International Accredited Courses
NCC
NCC Education International Foundation Year Programme
The NCC Education designed and supports The International Foundation Year (IFY) for English as Second Language (ESL) students. The International Foundation Year or IFY aims to improve students’ general and academic English language ability, enhance their study skills and cultural understanding of the English language, and introduce students to academic study in the fields of computing and/or business. International students who complete IFY successfully can be directly enrolled in the first year of overseas universities.
International Foundation Year Programme includes the following courses：
Developing English Language Skills（30 credits）
Advanced English Language Skills （20 credits）
English for Academic Purposes （10 credits）
Foundation Mathematics （10 credits）
Study and Communication Skills （20 credits）
Culture Studies （10 credits）
Introduction to Business （10 credits）
Introduction to Accounting and Economics（10 credits）
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VCE
Victorian Certificate of Education
The Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE is awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete high school level studies in the Australian state of Victoria. Students could use VCE qualifications to apply for universities in Australia and other countries.
English is a mandatory course to obtain the Victorian Certificate of Education.
English is a mandatory course to obtain the Victorian Certificate of Education.
Optional Courses
Students are offered optional courses in over 90 subject areas. In addition to English, students choose 4 to 6 subjects. Every subject has 4 units. Subjects range from Science, Mathematics (Mathematical Methods and Further Mathematics), Technologies, Arts, Humanities, Business, Minor Languages, Health, and Physics. All subjects are taught in English except for Chinese Language.
Requirement of VCE qualifications
In order to successfully achieve VCE qualifications, students complete more than 16 units, including:
30
At least 3 units of English Language, as well as English Unit 3 and English Unit 4
158
Unit 3 and Unit 4 of three other Subjects
Examinations
Final examinations are arranged and marked uniformly by a special team assigned by VCAA. Examinations are held in a student’s school or other Examination Centers. Scores and rankings (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, or ATAR) are used in applying universities.
Strengths of VCE
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Highly recognized universally
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Shorter studying time
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Higher acceptance rate to Australian universities
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Creates opportunity to study abroad
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Reduces cost of studying abroad
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Differentiates based on students’ needs
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A-LEVEL
Cambridge A-level Course
The General Certificate of Education Advanced Level or A Level is one of the highest standards of Cambridge qualifications. By completing subject-based courses, students will graduate with the qualifications accepted by the educational bodies in the United Kingdom and the educational authorities of British Crown (dependent on the students completing secondary or pre-university education). Obtaining A Level or equivalent qualifications is generally required for university entrance in a number of countries.
Optional Advanced Level Courses
With over 70 subjects available, students may choose according to their interests and their educational strengths. According to the data provided by Edexcel, Chinese students achieve higher scores in Math, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, and Business, which are core courses that HFLS has been offering. All courses are taught in English.
Advanced Level Course System
IG
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is an important part of CIE. During this stage, students in HFLS will be exposed to and learn general education. Students choose at least 6 subjects and will work to discover their research interests and selected target schools.
AS
Students in HFLS will focus on 4 or more major courses. This selected focus will boost scores for the Cambridge International Examinations. Students will apply to targeted universities and major. Scores of AS could be used to apply for pre-admission to universities.
A2
Students in HFLS narrow their studies to 3 or more major courses. In order to achieve the scores desired by universities, students will advance their studies and their preparation. As long as all of the requirements are met, universities will officially accept pre-admitted students.
Examinations
Examinations will be held universally from May to June, with scores announced in August and again, from October to November, with scores announced in the following February. All examinations will be completed in English. Papers are delivered to the UK within the required time and marked strictly confidentially. Tests are graded in the following: A being the best, E being passing, and U being failed. Students are allowed to take another examination if they are not satisfied in any subjects. The highest scores are used in application.
Universities that use A Level qualifications include:
All universities in the United Kingdom, including University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Bath, University of Manchester, University of Loughborough, University of Leeds, and University of Bristol
Universities in Canada, including University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of McGill, Queen's University, University of Western Ontario, Mount Allison University, and Trent University;
All universities in Australia, including University of Sydney, Australian National University, University of New South Wales, University of Western Australia, Monash University, University of Wollongong, and University of Melbourne;
All universities in New Zealand, including University of Auckland, University of Massey, University of Lincoln, University of Waikato, and Manukau Institute of Technology;
All universities in Ireland, including Trinity College Dublin, National University of Ireland-maynooth, Coker College, Trinity College Dublin Ireland, University of Limerick, and Dublin City University;
All universities in Singapore, including National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University;
All universities in Hong Kong and South Africa; Several universities in the United States. A level qualifications can potentially be exchanged for credits in American universities.
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