I’ve been using the AVID system in my studies for 10 years and would not be where I’m at right now without the tools I’ve learnt through AVID. I’ve learnt how to be organised, how to be curious, how to retain information and most importantly how to solve and work through problems independently. AVID impacted my life in such a great way.

Kiana

Class of 2019

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an evidence-based program that has successfully enhanced student achievement at Wyndham Central College since 2013, and in U.S. schools for over 40 years.

About the AVID Program

AVID is a school-wide program that underpins how we teach and how our students learn. The program is designed to increase school-wide learning and performance and prepare students for post-secondary education and work-life in a global community by using research-based effective learning methods.

Our schoolwide model means all students are taught by AVID-trained teachers in all subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health and Physical Education, the Arts, Technologies and Languages.

From Year 9, students with academic potential and individual determination to succeed and improve their academic results are eligible to apply for the AVID Elective. The students continue with the AVID Elective until they complete year 12.

Benefits of the AVID program

  1. Use of AVID Binder helps students be ready to learn, ensuring students have everything they need for their learning in all classes.

  2. Cornell Notes supports students to consolidate their learning by revisiting to review and revise and create a summary. This has assisted students to have better outcomes for their assessment tasks and their exams.

  3. Critical reading process provides students with a set of steps that enable them to gain a deeper understanding of any text that they are reading, making them more confident learners.

  4. The collaborative study groups and the tutorial process provide students with the opportunity to discuss and clarify their understanding of new concepts learnt in small teams.