Canning College, located in Perth (ranked as one of the World’s best cities,

Economist, 2009), is a senior college in Department of Education and Training.

Canning specialises in providing university entrance pathways to local and

international students.

Perth – Is a modern western style city of about 1.7 million people. It is large

enough to offer residents the full range of efficient services and facilities but not

big enough to suffer from problems such as pollution, traffic congestion and so on.

The Mediterranean type climate provides a comfortable natural environment. In

general, Perth offers international students a welcoming, friendly and safe

environment where they can enjoy a high quality education and lifestyle at

reasonable cost.

Perth is also at the centre of a dynamic economy – mining and associated

industries provide excellent employment opportunities.

higher education diploma programs.

1. WA Universities’ Foundation Program is the equivalent to Year 12 and

successful completion provides students with a guaranteed place at one

of WA’s excellent public universities – The University of Western Australia,

Curtin University of Technology. Murdoch University and Edith Cowan

University. The Foundation program is also accepted by universities

throughout Australia and overseas.

The extensive selection of subjects provides students with the opportunity

to prepare for any university course such as medicine, engineering,

commerce, pharmacy, law, sciences (all areas), computing etc.

The program is available for entry in January or April each year. Admission

is based on English proficiency (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent) and academic

background – equivalent to a pass at Year 11 level.

Curtin Stream Foundation Program is designed for students wanting to

proceed to a undergraduate course at Curtin.

2. Year 12 WACE is the course local students undertake to matriculate to

university and is available to international students. It is also offered in a

January or April entry mode. The Year 12 WACE program offers a wider

selection of subjects than the Foundation program, especially in the

arts/humanities area.

Year 12 WACE also provides students with pathways to vocational courses

at TAFEWA.

Admission, as above.

A range of Western Australian government Department of Education and

Training academic awards are offered to top students entering a Foundation or

Year 12 WACE Program. Contact Canning College for further information.

3. Bridging Programs (including Year 11 Bridging to Foundation) are

available for students requiring academic and/or English language

upgrading. The length of the course depends on the individual needs of the

student. Entry dates are available in January, April, July, September and

November.

Subjects offered are at Year 11 level and relate to those offered in

Foundation and Year 12 programs.

Final results are based on internal assessments.

Commerce programs.

1. Diploma of Commerce: Curtin Stream – is the equivalent to Year 1,

Bachelor of Commerce at the highly regarded Curtin University of

Technology. Successful completion of the diploma guarantees the student

a place in Year 2 Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin.

2. Diploma of Commerce: UWA Stream – is the equivalent to Year 1,

Bachelor of Commerce or Economics at The University of Western

Australia (UWA) – a ‘Group of 8’ and ‘5 star’ rated university. Successful

completion of the diploma provides the student with a guaranteed place

into Year 2 of UWA’s Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Economics.

Advantages of Canning’s diploma programs

1. Small lecture and tutorial classes ensure personalised teaching.

2. Student centred teaching techniques prepare students for university style

learning.

3. Experienced university lecturers.

4. Excellent pastoral care services including a mentoring program.

5. Scholarships available to both Curtin and UWA for top students.

English Proficiency – IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, pass at Year 11 level in an

English medium school system.

Academic – completion of secondary schooling.

Examples – A Levels, AS Levels, KCSE, ZimSec, Year 12, Foundation, ZSE,

Certificate lV, HKALE, Senior Middle 3, SMU 3, STPM, IB

The Certificate lV course offers students an express pathway to university or

diploma level courses. The intensive 6 month course is at Year 12 level and

provides successful students with access to Diploma courses at Canning or first

year entry to universities including Curtin University of Technology, Murdoch

University and Edith Cowan University.

Entry times are January, April, July and September.

Entry requirements:

English – IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Academic – satisfactory results at Year 11 level (eg O Levels, SPM, SMA 2 etc)

Canning College has close links with universities and English language colleges

in Perth and can arrange packaged programs including Elicos and university

courses.

Elicos schools with which Canning links include: Perth International College of

English, English First, St Mark’s International College, CELT – University of

Western Australia, CELC – Curtin, Language Links.

Foundation / Year 12 WACE programs can be packaged through to UWA,

Curtin, Murdoch University and Edith Cowan University.

Certificate lV courses can be packaged with Curtin University of Technology.

Diploma of Commerce programs can be packaged through to Curtin and UWA.

The Diploma of Commerce: Curtin Stream can also be packaged with Curtin’s Miri

campus (Malaysia).

Library provides digital and printed information sources.

Diploma of Commerce Programs – per semester

2010 – A$7,600 per semester. Students in the UWA Stream pay an additional

A$1,425 per Bridging Unit.

2010 – A$10,900 (20 weeks); Single Unit – A$1,090

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Local representatives – see website for contacts in your country.

Tel: (61 8) 93515665

Fax: (618) 93561119

Diploma of Commerce: Graduation 2009.