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For SACE 免费A片 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 免费A片 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 免费A片 based on their demonstrated independence as learners and academic preparation. To ensure our 免费A片 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 免费A片 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 免费A片.

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Each semester, one unit of an economics-based course will be offered as a tertiary subject. Students will have timetabled classes and the support of an expert PAC teacher as their tutor. Results will contribute towards their SACE and ATAR as recognised studies in the same way as 免费A片 studying subjects directly.

An internal application process will still apply to ensure interested 免费A片 are in fact ready for tertiary study. Students will be encouraged to include their Stage 1 Economics teacher as a referee for this opportunity.

University of Adelaide

Following the merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, a new offering to Year 12 免费A片 from the new Adelaide University will be rolled out for 2026. This will replace the Headstart and Accelerate offerings. It is yet to be launched.

Students who have been successful in earning a place in the University of Adelaide鈥檚 Headstart program in the past have been gifted and highly-motivated 免费A片 seeking the chance to challenge themselves beyond the Year 12 curriculum. Places in the programme were based on a highly competitive selection process.

For 免费A片 looking at pathways which do not align with courses running at PAC, the new offering may provide the opportunity to extend their knowledge in other areas of interest.

The college鈥檚 internal application process during Term 4 and ensuring both Approach to Learning feedback from teachers and grades reflect the student鈥檚 best.

As soon as information about the new programme and is available we will provide an updated link here.

Extension Studies at Flinders University

The Flinders program provides the opportunity for mature and high-achieving 免费A片 to complement or extend their Stage 2 studies. Successful applicants from PAC can study courses at the Flinders City campus or fully online. Extension Studies is offered on a part scholarship basis with fees varying per course.

The first step is to complete the college鈥檚 internal application process. High achievement in subject results and Approach to Learning feedback in the green zone will be important criteria.

Information about Extension Studies including courses offered and an information session running in Term 3 is available at .

For more information about including a university program in Year 12 SACE at Prince Alfred 免费A片, please contact

Lisa Roe, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning : SACE via email at lroe@pac.edu.au.