Learn English with other students also preparing to study at an Australian high school after their Shafston course.
Study with us in a real campus by the river at our Brisbane campus in a dedicated 'high school' zone.
25 hours/week of intensive tuition and regular assessments for each subject area.
We employ teachers who are not only well-qualified but have many years of experience working in the education industry.
The Shafston High School preparation program is designed to prepare international students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, aged between 14 – 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 | 098411D |
Locations | Brisbane |
Mode of Study | 25 hours per week Face-to-face classroom delivery |
Key Dates | Every Monday |
Entry Requirements | Pre-test required (optional Off-shore test; compulsory Orientation Placement Test) |
Duration | 20 week terms (3 x 20 week) Total 64 weeks (including 1 week holiday between terms) |
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 |
Key Points |
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Sample Timetable | ||||||
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Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
8:30 - 9:20 | 1 | English Skills | English Skills | Grammar | Grammar | Consolidation and review |
9:20 - 10:10 | 2 | English Skills | English Skills | English for STEM* | Vocabulary Workshop | English Skills weekly test |
10:10 - 10:30 | Morning Tea Break | |||||
10:30 - 11:20 | 3 | Cambridge for Schools | Cambridge for Schools | Cambridge for Schools | English Skills | English Skills |
11:20 - 12:10pm | 4 | Cambridge for Schools | Cambridge for Schools | Cambridge for Schools | Cambridge for Schools exam skills | Cambridge for Schools exam skills |
12:10 - 1:00 | Lunch Break | |||||
1:00 - 1:50 | 5 | English for STEM* | Intensive Reading | English Skills | English Skills | English for STEM* |
1:50- 2:40 | 6 | Intensive Reading | Academic Skills workshop | Academic Skills workshop | Intensive Reading | Intensive Reading |
2:40 - 4:00pm** Library | Supervised self-study / campus clubs activities / Academic Counselling |
Sample Timetable | ||
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Monday | ||
8:30 - 9:20 | 1 | English Skills |
9:20 - 10:10 | 2 | English Skills |
10:10 - 10:30 | Morning Tea Break | |
10:30 - 11:20 | 3 | Cambridge for Schools |
11:20 - 12:10pm | 4 | Cambridge for Schools |
12:10 - 1:00 | Lunch Break | |
1:00 - 1:50 | 5 | English for STEM* |
1:50 - 2:40 | 6 | Intensive Reading |
2:40 - 4:00pm** Library | Supervised self-study / campus clubs activities / Academic Counselling | |
Tuesday | ||
8:30 - 9:20 | 1 | English Skills |
9:20 - 10:10 | 2 | English Skills |
10:10 - 10:30 | Morning Tea Break | |
10:30 - 11:20 | 3 | Cambridge for Schools |
11:20 - 12:10pm | 4 | Cambridge for Schools |
12:10 - 1:00 | Lunch Break | |
1:00 - 1:50 | 5 | Intensive Reading |
1:50 - 2:40 | 6 | Academic Skills workshop |
2:40 - 4:00** Library | Supervised self-study / campus clubs activities / Academic Counselling | |
Wednesday | ||
8:30 - 9:20 | 1 | Grammar |
9:20 - 10:10 | 2 | English for STEM* |
10:10 - 10:30 | Morning Tea Break | |
10:30 - 11:20 | 3 | Cambridge for Schools |
11:20 - 12:10pm | 4 | Cambridge for Schools |
12:10 - 1:00 | ||
1:00 - 1:50 | 5 | English Skills |
1:50 - 2:40 | 6 | Academic Skills workshop |
2:40 - 4:00** Library | Supervised self-study / campus clubs activities / Academic Counselling | |
Thursday | ||
8:30 - 9:20 | 1 | Grammar |
9:20 - 10:10 | 2 | Vocabulary Workshop |
10:10 - 10:30 | Morning Tea Break | |
10:30 - 11:20 | 3 | English Skills |
11:20 - 12:10pm | 4 | Cambridge for Schools exam skills |
12:10 - 1:00 | Lunch Break | |
1:00 - 1:50 | 5 | English Skills |
1:50 - 2:40 | 6 | Intensive Reading |
2:40 - 4:00** Library | Supervised self-study / campus clubs activities / Academic Counselling | |
Friday | ||
8:30 - 9:20 | 1 | Consolidation and review |
9:20 - 10:10 | 2 | English Skills weekly test |
10:10 - 10:30 | Morning Tea Break | |
10:30 - 11:20 | 3 | English Skills |
11:20 - 12:10pm | 4 | Cambridge for Schools exam skills |
12:10 - 1:00 | Lunch Break | |
1:00 - 1:50 | 5 | English for STEM* |
1:50 - 2:40 | 6 | Intensive Reading |
2:40 - 4:00** Library | Supervised self-study / campus clubs activities / Academic Counselling |
* STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. **Supervision provided for extra-care homestay students.
The aim of the Shafston International High School Preparation 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.
Our High School Preparation Brochure has all the information that you need to know about the High School Preparation program that Shafston offers.
Our High School Preparation Brochure has all the information that you need to know about the High School Preparation program that Shafston offers.