Summer Holidays Program

The English Language Development and Study Skills & HSC preparation programs, which were originally scheduled for January, have been postponed to the autumn school vacation period in April 2021.

The high quality programs are developed and taught by our NSW government school teachers. Boost your confidence and start the 2021 school year ready to achieve your best.

Choose one of two streams:

• Stream 1: English language development
• Stream 2: Study skills and HSC preparation

Eligibility: Students who will be Years 9 – 12 in 2021 can participate in this activity.

Location: Central Sydney Intensive English High School, 57-77 Mitchell Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015.

Transport: Students are responsible for transport costs to and from Central Sydney Intensive English High School.

Cost: No participation fee

Notes: Bring a packed lunch.

Unfortunately, the trips to regional NSW have been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 situation.

This is your opportunity to get out and see more of NSW, beyond Sydney. Travel to a town in regional NSW to experience life in the country, see the local sights and maybe even make some lifelong friends!

You can apply to travel to the same destination as your friends. Once there, you will stay with a homestay family (one student per family) arranged by the local Rotary Club.

Eligibility: Students who are at least 16 years old, who will be in Years 9 – 12 in 2021 and are living in a homestay arranged by DE International can participate in this activity.

Location: Various locations in regional NSW.

Transport: Students will be responsible for their transport arrangements and costs to and from their destination. It is expected that the transport costs will be approximately $300 return.

Cost: No participation fee. Accommodation and meals will be provided during your stay.

Unfortunately, both the Sports & Fun Days have been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 situation.

The Sports & Fun days are hosted by Narrabeen Sports High School. Each day has a different theme, around which the activities are based. Choose one or both days.

Our local environment day

Monday 18 January 2021

Experience the beautiful  Northern Beaches environment. The day will include a guided walk through the local area to experience it's beauty and indigenous importance, a BBQ lunch and games.

Sports fun day

Tuesday 19 January 2021

Engage in a day of sports and games at Narrabeen Sports High School. Activities will include: badminton, table tennis, volleyball, soccer, tennis and even video games played on our 2.3m interactive screens! Hear from elite athletes and current student-athletes to hear about their experiences.

Eligibility: Students enrolled in a NSW government school through the international students program and who will be in Years 7-12 in 2021 can participate in the Sports & Fun Days.

Location: Narrabeen Sports High School is located at 10 Namona Street, North Narrabeen NSW, approximately, 40 minutes drive from Sydney CBD.

Transport: Registrations for the school bus departing Chatswood Station have closed. You may still apply to participate in the Sports & Fun Days but you will need to make your own way to Narrabeen Sports High School and meet at the school front office at 9am.

Cost: No participation fee. Students are responsible for transport costs to and from Chatswood Station, if they have registered for a seat on the school bus, or to Narrabeen Sports High School if they are making their own way there.

Notes: A BBQ lunch, fruit snacks and water will be provided on both days. Students can bring additional food if they prefer.

Unfortunately, the day trips to the Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk, Featherdale Wildlife Park and Blue Mountains have been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 situation.

Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk

Friday 22 January 2021, 9:30am - 5pm

The Illawarra Fly Treetop walk is a 1.5km walk through beautiful warm, temperate rainforest.  There is a 500m steel walkway in the tree canopy, 20-30m above the ground with breathtaking views over the Illawarra. We will have a private tour of the walk with a guide.

Please note students will not be permitted to participate in the zipline tour.

Eligibility: Students who will be in Years 9 – 12 in 2021 and are living in a homestay arranged by DE International can participate in this program.

Location: The Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk is located in Knights Hill, NSW, around 2 hours south of Sydney. Find out more on the Illawarra Fly website: https://www.illawarrafly.com/

Transport: Return travel by private bus from Central Station

Cost: No participation fee. Students are responsible for transport costs to and from Central Station.

Notes: Students must bring their own lunch.

Featherdale Wildlife Park and the Blue Mountains

Monday 25 January 2021,  8am - 6pm

We will depart Sydney CBD by bus at 8am on Monday morning and travel west.

Our first stop will be at Featherdale Wildlife Park, which is home to over 2000 Australian birds and animals, including quokkas, crocodiles, koalas, tree kangaroos, penguins and more!

We will then travel on to the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring tall forests, sandstone cliffs, canyons, scenic lookouts and waterfalls. On arrival, rangers from NSW Parks and Wildlife will provide us with an Aboriginal cultural experience. We will then go on an easy two-hour guided walk, to see the beautiful national park and learn about bush foods and medicines and the importance of connection to Country.

Our coach will arrive back to Central Station by 6pm.

Eligibility: Students who will be in Years 9 – 12 in 2021 and are living in a homestay arranged by DE International can participate in this program.

Location: The Blue Mountains are located approximately 2 hours west of Sydney.

Transport: Return travel by private bus from Central Station.

Cost: No participation fee to eligible students. Students are responsible for transport costs to and from Central Station.

Notes: Students must bring their own lunch.