| Taylors College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Sydney Melbourne Perth Auckland, NSW VIC WA, Australia and New Zealand | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1920 |
| Principal | Tony Cranshaw (Melbourne) |
| Years Offered | High School Year 10 to Year 12 and University Foundation programs |
| Campus | Urban, Parks |
| Affiliations | University of Sydney, Monash University, University of Western Australia, University of Auckland, |
| Website | www.taylorscollege.edu.au |
Taylors College was established in Melbourne, Australia in 1920. It provides secondary school education (Year 10 - Year 12) and specialised University Foundation programs in partnership with some of the leading universities in Australia and New Zealand. The college has campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Auckland. It is part of Study Group International.
Taylors College offers a number of academic scholarships to high achievers from specific countries.[1]
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George Taylor and Staff (GT&S) was established in 1920. It was one of 13 colleges that offered tuition to students at the University of Melbourne, and within just a few years was the most successful college in terms of students’ results.
Many of the original colleges came and went over the following years, but GT&S continued to grow – moving premises several times to accommodate the rapid increase in student numbers.
George Taylor & Staff – which eventually became known as Taylors College – enrolled its first student from China in 1925.
In the 50 years between 1920 and 1970, Taylors College provided some 320,000 students with access to further educational and employment opportunities.
There are five values that form the basis of Taylors College philosophy:
This diploma program offers a guaranteed pathway to a Commerce Degree at The University of Western Australia if the students successfully complete the program.[2]
The University of Sydney Foundation Program is designed to prepare students with a strong academic foundation so they can study successfully at the University of Sydney or other tertiary institution.[3]
The University of Western Australia Foundation Program is an academic program designed to prepare students for entry into the University of Western Australia.[4]
The Taylors Auckland Foundation Year is designed to prepare students for entry into the University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology and Massey University.[5]
Taylors College delivers the final 3 years of Australian secondary education (Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12) at Melbourne and Sydney campuses and Year 11 at Perth campus.[6]
Taylors College High School programs are designed to meet the English language and academic needs needed to take the following examinations:
The curriculum and examinations are administered by each State.
The Taylors English Language Preparation program, delivered in 12 week terms, will ensure students use English confidently and correctly.[7]
TELP focuses on:
- Language studies - Formal writing styles - Note taking - Assignment writing - Intensive listening - Reading
Upon completion of TELP, students do not need to take an IELTS test before they begin the High School or Foundation Programs.