Information sheet
From 2011, The University of Western Australia will offer a TER (ATAR) bonus to WA Certificate of Education students who undertake study of a language other than English in Year 12.
How will the bonus work?
10% of a student?s final scaled score in a Curriculum Council approved language other than English course will be added to that student?s Tertiary Entrance Aggregate (TEA). The Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER/ATAR) will be calculated, based on the improved TEA. (The TEA is the sum of a student?s best four scaled scores in WACE courses.)
An example
This student has completed examinations in five Year 12 subjects. Their courses and scaled scores are:
| Course | Scaled score |
|---|---|
| English 3A/3B | 63* |
| Indonesian: Second Language 3A/3B | 71* |
| Mathematics 2C/2D | 52 |
| Chemistry 3A/3B | 80* |
| Physical Education Studies 3A/3B | 60* |
Their TEA, based on their top four scaled scores (indicated with *) is 274.
Based on the 2008 TEA/TER (ATAR) conversion, this equates to a TER (ATAR) of 91.55.
The LOTE bonus is 10% of their Indonesian:Second Language course scaled score (7.1) .
The student?s UWA TEA, including the UWA LOTE bonus is therefore 281.1.
Based on the 2008 TEA/TER (ATAR) conversion, this equates to a TER (ATAR) of 93.10.
Will bonuses be calculated for multiple LOTE courses?
Only one LOTE course score can count towards the bonus. If a student completes multiple LOTE courses, the best scaled LOTE course score will form the basis of the bonus.
Which language courses will count towards the LOTE bonus?
The following WA Certificate of Education courses will contribute to the LOTE bonus in 2011:
- Aboriginal Languages of WA
- Arabic
- Chinese: Background Speakers
- Chinese: Second Language
- French
- German
- Hebrew
- Indonesian: Background Speakers
- Indonesian: Second Language
- Italian
- Japanese: Background Speakers
- Japanese: Second Language
- Malay: Background Speakers
- Modern Greek
(There may be some additional interstate language courses and examinations available in WA schools in 2011, which may be counted in the TER and therefore be considered for the LOTE bonus. Contact the Curriculum Council for details of availability.)
What about subjects completed prior to 2011?
Only LOTE courses completed in 2011 or beyond attract the LOTE bonus.
Does the LOTE course score need to be part of the TEA for the bonus to be calculated?
No. Even if the LOTE course score is not one of a student?s best four scores, 10% of the LOTE score will still be added to the TEA.
Do you need more information?
Please contact the UWA Admissions Centre.
