One. Public secondary schools
New South Wales public middle schools, Victoria public middle schools and Canberra government public middle schools, among which there are many excellent middle schools. Such as Epping Boys' High School, Carlingford High School and James Cook Boys' Technical High School in NSW public middle schools. Public middle schools in Victoria include BALWYN High School, CAMBERWELL High School and Brighton Middle School College. Among the states, Queensland government middle schools have higher requirements for students' English ability.
Apply for studying in Australia for junior high school, that is, choose to go to Australia for grade 7-10. Australian secondary schools have four semesters each academic year, starting from June 5438+ 10, April, July and June 5438+ 10. The new school year generally starts from June 5438+ 10 and ends in February 65438+February.
Second, the application conditions
1. When China students apply for junior high schools in Australia, they usually need to finish primary school, that is, they need to graduate from primary school, and the students are not less than 13 years old.
Generally speaking, China students do not need to provide IELTS scores when applying for Australian junior high schools. Some private schools will have language tests, and foreign students will have language courses after entering school.
Third, the cost conditions
Public middle schools: tuition fees are relatively cheap, ranging from 654.38+0.5 million to 20,000 Australian dollars per year, which is about 654.38+0.0 million yuan per year.
Fourth, the advantages of studying abroad in Australian middle schools.
1, humanized curriculum arrangement
Like China, secondary schools in Australia are composed of six years, but the difference is that junior high schools in Australia are four years (grade 7- 10) and senior high schools are two years (grade 1 1- 12).
From the middle school curriculum in Australia, interest is the motivation of learning. For junior high school students, first of all, they should choose a major that is easier to play and master in combination with their professional expertise and hobbies, so that they can study more easily, adapt to the unfamiliar learning environment as soon as possible, and gradually enhance their psychological quality, which can also increase their parents' self-confidence. Most Australian secondary schools will offer more than 100 courses for children to choose from.
In addition to choosing compulsory courses, students can choose elective courses according to their future development direction and hobbies to meet their interest needs while studying.
2. Get to know Australian university education earlier, and you will have a greater chance to enter world famous schools and enjoy world-class educational resources.
For Australian students born and raised in Australia, undergraduate study is a challenge, not to mention international students.
Studying in Australian middle schools enables students, especially China students, to have a real understanding of teachers' teaching methods and evaluation system through tempering in middle schools, and how to choose courses under unfamiliar credit system, so that they can enter universities more like a duck to water.
On the other hand, Australia's high school graduation system can be double-elected. After finishing grade 1 1, students can not only choose grade 12 according to the normal curriculum, but also choose the pre-university courses of famous Australian schools, which makes them more likely to enter excellent universities.
3. Low language requirements.
Australian public secondary schools have no specific requirements for students' English scores, and students can apply without preparing for IELTS or AEAS exams (some elite private secondary schools need to provide AEAS or IELTS scores).
Under normal circumstances, students need to submit applications to the State Education Bureau, which will issue admission notices as appropriate after comprehensively evaluating students' academic performance and other majors. It should be noted that it is impossible to determine the specific school before registration, and the final arrangement of the school is decided by the State Education Bureau.
4. Australian public middle schools have excellent language environment.
The proportion of international students in private secondary schools in Australia is higher than that in public schools. The proportion of international students in Australian public middle schools cannot exceed 10%, and the English environment is good.
2. Common sense of studying and living in Australia
1 clothes
Due to the differences between the northern and southern hemispheres, the seasons in Australia are opposite to those in China. When summer comes in China, Australia enters winter. September in spring-165438+1October, February-February in summer, March-May in autumn and June-August in winter. Although there are four seasons in Australia, the temperature difference between the seasons is not great. The temperature is about 25℃ to 35℃ in summer and 10℃ to 20℃ in winter. Many cities in Australia are concentrated by the sea. Even if you come here in summer, the cool sea breeze will bring you a cool mood.
Tip: Friends should bring more clothes at home. In the choice of clothes, you don't need to bring too thick clothes and bedding to keep out the cold, but you still need basic clothes such as coats.
Step 2 eat
As a typical multicultural immigrant country, Australia does not have its own special cuisine, but it brings together exquisite cuisine from all over the world, including French cuisine, Italian cuisine, Indian cuisine, Japanese cuisine and Mexican cuisine, and there are many fast food restaurants to choose from. The average food cost is about 60 to 100 Australian dollars.
Before going abroad, most China students have never cooked, but after going abroad, more than 90% of them can cook. On the one hand, I'm worried that domestic students who are used to Chinese food can't stand that all meals are hamburgers, sausages and other foods. In addition, although the price in Australia is not very high, eating out costs a lot of money after all, which costs nearly A $1,000 a month. This is also a big expense for international students, so it is better to cook by yourself, which is both economical and affordable. Besides, basically, vegetables, meat and various seasonings needed for cooking in China can be bought in large supermarkets in Australia.
Meanwhile, there are 65,438+stores in 0 yuan and 2 yuan selling cheap daily products.
Tip: If you do this, you will often go to the market to buy food. Secretly tell you, the fruit market in China City will have a big sale at the price of 65,438+0 Australian dollars every day, and everything is fresh.
Step 3 be alive
In Australia, foreign students who have just arrived in the local area and are not familiar with the situation can temporarily stay with host families. The price is relatively high, but the safety can be guaranteed. Moreover, the host family also provides meals at a cost of 150-200 Australian dollars/week, which is very convenient and cost-effective for freshmen.
Australia's screening of host families is very strict. The families providing boarding services must be Australian local residents, well-educated, have no criminal record, be healthy and have no racial discrimination. Living with Australian families, international students can have more opportunities to learn about local customs and culture and truly experience western life.
Some schools in Australia do not provide dormitories, so students need to rent their own houses. Renting a house in Australia, far from the city center, will be relatively cheaper, and the house is cheaper than the apartment. When renting a house, you need to sign a contract with the landlord and pay the deposit, but also bring your own kitchen utensils and bedding; Some houses may not even have furniture, but they need to bring their own furniture.
Tip: regarding water charges, such as renting an apartment, the water charges are paid by the landlord; If it is a detached house, the renter needs to pay the extra water fee (due to the shortage of water resources in Australia, the water consumption is limited). In order to save money, students can share the rent together, and everyone can cook together and share the rent, water and telephone bills.
Step 4: ok
Public transportation: Australia's public transportation system covers a wide range and is relatively safe, including rail transit, buses and trams. Buses or trains run according to the timetable, which can be collected free of charge at stations and schools. In some states, such as New South Wales, international students can also enjoy preferential discounts on public transport.
If you buy a car, international students need to take a road test and get an Australian driver's license. They also need to bear the cost of vehicle registration, maintenance, automobile insurance and maintenance. International students are advised to buy monthly tickets. In Melbourne, the monthly ticket is generally more than 80 Australian dollars per month, and they can take cars, trams and trains at any time.
Tip: If you need to take the bus frequently, I suggest you buy a monthly ticket. In Melbourne, the monthly ticket is generally more than 80 Australian dollars per month, and you can take the car, tram and train at any time.
3. Introduction of study abroad cities in Australia
1. Sydney
Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and the earliest, largest and most modern city in Australia. Sydney's urban and suburban areas have a total area of 4,074 square kilometers and a population of about 4 million, accounting for a quarter of Australia's total population. Sydney is not only the economic and financial center of Australia, but also a world-famous tourist city. Sydney has a pleasant climate, with sunshine all year round, lush green grass and trees. The main attractions in Sydney are: Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Sydney Tower, Lover's Harbor, China City, Rock Area, Queen Victoria Building, Band-Aid Beach and many other places of interest. Sydney is also a good place to study abroad. There are more than a dozen institutions of higher learning, such as the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney and UTS University. They are world-renowned and highly respected in their unique academic fields.
2. Melbourne
Melbourne, located on the southeast coast of Australia, is the capital of Victoria, with an urban area of over 800 square kilometers, making it the second largest city in China after Sydney. Melbourne has a mild climate, with four seasons in a year. It is not too cold in winter. The general temperature is above 10℃, and the summer temperature reaches 30℃. It is listed as one of the three most livable cities in the world and is famous as the "Garden Capital". The urban area is surrounded by green parks, which is very beautiful. Melbourne is now Australia's land, sea and air transportation hub. Industries are mainly automobile manufacturing, petroleum refining, aluminum smelting and textile. Melbourne's urban streets are horizontal and vertical, with a moderate distance and a vast green area. Trees are planted on both sides of the roads, from which we can experience a traditional atmosphere.
3. Brisben
Brisben is a city in Queensland and the third largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1 10,000. Brisben is a tourist city with a warm climate and four seasons like spring. Queensland is called "Sunshine State" because it is located in the south of Tropic of Capricorn and has plenty of sunshine. Brisbane also has long sunshine hours and heavy rainfall, 365 days a year, with almost no cold and heat. Brisben is a modern city with a clean and beautiful environment, with picturesque scenery on both sides of the river passing through the urban area. The largest and most well-equipped Royal Hospital in the southern hemisphere was built here. 1982, the Commonwealth National Games was successfully held there, and 1988, the World Expo was successfully held, so the popularity of Brisben is increasing day by day. The University of Queensland in Brisbane is one of the most prestigious universities in Australia and a member of the Group of Eight in Australia. Its research funding and academic level have always ranked among the top three universities in Australia, with the largest number of doctoral students.
4. Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital of South Australia, with a population of about1200,000. It is called the church city of Athens in the southern hemisphere. Adelaide is famous for its vast and numerous parks, blue-gray sandstone buildings and relaxed lifestyle. This is a very young city, built in 1836. Different from other cities, it was not an exile at first, but an out-and-out immigrant city. Most of the early immigrants were Anglo-Saxons, and Asians began to move in after the war. South Australia is hot and dry in summer, which is the driest state in mainland Australia, with the temperature reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Winter is cold and humid.
Due to the dry climate, this region has become the most important vineyard in Australia, and six out of every ten bottles of wine produced in Australia are produced here. Adelaide is the brewing center of Australia. South Australia mainly produces wine, wheat and wool. The economy has developed from a single agriculture to machinery manufacturing, electronics industry and military industry. This is mainly because in the 1950s, the British and Australian governments decided to use this land as a testing ground and rocket launching site for original submunitions. Mining is a new industry. 450 kilometers north of Adelaide, the world's largest copper and uranium mines have been discovered. Sapphire production is a very important commercial activity, and its output accounts for half of the world's output.
The University of Adelaide is the third university in the Australian calendar and one of the top 100 universities in the world. Also located in Adelaide are the University of South Australia and Flinders University.
5. Perth
Perth is the seat of the government of Western Australia. It was built in August of 1829, with a history of only one hundred years. There are not many historical buildings, but compared with other cities in Australia, it has its own charm. The beautiful Swan River, the charming coast along the Indian Ocean, the "petrified virgin forest" in the suburbs, kangaroo flowers and other colorful wild flowers, the crystal caves in national parks, and the wonderful scenery of nature are all amazing. Pace is always sunny and the air is fresh, so it is called "Sun City" and "Aviation City". In addition, since 196 1, Pace people have been lighting up all night to guide American astronaut Green, so they have won another nickname: "City of Lights". Perth has the University of Western Australia (five-star comprehensive ranking of Australian universities), Modoc University, Curtin University of Science and Technology, Edith Covent University and Notre Dame University.
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