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The
sunny Gold
Coast is located
in
the Southeast of the state of Queensland, and offers international
students the chance to study and live in this fabulous city. Gold Coast
International Student Centre and the Government of Queensland, has the
pleasure of inviting you
to study in one of our schools, called "State High Schools" (SHS).
The Gold Coast is a safe city of natural beauty
and the quality of our education is one of the best in the world. This
page, lists all the necessary information
about studying and enjoying life on the Gold Coast.
Welcome
to the Gold
Coast !
There
are listed below the
government schools for international students on the Gold
Coast:
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Of
what age can I study? |
| A.: From the age of 14 until 18
years. The system of secondary education is divided in 5 levels,
from year 8 to year 12. Year 8 is for students of 13 or
14 years of age, year 9 for students of 14 or 15 years of age,
year 10 for 15 or 16 years of age, year 11, for pupils with 16
or 17 years of age, and finally year 12, which
incorporates students between 17 up to 18 years of age.
Some variations are possible in this table, for example: a
student can have 16 years in year 11 and 17 in year 12. |
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How
much cost to study? |
A.: It depends on the year that to enter. If it will be in
the years of 8 to the 10, the student will study in the
Junior category. If it is years 11 or 12 students
study in the Senior category. The name of the program for
international students is "Study Abroad".
Prices are shown below: |
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| Junior
(years 8,9 & 10 ) |
Senior
( years 11 & 12) |
| Duration |
Australian
Dollar AU$ |
| 1
term ( 3 months) |
3.150 |
| 1
semester ( 6 months) |
5.250 |
| 3
terms ( 9 months) |
7.875 |
| 1
academic year |
10.500 |
|
| Duration |
Australian
Dollar AU$ |
| 1
term ( 3 months) |
3.850 |
| 1
semester ( 6 months) |
6.500 |
| 3
terms ( 9 months) |
9.000 |
| 1
academic year |
12.000 |
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Incidental
costs |
| - Student
studying in Australia on a Student Visa must have medical
insurance (OSHC) for the duration of the course. For 2008 the
prices in Australian dollars is: |
| 2008 |
2009 |
| 3 months |
AU$ 87 |
3 months |
AU$ 88.50 |
| 6 months |
AU$ 174 |
6 months |
AU$ 177 |
| 9 months |
AU$ 261 |
9 months |
AU$ 265.50 |
| 1 year |
AU$ 348 |
1 year |
AU$ 354 |
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| Homestay:
in 2009 the fee is A$ 230 per week – this
amount is payable for the period of study in advance and is
included in the quotation with the Letter of Offer. |
| Reception
in the airport: the cost is already included. A specific form on the details of the flight will after
be ordered the processing of its application. |
| Note:
The paid value includes all the obligator costs of
the course & books. Pertaining to school material, uniform is
not included. Other incidental costs exist as for example:
transport for school, optional excursions are not included in the tuition.
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How
can I enrol?
| Send documents below to Gold
Coast International Centre Education: Fax: XX 61 7 5553 7100 (fax functions 24 hours) |
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1)
Please
print the registration form by choosing the school
preference in the Gold Coast and the period that goes to study. Download
the from:
International
Student Program Application Form |
| 2)
Copy of the passport or Birth Certificate. |
| 3)
Certified copy of the
academic school results for the last 2 years translated for the
English. |
| Applications
will normally be processed in approximately 10 days. If the
application is complete and the student meets the entry
requirements, a Letter of Offer will be issued – this will
contain any conditions that must be met, and will include an
invoice for the fees to be paid. |
| After
the payment is received, and any conditions met, an electronic
Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) is issued. This document is
used to apply for a student visa at the nearest Australian
Embassy. |
Send
documents to:
School
calendar
2008
|
Term
1: 29
January
- 4 April |
Term
3: 14
July - 19 September |
| Term
2: 14
April - 27 June |
Term
4:
6
October - 12 December |
| Note:
Year 11 and 12 finish in different dates in December. |
School
calendar
2009
|
Term
1: 27
January
- 9 April |
Term
3: 13
July - 18 September |
| Term
2: 20
April - 26 June |
Term
4:
5
October - 11 December |
| Note:
Year 11 and 12 finish in different dates in December. |
Complementary
information:
Applying
for a Student Visa:
Applications for Student Visas can be lodged at the nearest Australian
Embassy. It is suggested that you contact the Embassy to establish how
long it will take to apply for, and receive, your Student Visa.
Level
of English:
For
entry to a high school programme, as a Study Abroad student, students
need to show that they have studied and passed English in their home
country – students who have passed English do not need to study SSPP.
To
arrive in the Gold Coast: An Airport Reception
service is provided from Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and the Gold Coast
(Coolangatta Airport).
Coolangatta
Airport is much closer to the Gold Coast – Brisbane Airport is an
extra trip of around 1 hour by car.
Schedule: The classrooms in general start 8 and some schools at
9 depending on the number of lessons until 4 or 3 hs in
the afternoon. Each school has a different schedule.
Internet
and email:
All international students receive an account from email and can access
the Internet in the school. They are encouraged to keep regular contact
with their family for email.
Bank in Australia: When
students arrive in Australia the school will provide advice on how to
open a bank account .The Bank will supply a card for deposits and
electronic account "EFTPOS".
Canteen: The canteens offer a great variety of snacks and some
hot options, as well as fruits and juices.
Student
ID card: All the students receive a student identification card
with photo. The identification card can be use for entry to theme parks,
trips, transport and other discounts Tip: It is suggested that the
passport and student identification are kept in a safe place and only
used when necessary.
Resources
of the school:
In
most schools it
is
possible
to make use of the movie camera, Laptops, projectors and digital camera
of the school: Many schools have this material available for loan that
could be loaned to the pupils.
Pertaining
to school material:
School
materials can be available for purchase in the school at the book shop. Another
option is to buy the school materials in a book shop off campus.
Uniform
of the School:
All
the schools in
Queensland require students to wear the uniform. Each school has
a different uniform. The
uniform can be purchased from the school (both new and used). School
materials and uniforms can be purchased by credit card.
Additional
Support Classes:
Students
who require additional support classes should speak with their
International Coordinator.
First
day of the school:
On
the first day of school students will meet with their International
Coordinator – information will be provided on school facilities,
subject choices, school rules and they will meet with other
international students. An orientation is also provided to new
international students.
To
go and to come back of the school:
Homestay will
sometimes arrange to take the student to the school on the first
day. When the student is accustomed to travelling to and from school
alone, the student will make the trip by themselves. The homestay will
provide information on how to catch the bus, go by bicycle or walk.
To work while Study:
people
granted students visa on
or after 26/04/08 received permission to work.
Students are able to work up to 20 hours per week on their student visa.
Students should discuss this issue with the International coordinator at
your school. You are not allowed to work until you have started your
course.
Final
notes and results:
At
the end of its program, the students will receive a bulletin report
showing the notes that they received in the chosen subjects. This
bulletin could be used in its native country to receive credits from the
studied subjects.
Choice
of Subjects:
In
the first week that to arrive you will have to make the options of
subjects to be studied. If you have special requirements for study in
your own country you should inform the school. For example Brazilian
students are required
to study Mathematics, English and Sciences, Geography and History, plus
Physical Education. Some options of levels of difficulty in English and
Mathematics exists. Example Math, B or C (one stronger than the other).
The student will have to pass in all these subjects and if not repeat
the entire year in Brazil.
Moving
of Classroom:
The
students always move of classrooms depending on the options of the
subjects. Students will received a schedule informing them of the
subject, teacher and classrooms.
Note: The
students must be present on the last day of the school to be able to
receive the results. Students must not commit themselves to trips before
the last day of the school – students must apply for approval to
travel.
Aid
in the school:
Counselling services are available to students for assistance with
choice of subjects, personal matters and other issues. The "Guidance
Officer ' will be able to offer counselling in careers and pathways to
further study. The
coordinator of the Homestay and of English for international students (ESL)
are also able to provide students with assistance and support.
The nurse (School Nurse) will be able to help with problems in relation
of the health.
Come to study and have fun on the Gold Coast!
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