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Bishop Druitt College
- Australia, New South Wales
- Co-educational
- 111 North Boambee Road, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Australia
- +61 2 6651 6544 x 221
- https://www.bdc.nsw.edu.au/
- krothacker@bdc.nsw.edu.au
Karina Rothacker
International Program Coordinator
| Description | Bishop Druitt College welcomes the enrolment of international students. The College has over 1000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and is situated in the beautiful coastal city of Coffs Harbour, Australia. The College is an inclusive multicultural college with students from more than 45 countries. The college boasts three large sports fields surrounded by trees and fresh air with access to local beaches and outdoor nature based activities. Academic excellence and advanced technologies has allowed us to keep operating online if social isolation is required. |
| Tuition costs | Please see details here. |
| Accommodation | The International Program Coordinator arranges homestay for International Students. $300 per week covers three meals a day and your own room in a local family. There is a one-off $300 placement fee. From 2021, BDC House, a full boarding facility will be available for term boarding at $19,000 per year. |
| School type | Private |
| Student support | International Students are supported by the International Program Coordinator. They have access to the Wellness Hub facilites and counselling, and the BDC Pastoral Care Program, more details here. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), Study Groups |
| English as second language | No |
| Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Year 7 To : Year 12 |
| Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 7 To : Year 12 |
| Sports | Music, Drama, Water Sports and Football ….. there are a multitude of options. |
| Application process | Please see details here. |
| Features of the local area | Bishop Druitt College is located in the coastal city of Coffs Harbour, Australia. It is famous for its beautiful swimming beaches, temperate climate, fresh air and local produce from the Bellinger Valley. Students can enjoy local markets and shopping centres and a huge variety of outdoor sports from golf and horse riding to surfing. With a thriving University it is only an hour by plane to Sydney or Brisbane. The local theatres and music societies offer cultural options for all to enjoy. You can see kangaroos jumping around freely on the grassy areas and parks at the beaches for all to enjoy. |
| Curriculum | K-12 Australian NSW Standard Curriculum, more details here. |
