The sunny capital of South Australia, Adelaide is also known as the 'city of churches'. A beautiful central capital, with a growing CBD. Adelaide is a smaller city, which for teenagers attending high school is quite a good thing. It means for parents more affordable accommodation, and for students it means smaller class sizes, bigger school campus's with more available facilities. With the safety of it being a small city, you will avoid the traps that teenage society tends to fall into.

High Schools in Adelaide are located in most suburbs and districts with there being a choice of Government, Private and Independent schools available. All with specialist teachers including those to help children and teenagers which may have disabilities. You will find schools in Adelaide to be close knit and supportive of your child's learning needs.

We will hope to help you find the perfect high school for your teenager in the following pages.

Adelaide High School

International Students Program

Adelaide High School has a special international students program that offers:
Intensive Secondary English Classes (ISEC). Social and intercultural learning are key components of this program. The aim is to familiarise international students with life in Australia

The Graduate Program. Students can enter this program after completing the ISEC program and this program allows students to complete their senior school studies in Australia Short term visits.

The school can arrange for a special program including English classes, experiential learning and excursions around Adelaide

Australia School Applications

 
International students wishing to study and live in Australia have a variety of courses to choose from.

They include:

• Intensive English Courses
• High School Graduate Programs
• High School Study Abroad Packages
• Primary school programs
• Intensive Primary English Course (IPEC) & Intensive Secondary English Course (ISEC)

These courses are primarily designed to improve the communications skills of newly arrived international students in Australia.

The English classes include listening, reading, writing and speaking. Once the suitable level of proficiency is reached, the students are then able to proceed to mainstream secondary or primary classes.

Entry requirements

The level of English language proficiency will determine the number of ISEC weeks required.

High School Graduate Program

South Australian government schools offer a world class education and cater to the special needs of each student.

At senior level, students can make choices about subjects that will help them gain tertiary entry. Careers advice and counselling is also available for those who need it.

South Australian government schools also offer you:

• High quality tuition
• Student support
• A reputable home stay program
• An opportunity to experience Australian culture
• A chance to improve your English language communication skills
• A recognised certificate or diploma
• Entry requirements
• Previous academic results, study attitude and general behaviour as well the IELTS score will determine your ability to gain admission at a South Australian government school.

High School Graduate Program Fees:

• Fees are payable in Australian dollars and include OSHC fees.
• High School Study Abroad Packages
• This is for those students wishing to complete secondary education in their home country but wish to gain some international schooling experience as well as experience the local culture.

The High School packages offer you:

• High quality tuition Student support
• A reputable home stay program
• An opportunity to experience Australian culture and improve your English language communication skills as the same time
• A school transcript

Entry requirements

• Students who meet the required level of English language proficiency may not be required to undertake Intensive English classes.
• High School Study Abroad Packages Fees
• Fees are payable in Australian dollars and include OSHC fees as of November 2006.
• The fees also include:
• Airport reception
• Home stay program arrangements
• A school and welcome tour
• An orientation program
• Student support services
• Terms reports and school transcripts
• The fees do not include:
• Student visas
• School excursions
• School uniforms
• Personal & travel expenses

Australia School Applications