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SYDNEY COURSES - High School

Why Choose This Course

Australian International High School is registered by the New South Wales Board of Studies to offer Years 11 and 12 to international and local students. We are also accredited to present candidates for the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

  • High School Courses
  • Study Pathways
  • Resources & Facilities
  • Welfare and Guidance
  • Accommodation, Airport Pick-up
  • Other Fees
  • Start Dates
Years 11 & 12 (Combined 2-year Course)

Depending upon course completion and subject grades, students may go on to university or enrol in a VET (vocational education and training) Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma course at an Academies Australasia College.

Students may also go to university after completing a VET course. The VET colleges in the Academies Australasia Group have pathway arrangements with many universities and institutions of higher learning.

We offer modern facilities, including audio-visual equipment and internet access. Since we are situated in the centre of the Sydney CBD, we are very well served by public transport and are close to public libraries. The student lounge is well equipped (microwave ovens, vending machines, computers with (free) internet access, etc.).

Classes are held at Level 6, 505 George Street, Sydney NSW Australia.

Counselling services are available to assist students on academic matters and issues arising from adjusting to life in Australia. It is college policy to assist students with special needs to ensure that their comfort and convenience are optimised.
We can arrange accommodation in homestay (living with an Australian family), single residences or shared residences. Where required, we can also arrange carers for students under the age of 18 years, and for pick-up at the airport on their arrival.

Administration Fee (Non-refundable): › A$ 300

HSC Examination*: › A$ 1,200
* This fee is set by the NSW Board of Studies.

Textbooks (Not included in the tuition fees): › Approx. A$ 150 for each year.

Year 11 begins in Term 1 of the first year and Year 12 begins in Term 4 of the first year. HSC examinations are held in Term 4 of the second year.

Students starting Year 11 in Term 2 may undertake additional “catch-up” classes at no extra charge.

Year 11

CRICOS Course Code: 049221E

Duration: 1 Year

Cost: A$14,500

DescriptionEntry Requirements
Students must complete at least 12 units of study.
Typical subjects include:

› English as a Second Language (2 units)

› Society and Culture (2 units)

› Mathematics (2 units)

› Business Studies (2 units)

› IPT (Information Processing Technology) (2 units)

› CAFS (Community and Family Services) (2 units)

› Chinese and Literature (2 units)
› Year 10 (or equivalent)
› English level equivalent to IELTS 5.0
Students with insufficient English are advised to enrol in an English course at Academy of English before beginning Year 11.

Year 12

CRICOS Course Code: 049221E

Duration: 1 Year

Cost: A$14,500

DescriptionEntry Requirements
Students must complete at least 10 units of study.
Typical subjects include:

› English as a Second Language (2 units)

› Society and Culture (2 units)

› Mathematics (2 units)

› Business Studies (2 units)

› IPT (Information Processing Technology) (2 units)

› CAFS (Community and Family Services) (2 units)

› Chinese and Literature (2 units)
› Year 11 in Australia
› Successful completion of English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
subject in Year 11 and 4 other Year 11 subjects among the following:
- Society and Culture
- Mathematics
- Business Studies
- IPT (Information Processing Technology)
- CAFS (Community and Family Services)
- Chinese and Literature