External Senior School Limited

External Senior School Limited is an independent private school in Queensland that provides a specialised educational pathway for senior students, particularly those completing Year 11 and 12. It offers an alternative academic program designed to meet the diverse needs of students who benefit from a more flexible and personalised learning environment. The school focuses on delivering a compressed curriculum that allows students to complete their senior secondary studies in a shorter timeframe while maintaining academic rigour.

Mission and Vision

The mission of External Senior School Limited is to deliver a challenging and rewarding curriculum within a nurturing and supportive academic environment. It aims to provide a positive education experience that enables each student to achieve breakthrough success by reigniting their passion for learning and helping them realise their academic goals. The vision is to foster independent, confident learners who contribute positively to society and are well-prepared for tertiary education and future careers.

Main Objectives

• Provide a flexible and personalised learning pathway tailored to individual student needs and aspirations.
• Deliver a compressed curriculum that covers the traditional two-year senior secondary syllabus within one year per subject.
• Support students to achieve both the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
• Promote academic excellence through small class sizes and experienced, passionate teachers.
• Encourage the development of critical thinking, resilience, and independent learning skills.

Benefiting Groups

The school primarily benefits senior secondary students who require an alternative to mainstream education. This includes students with:

• Alternative learning styles or specific academic needs.
• Heavy commitments in sports, arts, or other extracurricular activities.
• Medical or personal circumstances that make traditional schooling challenging.
• A desire for accelerated or differentiated academic pathways.

Types of Services and Activities

• Delivery of a compressed academic curriculum aligned with Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority standards.
• Small, supportive classroom environments with personalised teacher attention.
• Flexible timetabling allowing students to attend only scheduled lessons.
• Career counselling and academic guidance to support tertiary education transitions.
• Access to modern learning facilities and resources tailored to senior students.