Think you’re ready for college? Going from secondary school to college can be challenging. So it’s crucial to equip yourself with the right preparation and mindset to set yourself up for success.

To help you sashay your way to the top without breaking a sweat, Taylor’s is bringing back its Start It Right (SIR) programme. Learn fundamental college survival skills, stock up on crucial communication and thinking skills, and get an early sneak peek into key programme concepts to stay ahead of your classes — all with the SIR programme.

Interested? Keep on reading to learn more.

What you need to know

The Taylor’s Start It Right (SIR) programme is a free college preparatory programme for students enrolling into Taylor’s Cambridge A Level, SACE International and Foundation programmes. It aims to help you prepare for college by providing you with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies crucial to helping you survive your education journey and make an impact.

The programme will focus on 5 key components including:

• Pre-university life skills
• Communication skills
• Progression pathways
• Academic success coaching
• Community outreach experience

For those looking to be ahead of the curve, the programme is a great opportunity for you to prepare for entry into college, enrol and meet your classmates earlier, and stock up on essential college survival skills. This will give you a chance to adapt to college life faster, which will reflect positively on your study experience and grades. 

Did we also mention that it’s free? To qualify for the SIR programme, just make sure to register by 7 July and pay the full first semester’s fees.

Will you be applying? Here’s what you need to know. 

Programme period: 3 July – 1 August 2023

Eligible programmes:

• Cambridge A Level
• SACE International
• Foundation in Arts
• Foundation in Science
• Foundation in Business
• Foundation in Computing
• Foundation in Design
• Foundation in Engineering
• Foundation in Natural & Built Environments

See a programme you're interested in? Register by 7 July to book yourself a seat.

Why should you attend?

Are you a post-secondary school student about to embark on your college journey? Then the SIR programme is one programme you don’t want to miss as it:

• Provides you with the fundamental skills to prepare for your college and university life
• Gives you a free head start for college as you enrol and get introduced to key academic concepts for your studies earlier 
• Learn how to self-regulate as you cope with the change that comes from transitioning from secondary to tertiary education
• Find your community of support earlier to help ease your entry into college

Going from school to college isn't always easy but the Taylor’s Start It Right (SIR) programme helps to make your transition more effortless! Seats are limited so you might want to sign up now to book yourself a spot.

Get a headstart at college with Taylor’s Start It Right (SIR) programme. Register here.