The High school preparation program (HSP) at Whites Hill State College is an intensive English language course which prepares students for academic success in the mainstream secondary school.
Whites Hill State College HSP is the gateway for International students on the Southside of Brisbane. They will be taught by TESOL qualified and registered teachers with specialist high school expertise.
Entry requirements
Each application for High school preparation is assessed based on:
To participate in the High school preparation program at Whites Hill State College please contact Education Queensland International (EQI).
Course and Curriculum
Students will undertake a fully National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) accredited English language focused HSP course. The course is designed to facilitate English proficiency and study skills to achieve academic success in mainstream Australian high schools. The interactive teaching style of the HSP curriculum encourages international students to practice English conversation with Australian students and teachers and familiarises them with the subject-specific vocabulary they will encounter during their EQ high school studies.
Students have specialised air-conditioned classroom and lunchroom facilities. They are encouraged to integrate with mainstream students through shared sporting activities and cultural events.
Subjects studied include:
HSP can be structured over one or two school terms of approximately ten weeks each, and includes:
20 hours of English language instruction per week
Maximum class sizes of 18 students
Excursions, sporting activities and much more!
Assessment
High School Preparation assessment is designed to prepare students for the assessment structure they will encounter at EQ High School. This approach ensures that HSP students are equipped with the best study skills to achieve academic success when they continue on to their EQ High School studies. Some typical assessment tasks include:
Essays
Reports
Oral presentations
Research assignments
At the completion of each term students' ability to be successful in the mainstream is based on:
- A range of continuous assessment items
- Aptitude for higher order thinking skills
- Organisational ability
- Attitude to study
- Result of EQI assessment framework
Further information
For further information please contact the HSP program Director of Studies,
Jean Hamilton:
Telephone: +61 7 3900 8318
Fax: +61 7 3102 8593
Email: jhami133@eq.edu.au
International Homestay Coordinator and Administrator:
Mobile: 0481 038 312
Fax: +61 7 3102 8593
Email: International@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au