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(Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation 39260QLD)
 The Phoenix Academy High School Year 11/12 Studies (Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation 39260QLD) program is designed for Australian and international students at pre-undergraduate level who need a bridge between academic studies completed by the student and the academic requirements of Australian universities. On successful completion of the Year 11/12 Studies Program, students are eligible for direct entry at first year level to Murdoch University, Edith Cowan University, Curtin University and other selected Australian universities in the Commerce or Liberal Arts disciplines that Phoenix Academy has articulation agreements with.
FLEXIBLE START DATES
Students who enrol in the Phoenix Year 11/12 Studies
program have a choice of starting in January, April, July or October.
ACCREDITATION
Phoenix Academy is registered as a Non Government School by the Government of Western Australia, Department of Education Services. Under this registration Phoenix Academy is approved to deliver the Year 11/12 Studies Program for international students. The Year 11/12 Studies is also a Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation. All Phoenix Academy courses are registered on the Australian Government Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Phoenix Academy is accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation, which is a nationally recognised qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework. As a Registered Training Organisation, Phoenix Academy is approved to deliver the Certificate IV ATP to both international & Australian students.
 EXEMPTIONS/CREDIT
AT UNIVERSITY
Some advanced level students may be permitted
to undertake some Diploma of Business units during their Year 11/12 studies course. These Diploma units may be recognised as being equivalent
to first year university units by Universities and advanced standing
or credit will therefore be awarded.
ATTENDANCE
The Year 11/12 Studies course is extremely intensive. It is very
important that students attend all classes as 60% of the assessment
weighting is attributed to in class work and class participation.
Australian students who are unable to keep up with their study load
and who are experiencing difficulties can negotiate to reduce their
load to a part time one or to defer their studies.
FLEXIBLE MODES OF STUDIES
Students may apply for Recognised Prior Learning (rpl) when they
enter the Year 11/12 Studies course. This means that they may not
have to complete all units of study.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Each week there is a Home Room period scheduled in the timetable.
It is in the Home Room period that you will receive help with Study
Skills Strategies as well as experiencing guest speakers from industry
and universities. Many key Administrative staff at Phoenix Academy are available
to offer pastoral support and guidance to help you achieve your
maximum potential. Please take advantage of this help. From time
to time extra classes are conducted in Maths and Literacy Enrichment
to assist those students who are having difficulty in these key
areas.
USEFUL RESOURCES
 Sample Year 11/12 Studies Timetable
Semester 3 2011 Booklist
Year 11/12 Studies FAQ
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
Ploy (Thailand) -High School Year 11/12
Natasha (Australia) -High School Year 11/12
High School Year 11/12 Students
CENTRELINK SUPPORT PAYMENTS
Individuals who enrol in this course may be eligible to receive Centrelink support payments, including; Austudy, Pensioner Education Supplement and Youth Allowance. As Centrelink payments are subject to individual circumstances, we recommend enquiring with Centrelink about whether you qualify for the support payments, while enrolled in our course.
| YEAR 11 |
| Communications 300* |
10 hours/week |
| Mathematics 300 |
4 hours/week |
| Accounting 300 |
4 hours/week |
| Computing for Academic Purposes 300 |
2 hours/week
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YEAR 12: |
| Communications 400 |
6 hours/week
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| Mathematics 400 |
4 hours/week
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| Economics 400 |
4 hours/week
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| Accounting 400 |
4 hours/week
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| Computing for Academic Purposes 400 |
2 hours/week
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| * High School Year 11/12 Studies Only |
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