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New border information
Western Australia's border will remain closed to international students after February 5 following a State Government announcement yesterday.
Under the State Government's Safe Transition Plan, the border was scheduled to open next month to allow international visitors to return to Western Australia without a requirement to quarantine.
Canning College is disappointed for overseas students who were planning to join us on campus in first term. However, we look forward to assisting them in their continued studies through our live and interactive online learning.
Students who are in Perth are required to attend classes on campus as scheduled.
Students who are unable to enter Western Australia can start online as scheduled and join us in Perth when travel restrictions are lifted.
We want all students to have a safe and enjoyable experience and look forward to welcoming them on campus in the future.
Border plans to be assessed
This recent amendment to the plans for the border to reopen was based on the latest health advice.
It aims to continue to protect the safety of people in Western Australia, which includes international students, who have experienced few restrictions to their day-to-day activities during the pandemic.
The WA Government will continue to review the situation before deciding when fully vaccinated international visitors will be allowed to travel into the state.
Despite this latest unexpected change to border controls, Canning College remains committed to helping international students achieve their academic goals on their pathway to university.
Please visit the COVID-19 home page for the latest information relating to Western Australia, which may be different to advice for other Australian states.
Current and new students, staff members and visitors to Canning College are reminded of social measures in place to protect the health and safety of Western Australians against COVID-19.
Border restrictions will be relaxed after February 5, which will allow international visitors to enter Western Australia without the requirement to quarantine, provided they meet entry requirements. These include having proof of vaccination and a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test within three days of departure.
In order to protect the health and safety of the WA population, the State Government will continue to make health assessments and introduce new measures when necessary.
The wearing of masks is currently mandatory in some public venues, including on public transport, in hospitals and at Canning College.
It is also a requirement to show proof of vaccination to enter some public venues.
Students and staff are asked to regularly check the WA State Government information page for the latest measures.
We can't wait to welcome new and returning students on to campus in 2022.
Education is more than numbers
In 2021, despite the extraordinary challenges of the pandemic, international students around the world pushed on towards their academic goals.
At Canning College, we saw first-hand how students, both on campus and online, adapted to their circumstances with great success. The year has been more difficult for some students but almost without exception they have shown resilience, flexibility and a determination to reach the finish line.
A success rate of 96% across all programs included more than 30 students progressing to The University of Western Australia and Curtin University from our Diploma of Commerce. In the WA Universities' Foundation Program, 84% of students achieved a score equivalent to a 70 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, generally considered minimum university entrance standard. We were delighted also that 21% of the Foundation Program group ranked in the top 5% of all students in Australia.
While the numbers are important, success can be measured across a number of things, including the personal development of the young people we educate. This year, as in all others since we started teaching international students in 1982, we helped students grow in confidence through the support of our teachers and other staff. This will serve students well as they transition into tertiary studies.
We were also impressed by the contribution of our student leaders. The Student Representative on the Board, Khaasyiyah, who is from Singapore, and our Student Ambassadors, Risto (Hong Kong) and Linda (Vietnam), stepped out of their comfort zones and represented the College commendably. We hope that our leaders in 2022 will be just as inquisitive, interested and polite.
A different year
Things will be different in 2022 and news that the Western Australian border will open to visitors from February 5 was very well received by the international education industry. But we need only to reflect on events elsewhere in the world to expect new challenges to emerge in the new year.
We cannot predict exactly how the new year will unfold but we can promise to deliver the same level of care and support that has been key to Canning College's success for almost 40 years.
We wish past, present and prospective students, their parents, our partner agents and our good friends at Western Australia's excellent universities the very best over the Festive Season and into 2022.
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Are you a Singapore student who completed O Level or N Level studies in 2021?
Do you want to take the next step towards studying at a leading Australian university?
Canning College, in Perth, Western Australia, can help you achieve your study and career goals through the WA Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP), which can be completed in 8-10 months.
The Foundation Program leads into degree programs at The University of Western Australia, Curtin University, Murdoch University, Edith Cowan University and the University of Notre Dame Australia, as well as other institutions in Australia and overseas.
Students have progressed into a wide range of courses from engineering, physiotherapy and education to law, business and medicine.
In 2021, 84% of our Foundation Program students achieved an academic score at least equal to the minimum entry for Australian universities, while 21% of students ranked in the top 5% of all students in Australia.
Canning College works with highly experienced education agents in many countries. Our agents in Singapore will be able to help you prepare to join us in February.
Western Australia's international border will reopen on February 5. Students who face challenges regarding flight availability and visa processing do not have to delay their studies. They can start the Foundation Program using our live and interactive online learning system until they are able to join us on campus.
Whatever your career goal, Canning College can help you get you there. You may even be eligible for one of our prestigious scholarships.
If you have a particular question, please email our team at canning.col.info@education.wa.edu.au and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Or watch our short introductory video to see what it's like to study with us.
We hope to see you soon.
Contact us TODAY and a member of our team will provide all the details you need to take a big step towards your career goals.
New community initiative engages students
Canning College has launched a new initiative that provides students with volunteer opportunities that engage them in community activities.
Award-winning WA Universities' Foundation Program student Lee Dayoon was the first to take part in the program when she visited West Leeming Primary School this week.
Science teachers Tony Herbert and Simon Maddy attended with Dayoon to introduce the young students to microscopy.
In the 90-minute session, students learnt how to identify and describe the different parts of a microscope before using it to observe things such as crystals of sugar, onion cells, pollen grains, human hair and ants.
Dayoon, who was a joint winner of the 2022 Doug Russell Award as Canning's outstanding WAUFP students, along with Micayla Han Qi Yi, was a great contributor to the session, helping the groups of students to conduct their tasks.
"It was nice to be able to help out and to show the young students some interesting science activities," said Dayoon, who is from South Korea.
"I like the idea of being able to interact with members of the community and to be involved in something that feels important to the students."
The West Leeming Primary School session was part of an ongoing collaborative partnership between Canning College, Curtin Universities and local schools.
Each visit will involve Canning College students engaging with members of the community in a voluntary capacity. Student volunteers are presented with a certificate from Canning College as a recognition of their contribution in extracurricular activities.
Science Specialist Mrs Charu Sharma from West Leeming Primary School was pleased with the activity.
"Our Year 5 students were highly motivated and engaged throughout the lessons prepared for them," she said. "I greatly appreciate your time and effort and look forward to future collaboration."
Mr Herbert was pleased with the inaugural activity.
"This is just one of many ways international students can engage in community activities," he said. "It's important that our students, who come from many parts of the world, feel genuinely connected to their studies and the place in which they have chosen to live.
"This initiative is a great way to connect students with the community through volunteering and we look forward to continuing this project in 2022."
Welcoming students to Perth in 2022
Canning College is looking forward to welcoming new students on to campus in early 2022 following an announcement from the Western Australian State Government.
After maintaining tight border controls that have successfully contained COVID-19 and limited its impact on the people of Western Australia, the State Government is preparing to start welcoming new international arrivals as part of a Safe Transition Plan.
The transition, which is based on expert health advice, will occur when WA reaches a double dose vaccination rate of 90% of the eligible population (12 years and over). This is expected to be achieved in late January/early February 2022.
Once an 80% vaccination rate is achieved, the WA State Government will announce the transition date.
International arrivals in Western Australian will be required to:
be double-dose vaccinated
return a negative PCR test 72 hours before departure
undertake a test on arrival
During the pandemic, Canning College successfully developed, launched and delivered interactive online programs, which allowed international students to continue on their pathway to university from their own homes. We will continue to offer interactive online program delivery in 2022, until further notice.
The Safe Transition Plan is a significant step forward for Western Australia and we hope that students enrolled to start with us in first semester will be able to join us in Perth at some stage of their education. We anticipate that new students may not be in Perth for the start of Semester One 2022 and that they will begin their Canning College studies through online delivery. However, we encourage agents to assist students in taking the necessary steps to be able to join us in Perth where they can fully immerse themselves in the international student experience.
We understand that the processing of visas may be delayed in some countries and that some students may be required to spend more time studying online. Canning College will work with international education agents to ensure the best outcome for students enrolled in our programs.
Canning College is committed to providing international students with excellent pathway programs that take them into their chosen university. More than that, we will continue to assist in their personal development so they are ready for the transition into university life.
After almost two years of adjustment and caution around the world, we are delighted to be able to offer safety and stability here in Perth, Western Australia. Our State has the strongest economy in Australia, our city is clean, modern and conducive to a healthy lifestyle and our education system is among the best in the world – just three reasons for students to consider joining us at Canning College.
Should you require any information about Canning College and how our programs can help international students achieve entry into leading universities, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions team at canning.col.admissions@education.wa.edu.au.
For the latest information regarding the safe return of international students to WA visit the StudyPerth page here or for more about Western Australia's Safe Transition Plan visit the Government website here.
Secure your place with forecast results
Students seeking to join us at Canning College do not have to wait for their final academic results to submit an application.
Preliminary and/or forecast results can be assessed during the application process to help ease student anxieties and allow them to focus on current school studies.
Students can also use forecast results to apply for Canning College scholarships, which are available across all programs. Scholarship applications must also include a student's most recent semester school results.
Our experienced admissions team can quickly assess student capabilities and provide the security of an offer of place, often within 24 hours of receiving the application.
Our commitment to student success comes with an expectation that those granted an offer of place will continue to work hard on their current school studies.
Canning College also offers students course packaging arrangements with Western Australian universities, saving time and money on visa applications.
Most importantly, a packaged offer can secure student places in some quota-restricted university degree courses, subject to meeting minimum requirements.
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Wherever you are in the world, Canning College can help you achieve your dream of earning a place at a leading Australian university.
Our programs are designed for international students and are generally completed in six to 12 months. We also offer multi-year senior secondary studies.
Western Australia is ready to WELCOME international students in 2022.
Whether you are interested in studying with us here in Perth, Western Australia, or through our live and interactive online programs, you can gain access to leading universities on the successful completion of your Canning College program.
Canning College will continue to offer online programs to international students for a period of time after Western Australia reopens borders to international travellers on February 5, 2022.
If flight availability, delays in visa processing or other challenges prevent students from joining us in Perth immediately after this date, they can avoid delaying the start of their studies by joining our online programs.
Students can continue this live, interactive learning until they are able to enter Western Australia and be part of our on-campus experience.
Our expert staff provide care and support to help students understand how to get the most out of their experience as they prepare for university.
As a Western Australian Government institution, our programs are recognised across Australia, and Canning students are drawn from countries around the world, including Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, the Middle East and Africa.
Our reputation for success has been built over almost 40 years. In this time, we have helped thousands of students on their path to a wide range of careers including physiotherapy, law, business, engineering, medicine, nursing, veterinary science and IT.
Canning College works with highly experience education agents in many countries. They are experts at helping students prepare to join us, which could be as soon as February. We also have student intakes in April and Mid-Year.
Students who are unable to travel to Perth do not have to delay their studies. They can start our programs using our live and interactive online learning system until they are able to join us on campus.
Whatever your career goal, Canning College can help you get there with programs suitable for students of various academic levels. You may even be eligible for one of our prestigious scholarships.
If you have a specific question, please email our team at canning.col.info@education.wa.edu.au and we will be in touch as soon as we can or contact one of our approved education agents in your area.
Or watch this short VIDEO to see what it's like to study with us.
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Celebrating student success
Canning College celebrated the achievements of more than 130 students across three programs in 2020 and 2021 during a Presentation Evening ceremony held at Technology Park on Friday, October 22.
Students completing the WA Universities' Foundation Program this year, and those who finished the Diploma of Commerce and Certificate IV in University Access Program at the end of 2020 or in the middle of 2021 were acknowledged during a presentation that was livestreamed to an international audience. Thank you to students from around the world, who watched the livestream despite technical difficulties during the night.
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Principal's address
Certificate IV 2020 students
Certificate IV Academic Excellence Award
Diploma of Commerce 2020 students
Diploma of Commerce Awards
Diploma Valedictorian – Alvin Candra
WA Universities' Foundation Program students
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WAUFP Valedictorian – Livia Lily Mammen
Student Leaders presentation
WAUFP Awards
WAUFP Valedictorian – Khaasyiyah Kamsani
Charge – Dr Bruce Mackintosh
Principal Wayne Axford thanked students for their application to their studies and wished them well in their future academic endeavours.
"I encourage you to build on the relationships you already have with your peers, family and other members of society," he said. "I also encourage you to develop meaningful relationships with people you will meet in the future, whether that be at university, in the workplace or through groups that share a common interest.
"To achieve ongoing success, I encourage you to focus on your goals, be passionate about these goals, work hard at the associated tasks and take pride in what you do."
Director of International Operations Lisa De'Ceglie said students had adapted to significant changes to learning and teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We hope that the education that you received whether onshore or online has set you up for future studies that will lead to your dream career," she told students.
"The way you have adapted to the totally unexpected shows that nothing is impossible for you."
An exceptional valedictory speech from Khaasyiyah Kamsani, a WAUFP student who is also on the Canning College Board, was matched by online valedictories from Alvin Candra, a Diploma of Commerce student from Indonesia, and Livia Lily Mammen, who studied WAUFP from Singapore.
The prestigious Doug Russell Award for the top student was shared, for the first time, by Micayla Han Qi Yi, who studied WAUFP from Brunei, and Lee Dayoon, a Korean student who studied on campus.
The Scholarship Award and Ron Goddard Award for the Diploma of Commerce University of WA stream were won by Chung Hui Ning. The Scholarship Award and Ron Goddard Award for the Diploma of Commerce Curtin University stream were won by Goh Wen Xuan.
So Cek Ki, who studied online from Malaysia, won the Academic Excellence Award as the top Certificate IV in University Access Program student.
WAUFP
Doug Russell Award: Micayla Han Qi Yi and Lee Dayoon
Principal's Commendation Award: Carine Siew Ying
Accounting and Finance Award: Yan Xiang Hock
Business Management and Enterprise Award: Micayla Han Qi Yi
Chemistry Award: Dominic Cheng
Computer Science Award: Micayla Han Qi Yi
Economics Award: Yan Xiang Hock
English Language and Australian Cultural Studies Award: Charity Lim Shu Ann
Human Biology Award: Carissa Lim Yen Hui
Mathematics Applications Award: Shelly Voo Sigawin
Mathematics Methods Award: Lee Dayoon
Mathematics Specialist Award: Lee Dayoon
Physics Award: Lee Dayoon
Psychology Award: Charity Lim Shu Ann and Carine Siew Ying
DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE – THE UNIVERSITY OF WA STREAM
Financial Accounting Award: Chung Hui Ning
Communication Studies Award: Chong Yun Jun and Chung Hui Ning
Introduction to Finance: Chung Hui Ning
UWA Scholarship Award: Chung Hui Ning
Ron Goddard Award (UWA): Chung Hui Ning
DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE – CURTIN UNIVERSITY STREAM
Curtin Scholarship Award: Goh Wen Xuan
Ron Goddard Award (Curtin): Goh Wen Xuan
CERTIFICATE IV IN UNIVERSITY ACCESS PROGRAM
Academic Excellence Award: So Cek Ki
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