Study at St. Paul's International College Australia
A Catholic Co-educational Boarding College
St. Paul's International College has an
outstanding record of academic achievement, with an estimated 95% of its
students progressing to Australian universities each year.
Courses at St. Paul's International College
English Language Bridging Course for Secondary School
Years 7-10
Preliminary Year 11
Year 12 " Higher School Certificate
English for academic purposes (EAP)
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation Year
The College courses, offered to both Australian residents and overseas
students, are designed to prepare students for entry to university.
St. Paul's International College has an outstanding record of academic
achievement, with an estimated 95% of its students progressing to Australian
universities each year.
The English Language Bridging Course for Secondary School is a
language-based course aimed at preparing students both linguistically and
academically for their approved courses.
The EAP course prepares students for the academic language demands of the
UNSW Foundation Year course.
Courses for Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 at St Paul's are accredited by the New
South Wales Board of Studies, which is a state government body.
Students who enrol for the Higher School Certificate course enter the
Preliminary Year (Year 11) and, on completion of all course requirements,
progress to Year 12.
Pathways to University at St. Paul's International College
St. Paul's International College delivers the Foundation Year Certificate
program under licence agreement from the University of New South Wales
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English Language (ELICOS) Courses
Our language courses are designed to prepare students linguistically and
academically for participation in Australian high school and university
programmes. The teachers, trained and experienced in teaching English as a
second and foreign language, focus on the skills necessary for overseas
students to achieve their academic goals.
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English Language Briding Course for Secondary School
The St. Paul's International College English Language Bridging Course for
Secondary School is a 30 hour-per-week English language programme that
provides intensive instruction and practice in the skills of:
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Listening.
English Language Bridging Course for Secondary School also includes specific
language instruction in academic subjects such as Computing, Commerce,
Mathematics, Science and Religion Studies.
Classes are highly structured and class numbers are small, enabling each
student to achieve their personal best. The English Language Bridging Course
for Secondary School classes at the College are dynamic, motivating
environments. Students are given ample opportunity to learn and use English
relevant to future study pathways, cultural integration and their successful
functioning in the College environment.
A number of excursions are provided to introduce students to Australian
culture and our unique environment. Students enjoy day trips to Sydney,
Canberra, the south coast and surrounding areas.
On successful completion of the St. Paul's International College English
Language Bridging Course for Secondary School, students progress directly to
one of the following:
The School Certificate -Year 10
The Higher School Certificate (HSC) -Years 11 and 12
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
The University of New South Wales Foundation Year (UFY)
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English for Academic Purposes
English for Academic Purposes*(EAP) is a 30 hour-per-week programme that
provides intensive English language instruction in all subject areas:
The EAP learning program equips students with the language skills necessary
for academic success. There are two streams in EAP: Science and Commerce.
All subjects within EAP introduce students to the skills and language
necessary to undertake that subject at a deeper level in UNSW Foundation
Year course. Class numbers are restricted ensuring that each student can
learn at their particular level. The EAP class environment offers a
studious, cooperative atmosphere in which students can receive individual
assistance.
On successful completion of the St. Paul's International College English for
Academic Purposes course, students progress directly to the University of
New South Wales Foundation Year (UFY).
*To be eligible for entry into the EAP course, students must have completed
at least 5 years of high school and achieved an IELTS (Academic) score of
5.0.
School Certificate (Years 7, 8, 9, 10) Course 063101G
St. Paul's International College is accredited by the NSW Board of Studies
to offer high school courses, years 7-10.
This programme provides the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake
subjects in Years 11 and 12, and to participate fully in the wider
community.
The course allows for both internal and external assessment of performance
in each subject.
The College offers the following subjects:
Religion
English
Mathematics
Science
History
Language
Geography
Technology and Applied Studies
Creative Arts (Visual Arts & Music)
Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
To be eligible for year 7, students must have completed year 6 or an
equivalent.
To be eligible for year 8, students must have completed year 7 or an
equivalent.
To be eligible for year 9, students must have completed year 8 or an
equivalent.
To be eligible to enter the school certificate program (year 10), students
must have completed year 9 or an equivalent.
Higher School Certificate (HSC) Course 063102F
The HSC is a qualification recognised by all universities in Australia and
New Zealand, as well as many universities in the United Kingdom and Europe,
the United States and Canada, and many Asian countries including Japan,
Singapore and Malaysia.
St. Paul's International College is accredited by the NSW Board of Studies
to offer the HSC programme.
Candidates for the HSC must undertake a programme of study comprising a
minimum of:
12 units of Preliminary Courses (Year 11)
10 units of HSC Courses (Year 12)
These units must include at least two units in English and incorporate at
least four subjects. The College offers a range of courses equivalent to two
units each. These 2-Unit subjects are:
Religion (1-Unit)
English
Mathematics
Economics
Business Studies
Legal Studies
Software Development and Technology
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Visual Arts
Chinese for Background Speakers
Chinese for Beginners
More advanced (Extension) courses are available in English and Mathematics.
To be eligible to enter the HSC programme in Year 11, students must have
completed the School Certificate (Year 10) or an equivalent.
Overseas students must have completed at least four years of high school and
achieved a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 4.5.
University of New South Wales Foundation Year (UFY)
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St. Paul's International College delivers the Foundation Year Certificate
program under licence agreement from the University of New South Wales.
The programme subjects are specified by the University, and are recognised
as meeting the requirements for entry to university degree courses.
Successful completion of the programme enables students to matriculate into
universities in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United
States.
UFY programmes offered at St. Paul's International College follow two
academic streams: Science and Commerce.
Stream Subjects Credit Units UNSW Degree Course
Science Academic English 10
Students who complete the programme in the Science stream will be eligible
to enter one of the following university degree courses:
Engineering
Science
Applied Science
Mathematics
Medicine
Health Science
Mathematics 12
Chemistry 10
Physics 10
Computing 6
Commerce Academic English 10
Students who complete the programme in the Commerce stream will be eligible
to enter one of the following university degree courses:
Law
Business
Commerce
Economics
Computing
Information Technology
Social Science
Economics 12
Legal Studies 6
Mathematics 10
Accounting 4
Computing 6
To be eligible for entry into the UNSW Foundation Year, students must have
completed at least five years of high school and achieved an IELTS
(Academic) score of 5.5
Commerce
Academic English
Economics
Legal Studies
Mathematics
Accounting
Computing
10
12
6
10
4
6
Students who complete the program in the Commerce stream will be eligible to enter one of the following university degree courses:
Law
Business
Commerce
Economics
Computing
Information Technology
Social Science
University of New South Wales Foundation Year (UFY)
St. Paul's International College delivers the Foundation
Year Certificate program under licence agreement from
the University of New South Wales.
The programme subjects are specified by the
University, and are recognised as meeting the
requirements for entry to university degree courses.
Successful completion of the programme enables students
to matriculate into universities in Australia, New
Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.
UFY programmes offered at St. Paul's International
College follow two academic streams: Science and
Commerce.
Stream
Subjects
Credit Units
UNSW Degree Course
Science
Academic English
10
Students who complete the programme in the
Science stream will be eligible to enter one
of the following university degree courses:
Engineering
Science
Applied Science
Mathematics
Medicine
Health Science
Mathematics
12
Chemistry
10
Physics
10
Computing
6
Commerce
Academic English
10
Students who complete the programme in the
Commerce stream will be eligible to enter
one of the following university degree
courses:
Law
Business
Commerce
Economics
Computing
Information Technology
Social Science
Economics
12
Legal Studies
6
Mathematics
10
Accounting
4
Computing
6
To be eligible for entry into the UNSW Foundation Year,
students must have completed at least five years of high
school and achieved an IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5
Student Services
St. Paul's offers a range of services designed to help students settle into a new country and learning environment as quickly and as smoothly as possible. The College staff are always available to help students with any concerns that they may have. The services provided for students include:
Separate male and female boarding residences, where each student has his/her own centrally heated study bedroom
Modern accommodation facilities, including a laundry, relaxation and tutorial areas and well-kept gardens and sports fields
Boarding supervision by resident staff experienced in counselling and pastoral care
Supervised study periods each evening and regular tutorial groups with specialist teachers
A qualified nurse always on hand to provide medical advice and treatment
A range of organised leisure activities, which also involves a number of sports and community organisations, providing an opportunity to experience and contribute to life in the local community
A team of international chefs to provide a well-balanced range of international and Australian cuisine
Airport pick-up
Individual help with visas, medical insurance, banking and the postal system
Medical and dental assistance from bilingual professionals
Communication facilities such as email, telephone and faxes
Personalised advice on career and further study options, such as university entrance.
