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Blackfriars Priory School
- Australia, South Australia
- Boys
- 17 Prospect Road, Prospect Adelaide, South Australia, 5082
- +61 8 8169 3900
- http://www.bps.sa.edu.au
- elow@bps.sa.edu.au
Eleanor Low
International Liaison Officer
| Description | Affiliation: We have a sister school relationship Saint Aloysius College Adelaide (girls only school) Blackfriars Priory School is an independent Catholic school delivering excellence in boys’ education. Education at our school engages the whole person and is founded on the unique Dominican tradition and Four Pillars of Prayer, Study, Community and Service. We educate students with an understanding of the spiritual as well as the intellectual, physical and social aspects of their lives. We are a diverse, multicultural school and we welcome students from overseas who wish to study in Australia. Our International program adds an extra dimension of global focus to our school enabling all students to see beyond boundaries; to form lasting friendships and develop an international view of the world and awaken the potential that it holds. |
| Tuition costs | With the South Australia College of English - Tuition costs for international students: Year 7 to 9 - $20,000and Year 10 to 12 - $23,000 |
| Accommodation | Homestay accommodation (arranged by the school) - $270 per week including board, three meals, and laundry. |
| School type | Private |
| Student support | Yes |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), Study Groups, Blackfriars Priory School is ready to accept study groups and international students willing to study in Australia for several months or one year. |
| 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 | Our school offers a lively co-curricular program of sport, robotics, music, drama and art. Some of these activities include badminton, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, water polo, basketball, chess, concert bands, art club and drama productions. We celebrate significant festivals and cultural events with our international students. |
| Facilities | Situated on 4.5 acres of land on the fringe of Adelaide’s business district and adjacent to an expanse of parks and ovals, Blackfriars Priory School has modern facilities. These facilities include Science Laboratories, Performing Arts Centre, Music Suite and large ovals. |
| Application process | No tests required, however, a student will need a language course prior to starting mainstream if necessary. |
| Features of the local area | Conveniently located just 3.5km north from the centre of Adelaide, the residential suburb of Prospect has a number of recreational parks and services including youth programs, cafes, a cinema, a community arts program and an innovative library service. |
| Curriculum | Blackfriars Priory School offers a broad curriculum for students from ELC to Year 12. A detailed Curriculum Handbook is available via our website. This handbook has been prepared to assist students and families in considering the range of course options available to students at Blackfriars Priory School. |
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