Source by: NSW International School

New South Wales government schools offer international students academic excellence in a safe, tolerant environment. Experienced university-trained staff encourage students to achieve their personal best creatively and academically. Qualifications from NSW government high schools are internationally recognised.

1. Core curriculum subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science as well as a wide range of technology, language, creative arts, and humanities courses
2. Excellent instruction in small classes of 10 to 30 students
3. A variety of teaching methods including teacher instruction, group activities and individual learning programs. Students may enrich their study through extra school activities such as drama, dance, sport and debating
4. Specialist schools for music, sport, creative arts or technology
5. Multicultural classes with local and international students studying together
6. Student support staff including school counsellors, careers advisers and peer support coordinators
7. An International Student Coordinator at each school to welcome, advise and support overseas students into their new school  
8. Specialist ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers who provide English language support
9. Access to excellent resources such as libraries, auditoriums, gymnasiums, science laboratories and other specialist technology facilities
10. All students have access to computers and the internet
11. Spacious grounds and grassed areas for a variety of sports
12. Class hours are usually from 9:00am to 3:30pm, five days a week - some schools may vary the hours slightly to suit local needs
13. Places for international primary school-aged children are available at specific schools

1. 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
2. The opportunity to study alongside Australian students in a friendly, safe, multicultural environment
3. A wide range of subjects, sporting and creative arts programs, leadership programs, and programs for gifted and talented students
4. Specialist science, design, languages, sport, visual and performing arts facilities
5. Access to internet, email services, and use of multimedia and integrated e-learning strategies in the classroom
6. Professional, university-trained teachers
7. An environment that encourages students to express themselves, develop independent learning skills and to interact in the classroom and in the community
8. Intensive English Language preparation programs and ongoing English as a Second Language (ESL) support for students of non-English speaking background