The University of Sydney Foundation Program
Services for students
- Counselling and pastoral care
- Health facilities
- Student activity program
- Involvement with the University of Sydney
- Airport pick up
- Accommodation
Counselling and pastoral care
Taylors is committed to maintaining high standards of duty of care and the on-going supervision and nurturing of adolescents who are away from home. Rolls are marked for every lesson and attendance is strictly monitored.
Academic, tertiary, health issues and personal counselling services are available for all Taylors College students.
Health facilities
We have fully qualified nursing staff on duty in our large, well-equipped health facility on campus. We also have a close network of referral contacts should students require additional care, and will make an appointment with a local doctor for you if necessary.
Student activity program
An extensive program of social and cultural activities is organised by staff at the College. Students have the opportunity to be involved in the following activities: basketball, soccer, pool and table tennis competitions, photography club and other seasonal activities. All students are encouraged to participate.
Involvement with the University of Sydney
Students are involved in an orientation process at the University at the commencement of the Foundation Program. This involves lectures and a tour of the University campus including the library facilities. Science students also have the opportunity to attend laboratory sessions and to conduct research assignments at the University Science Library throughout the program.
The University Faculty Advisers hold a bi-annual mini fair at Taylors College to assist students with their university course selection and students also have the opportunity to attend the End of Course Ceremony held on the main University campus.
Airport pick up
If you request it, you will be met at Sydney airport and taken to your accommodation. This service must be booked before you leave home. See costs and fees for the cost of this service. Please contact us for details.
Accommodation
A range of accommodation options are available for you. Please see service fees for additional charges for the accommodation service.
Homestay
Homestay accommodation is a private room is a private home located no further than 40 minutes travel by public transport from the University of Sydney. Students are provided with breakfast and an evening meal daily. You also have use of bathroom and laundry facilities. All homestay accommodation is carefully selected and supervised by our experienced accommodation staff. Living in a homestay gives you many opportunities to practice your English and helps you to adapt to the Australian way of life.
Homestay rates for 2011 is A$304 per week for a single room (price includes 14 meals).
UniLodge student accommodation
If you require self-catering residential options and like to have an independent lifestyle, UniLodge is a good option.
UniLodge provides single and share accommodation and is only a 10-minute walk to Central Station – Sydney’s major public transport hub. From Central you can take buses and trains to anywhere you need to go in Sydney, which means easy access to shopping, restaurants and city beaches.
UniLodge facilities:
- An independent lifestyle in a safe, supervised environment
- Furnished, self-catered, comfortable student apartments with own bathroom and kitchenette
- Broadband internet access in each apartment (extra charges apply)
- Communal kitchens, laundry and ironing room on each floor
- High level security – key card access for lifts and apartments
and on site security officers - Live-in Residential Assistants
- Regular social activities
- Walking distance to city
- 20-minute bus trip to Taylors College
- Across the road from major shopping centre and cinemas
- 10-minute walk to Central Station
- 20-metre lap pool, roof top barbeque and student lounges (extra charges apply).
For more information, visit the Accommodation at Taylors College website or visit UniLodge website.