International Student Prospectus

International Student Prospectus

A glimpse at our excellence in education for International students at Scots All Saints College

Important information for Overseas students COURSES OF STUDY Scots All Saints College offers courses of study from Years 7 to 12 as approved by the New South Wales Board of Studies.

Entry into any course is subject to the assessment of the College. Course credit may be offered as outlined below.

• For students transferring from interstate up to Year 10, the school does not offer course credit and entry into any course is subject to the assessment of the school.

• For students transferring from interstate in Year 11 and the beginning of Year 12, the student may receive course credit for units completed based on the assessment of the state or territory curriculum assessment authority or the Head of College.

All students studying for the Higher School Certificate must successfully complete 12 units for the Preliminary Course and at least 10 units of study for the Higher School Certificate. Both courses must include 2 units of English (either Standard, Advanced or E/ALD).

Please refer to the College website for more details about subjects and curriculum.

Students in Years 7 and 8 study a wide range of subjects to allow them to explore and develop in preparation for elective studies in later years.

Students select electives in Years 9 and 10. A Record of Student Achievement (ROSA) can be awarded at the completion of Year 10 or Year 11 if requested.

Students usually travel to the local TAFE College by taxi or College transport on Wednesdays.

A variety of courses may be offered, including: Animal Studies, Early Childhood, Human Services: Nursing and Tourism. Courses may vary slightly year on year.

The cost of courses varies from about $2200 to $3400AUD per year. A subsidy of approximately $700AUD may be available to help to cover this cost.

The Preliminary Higher School Certificate is offered in Year 11. Students must complete this in order to progress to the Higher School Certificate in Year 12.

The Preliminary course is a three-term program of study finishing with internal examinations at the end of Term 3.

Higher School Certificate work commences in the final term of Year 11 and is completed by the end of Term 3 in Year 12. Half Yearly examinations are held at the end of Term 1 and Trial Higher School Certificate examinations are held in Term 3. The Higher School Certificate examinations are held in Term 4 of Year 12.

Our College is located 3 hours from Sydney Airport

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Scots All Saints College 4173 O’Connell Road, BATHURST, NSW 2795 Senior School Campus

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TAFE Delivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET Courses) Students may also elect to study a course through the Bathurst TAFE (Technical and Further Education) College. These courses can count for two units towards either the Preliminary Higher School Certificate, or the Higher School Certificate. Most do not count towards the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSES Students may apply to study a course by Distance Education. These courses are run by institutions such as Dubbo School of Distance Education or the NSW School of Languages in Sydney.

Packages of work are sent to the student, who then completes and returns the work. This is usually by post, although sometimes the work is emailed back to the teacher. There are also telephone lessons, and sometimes the teacher visits our school, or the student is asked to travel to Dubbo or Sydney.

A wide range of courses is available, including several languages at Beginners’, Continuers’ and Background Speakers’ levels.

The cost of these courses is approximately $800AUD per Year (for Years 11 and 12) and $340AUD per year for Years 9 and 10. Students who study by Distance Education must be good at working independently.

Students need to apply in writing to the Head of College if they wish to study by Distance Education. These applications will only be approved if the Head of College believes that this is in the student’s best interest. The College is also subject to a quota, limiting the number of students who may study a Distance Education course.

FEES Accounts are forwarded to families at the beginning of each term and are due in advance. Sundries such as excursions, taxi charges etc are charged each month.

Students proceeding to the Higher School Certificate will be required to pay a fee of approximately $1200 to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

The College is happy to provide copies of school accounts to overseas students so that parents can check items with them. Parents must inform Accounts if they wish this to happen.

A warm welcome awaits our International students and families We have welcomed International students into our school and boarding community for many years and we believe that they enhance our campus with their diversity and enthusiasm in experiencing an Australian school.

We have a dedicated team both academic and within boarding who are mindful of the needs of International students. For more information, email: margaret.mackay@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au Mrs Margaret Mackay- International Student Co-ordinator

Living and Learning on Campus Our dedicated boarding team has a deep understanding of the unique responsibilities of supporting students and creating a family atmosphere. Students have a sense of belonging that builds positive relationships that last a lifetime.

Mr Anthony Le Couteur- Director of Boarding

ESOS Framework The ESOS framework—providing quality education and protecting your rights.

The Australian Government wants overseas students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding • place to study. Australia’s laws promote quality education and consumer protection for overseas students. These laws are known as the ESOS framework and include the Education Services for Overseas (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code.

• Protection for overseas students As an overseas student on a student visa, you must study with an education provider and in a course that can be found on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) at http://cricos.education.gov.au. CRICOS registration guarantees that the course and the education provider 1. at which you study meet the high standards necessary for overseas students. Please check carefully that the 2. details of your course − including its location − match the information on CRICOS. 3.

Your rights The ESOS framework protects your rights, including: • your right to receive, before enrolling, current and accurate information about the courses, fees, modes of study and other information from your provider and your provider’s agent. If you

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are under 18, to ensure your safety, you will be granted a visa only if arrangements are in place for your accommodation, support and welfare. your right to sign a written agreement with your provider before or as you pay fees, setting out the services to be provided, fees payable and information about refunds of course money. You should keep a copy of your written agreement. your right to get the education you paid for. The ESOS framework includes consumer protection that will allow you to receive a refund or to be placed in another course if your provider is unable to teach your course.

Your right to know: how to use your provider’s student support services; who the contact officer or officers are for overseas students; if you can apply for course credit; when your enrolment can be deferred, suspended or cancelled; what your provider’s requirements are for satisfactory progress in the courses you study; if attendance will be monitored for those courses; what will happen if you want to change providers; and how to use your complaints and appeals process.

Your responsibilities As an overseas student on a student visa, you have responsibilities to: •

satisfy your student visa conditions;

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maintain your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the period of your stay;

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meet the terms of the written agreement with your provider;

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inform your provider if you change your address (boarding at the College covers this requirement);

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maintain satisfactory course progress;

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if attendance is recorded for your course, follow your provider’s attendance policy;

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if you are under 18, maintain your approved accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements (boarding also covers this requirement)

Overseas Students’ English Requirements Students currently attending Englishspeaking schools will be offered direct entry to Scots All Saints College.

Students currently attending non-English-speaking schools: This must be undertaken at an English language school in Australia.

The above requirement can be waived if the student sits an English language proficiency test (AEAS) and achieves a mark within the following band range: Years 7-9: Intermediate (46-60) Years 10-12: Upper Intermediate (61-70) Details of the AEAS test are available at www.aeas.com.au

Senior School Campus, Boarding (Years 7-12) 4173 O’Connell Road, BATHURST NSW 2795, AUSTRALIA CRICOS provider code: 02277K — course codes: Yrs 7-10 041315G | Yrs 11-12 041314J To find out more, call Mrs Lisa Ellery 02 6333 4726 or visit scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au