Aurora College

Canberra Private Schools introduces Aurora College in Ryde, for all your education and learning needs.

Aurora College, the state's first virtual school, allows students in rural and remote areas to 'connect locally and learn globally' by remaining in their local school and community while studying specialist subjects which their home school cannot consistently offer. As a partially selective school, Aurora College provides a peer group of students of similar academic ability and interest. Students in the Years 7 to 10 selective stream study English, mathematics and science with Aurora College. They are chosen in the same way as students in all other selective classes in NSW government schools. Students who do not qualify for entry in Year 7 will have opportunities to apply for the selective stream in Years 8, 9 and 10. Students enrolled in Years 11 and 12 include those students who have been part of the Year 7 to 10 selective streams. Enrolment is also be open to all students in rural and remote government schools, as defined by the MCEETYA Geographical Location Classification Our teachers and students connect from all parts of the state in timetabled lessons each day in the college's virtual learning environment. Students also have the opportunity to work with their teachers and classmates at two residential schools held each year. The college also offers students expanded career options through innovative programs and strengthened partnerships with business and with scientific, cultural and tertiary education institutions. Mentoring opportunities and master classes are key features of both the online and residential school programs.