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Masada College
- Australia, New South Wales
- Co-educational
- 9-15 Link Road, St Ives NSW
- +61 2 9449 3744
- http://www.masada.nsw.edu.au/
- enrolments@masada.nsw.edu.au
Karen Forrai
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| Description | Affiliation: Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, welcoming students of varying cultural backgrounds. Masada College is a co-educational modern orthodox Jewish day school Prep to Yr 12. We develop independent thinkers, through Reggio Emilia and Culture of Thinking pedagogy. Catering for students across the learning spectrum we allow students to reach their potential, support and encourage academic excellence by offering students a range of learning challenges. Our HSC results consistently place us in the top 20 schools in NSW. Masada believes there is a leader in each child and fosters opportunities for students to take on responsibility and leadership ensuring our graduates are confident, responsible Australian citizens. Masada, through its tolerant, caring and nurturing environment, promotes strong community values, with a specific focus on respect and responsibility. Our Raising Responsibility behavioural management system underpins our values system. Community awareness and involvement is reflected in the work initiated by our Charity Committee and SRC and the public recognition awarded to our students by external organisations. Our diverse range of co-curricular programs ensures our success in developing in our students a strong sense of community, pride in their heritage and identity. |
| Tuition costs | $19,684 to $37,683 AUD (based on 2017 fees) |
| Accommodation | Students are referred to Australian Homestay Network (AHN) for homestay arrangements, and ISA Guardian and Welfare Services for a guardian should the student not be staying with an immigration approved relative. The ISA guardian will visit the student in their homestay and meet with them regularly at school to ensure they are comfortable and happy with their living arrangements. |
| School type | Private |
| Student support | Full time School Psychologist supports students' and Year Groups with Social issues. Our Senior School Year Patrons are the link between home and school and are students', staff and parents first point of contact for their social, emotional and academic welfare. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), Preferably long term i.e on going, pending individual circumstances shorter stays can be negotiated. |
| English as second language | Yes. Years K to 12 private tuition is an additional fee. Year 11 & 12 NSW Board of Studies ESL HSC Course offered (covered by tuition costs). |
| Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Kindergarten To : Year 12 |
| Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 7 To : Year 12 |
| Special programs | Supporting our curriculum is our Leading & Learning Educational Package. Our Higher School Certificate results, as a Non Selective school continually reflect the success of our package, placing us first on the North Shore. |
| Sports | There are extensive opportunities for students to participate in after school sport. Extensive Music program which includes individual tuition and a variety of group performance opportunities ie orchestra, band, choir. |
| Facilities | WIFI access to support BYOD, school auditorium, information Learning Centre, classrooms with SMART Boards Data Projectors and many with full banks of personal computers; sport courts, sporting oval, contemporary science laboratories, music areas, hospitality kitchens, design & technology workshop; textile and design room. |
| Application process | Students are required: to complete an application form and submit it with an application fee of $300, a copy of their passport and visa, translated copy of last two school reports and results from an AEAS or IELTS test, an interview with the College Principal, accommodation arrangements meet requirements. |
| Features of the local area | Leafy quiet suburb within 30 minutes by car and or public transport to the Sydney CBD, unique shopping centre, close to buses and trains, safe family environment, developing property market specialising in apartment living. |
| Curriculum | Please refer to our web site. |
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