chinese families, and the proportion of Asian students in the school is high.
2. Camberwell Women's Grammar School Camberwell Women's College
Founded in 1920, it is a school with all religious traditions. Over the years, college entrance examination scores are among the best. About 80% of people scored above 90 in VCE exam. More than a quarter of students go to Melbourne University, Australia's most prestigious institution. It offers many subjects, such as mathematics, science, humanities, business, vision and performing arts, and teaches foreign languages such as Chinese, French and German. Scholarships can be awarded to students with excellent grades. The school is also a member of MSPI, which has a unique connection with the top universities in Victoria.
CGS is located in Canterbury, 6 kilometers from the city center. It's an upscale residential area in Melbourne. If you want to buy a house nearby, please increase your budget. The school is small and medium-sized, with a harmonious relationship between teachers and students and more interaction between teachers and parents, which is more suitable for introverted young international students and cheap tuition.
Methodist Women's College Melbourne Methodist Women's School
Founded in 1882 and 129, it has a long history and enjoys a high reputation in Australia. The Australian Sun Herald rated MLC as one of Australia's top ten girls' schools with outstanding academic performance. One of the private girls' schools in Australia, with about 2000 students. There is an international student coordinator to help international students integrate into their study and local life in many ways. One of the partners of the University of Melbourne, senior students can learn about university courses in advance. It has five advanced scientific laboratories, a heated swimming pool, stadiums for softball, tennis, cricket and football, and a large performing arts center. Students above grade five are equipped with laptops.
The school is large in scale, large in number and rich in activities, which is suitable for extroverted small international students. The school pays more attention to sports activities, and the competition is not lost to PLC Women's College.
4. Scottish Boys' School
It is the highest private school in Melbourne and one of the boys' schools in Melbourne. Founded in 185 1 year, it has a history of 160 years. Located in Hawthorne on the Yarra River, a wealthy area in Melbourne.
Super luxurious school facilities: three swimming pools, gym, 38 tennis courts, three squash courts, a large indoor court, a blue court and seven outdoor standard courts, which can play football, rugby, hockey and cricket. In addition, the school has 80 acres of forest and a seaside resort.
5. Melbourne grammar school
Founded in 1858 with a long history. A prestigious Anglican school, a top private aristocratic boys' school, and one of G20 middle schools. Three Australian prime ministers all graduated from this school. The three campuses have performed well in drama, art, music and sports. Encourage students to challenge themselves, enrich extracurricular activities, and pay attention to cultivating students' self-care ability.
3. Reference of accommodation expenses for studying in Australia
First, the choice of study abroad accommodation
1, choose according to the factors you are more concerned about. For example, if you care about safety, then go to the dormitory of the school. If you want to cultivate independence, rent your own house outside.
2. Choose according to the accommodation fee. If the budget is large, choose a place with a better environment. If the budget is small, of course, choose a more affordable way of living.
3. Choose according to your own needs. If you want to have more complete facilities, then choose the accommodation mode with complete facilities in all aspects.
Second, the cost of accommodation
1, campus dormitory
In fact, most schools in Australia have student dormitories. These dorms are for international students or students who live far away from home. It is convenient to live in the school and close to the classroom. In terms of facilities, these dormitories are basically furniture and the like, and safety can also reassure students. Living in the dormitory for a week is about 200-500 Australian dollars.
2. Host family
This is also a way of accommodation chosen by many students, which is very suitable for those students who have just arrived in Australia, are unfamiliar with it, or are younger. Living in a host family can not only really feel the Australian way of life, but also help you improve your language. So this kind of accommodation is a good choice. If you live in a host family, it is generally 200-300 Australian dollars a week, and the students' meals are all included.
3, off-campus rental
There are generally two forms of renting a house. One is to rent a student apartment, but share it with your friends, which is also a common way of life for international students. Renting a house by yourself can not only exercise independence, but also cost less, and you can choose a room with your own style.
Just sharing a house with others still needs to consider more, such as the landlord, price and so on. We should know all the rules of life, so that we can know what to do. If there is unfair treatment in the process of renting, you can find the school office in charge of accommodation and communicate with the staff. The general school will contact the relevant departments of the community to solve it.
In terms of cost, if you live in a single room, it is generally 220-300 Australian dollars a week, and a double room is about 300-350 Australian dollars.