Banksia Park International High School Introduction

School facilities and resources

• Library with internet access and ESL resources.
• IBM computer networked laboratories throughout the school
• Senior school complex (new 2003)
• Integrated business studies centre
• Sporting facilities include gymnasium, extensive grassed soccer, football and cricket playing fields, tennis and basketball courts
• Espresso coffee shop for senior students
• Student café featuring local and international menu
• International student program suite
• Conference centre and seminar rooms

Strong focus areas

• Global Citizens Program
• International Tourism and Hospitality
• Mathematics
• International Business

Special interest programs

• Vocational Education and Training (VET) - programs including hospitality and hotel management pathways, tourism, community services, children’s services, IT
• Gifted and talented education program

Languages

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Chinese
• German
• Other languages available by negotiation through the School of Languages

Student support services

• ESL support
• School director of international education
• International student focus person
• Bilingual assistants
• International student tutors
• Government authorised homestay program within our own community
• Career pathways and academic course counselling
• School chaplain
• Student friendship group

Recent school awards and achievements

• Council of Internationally Accredited Schools Australia (CIASA) – quality assurance accreditation
• National academic competitions – maths, science and computing, consistent recipients
• Global Citizens Award – a school initiative endorsed by the Australian Minister for Education

Sporting activities

• Tennis
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Aquatics
• Athletics

Co-curricular opportunities

• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – international youth development program including adventure skills and community service
• National academic competitions in maths, science and computing
• Special immersion language programs for high school students on the university campus
• Music, dance and drama performances

Industry and training partnerships

• Torrens Valley TAFE – delivery VET community and children’s services programs
• University of South Australia – delivery VET IT programs
• Le Cordon Bleu School of Hospitality & Hotel Management – hospitality and hotel management degree pathways

Community alliances

• The local City Mayor is a strong supporter of our school, providing welcome receptions and functions for international students
• Lions and Rotary – community service programs and sponsorship
• Local enterprise and industry - vocational opportunities network

International programs

• Intensive Secondary English Program
• High School Program
• Study Abroad Program
• Study Tours

Sister School Relationships

• Shikama High School – Himeji, Japan
• Qingdao No 1 Middle School – Shandong Province, China
• Qibao High School – Shanghai, China
• Tran Phu Upper Secondary School – Hanoi, Vietnam
• Bacui Middle School – Lianoning Province, China

Banksia Park International High School is located in a beautiful area in the north- eastern suburbs. The school buildings are set in picturesque, native Australian parklands with exotic birds and ‘cuddly’ koalas to be seen on our grounds. The centre of Adelaide is reached in 20 minutes by Adelaide’s famous, fast track transport system.

The school is surrounded by modern comfortable family homes, recreational parks and sporting facilities and is very close to a large shopping and cinema complex which includes local and international restaurants.