Sydney High School Study Abroad Program

  Australia

• Sydney: 
Sydney
• New South Wales: 
Wollongong,  Byron Bay,  Hornsby

Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: Spring and Autumn Intakes

Description: Study Abroad programs are designed for students who wish to spend 6 or 12 months studying high school in New South Wales and live with a local family. Students have a wide range of schools in the Sydney Metropolitan area to choose from, some offering English language courses before arrival. Homestay accommodation is available with a local family within walking distance or easy access via public transport from the school.

Study Abroad Intakes

2008: Spring: 29 January and Autumn: 21 July
2009: Spring: 27 January to 9 April and Autumn: 28 April to 10 July

Additional intakes may be available in April and October depending on availability. Each six month intake includes 20 weeks of tuition.

Highlights: New South Wales government schools are recognized worldwide for their excellence. You can be confident when you enrol your child that he or she will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for their tertiary studies or career choices. Our schools integrate computer technology, including multimedia materials, e-learning, broadband internet access into interesting teaching and learning activities in junior and senior subjects. Students from many nations study with Australian students in a safe and friendly environment.

Cost in US$: $5,410 (6 months Year 10); $6,410 (6 months Year 11) plus living, accommodation and travel costs.

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

NSW Department of Education and Training: NSW Government Schools's Mission Statement: NSW government schools offer students an education experience that makes a real difference. The welfare of each student and their academic progress is our greatest concern. NSW government schools provide a safe, positive learning environment for each student to develop his or her knowledge, skills and ideas. Study Abroad programs are designed for students who wish to spend 6 or 12 months studying high school in New South Wales and live with a local family. Students have a wide range of 20 schools in the Sydney Metropolitan area to choose from, some offering English language courses before arrival. Homestay accommodation is available with a local family within walking distance or easy access via public transport from the school.

Year Founded: 1901