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High School Preparation
Accreditation and recognition 
Our High School Preparation Course
CRICOS:0100089, is endorsed as a Premium Product against the NEAS Quality Assurance Framework. The Course prepares students in Years 7 - 10 to participate fully in the life of the College by encouraging not only the development of language proficiency, but also the academic literacy and cultural capital necessary for them to participate successfully in the Secondary School learning context. The Course develops the skills to analyse, draw inferences and assess information, whilst incorporating computer literacy across all areas of the school curriculum.
Preparation for Secondary School in Australia
The JPIC High School Preparation Course prepares students for success in Australian Secondary Schools. Learning experiences are designed with the Australian curriculum and Secondary School in mind. Students who complete the High School Preparation Course will have the skills, knowledge and English language ability to achieve academic success in Secondary School.
The course develops students' communicative competence and academic language skills through a blended learning approach integrating technology and real-world tasks. Students study topics and themes relevant to their lives and learning so that graduates are fully prepared for High School.
Intensive English for High School
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NEAS Gold Standard English curriculum develops students' communicative competence and academic language skills through a blended learning approach which integrates technology and real-world tasks. Students study topics and themes relevant to their lives and learning with reference to the mainstream so that graduates are fully prepared to enter High School classes with Australian students. Through our Learning Management System (SEQTA), students, parents and teachers track student progress. Students and parents can use SEQTA to see lessons, resources, assessment results and feedback in a user-friendly layout. Academic tracking, termly reporting and communication with parents enables teachers to work in partnership with the home. |
An overview of the skills covered in the various levels of High School Preparation Course include:
Level 1 -
Starter
Listening comprehend short utterances spoken carefully, clearly and very slowly on autobiographical or personal topics
Speaking exchange very basic information on very familiar topics and can, at times, contribute very short, simple ideas in classroom interactions
Reading comprehend very short, very simple written texts on familiar topics
Writing write very short, simple texts with basic personal information; and is beginning to write simple, short text-types for general school purposes after extensive teacher modelling
Level 2 -
Beginner: Becoming familiar with English, and orientation to learning through English
Listening comprehend basic short utterances spoken carefully, clearly and slowly on familiar and taught topics
Speaking exchange very basic information on familiar topics and can contribute short, simple ideas in classroom interactions
Reading comprehend short, straight-forward written texts on familiar topics
Writing write very short, simple texts for personal and social purposes on familiar topics; and is beginning to write simple, short text-types for general school purposes after teacher modelling
Level 3 -
Pre-Intermediate: Post-beginning English/moving into learning through English
Listening comprehend a basic range of short utterances spoken carefully and clearly on familiar topics and basic school topics
Speaking exchange basic information on familiar topics and can contribute simple ideas in classroom interactions
Reading comprehend a range of short, straight-forward written texts on familiar topics including short, simple mainstream text extracts
Writing write a range of basic short, simple texts for personal and social purposes on familiar topics; and is beginning to write a number of simple, short text-types for general school purposes with some accuracy
Level 4 -
Intermediate : Becoming confident in English and in learning through English
Listening comprehend a range of short and moderately extended utterances spoken carefully on familiar and school topics
Speaking exchange a range of information on familiar topics and can contribute at times in the academic classroom
Reading comprehend a range of short and moderately extended written texts on familiar topics including straight-forward mainstream text extracts
Writing write a range of simple texts for personal and social purposes; and is beginning to write a number of text-types for general school purposes with some accuracy
Level 5 -
Upper-Intermediate : Transition towards successful learning through English.
Listening comprehend a range of short and extended utterances spoken at a normal rate on familiar and school topics
Speaking exchange a wide range of information on familiar topics and a growing range of spoken language in the academic classroom
Reading comprehend a range of short and extended written texts on familiar topics including mainstream texts
Writing write a range of texts for personal and social purposes, as well as a basic range of text-types required for general school purposes with a growing level of precision and detail
Secondary School Facilities
Enrolment intakes
High School students 12 to 16 years of age can enrol in the High School Preparation Course throughout the year.
- Term 1 (January)
- Term 2 (April)
- Term 3 (July)
- Term 4 (October)
Entry Year Calculator
Academic Calendar
High School Preparation Entry Requirements
Students who do not meet direct entry requirements can study English with John Paul International College. The table below is a guideline of English language levels at John Paul International College. Students do not need a result from the below institution to apply.
Academic Requirements
| High School Preparation Course (HSPC)
(CRICOS: 0100089) | Applicants must demonstrate they have passed all core subjects in their previous two years of schooling. |
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| International Primary Preparation Course (IPPC)(CRICOS: 049712G) | Applicants must demonstrate they have passed all core subjects in their previous two years of schooling. |
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English Language Requirements
HSPC Level 5
Transition Year 9 and Year 10 | B1+
| B2 First for Schools: Grade C | 61 |
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HSPC Level 4
Transition Year 7 and Year 8 | B1 | B1 Preliminary for Schools: Pass /Grade C | SS 51 / MS 51 |
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HSPC Level 3
| A2 | A2 for Schools: Pass /Grade C | SS 40 / MS 40 |
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HSPC Level 2
| A1 | | SS 26 / MS 16 |
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HSPC Level 1
| Below A1 | | 0 |
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Direct Entry Requirement to John Paul College
The relevant Head of School may decide to accept an international student even if the Academic and English Language Requirements are not met.
Academic Requirements
| Senior Secondary (Year 11 and 12)
(CRICOS: 004885C) | The College does not currently have a direct intake into Year 12.
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| Junior Secondary Years 7 to 10 (CRICOS: 082662E) | Applicants must demonstrate they have passed all core subjects in their previous two years of schooling.
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English Language Requirements
Senior Secondary Year 11 and Year 12
| C1
| 75+ (SS Test) | 75+ (SS Test) | 6.5+
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Junior Secondary Year 10
| C1 | 75+ (SS Test) | 75+ (SS Test) | 6.5+ |
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Junior Secondary Year 9
| B2+ | 75+ (MS Test) | B2 First for Schools: Grade B | 6+ |
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Junior Secondary Year 7 and 8
| B1+ | 70+ (MS Test) | B1 Preliminary for Schools: Merit / Grade B | 5.5+ |
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Tuition Fees
*All fees are quoted in Australian Dollars, are current at the time of printing and may be subject to changes. If the tuition fees are increased you will be required to pay the new fees as they are updated.
Tuition fees for the school year are charged in two (2) installment in January and July and are payable within 14 days of billing.
GST: Most of the College's fees and charges are not subject to the Goods and Services Tax [GST]. Any GST included in charges is specifically identified on the account when rendered.
Students will not be permitted to commence or continue their course at the beginning of any term until all outstanding fees, charges or accounts are paid. No certificates/reports will be issued where a student has an outstanding debt owing to the College
