INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. NSW Government Schools

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1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS NSW Government Schools

2 Your experience of a lifetime Whether it is for a short stay or to complete high school in Australia, New South Wales government schools provide a wide range of study options. Government schools in Sydney and across New South Wales (NSW) offer exciting opportunities to live and learn in a safe, friendly, multicultural community. The NSW government school system is the largest education network in Australia. Each school offers a safe, secure and dynamic learning environment and a rich and rewarding learning experience. Our schools are recognised for their excellent quality, high academic outcomes, a broad range of academic and creative subjects and the innovative use of classroom digital technology. Our schools provide high quality pastoral care and support. We want overseas students to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding experience. The student welfare team in each school includes: An international student coordinator Year advisers School counsellor Careers adviser and English as a Second Language support teachers who provide ongoing assistance for your child. Each school provides a welcome and orientation program and our schools use a buddy system to assist students to make friends quickly. We offer a range of programs and study options to suit your needs: Study Tours offer groups of overseas students and adults a unique educational experience Long-term Study Tours for groups of students for up to one term (10 weeks) or one semester (20 weeks) Study Abroad programs for individual students wanting to study for one term, one semester or one year The Graduate Program for high school students who want to complete secondary school in Australia Intensive English programs Primary School program.

3 Study Tours Study tours are a great opportunity for overseas students to experience Australian culture and lifestyle in a safe and friendly environment. Study tours provide visiting students with a well-balanced program of educational activities, cultural and social interaction with Australian students and sightseeing. We can customise study tours to suit your needs. Student Study Tours are for groups of 10 or more students for periods of half-a-day, one week, up to ten weeks or one semester (i.e. 20 weeks) for a long-term study tour. Study tours may include: Summer camps or winter camps Learning with Australian students in regular classes Making friends with an Australian student buddy Excursions to spectacular beaches, national parks, Australian wildlife parks and famous Sydney landmarks. Study tours can be designed to meet the interests and needs of each group. Specialist tours offer programs in: Sports Performing Arts Environmental Studies English Language. Accommodation Experience Australian culture and lifestyle in a safe and friendly environment We offer residential study tours where students stay in boarding accommodation at Hurlstone Agricultural High School, a coeducational school in southern Sydney. Students stay in bunk-style dormitories and have access to all the school s facilities including the dining room, swimming pool, games room, cinema, sports facilities, music and technology rooms and the school farm. Students may stay in homestay accommodation where students live with an Australian family for a truly Australian cultural experience. Adult study tours for principals, teachers and government officials are professional development tours and may include: School visits Observations of various teaching methodologies Presentations on education policy, management, curriculum and teacher support English language improvement programs. We all enjoyed every moment of our stay in Sydney - it was an enriching experience. Chandra Nagarajan, Senior Vice Principal Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School Chennai, India Study Abroad For high school students, a short-term study abroad program at a government school in Sydney or regional New South Wales offers an exciting opportunity to experience a uniquely Australian lifestyle while you study. Schools offer a range of subjects including performing and creative arts, languages, technology and design subjects with state-of-the-art technology and e-learning resources. Students may receive credit for their Australian studies. Sport is an important part of the Australian lifestyle and most schools offer a wide range of sports including Learn to Surf. Program durations: 1 term = 3 months; 2 terms = 6 months; 3 terms = 9 months; 4 terms = 12 months (one year) School year levels: 9, 10 and 11 A highlight of the study abroad experience is living with an Australian family. Homestay provides a unique opportunity to learn more about Australian life and improve English language skills. A selection of over 25 school profiles for the study abroad program with interactive map locators are available on our website Doing this study abroad program was the best decision I have ever made. I participated in many sports and I joined a how-to-surf class. The places you see, the things you experience and the friends you make are unforgettable. It was the best year of my life and I wouldn t change a thing about it. Monica, Germany

4 High School Graduate Program With over 150 years of experience in education, our schools uphold high standards. Schools offer a broad range of subjects designed for a wide range of abilities. Programs for gifted and talented students and extension subjects in senior high school ensure students are challenged and able to achieve their best. Students develop digital technology skills using approved online education resources and laptop computers are provided for each student in Years Schools are equipped with videoconferencing, interactive whiteboards and a range of technologies for specific subjects. Teachers are fully-qualified and four-year trained university graduates. Classes are small with a maximum of 25 students in senior classes so students receive individual attention. The NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) is a full two-year program with assessment tasks in each subject, practical work or fieldwork for some subjects and a final written examination in each course at the end of Year 12. Students who matriculate with this highly-regarded qualification may apply to study undergraduate courses at Australian and international universities. Intensive English Programs Students who need to improve their English skills before they enrol in high school can apply for an intensive English language course at a NSW government Intensive English Centre (IEC). The advantage of attending an IEC is that teaching takes place in a government school location, there is an orientation program, staff provide welfare support and help students adjust to their studies quickly. University-trained and fully-qualified English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers provide lessons in English for key high school subjects. Students benefit from small classes which have a maximum of 18 students. Students generally study an intensive English course for up to 20 weeks. They then move into a transition program that helps them successfully integrate into studies at their nominated high school. Primary School Program Primary school-aged children (6-12 years old) may enrol in a NSW government school and must live with their parents if they are in Kindergarten to Year 4 (6-10 years old). The primary curriculum covers six key subject areas and English language support is provided for children whose first language is not English. Children in Years 5 or 6 (11-12 years old) may live with a close relative.

5 Fabulous Study Destinations Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales, is located on Australia s east coast. It has a population of four million with people from more than 200 countries. It is an affluent, cosmopolitan city and one of the most harmonious, multicultural areas in the Asia Pacific region. It is one of the top five cities in the world and is recognised for its high quality health system, innovation, transportation, lifestyle and sustainability (2011 Cities of Opportunity Report). New South Wales has many urban and rural communities located along magnificent coastal beaches, near national parks or subtropical rainforests where visitor can enjoy a variety of sporting and leisure activities. So whether it s a city location or a country town you want, we can offer the right school in the right location. Great Student Outcomes We are proud of the achievements of many international students who have achieved outstanding results. In 2010, the top performing international student was Manh Tue Truong who achieved an outstanding Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) score of 99.9 and was dux of his school. There were seven students with ATAR scores over 99 and six were dux of their school. Other top-performing international students are Elizabeth Hu with an ATAR of 99.7 in 2009 and Huy Long Nguyen with an ATAR of in Studying at a NSW government school, I was given opportunities to build team work and leadership skills and meet people with different language and culture backgrounds. Manh Tue Truong, Vietnam 2010 HSC Honour Roll, Academic Achievement Award Dux of Homebush Boys High School Now studying Bachelor of Medicine at the University of NSW The best thing about being a student in a NSW government school was that I was able to meet amazing friends. My studies really prepared me confidently for what I want to do in the future. Sadika Gazi Krinton, Bangladesh Winner 2010 School Service Award 2011 NSW Premiers International Student Award Finalist Now studying a Bachelor of Science with Diploma of Education at Macquarie University At my school I was able to improve my interpersonal skills and interact with friends from all over the world. I am more independent and confident as a young adult after my two years school experience. Zhengyang Elizabeth Hu, People s Republic China 2009 HSC Honour Roll, Academic Achievement Award Dux of Beverly Hills Girls High School Now studying Commerce at the University of Sydney If anyone is thinking about coming to Australia, they should come and enjoy every moment. Angelo, Brazil Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus

6 Contact Details DEC International Students Centre NSW Department of Education and Communities Locked Bag 53 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 Australia Study Tours phone High School and Graduate Program isc@det.nsw.edu.au phone Study Abroad isc@det.nsw.edu.au phone / CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education and Communities Schools Printed: September 2011 CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M