About Shafston's Primary English Program
The Primary English Preparation Program specifically targets young learners who are seeking to learn English and continue their schooling in Australia. The learners typically have only learnt some basic English at primary school and occasionally speak English with native speakers.
It is anticipated that Primary English Preparation Program students will exit the PEP Program and pathway to a mainstream primary school. The alternate pathway is for students to continue into the High School Preparation Program at Shafston, then exit to a mainstream high school.
The age range for students is between 8 and 12 years old.
PEP course students must reside with a “nominated guardian” approved by the Department of Home Affairs.
The Shafston program offers a variety of classroom activities - participating in group work tasks as well as other activities to become successful autonomous learners.
| Course Name | Primary English Preparation (PEP) |
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| CRICOS Code | 107819A |
| Locations | Brisbane and Gold Coast Campus |
| Mode of Study | 25 hours per week Face-to-face classroom delivery |
| Key Dates | Every Monday |
| Entry Requirements | Pre-test required (optional Online Pre-test; compulsory Orientation Placement Test) |
| Duration | 2 - 40 weeks, 4 levels (Each level is 10 weeks in duration) |
| Course Content | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking skills development
Includes preparation for official Cambridge exam A2 Key for Schools and B1 Preliminary for Schools |
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About Shafston's High School Program
The Shafston High School preparation program is designed to prepare international students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, aged between 12 – 17 years old, as an entry pathway into mainstream study at an Australian high school.
All your Shafston classes will be in English. Our intensive High School preparation program is designed to help you improve the core macro skills – Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening and Grammar. In addition to this, you will study English for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) Intensive Reading program, and Independent Skills workshops with a special focus on learning essential foundation academic skills to help equip you to achieve successful study outcomes, such as note-taking, mini-oral presentations and individual project work. The Shafston program offers a variety of classroom activities - participating in group work tasks as well as activities to become successful autonomous learners.
| Course Name | High School Preparation (HSP) |
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| CRICOS Code | 106230E |
| Locations | Brisbane Campus |
| Mode of Study | 25 hours per week Face-to-face classroom delivery |
| Key Dates | Every Monday |
| Entry Requirements | Pre-test required (Online Pre-test; Orientation Placement Test) |
| Duration | 2 - 64 weeks, 6 levels HSP 1 to HSP 6 (Each level is 10 weeks in duration) |
| Course Content | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking skills development
Includes preparation for official Cambridge exam A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary for Schools and B2 First for Schools |
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HSP Sample Timetable
PEP Sample Timetable
Learning Outcomes and Skills
The aim of the Shafston for Schools program is to prepare students with the necessary English language skills and confidence to pathway and complete their secondary schooling in an Australian high school, or in another English speaking country.
Students will:
- study with other students seeking to study in an Australian schools
- follow a specially designed and tailored intensive integrated English course covering Grammar, Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
- study English for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
- study CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) Intensive Reading Program
- participate in mini class debates, discussions and oral presentations
- develop essential academic skills to successfully study in a high school learning environment such as essay writing skills, research skills and note taking.
- study towards an internationally recognised Cambridge Examination (Cambridge for Schools)
- learn social language that will help them to transition to schools and make new friends in Australia
- participate in regular sporting and art/craft activities to ensure they stay fit and creative at the same time!
- study in a dedicated Shafston Junior Zone for under 18 students!
- receive regular progress monitoring, weekly assessments and feedback
- receive support from teachers and Shafston staff – and students can record progress in their Shafston COMPASS learner’s diary
COURSE BROCHURE
This Brochure has all the information that you need to know about the Shafston for Schools program that Shafston offers.
This Brochure has all the information that you need to know about Shafston of Schools program that Shafston offers.
