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The John Berne School’s priority is to prepare students for a return to mainstream education, for entering trade training or other employment options, and the staff pride themselves in achieving this. The students can present with challenging social, emotional and academic needs which require individualised programs aimed at developing or building on their skills which are behind same-aged peers.

Skillset Senior College is an innovative, independent senior school for students in Years 10-12. Our mission is to partner with young people who may be experiencing barriers to their education and to support them to complete their secondary schooling.

Our students have the opportunity to undertake NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) approved courses, leading to a Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Record of School Achievement (ROSA) in an alternative educational setting.

NG Central School exists for students who are looking for alternative education. Our school is designed for young people who need an innovative, flexible and personalised approach to learning. We offer a dynamic, enterprise learning environment that gives students a new perspective on what it means to have skills and knowledge. We offer Years 9-12 along with a vocational qualification.

Margaret Jurd College is a registered, non-government alternative option for young people who may not have been able to engage with mainstream secondary education … and we do this as a proud part of the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA).

The college was created by the community of Newcastle in collaboration with UCA more than three decades ago to provide educational opportunities within a holistic, caring and supportive environment. Many of our students live with traumatic histories, mental health conditions, behavioural disorders and Autism. As a result of disrupted education, many new students perform well below grade level in reading and spelling.

The community college is an educational hub and home to family of training and educational programs.

Our programs cater for the needs and interests of young people secondary school students in years 9-12, the general community, third age learners, and adults with a disability in supported employment, training and lifestyle activities.

ET Australia Secondary College (ETASC) is an independent high school (Years 7 to 12) that equips students with the literacy and numeracy skills to be successful in employment and/or further study by delivering the mainstream curriculum in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Celebrate Learning is a 3 day/week alternative to school that re-engages youth mentally and socially through fun, flexibility and friendship building activities. We provide engaging electives, study support and a welcoming community to inspire and encourage teens on their journey of self-discovery. While being encouraged by our great team to participate in activities, teens can opt out anytime to focus on their personal interests and priorities. This freedom helps teens to develop self-confidence, self-direction and self-care. Our priority is helping disengaged highschool students struggling with test anxiety, academic burnout, ADHD, bullying or general disinterest in schoolwork. We help them re-engage through fun, social learning and goal focussed mentoring.

Croydon Community School is a stand-alone co-educational government school for young people in years 7-12 who are seeking an alternative school program. It is situated in the outer east of Melbourne and students travel from a wide geographical area to attend. Croydon Community School operates as a Big Picture School, and respectful relationships are a core element of the school, along with rigorous and relevant learning.