Adelaide Private School

Private Schools in Adelaide

Adelaide’s private schools have an excellent reputation for providing outstanding education opportunities. There are over 96 private or non-government funded colleges and schools in Adelaide and South Australia regional areas. Of these, 36 accept international students. Some private schools have a religious affiliation, but some are otherwise officially autonomous.

Private institutions cater for national and international students. There are both co-educational (boys and girls) or single-sex schools (either boys or girls) for primary and secondary education. Boarding is also available at some schools. Though the majority of private schools have both full-time boarding and weekly boarding (returning home on weekends) as well as day students.

Usually private school secondary and primary education is on the same campus, unlike government schools where they are separated. Private schools are expensive when compared to State or Government funded schools, though usually less expensive then the Independent sector.

Over 90% private school students are accepted into tertiary education colleges or universities. There are several advantages of private schooling for international students including the special programs to improve English language proficiency, extra curricular activities including sport and community activities and of course the boarding facilities.

There are also tertiary education private colleges based in Adelaide specifically for International students. At these colleges you’ll earn qualifications in fields such as IT, manufacturing, design, health & beauty, tourism/ hospitality & business management and community welfare to name but a few.