Adelaide, South Australia

CRICOS No. 00628G

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INTRODUCTION

Seymour College offers a rich, vibrant and multifaceted education. It provides a stepping stone to immense opportunities wrought by the excellence and diversity of our College's educational offering and our vision to foster young women of strength, optimism and justice who contribute to an equitable world for all. Our approach is founded upon two key pillars: learning and wellbeing. Set in a leafy suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, and only 15 minutes from the CBD, Seymour College has been one of Australia's leading girls' colleges for 95 years. The College occupies a spacious, park-like campus that is well provided with playing fields and other recreational facilities. Classrooms are surrounded by trees and gardens to create a peaceful learning environment. Seymour College is well known in Australia and internationally for the outstanding academic results of its graduates. The College is proud of the achievements of our students, many of whom have gone on to make significant contributions in a wide range of fields of endeavour nationally and internationally.Our girls' outstanding commitment to learning across a vast array of academic and co-curricular subjects is strongly apparent in their remarkable achievements. This is matched

by a commitment on the part of our staff to go 'above and beyond' in striving to deliver the very best education for our girls.Our idyllic campus offers a beautiful learning environment but the warmth of the atmosphere is even more remarkable and this is a reflection of the wonderful culture and our commitment to student wellbeing within a framework of positive education. The Class of 2017 achieved outstanding results in their SACE, reflecting their determination, grit, energy, and enthusiasm towards learning and their willingness to maximise the opportunities presented throughout their school years.In 2017, 81 girls completed Year 12 at Seymour College and I am delighted to celebrate their achievements of 35 Merits across 17 subjects. Two students also received the prestigious Governor of South Australia SACE Commendation. It is through the breadth and diversity of our curriculum that every student has had the opportunity to achieve in a program tailored to her strengths and interests - assisting her to develop a pathway towards her future goals.We are an International Baccalaureate school offering both the IB Diploma Programme and the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) to our senior students.We value the contribution our International students make to our diverse population and take pride in highlighting and celebrating their achievements and experiences.Kevin TuttPrincipal

COLLEGE STRUCTUREThe College is structured around four sub-schools: The Early Years, for children from six weeks to school age, Junior School through to Year 5, Middle School from Year 6 to Year 9, and Senior School from Year 10 to Year 12.

COLLEGE FACILITIESSeymour College offers an outstanding range of facilities and opportunities, including:• Modern Science laboratories• Two libraries• Computer laboratories• Centre for Performing Arts• Gymnasium/recreation centre including facilities for indoor basketball, netball, badminton, weights training and exercise

• Outdoor education and camping program

• Academic competitions at State and National level

• Dance studio• Swimming pool• Tennis courts• Oval for athletics, softball, soccer and hockey

• Boarding House on campus, including dining hall

• Health Centre• International program of partner schools, overseas exchanges and study tours

• Rowing facility at the River Torrens and at West Lakes

All day to day curricular and co-curricular activities take place on campus, so students feel safe and secure within the beautiful grounds.

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ACCOMMODATIONSeymour College offers the following accommodation options:• On campus Boarding House where students have access to the College's many facilities. Students in Years 6-11 share bedrooms, while Year 12 students have single rooms.

• Homestay accommodation: Seymour has partnered with the Australian Homestay Network (AHN) to provide accredited homestay options where International students have an opportunity to experience the Australian way of life in a family situation.

PASTORAL CAREThrough its International Program, Seymour College provides supportive pastoral care, and counselling if required. Students have access to the International Student Coordinator on a regular basis to address any academic or personal concerns. Each student is also in the care of her Form Teacher, with whom she has daily contact. Each student's progress is monitored closely throughout her schooling, and guidance and assistance are provided as needed.To further support students the College employs two Student Counsellors and a Careers Counsellor.

CURRICULUMThe College offers a very broad range of subjects and courses

throughout Middle and Senior Schools, with the Maths/Science and Arts/Humanities areas well represented in the curriculum. All students are given an opportunity to complete their formal secondary education by following a course appropriate to their talents and interest. Our accreditation to introduce the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) from 2017 is a further demonstration of our ongoing commitment to offer a vibrant and robust curriculum for Seymour girls.A flow chart of subjects offered from Year 6 to Year 12 is included in this brochure.

REPORTING PROCEDUREParents are kept informed of their daughter's progress and grades at the end of each semester. Where necessary, teachers will contact parents more frequently to give reports on a student's progress. Parents are encouraged to contact the College at any time if they have a concern regarding their daughter.

INTENSIVE ENGLISHSeymour recognises the difficulties that students face when limited language skills present challenges to successful learning. As part of our academic program, we operate a bridging program for International students. The course provides the necessary links between language and learning. The program assesses students' language acquisition and offers transition units to enable an appropriate and graduated progression to the required level of study.Intensive English tuition is provided on a daily basis. Students also receive support in all subject areas and are given specialised vocabulary sessions for subjects where the understanding of terminology is critical.Students' involvement in the Program varies depending on their needs at any given time. When they are not actively

participating in the transition programme, students undertake negotiated study or attend mainstream classes.

MAINTAINING THE BALANCEStudents are encouraged to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles through physical education and sport. The College's physical education program promotes physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.In addition, Seymour College offers International students an extensive co-curricular and extra-curricular programme, ensuring they have a balanced education. Activities include:• Chess Club• Coding Club• da Vinci Decathlon• Debating• Duke of Edinburgh Award• Environment Committee• Languages other than English competitions

• Maths Club• Mock Trials• Music: choirs, instrumental tuition, orchestras, various ensembles, recorder consorts, concert band, percussion group, musical productions

• Oliphant Science Competition• Orator of the Year• Royal Australian Chemical Institute Chemical Analysis Competition

• Science Club• Sporting Activities: aerobics, athletics, badminton, basketball, cross country, equestrian, gymnastics, hockey, netball, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, triathlons, volleyball, water polo

• United Nations Youth Assembly• Young Writers' Award

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATIONSeymour College offers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) as a pathway to tertiary education. Our International students achieve outstanding academic results, and many gain first round offers to the university of their choice.

CLASS OF 2017 RESULTS

92.5MEDIAN ATAR

ACHIEVED

99.95HIGHEST

INDIVIDUAL ATAR

SACE Subject MeritsSeymour students achieved 35 Merits across 17 subjects in the following areas:

Biology 2Business & Enterprise 2Chemistry 3Economics 1Essential English 1Food & Hospitality 1General Mathematics 5Legal Studies 1Mathematical Methods 2

Modern History 1Nutrition 1Performance Special Study 1Physics 2Research Project B 9Specialist Mathematics 1Visual Arts 1Workplace Practices 1(Includes Merits awarded in 2016.)

Jodie Lee achieved 6 SACE Subject Merits.Georgia Treasure achieved 3 SACE Subject Merits.Emma Foulds, Ranudi Hewage, Chunyi (Syna) Lam, Alexandra Penfold and Lucinda Penn were each awarded 2 SACE Subject Merits.

10 students (13%) were in the top 1% nationally, with an

ATAR of 99+

17 students (22%) were in the top 2% nationally, with an

ATAR of 98+

29 students (37%) were in the top 5% nationally, with an

ATAR of 95+

42 students (54%) were in the top 10%

nationally, with an ATAR of 90+

13% of all grades awarded were A+

45% of students achieved four or more As

57% of all grades awarded were in the A band

92% of all grades awarded were in the A or B band

58A+ GRADES AWARDED

SACE Grade Distribution

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On the basis of the SACE results, Jodie Lee was awarded 2017 Dux of the College with an ATAR of 99.95 and Alexandra Penfold was awarded Proximae Accessit, with an ATAR of 99.65. Natasha McDonald who was awarded Dux of the Boarding House.

Jodie Lee and Hannah Subramaniam were also awarded a Governor of South Australia SACE Commendation for demonstrating excellence in their SACE studies and in the SACE capabilities of citizenship, communication, learning and personal development.

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2018 SCHEDULE OF FEES

Year 6A$

Year 7A$

Year 8A$

Year 9A$

Year 10A$

Year 11A$

Year 12A$

Tuition Fee $28,150 $28,150 $31,150 $31,800 $32,400 $32,400 $32,400

Fixed Charge $1,900 $1,900 $1,900 $1,950 $2,150 $2,150 $2,150

Total $30,050 $30,050 $33,050 $33,750 $34,550 $34,550 $34,550

IBDP Fee $1,800 $1,950

Boarding Fee $23,890 $23,890 $23,890 $23,890 $23,890 $23,890 $23,890

Additional costs include:• Overseas Student Health Cover at approximately $500/year.

• School uniform (summer, winter and sports uniform, but not including school or sports shoes): approximately $2,000.

• Textbooks and stationery: approximately $700/year, depending on the subjects chosen.

• Students from Year 6 are required to purchase a laptop. For full details of our Technology Plan and requirements, please go to www.seymour.sa.edu.au.

Notes:• The Tuition Fee includes Intensive English tuition, English language support across the curriculum.

• The Boarding Fee does not cover weekend activities in which the students may choose to take part.

Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is a modern, cosmopolitan and safe city of approximately one million people. Adelaide is often referred to as Australia’s “Education Capital”, enjoying a long history in international education and a tradition of excellence. The City currently hosts over 30,000 International students studying at either secondary or tertiary level.Students completing their secondary education in Adelaide have the opportunity of tertiary study at one of the State’s

internationally recognised universities: The University of Adelaide, Flinders University, University of South Australia and Carnegie Mellon. Adelaide has produced over 100 Rhodes Scholars and three Nobel Laureates.Adelaide is Australia’s most affordable city. Adelaide offers the same lifestyle and quality education opportunities as other cities in Australia.However, it costs 26% more to live and study in Sydney, 21% more in Melbourne, 9% more in

Perth and 9% more in Brisbane. Adelaide is famous for its lifestyle, food and an impressive calendar of international festivals and sporting events.Adelaide is within easy flying distance of Australia’s neighbouring Asian countries. Seymour College is well served by a College bus service as well as public transport. It is located approximately 15 minutes from the CBD and 20 minutes from the international airport.

ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

• The Fixed Charge covers costs associated with printing and stationery, photocopying, transport and costs on year level excursions, sporting participation and the College magazine. Items not covered by the Fixed Charge include music tuition, instrument hire, theory of music, rowing, individually negotiated coaching for sport (swimming and tennis etc).

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ENROLMENT PROCEDURE• Submit, either directly to the Director of Marketing and Enrolments at Seymour College (enrolments@seymour.sa.edu.au) or through one of the College's registered representatives, the following documentation:

- completed enrolment application form;

- certified transcripts of academic records from the last two years of schooling;

- copy of passport; and- copy of English language

test or evidence of English language proficiency, tested by AEAS Assessment. Please visit www.aeas.com.au for details.

• The College academic panel will review the application and if the application is approved the Director of Marketing and Enrolments will forward a formal offer of place and accompanying documentation to be completed by parents and student.

• To confirm the acceptance of an offer of place parents are asked to pay the first semester's fees in advance.

Once payment has been received, the Director of Marketing and Enrolments will prepare the Confirmation

of Enrolment documents necessary when applying to the Australian Department of Immigration for a Student Visa.

ORIENTATIONWhen International students commence at the College they take part in a comprehensive orientation program to familiarise them with College routines and facilities.Orientation camps are also held each year. The purpose of these camps is to allow students time to interact with each other and staff in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

CONTACT DETAILSMrs Sally Penn Director of Marketing and Enrolments Seymour College 546 Portrush Road, Glen Osmond, South Australia 5064, AustraliaPhone: +61 8 8303 9000 Fax: +61 8 8303 9010 Email: sjpenn@seymour.sa.edu.au

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