Requirements for acceptance

Requirements for acceptance into the course Kindergarten to Year 12

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

The English language proficiency required for entry is dependent on the age of the student and level of entry. Students applying for entry to Years 4 to 11 are required to provide a certificate of English fluency from AEAS [refer to the English Requirements at Pymble document located on the Overseas Students page of the College website]. Please note that AEAS test results are valid for 12 months.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Students will be considered for the year level appropriate to her previous learning experience and age. Students applying for Years 4 to 11 must meet the English language criteria as listed previously. School reports and additional documentation are also reviewed. All students are interviewed by the respective Head of School and Learning Support staff as deemed necessary prior to a confirmed place being offered. The Head of School will discuss the past performance of the student and determine the appropriate Year level placement. Students must have a pass level or ‘C’ grade or better for English and Mathematics.

COURSE CREDIT

This aspect of enrolment is most significant for students in Years 7 to 12 though there may be occasions when younger students Kindergarten to Year 6 may be considered for acceleration or repeating a certain year level based on age and capability. Credit for courses previously studied will be considered through a process involving key staff listed below. In the context of Secondary School, course credit will be related to the year level placement of a student and/ or to exemption from a subject(s) where evidence is provided to prove competency in the subject. • Heads of School • Director of Studies • Educational Psychologist (if appropriate) • Student Support Services Staff

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