Vic321 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hi I am new to this forum. We are hoping to be moving to Perth in the next few months and I am looking for some advice on schools & colleges. I have a 6 year old who is primary school and a 16 year old who has just left school and started college doing childcare course. What year will my youngest go into?? Will my eldest have to go back to school??? she will be nearer 17 when we move. Many Thanks Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest13452 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 As a secondary teacher, I would advise that your 16yo do years 11 and 12, which are the last two years of high school. It's really difficult to do much of anything without years 11 and 12 education. She could continue on after at TAFE, but at least doing years 11 and 12 would allow her to have the key to unlock any door to her future, rather than boxing herself in at TAFE straightaway. (TAFE is a vocational education and training provider.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest13452 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Oh, and your youngest will be in 1st grade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) Hi I am new to this forum. We are hoping to be moving to Perth in the next few months and I am looking for some advice on schools & colleges. I have a 6 year old who is primary school and a 16 year old who has just left school and started college doing childcare course. What year will my youngest go into?? Will my eldest have to go back to school??? she will be nearer 17 when we move. Many Thanks Vicky The cut off date of June 30th in WA determines what year your child will be in. For example if you were to arrive this year, then your six year old will be in year one if he/she turned six before June 30th. However, if he/she turns six after June 30th then they will be in pre-primary. The same criteria follows on for each grade level. Edited October 9, 2014 by Sammy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic321 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thank you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild rose Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 http://www.det.wa.edu.au/curriculumsupport/earlychildhood/detcms/school-support-programs/early-childhood-education/home/calculator.en xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Tuart College offers year 12 courses ... https://www.tuartcollege.wa.edu.au/UniTafe_Pathways-Year_12_Program.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompey43 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 As a secondary teacher, I would advise that your 16yo do years 11 and 12, which are the last two years of high school. It's really difficult to do much of anything without years 11 and 12 education. She could continue on after at TAFE, but at least doing years 11 and 12 would allow her to have the key to unlock any door to her future, rather than boxing herself in at TAFE straightaway. (TAFE is a vocational education and training provider.) Hope its ok to ask this on this thread... We have just been offered a 457 sponsorship from my Husbands company. We will have a year 9 daughter and a son who has just left year 11 and gone to college here.... Thinking this is Australia's year 12? If we come over in January and find a school/college for our son could he go back into year 11? Or would he have to just do year 12? Will this effect his University choices if he not done year 11 in Australia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 The wace certificate is a combined year 11/12 course http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Senior_Secondary/The_WACE you have to have achieved so many units by the end of year 12 (which is why is difficult just to do year 12). Also, the students will chose their subjects in year 10. The WACE exams contribute to an ATAR score (it's a complicated system) and each university has a required ATAR score in general and sometimes an ATAR score for specific subjects. e.g. UWA has the highest minimum ATAR score for entry, whilst Murdoch's Vet programme expects an minimum score in the 90's (can't remember the exact score). Students who have done A levels in England can apply for entry into Uni's, but GCSE's don't count for anything here. On a 457 visa, you will find that you are classes as a temporary resident and therefore any TAFE or Uni courses will be charged at international student fees (each course carries a different cost). I would contact schools directly and see if they can commence year 11 and do the two year course, because doing it at somewhere like Tuart College I imagine would be expensive with the international fees. https://www.tuartcollege.wa.edu.au/d/Resource_Library/Academic_Course_Info/E072SSOHKDGLL74AVV2EKTCENHR2SY/SV73Q6XV6CR6KR7.pdf/Year+11+%26+12+WACE.pdf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Hope its ok to ask this on this thread... We have just been offered a 457 sponsorship from my Husbands company. We will have a year 9 daughter and a son who has just left year 11 and gone to college here.... Thinking this is Australia's year 12? If we come over in January and find a school/college for our son could he go back into year 11? Or would he have to just do year 12? Will this effect his University choices if he not done year 11 in Australia? First, welcome to the forum. You need to research this carefully and plan as a family what you want to do. The issue is that on a 457 a university student will be regarded as an international student and so not entitled to any help and be liable for international fees. Depending on the course this can be 10's of thousands per year. However, if he then decided to go back to the UK he may fall foul of the normal resident rules and only be eligible for very limited help with university costs as a result. You also need to be aware that the WA state government charge temporary residents with school age children a fee of $4000 per year for education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompey43 Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 First, welcome to the forum. You need to research this carefully and plan as a family what you want to do. The issue is that on a 457 a university student will be regarded as an international student and so not entitled to any help and be liable for international fees. Depending on the course this can be 10's of thousands per year. However, if he then decided to go back to the UK he may fall foul of the normal resident rules and only be eligible for very limited help with university costs as a result. You also need to be aware that the WA state government charge temporary residents with school age children a fee of $4000 per year for education. SOoooo much to think about..... BUT if we could find a school that would allow him to do year 11 and 12 this could work for him.. He sat his GCSE's this year and didn't do as well as we hoped!!! I was aware of the $4000 charge... just wasn't sure if this was each child or per family? We do plan once we been there for a year to apply for PR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosties Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 As a secondary teacher, I would advise that your 16yo do years 11 and 12, which are the last two years of high school. It's really difficult to do much of anything without years 11 and 12 education. She could continue on after at TAFE, but at least doing years 11 and 12 would allow her to have the key to unlock any door to her future, rather than boxing herself in at TAFE straightaway. (TAFE is a vocational education and training provider.) Can i i ask your opinion regarding my son who turns 19 this month - he left school this year after doing an A level and 2 Btecs. Will he stand a chance getting a job in Perth with his uk grades or should he look to going to college to complete year 12? We're still unsure if it will be a good move for him or not. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Can i i ask your opinion regarding my son who turns 19 this month - he left school this year after doing an A level and 2 Btecs. Will he stand a chance getting a job in Perth with his uk grades or should he look to going to college to complete year 12? We're still unsure if it will be a good move for him or not. Thank you. My son arrived in Australia just before his 18th birthday nearly 3 years ago, he wasnt very academic in the UK so tried to get a mechanical trade apprenticeship, he struggled and eventually ended up at college doing a course called pathway to apprenticeship, this was supposed to help him get an apprenticeship, he still struggled, so anyway in hindsight it was a good thing, we moved to Australia and within 3 months he got an apprenticeship and he's as happy as a pig in poo, what i am trying to say is that there are more opportunities here in Perth for the youngsters, he just needs to jump in feet first and get on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosties Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 My son arrived in Australia just before his 18th birthday nearly 3 years ago, he wasnt very academic in the UK so tried to get a mechanical trade apprenticeship, he struggled and eventually ended up at college doing a course called pathway to apprenticeship, this was supposed to help him get an apprenticeship, he still struggled, so anyway in hindsight it was a good thing, we moved to Australia and within 3 months he got an apprenticeship and he's as happy as a pig in poo, what i am trying to say is that there are more opportunities here in Perth for the youngsters, he just needs to jump in feet first and get on with it Thank you, that's the positive reply I was hoping for! He's not enthusiastic about going but we feel it will give him more opportunities and hopefully boost his confidence as that's a bit low at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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