Our programs: 13 – 18 years of age

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Compare and choose from our three high school programs.

wdt_ID	Feature	High School Graduate Program	High School Study Abroad Program	Regional Study Abroad Program
1	Length	Study for over 1 year, up to 5 years	Study for 1-4 terms	Study for 1-4 terms
2	Focus	Academic achievement and completion of South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)	Education and cultural experience	Education and cultural experience
3	Location	Metropolitan or regional location	Metropolitan location	Regional location
4	English support	Intensive Secondary English Course and ongoing English language support	Intensive Secondary English Course and ongoing English language support	English language support
5		Curriculum and qualification
6	Downloads	View program inclusions	View program inclusions	View program inclusions

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wdt_ID	Americas/Europe	North Asia	South East Asia
1	English	Chinese (Simplified)	Thai
2	German	Chinese (Traditional)	Vietnamese
3	French	Korean
4	Italian	Japanese
5	Portuguese
6	Spanish

Why South Australia

South Australia’s capital city, Adelaide, is a friendly welcoming and vibrant city and repeatedly ranks among...

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Why South Australia

south australia, South Australia Government Schools

South Australia’s capital city, Adelaide, is a friendly welcoming and vibrant city and repeatedly ranks among the world’s top 10. South Australian Government Schools has been providing study abroad experiences for international students since 1989 and have over 100 primary and high schools offering unique study and sporting programs. Choose South Australian Government Schools for:

Affordable tuition and homestay fees
Centrally managed study program and accommodation
Personal approach to student safety and wellbeing
Dedicated support for students to achieve success
Top 10 reasons to study with South Australian Government Schools

Adelaide is a well planned city and easy to get around.

Adelaide beaches are close to the city centre.

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Adelaide universities and museums are located in the education and cultural precinct.

The River Torrens flows from the Adelaide hills to the sea.

View Swiss students talk about their study abroad experience in South Australia.

South Australians enjoy an active and relaxed lifestyle with friends and family.

The Adelaide Riverbank is the recreational, cultural and sports hub of the city.

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Secondary student stories

Cindi studied at Henley High School from 2015 to 2018. While studying in South Australia Cindi...

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Cindi, China

Cindi studied at Henley High School from 2015 to 2018. While studying in South Australia Cindi lived with a homestay and although she is back in Shanghai, China now she still has a great relationship with them and keeps in touch through social media. Cindi even took her homestay on a trip to China last year. Cindi is currently studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) through the University of South Australia. We asked Cindi what she missed most about studying with South Australian Government Schools, she replied "Oh, it is so difficult to pick one thing that I miss the most. There are so many things I miss about studying with South Australian Government Schools because this is one of the best experiences of my life. For example, engaging and being included in the school environment, free choices of non-compulsory subjects, nice and helpful classmates, and so on. If I have to pick one thing that I miss most was responsible, friendly, professional and inclusive teachers. ‘Inclusive’ is one of qualities that Henley High school teachers have and that I valued the most. As a new international student who was from another culture, Henley High School teachers were all nice and professional and believed that I could reach my potentials in a mainstream class, just like other English speaking background students. I am very appreciative of their support and patience since I am learning to be a teacher now, I know how hard it is." We also asked Cindi what advice she would give to students considering South Australia as a study destination. She said "I strongly recommend new students to choose South Australia as a study destination because it is a welcoming and affordable place. I can say Adelaide is a premier learning city. People here are nice and friendly, so you will feel very included and welcomed. It is also an affordable and liveable place because you will get students discount in all costs of living, just like local students. I suggest you could have a look at South Australian Government Schools' website and StudyAdelaide's websites before you come to South Australia because they provide useful information about what Adelaide is like and what you need to do before your departure and arrival."

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Jenny, Vietnam

Why did you choose Adelaide as a place to study? After an exchange student programme to...

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Jenny, Vietnam

Why did you choose Adelaide as a place to study? After an exchange student programme to Australia, I decided to choose Adelaide as my destination. I was impressed by its enthusiastic and unique instructive method. I love how my teachers respect and inspire me to show my creativity, my thoughts upon every topic. Thus, boosting my confidence and developing my critical thinking. Besides being committed to study, extracurricular activities are highly encouraged. As an adventurous girl, Adelaide's spectacular scenery not only attracted me but also made me wonder how much care conscientious people dedicate to preserve their environment. My favourite thing about Adelaide is the warm-hearted people, from my homestay family to my teachers and friends. They’re loving, caring, devoted and have a great sense of humour. Once you step in this city, the cosiness will wash away your homesickness. I adore my homestay Mum who wasn't my biological Mum but fate brought us to be family by heart. Every moment with her seems endless. I also valued my friends. They are the charming gardeners who always make my soul blossom.

After I finish high school my plan is to attend university as a medical student. I desire to follow in my parent’s footsteps, to devote my life to medicine and science. With an ardent passion, I believe I could get over all the obstacles and accomplish my ambition-becoming an anaesthesiologist. Moreover, after graduating, settling down my life as an Australian citizen would be my next lifelong goal.

Advice to international students considering Adelaide as a study destination: One of my biggest concerns when considering my studying abroad destination was school including high school and university. But I’m sure you would be amazed by Adelaide’s distinctive education system. We also have a wide variety of choices in universities. Quantity and quality are high with 3 universities (University of Adelaide, Flinders University and University of South Australia). Like a fish out of the water, it was challenging for me to integrate myself into the society. I defined my 14-year-old self as an introverted and timid girl. Thanks to my Aussie friends, they came and turned my life into a new and bright chapter. However, nothing is achievable if you don’t put effort into it. I understand that international students usually struggle with making new friends. My advice is to be as dynamic as you could in extracurricular activities and seize any opportunity to be close to them. Eventually you will find your soulmates like the way me and my bestie, Leila did!