Introductory Study Tour - Students

An Introductory Study Tour provides an overseas student, who is considering studying full time in New South Wales, an opportunity to visit a government high school for a short period to experience general school and family life.

Introductory Study Tours are available through NSW government schools and provide visiting students with opportunities to:

• learn with Australian students in regular classes
• participate in subjects that may include Sport, Health, Science, Music, Drama, Art, Social Sciences, Cooking, Woodwork and Environmental Studies
• join in classes of English and other languages e.g. Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian, French, German or Italian
• visit a TAFE college and university campus

All classes are enjoyable and interactive with practical experiences and classroom work.

Inclusions

• welcome ceremony, assembly and school tour
• classes with Australian student, “buddy”, of a similar age as the visiting student
• excursion supervision (one teacher for every 20 students)
• visits to TAFE college and university campus
• farewell and exchange of gifts
• participation certificate for each student
• one adult for every 10 students is free of charge

Airport transfers are not included.

Group size

• minimum group size is 15 students
• large groups may be hosted by two or more schools

Age

• students must be at least 10 years of age

Duration

• from half day to 10 weeks

Dates

• during New South Wales school term

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Homestay

Homestay for student groups can be arranged on request.
Homestay families provide:

• accommodation for one or two students (single or double placement cannot be guaranteed)
• three meals a day
• transport to and from school

Adult accommodation is not included.

Price

costs are based on:

• size of the group
• number of days
• location of school
• study tour itinerary

Bookings should be made through a registered Study Tours agent.

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Sample Introductory Study Tour – Students: One Week

Day	Morning program	Afternoon program	Overnight
Monday	Arrival at host school Official welcome at assembly School tour English lesson 1	Class (Art)	Homestay
Tuesday	English lesson 2	Visit TAFE College	Homestay
Wednesday	English lesson 3	Visit University	Homestay
Thursday	English lesson 4	Educational/Cultural visit	Homestay
Friday	English lesson 5	Farewell party with buddies	Homestay
Saturday	Leisure time with homestay family Departure

This is a sample One Week Introductory Study Tour – Students.
We can work with your agent to design a study tour for your group.

Bookings should be made through a registered Study Tours agent.

> Download One Week Introductory Study Tour Study Tour – Students sample program (230kb)

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