1. Department of Education and Children’s Services Darryl Carter, Manager, International Programs

2. Value adding to your SA experience Please… Ask us if you have a question Tell us if there is a problem Let us know if there is something you need Inform us if things are good too!

3. Australia Darwin Northern Territory Queensland New South Wales Victoria South Australia Western Australia Brisbane Sydney Canberra Melbourne Perth Adelaide

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5. First impressions?

6. Capital = Adelaide (city population = 1.08m) Population = 1.5 million Area = 984,377 sq kms (385,000 sq miles) Coastline = 3,700 kms (2,300 miles) Climate = Summer (Dec-Feb) 28ºC (83ºF) Winter (June-Aug) 16ºC (60ºF) South Australia

7. Adelaide Modern, multicultural city Clean and attractive, green parklands Planned city centre surrounded by parklands High standard of living, & one of the most affordable cities in the world Pleasant climate with warm, dry summers mild winters

8. Adelaide Arts, music, food and wine, sporting and cultural festivals and events All the popular facilities and tourist attractions are within 20 minutes of the city centre Scenic hills and coastline of white sandy beaches A significant centre for arts and culture Home of Australia’s largest arts festival for children and young people A recognised information technology hub A proudly multicultural city with more than 120 cultures represented

9. serves 1.5 million South Australian citizens operates across 1 million square kilometre area over 37 000 full and part-time employees in teaching and non-teaching capacities annual budget in excess of AUD$1.6 billion Department of Education and Children’s Services

10. International Education Services Recruitment of international students to South Australian government schools to study in a range of school programs Student services Accreditation of agencies and schools Teacher exchange programs International education projects

11. Provider of : public education system for South Australian students South Australian education regulation and licensing The Department is responsible for: 621 schools 419 pre-schools 36 play centre programs

12. Enrolments 18 200 preschool children 111 000 primary school children 65 000 secondary school students Schooling is compulsory between the ages of 6 and 16. Children may be enrolled at 5 years of age

13. 12 Regional Offices Regional Director Assistant Regional Director Performance, Analysis and Reporting Consultant Curriculum Consultant Early Childhood Consultant Manager Regional Support Services (Special Education, Attendance, etc) Aboriginal Education Coordinator Transition Broker Year 8-12

14. Types of Schools in South Australia Pre-schools and Child Care Centres Junior Primary, Primary and Secondary Adult Re-entry Country Area School Aboriginal Schools Special Schools (Disabilities) Hospital Schools Distance Education Specialist Schools International Schools

15. Primary SchoolsReception (pre Year 1) - Year 7 Secondary Schools Years 8-12 Some Schools Reception - Year 12 Year 6 - Year 12 Year 7 - Year 12 Senior Secondary (Year 11 & 12)

16. Special Focus Schools Music Information Technology (Discovery) Languages Sport Agriculture Aquaculture Viticulture Students with High Intellectual Potential (Ignite)

17. School staffing structure Principal Deputy Principal and or, Assistant Principal (s) Coordinators Teachers Advanced Skills Teachers Level 1 and 2 School Services Officers

18. School Times (all schools are different)

19. Music Performances Debating Maths / Science Competitions Solar Car Challenge Pedal Prix School Open Day Drama Productions Sporting events/ competitions Camps Rock Eisteddfod Other School Activities

20. South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability (SACSA) Framework The South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability (SACSA) Framework describes the curriculum Key Ideas and outcomes all learners can expect their education to be built on. www.sacsa.sa.edu.au

21. SACSA Birth to Year 12 One cohesive framework Encompassing a broad and balanced curriculum A framework, not the whole curriculum

22. Eight Learning Areas Arts Design & Technology English Languages Mathematics Science Society & Environment Health & Physical Education

24. Contact Details Darryl Carter Manager, International Programs International Education Services Department of Education and Children’s Services GPO Box 1152 Adelaide SA 5000 AUSTRALIA Tel: 618 8 8226 1150 Mobile: 0402 250 929 Email: carter.darryl@saugov.sa.gov.au www.internationalstudents.sa.edu.au