Department of Education and Child Development (Govt SA)

South Australian Government Schools has been providing study abroad experiences to international students since 1989. With over 100 schools accredited to deliver International Student Program, it is able to offer students a range of short and long-term study programs to meet their needs. Every aspect of students? study program, including homestay accommodation, is centrally managed within its office by a caring team dedicated to student success and quality experience. This makes South Australian Government Schools unique in Australia.

All South Australian government schools offer a broad range of interesting and specialized subjects within their curriculum. Students who want to try a new subject or have a talent or passion for a particular subject area should consider this when choosing their school. Some high schools are recognized as Centres of Excellence in gifted and talented education and offer the IGNITE program. A number of other high schools offer individualized programs to support students who have demonstrated outstanding ability or potential in a specific area including mathematics and science.

Schools also offer the opportunity to participate individually or as a team member in any school-based activities including music bands, engineering design competitions, debating, drama productions, sports teams and adventure activities. A variety of state, national and international competitions provide a further challenge, testing the abilities, skills and knowledge of students in many areas including academic excellence, sports, enterprise and leadership.

South Australia enjoys a high-quality lifestyle with opportunities for all. It?s capital city, Adelaide, is a friendly, welcoming and sophisticated city and repeatedly ranked among the world?s top 10. Adelaide has something for everyone from shopping to adventure sports and is the gateway to the beautiful natural environments and townships of the Barossa Valley, River Murray, Flinders Ranges, Outback and Kangaroo Island.