About our high schools
Our accredited high schools delivering the International Student Program are located across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia. Their large open spaces and natural environments provide a clean, quiet and beautiful area to learn in.
| wdt_ID | High school | Year levels | Student age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior high school | Years 8 - 10 | 13 - 15 years |
| 2 | Senior high school | Years 11 - 12 | 16 - 18 years |
Academic year
The academic year is made up of 4 terms (2 semesters) and starts in late January and ends mid-December.
- Semester 1: terms 1 and 2
- Semester 2: terms 3 and 4
There are approximately 10 weeks in each term followed by holidays.
A typical school day
Students attend school Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm.
Lessons take place in a range of school locations including classrooms, science laboratories, specialist workshop and studio spaces, gymnasiums and outdoor sports fields. Some aspects of study may take place a work-place environment.
| wdt_ID | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.30am | Arrive at school. Home group for attendance and daily notices. |
| 2 | 8.45am | Lessons such as English and Information Technology |
| 3 | 10.45am | Recess (a short break for a drink and snack) |
| 4 | 11.00am | Lessons such as Geography and Mathematics |
| 5 | 12.45pm | Lunch (time to eat lunch with your friends, attend activity clubs, music lessons or play sport) |
| 6 | 1.30pm | Lessons such as Home Economics and Science |
| 7 | 3.30pm | School finishes. Many students participate in after school sports or music practice. |
School uniform
Each school has its own uniform which includes a summer, winter and sports uniform.
