(1) Curriculum Framework
Taiwan-Australia Joint Diploma Program (SACEi)
Grade |
Subject |
Grade 10 |
Academic English General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods |
Grade 11 |
Stage 2 English as an Additional Language Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics Stage 2 Physics / Biology / Chemistry/ Digital Technology/ Creative Arts / Visual Arts / Economics /Business Innovation / Outdoor Education / Design, Technology and Engineering / Health and Wellbeing Choose one of the above 11 elective courses. |
Grade 12 |
Stage 2 Research Project Stage 2 English as an Additional Language (SACE English) |
(2) Faculty
ZZSH has implemented JDP for many years and all teachers are able to teach in full English.
(3) System
1. The SACE program will be implemented in conjunction with our bilingual experimental program.
2. One credit of SACE course is 6 hours, while one credit in Taiwan is 18 hours.
3. The SACE program is implemented in Stage 2 Only format.
(4) Student Counseling
The South Australian Education Bureau will send professional college counselors to ZZSH to provide counseling and assist students in applying to Australian or other overseas universities.
(5) Qualification requirements
1. In accordance with the High School Education Act and related regulations, a certificate of graduation from ZZSH will be awarded.
2. Overseas (SACE) graduation certificate
3. The SACE certificate is issued by the SACE Board, an independent organization licensed by the South Australian government. Students must complete the following:
(1) Students complete 5 subjects (90-100 credits in Australia).
(2) School assessment: 70% of the final grade in the school, and 30% of the final grade outside the school.
(3) School assessments require students to complete courses, assignments, and exams.
(4) Teachers evaluate students based on the SACE performance standards from A+ to E-.
(5) SACE Stage 2 students are required to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to at least 5.5 IELTS, 42 PTE academics, or 46-59 TOFEL iBT.