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Australia

Quick Facts:

Population:

20,264,082

Language:

English

Currency:

Australian Dollar

Capital City:

Canberra, ACT

Known for:


Red Deserts, Coral Reef, Beaches, Aboriginal Culture and Natural Wonders.

Program Dates:

2010:

January:

5 month program:
Start Date: January 28
End Date: June 30
10 month program:
Start Date: January 28
End Date: November 30		  

July:

5 month program:
Start Date: July 8
End Date: November 30
10 month program:
Start Date: July 8
End Date: April 30, 2011

2011:

January:

5 month program:
Start Date: January 27
End Date: June 30
10 month program:
Start Date: January 27
End Date:  November 30		  

July:

5 month program:
Start Date: July 7
End Date: November 30
10 month program:
Start Date: July 7
End Date: April 30, 2012
Application deadlines for the student exchange programs each year are:
January – August 31st
July – *** Extended deadline - applications now due: March 28. ***

In Australia, students attend school for thirteen years. Primary school begins in Kindergarten and goes to year six. High school is divided into Junior Secondary, for years seven to ten, and Senior Secondary for years eleven and twelve. High schools are either co-educational, or designated for girls or boys only.

There is much to see and do in Australia. A student’s life here is a fun, exciting mix of academics and adventure. This is a journey worthy of more than just credits.

School System

Australian students attend school for a total of 13 years. Primary School is from Kindergarten to Year 6. High school is divided into Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 10) and Senior Secondary (Years 11 and 12). High schools are either girls only, boys only, or co-educational (mixed).

Our schools offer:

  • Core curriculum subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science as well as a wide range of technology, language, creative arts, and humanities courses
  • Excellent instruction in small classes of 10 to 30 students
  • A variety of teaching methods including teacher instruction, group activities and individual learning programs. Students may enrich their study through extra school activities such as drama, dance, sport and debating
  • Specialist schools for music, sport, creative arts or technology
  • Multicultural classes with local and international students studying together
  • Student support staff including school counsellors, careers advisers and peer support coordinators
  • An International Student Coordinator at each school to welcome, advise and support overseas students into their new school  
  • Specialist ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers who provide English language support
  • Access to excellent resources such as libraries, auditoriums, gymnasiums, science laboratories and other specialist technology facilities
  • All students have access to computers and the internet
  • Spacious grounds and grassed areas for a variety of sports
  • Class hours are usually from 9:00am to 3:30pm, five days a week - some schools may vary the hours slightly to suit local needs