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Senior students at Barrenjoey High School
Study Programs

Students from countries around the world enrol in New South Wales (NSW) government schools every year. Our schools are recognised for their excellent quality education programs, and they offer a secure pathway to a career or to further study including Australian and overseas universities.

You can choose from a wide range of schools in Sydney or in regional NSW towns that offer a fantastic location to study. Whether it's a city location or rural town, the NSW government school you choose will provide:

  • An excellent, world-class standard of education from the largest education provider in Australia – the NSW Department of Education and Training – established for over 150 years
  • The opportunity to study alongside Australian students in a friendly, safe, multicultural environment
  • A wide range of subjects, sporting and creative arts programs, leadership programs, and programs for gifted and talented students
  • Specialist science, design, languages, sport, visual and performing arts facilities
  • Access to internet, email services, and use of multimedia and integrated e-learning strategies in the classroom
  • Professional, university-trained teachers
  • An environment that encourages students to express themselves, develop independent learning skills and to interact in the classroom and in the community
  • Intensive English Language preparation programs and ongoing English as a Second Language (ESL) support for students of non-English speaking background

The following programs are available to international students:

International Students Program

Full-time enrolment in primary or secondary school for student visa holders (i.e. visa subclass 571P). Short-term study abroad programs are also available.

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Temporary Residents Program

Full-time enrolment in primary or secondary school for students who enter Australia on a visitor visa or temporary visa (other than a student visa).

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Study Tours

Groups of students can visit NSW government schools for study tours ranging from a half-day up to twelve weeks. Stay with a welcoming homestay family, make new friends, improve your English and experience Australia's unique lifestyle. Programs are customised to suit each group. Adult professional development programs are also available.

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