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Home » First Virtual School In NSW

First Virtual School In NSW

October 27, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

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Aurora College, the state’s first virtual secondary school, is a new and unique option for students in government schools in NSW. To be eligible for enrolment, students must also be in a NSW Government school classified as rural and remote. Aurora offers selective classes in English, Mathematics and Science to gifted and talented Year 7-10 students. Students are chosen in the same way as students in all other selective classes in NSW government schools.

The college also gives Stage 6 high school students the opportunity to study subjects not available in their school Aurora provides a mix of online and residential school classes twice per year. Students connect with their teachers and classmates through a virtual learning environment comprising of web conferencing software, a learning management system, and a range of cutting-edge online communication and collaboration tools.

Aurora has a strong science and mathematics focus. Mentoring opportunities and master classes are key features of the learning experience. They offer students expanded career options through innovative partnerships with business and with scientific, cultural and tertiary education institutions. Call 9886 7560 if you have questions or visit www.aurora.nsw.edu.au.

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