Dickson College : International Students

Dickson College has approximately 50 International Fee Paying Students (IPS) mostly from Asia. This is in a population of around 600 students. The College accepts students from the age of 16. Students with limited English may undertake a preliminary course in English language at our College.

Younger students can do a full-time intensive English course at the Secondary Introductory English Centre, (SIEC), also located on our campus, and then come to study at Dickson College for Years 11 and 12.

At Dickson College students can do a wide range of courses, for example, Mathematics at 4 different levels, English as a Second Language, Business Studies, Information Technology and Music, over 2 years, towards a Year 12 Certificate. Students can also gain University entry, if required.

As an INTERNATIONAL STUDENT at Dickson College you can study for a Year 12 Certificate and university entry.

What is a Year 12 Certificate?

It is a 2 year (4 semester) study package, including 3 or 4 majors (subjects studied for 2 years) and 2 or 3 minors (subjects studied for one year).

You will study 5 or 6 subjects of your own choice, each semester, including English as a Second Language.

You can choose from a wide range of subjects including Mathematics at 3 levels, Science subjects such as Physics and Chemistry, Information Technology, Business Studies, languages, including French, Chinese and Japanese for native speakers, Sports Studies, Music, Art, Photography and Technical Drawing, depending on your interests and abilities.

You will have help from experienced advisors on the most suitable courses for you.

What are the Advantages of Gaining Your Year 12 Certificate at Dickson College?

no English language entry test to university (that is, no IELTS or TOEFL test)
improve your English to a level enabling you to cope at university. Several courses are offered, depending on your needs
become familiar with the Australian education system, which you will find is different from your own in many ways
adjust to the Australian culture and way of life
make Australian friends
study with experienced and helpful teachers who will assist you to be successful.

Accommodation

Homestay accommodation is available with selected families in areas close to the school. Homestay accommodation with an Australian family costs approximately $200 per week. If you have friends or relatives in Canberra you may organize your own homestay accommodation.

More Information

Email: harry.samios@ed.act.edu.au

           or

           evie.kollas@ed.act.edu.au

Phone: +61(0)2 6205 6338

Fax:    +61(0)2 6205 6462

Mail:    Ms Evie Kollas  or  Mr Harry Samios
           Co-ordinator, International Program for Students
           Dickson College
           Phillip Avenue,
           Dickson, A.C.T., 2602
           AUSTRALIA

How to Apply

In order to join the program you need to apply to the ACT Department of Education and Community Services at the following address:

Email: act.international.edu@act.gov.au

Fax:    +61(0)2 6205 9239

Mail:    Heather Paterson

           Centre for Teaching and Learning

           51 Fremantle Drive

           Stirling ACT 2611

           Australia

Website: www.decs.act.gov.au/schools/aboutieu.htm

They will send you all of the necessary information, including application forms.

Make sure that you nominate Dickson College as your preferred school in part 2 of the application form.
For students from the Peoples Republic of China - the Department of Education will be able to give you the names of educational agents in China who will be able to assist you with your visa application and other requirements.
Cost of tuition for IPS is approximately $A12,000 per annum, and there is an initial application fee of $A200.

CRICOS Registration number 00643J