In this article, SKS will reveal to you the route to study in Australia from high school (grades 11 and 12) to the bachelor's level. In addition, you will know with your capacity and finances, which groups of schools will be suitable for you.
1. Australia's Bachelor's Degree Pathway
Map of the route to study at Australian University from grade 11, to 12
1.1. Entering Australian university from grade 11
Route 1: Students can choose to study for 1 year of Foundation Studies (Foundation), then go directly to Year 1 of University.
Why study the Australian University Foundation Program?
For students in grades 11 and 12, who sometimes study abroad and are exposed to a new educational environment for the first time, they are still not confident with their English ability or are not qualified for a degree. When you study a University Foundation Programme, you will have time to get used to the way you study for a Bachelor's degree in Australia. During that time, you can also improve your weak skills.
Route 2: After studying for 1 year in the Pre-university system, you can study for an additional year of College transfer, then go directly to the 2nd year of University.
Which students need to go to a Transfer College?
The transfer college year has a program equivalent to the first year of a university, along with English credits for those who are not eligible for direct admission to the University.
1.2. Entering Australian university from grade 12
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Route 1: For students who graduate from grade 12 and have enough English scores, they can directly enter the 1st year of the University.
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Route 2: If you are not confident enough, you can also choose to study 1 year "shock absorber" with the College transfer program and go directly to the 2nd year of University after completion.
The College Transfer program only requires an IELTS 5.5 for entry with a score of 5.5 in component skills. In addition, students can still learn all the necessary specialized credits like the first year of a university, at an easier level.
2. Classification of groups of Universities in Australia:
Please choose a school that is suitable for your family's academic ability and financial ability
2.1. Group of Eight schools (G8) and Top. schools
These are the highest-ranked and most prestigious schools in Australia, but also the schools with high tuition fees and strict entry requirements:
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Estimated tuition fee: >= $30,000 AUD/year
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Entrance Requirements: GPA of 8.0 or higher and IELTS 6.0 or higher. Some more rigorous schools may even accept graduates from specialized schools in Vietnam.
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Notable schools: The University of Western Australia, The University of Adelaide, Australian National University, The University of Sydney, The University of Melbourne, Monash University, The University of Queensland, The University of New South Wales, Macquarie University, UTS, etc
Don't forget that, if you don't meet the entry requirements, students can study college transfer programs to directly enter the 2nd year of University after completing.
2.2. Group of other great schools
Schools in this group, although not ranked as high, the quality of teaching and reputation are still among the oldest in Australia:
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Estimated tuition fee: from $18,000 to $30,000 AUD/year
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Entrance Requirements: GPA of 7.0 or higher, and IELTS of 6.0 or higher. Students who do not meet English requirements can take an accompanying English language course.
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Notable schools: James Cook University, Latrobe University, The University of Victoria, Flinders University, etc.
2.3. Group of small colleges
The schools have moderate, comfortable tuition fees and low entry requirements, in order to serve students who do not have financial conditions as well as have the low academic ability.
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Estimated tuition fees: from $15,000 to $18,000 AUD/year
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Entrance requirements: GPA of 6.5 or higher, IELTS of 5.5 or higher, and can completely register for IELTS courses throughout the study process.
Conclude:
The route to Australian university for students in grades 11 and 12 also has many different ways. It is important that you determine the route that is right for your academic and financial needs. Otherwise, it will be very time-consuming to start over and cost a lot of time and money.