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Undergraduate Admission (Bachelor courses)
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION (Bachelor)
Overarching Philosophy: The
College aims to be as open as possible in accepting as en-rolled students
motivated persons intent on the pursuit if studies in the field of Christian
ministry and its cognate areas.
Assumed or prerequisite
knowledge: This may depend on individual program requirements.
Interview: All applicant
students are inter-viewed. The sole interviewer uses the College’s standard
question guidelines for applicant student interview.
Object of interview: To
appraise the capacity of the applicant to embark on a degree program in the
fields of theology and ministry. In the case of applicants for admission under
special admission or provisional admission categories, to ascertain the extent
to which applicants satisfy the relevant criteria. In the case of applicants
having special needs (e.g. spoken and written English support, management of a
recognized disability), to ascertain how best the College is able to address
these needs. In the interests of the protection of minors and related
considerations, appropriate screening is also applied, consonant with the
College’s duty of care commitment. To clarify the applicant student’s academic
history, especially if the candidate has failed or discontinued studies at
another institution, or is subject to exclusion in another institution.
Interviewer: The authorised
interviewer is a member of the Faculty Executive appointed by the Principal.
English proficiency:
General: As College programs are delivered entirely through English medium,
prospective students are expected to have proficiency in spoken and writ-ten
English appropriate for the pursuit of tertiary studies (i.e. “academic
English”). See page 10 for more information.
International Students of
Non-English Speaking Background: International students in this category are
required to have attained an International English Language Testing Service (IELTS)
of 6.5 (with a score of 6.5 in written English).
Computer literacy: College
policy is that students’ written assignments must be submitted in typescript
and some assignment topics will require cyberspace research. While not
pre-requisite admission criteria, students are advised before enrolment that
computer literacy and computer access are advantageous.
Open Day: The College
conducts regular open days (pre-enrolment) for all prospective students. The
purpose of the open day is to provide applicant students with an orientation
to how the various programs are conducted and what the College’s expectations
of its students are. A related purpose is to ensure that, as far as possible,
students are aware of the challenging nature of the program and particularly
exposure to the College’s educational context and techniques.
Verification of qualifications and related documents: It is College policy to sight original or verified copies of documents in the case of degree testamurs, related academic awards, and, where relevant, character references, employers’ testimonials, and certification or licenses to practice where professional registration bodies are relevant. Where necessary, the authenticity of overseas qualifications is verified through the AEI Group: International Education Network (Department of Education, Science, and Training).
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Table 1- Normal Admission |
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Completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate (or the completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent of 12 years of secondary education) with a minimum UAI of 70. |
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Completion of a diploma or advanced diploma qualification awarded under Australian Qualifications Framework system by an authorized institution or vocational education and training provider. |
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Table 2 - Special Admission |
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Mature-age: |
The relevant criteria are: |
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Provisional: |
Where a student has not met normal academic or mature-age selection requirements but can demonstrate an informed interest in Ministry, Theology or Counselling, appropriate life experience, and a level of intellectual capacity and social maturity to engage in tertiary studies with commitment, Tabor College, on the recommendation of the Faculty Executive, may admit the applicant provisionally to the first stage of the program in which he or she has applied to enrol. Confirmation of admission and further progression is conditional upon the student completing the first stage of the program. |
CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA
ADMISSION
Non-academic entry criteria normally include:
at least twelve months' experience as a committed Christian;
demonstration in an interview with a faculty member of suitability for the course concerned; and provided that the applicant gives permission,
a minister’s reference, endorsing the application, written on a Minister’s Confidential Reference form supplied by the College to the applicant’s Minister.
The College reserves the right to disregard any of the above non-academic entry criteria when it is satisfied that the ability, experience and spiritual standing of an applicant are sufficient to give the applicant a good chance of completing the relevant course successfully. The expectation that applicants be committed Christians is consistent with the nature and purpose of the College’s courses.
Certificate courses
The normal additional entry requirements for certificate I and II courses at level 1 are:
at least 16 years of age; and
ability to read and write in English comparable with an overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band score of 5.5.
Satisfactory completion of Year 11 in an Australian secondary school, or equivalent, is recommended though not essential.
The normal additional entry requirements for Certificate III and IV courses at level 2 are:
at least 16 years of age (or at least 18 years of age for TESOL courses); and
ability to read and write in English comparable with an overall IELTS band score of 6.0 (or 6.5 for TESOL courses).
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian secondary school, or equivalent, is recommended though not essential.
Diploma courses
The normal additional entry requirements for diploma courses include:
ability to read and write in English comparable with an overall IELTS band score of 6.0;
at least 17 years of age; and
satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian secondary school, or equivalent, except in the case of mature-age applicants.
A recognition of prior learning (RPL) process may be used to assess whether an applicant has an adequate academic foundation to be granted entry into a course.