University Programs
For SACE students who achieve excellent results in their Year 11 subjects at the college, tertiary study can replace one of their Year 12 subject choices in a similar way to which an IB Diploma Programme subject would. Students must complete a university subject in each semester to attain 20 credits towards SACE completion and ATAR.
Information sessions for students currently in Year 11 run during Term 3 each year, at the universities or online outside of school hours as well as here at the college during a timetabled AIF lesson.
Universities ask that schools support applications from students based on their demonstrated independence as learners and academic preparation. To ensure our students understand the demands of balancing tertiary study with their learning at the college, we run a rigorous internal application process before offering our recommendation. This process commences in Term 4 and involves students writing a personal statement, asking subject teachers to act as referees, and attending an interview with the Director of Teaching and Learning.
Students who are successful in their internal application then decide which of the university programs will be most beneficial to their future tertiary pathways. These programs offer a significant opportunity for academic challenge for boys who are our academic high achievers.
From 2026, the college will offer university studies onsite in the Economics learning area, in partnership with the new Adelaide University. This learning area has been selected as it aligns well with the future pathways of many of our students.