GAIN A PATHWAY TO AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES Darwin
NORTHERN TERRITORY
QUEENSLAND WESTERN AUSTRALIA Brisbane
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
• University of Queensland
NEW SOUTH WALES
Perth
• University of Sydney • University of New South Wales
• University of Western Australia
Sydney Canberra
Adelaide
• University of Adelaide
• Australian National University
Melbourne VICTORIA
• Monash University • University of Melbourne
TASMANIA Hobart
• University of Tasmania
In Partnership Ladies’ College Institute of Professional Studies
Working with Australanka International Academy
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ACCESS TO THE AUSTRALIAN GROUP OF 8 UNIVERSITIES* ADVANCED Australian teaching models RANKED WITH AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS for university entrance AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATE awarded on graduation NO IELTS NEEDED for university entrance * University of Melbourne, Monash University, University of Sydney, Australian National University, University of Queensland, University of New South Wales, University of Adelaide, University of Western Australian
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
ARE N O W AVA I L A B L E I N S RI LA NK A The VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) is one of the university entrance qualifications for students in Australia. The VCE is an internationally recognised certificate which will provide access to the best universities worldwide. Delivered at the Ladies’ CollegeInstitute of Professional Studies, in partnership with Firbank Grammar School, Melbourne, Australia the VCE provides an opportunity to apply directly to Australian universities in the same way as Australian students. Our mission is to create an opportunity for Sri Lankan students to excel academically and to give them global education opportunities. Courses are offered in the Science and Commerce streams, leading to University degree programs in Australia. In addition, Firbank Grammar will provide expertise in assisting with university course selection and visa applications.
Advantages of studying the VCE: • The VCE is an internationally recognised certificate which will provide access to the best universities worldwide • On completion, subject results are used to create a single University Entrance score (ATAR) • No need for an IELTS score to gain university entrance • Direct University entry is available for any student who does VCE in any country • The VCE is at the forefront of modern education practices. An emphasis on critical thinking and student-based learning styles in the delivery of the VCE prepares students for University education • VCE is more than an exam at the end of the year, school assessed coursework during the year contributes to the final score • The use of coursework throughout the year also mirrors University style assessment • In addition, the VCE focuses on communication skills which have been identified as important for career prospects. • Sri Lankan teachers and Australian teachers work together to deliver the VCE under the guidance of senior Australian teachers
ELIGIBILITY Students, both male and female, who have sat for the GCE O/L or GCE A/L can register for this program. Completion of the VCE leads to an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) for university entrance.
COURSE MODES Pathway 1 For students who have completed their GCE A Levels
One-year course to gain the VCE
Need to complete at least 4 subjects over one year, including English, to obtain an ATAR
Two-year course to gain the VCE
Need to complete at least 5 subjects over two years, including English, to obtain an ATAR
Pathway 2 For students who have completed their GCE O Levels
COURSE STRUCTURE
Choice of subjects from the Science and Commerce Stream SCIENCE STREAM • English (compulsory) • Choose 4 or 5 subjects from: Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sinhala/Tamil COMMERCE STREAM • English (compulsory) • Choose 4 or 5 subjects from: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Sinhala/Tamil
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN STUDYING AT AN AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY? Ladies’ College Institute of Professional Studies working with Firbank Grammar School to offer the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)a university pathway
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE VCE Visit the Firbank website at lk.firbank.education
Ladies’ College Institute of Professional Studies
Working with Australanka International Academy
CRICOS Provider No 00140K
In Partnership