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Elizabeth College
Elizabeth College is a
co-educational senior secondary college for Years 11 and 12 with an
enrolment of approximately 1200 students including adults returning to
study. The college promotes high academic standards and provides a balanced
program of cultural, intellectual, social and sporting activities.
Elizabeth College is often called the ‘multi-cultural
college’. There are over thirty-five nationalities, including students from
Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. We have a long tradition of making
international students feel welcome and safe at the College.
LOCATION
Elizabeth College is a city college and is located one kilometre from the
centre of Hobart, Tasmania’s capital city. This provides many advantages –
close to museums, art galleries and libraries, and there are many buses
going past the College.
FACILITIES
The College provides the latest facilities, which
include:
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Welcoming classrooms
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Science and technology laboratories
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Library with 50 000 books and Tasmania’s largest
collection of English as a Second Language resources
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Houses the Tasmanian Aboriginal Library Collection
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Staff and student common rooms
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Gymnasium and weights room for athletes and sports
enthusiasts
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Over 300 computers of which 210 are for student use
in specialist computer laboratories and classrooms. All students are
given a password and account so they can use the computers at school.
International students can email family abroad at any time.
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A performing arts Theatre which seats170; dance,
drama and music studios
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Modern
catering facilities including domestic and commercial kitchens with a
student café (TANG) and a newly opened canteen which serves a variety of
foods to meet all tastes.
SAFE AND SECURE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
All teachers take a special interest in the students’ progress. The College
support includes:
LANGUAGES
A full program of English as a Second Language (ESL)
courses is offered, from beginners to the level required for University.
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Latin and Chinese are also
taught at different times.
ADVANCED ACADEMIC DIPLOMA
Highly academic students with excellent results can apply for this high
recognition program.
ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS
The College has an excellent record in a variety of academic areas including
English, Science, Maths, Economics, Chemistry, Debating, Public Speaking
competitions and academic prizes. Two immediate past students were members
of the successful Australian international debating team. Several Rhodes
scholars are ex-Elizabeth College students.
SISTER SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS
Elizabeth College has sister school relationships with schools in China,
Japan and Vietnam. Many international exchange students study at the
College.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
This provides over seventy extra-curricular activities for students.
Students who enrol in these can enjoy sports, games and social activities
with your friends.
ATHLETE DEVELOMENT PROGRAM
Serious athletes can train in a variety of areas including soccer, hockey,
basketball and volleyball.
THE COLLEGE FOR YOU
Elizabeth College is indeed a unique inner-city school with many educational
opportunities. It offers all students an exciting and worthwhile educational
experience to prepare for University or a career in a modern society.
CONTACT
Elizabeth College
256 Elizabeth Street
Hobart Tasmania Australia 7000
Telephone: + 61 3 6235 6555
Facsimile: + 61 3 6231 2242
Email:
postmaster@eliz.tased.edu.au
Web site:
www.eliz.tased.edu.au
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