High School Preparation Program (HSP)
CRICOS Code: 011044G
Commencement dates: Jan - Apr, Apr - Jul, Jul - Oct, Oct - Dec
Hours per week: 23 hrs/wk (full-time)
Levels: Beginner to Pre-Advanced
Course length: 11 to 48 weeks
Class Size: Average 15, Maximum 18
Requirements: 12 - 17 years old
The objective of the High School Preparation Program is to prepare students to enter mainstream formal secondary education in Australia or another English speaking country.
- Intensive study of English Language - grammar and functions.
- An understanding of studying and learning in Australia.
- Language development for secondary school subjects.
- Reading and note taking strategies and skills.
- Essay writing skills.
- Oral communication and listening skills.
- Debating, discussion and oral presentations.
- Study skills and research skills.
- Computing for Academic Purposes
The course covers English for teenagers in Australia seeking the opportunity to study in an Australian high school.
Phoenix Academy offers a comprehensive placement service at both Non-Government and Government High Schools.
Non-Government School Placements
Non-Government schools are also known as Private, Independent, Catholic or Grammar schools offering:
- A choice of co-education or single sex education.
- A choice of day or boarding places.
- Excellent education and sporting facilities.
- Outstanding pastoral care and support.
- Locations which are close to the city.
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Guardianship arrangements.
Government School Placements
Government schools offer:
- Choice of schools throughout Perth.
- Excellent education and sporting facilities.
- Schools specialising in music, sports, art and more.
- Guardianship arrangements.
Sample Timetable
High School Preparation Program | |||||
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Timetable | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thur | Fri |
9:00 am - 10:00 am | Face-to-Face on campus class | ||||
10:00 am - 10:15 am | Break | ||||
10:15 am - 11:15 am | Face-to-Face on campus class | ||||
11:15 am - 11:30 am | Break | ||||
11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Face-to-Face on campus class | ||||
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm | Lunch Break | ||||
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm | Supervised Independent Learning Session |