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High School Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

At once architecturally impressive, scenically beautiful, and jam packed with about as many fun and educational activities as you could think of, Sydney is an absolute dream destination for high school programs abroad for students from all over the world. Australia’s largest city wields a tremendous amount of global influence and is also one of the most culturally diverse cities on the planet; about one-third of Sydneysiders speak a language other than English at home! From beautiful beaches to prestigious landmarks and museums, Sydney truly has a bit of everything.
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A Guide to High School Programs Abroad in Sydney

High School Programs in Sydney

Australia is an exceedingly popular adventure travel destination, and many high school programs are built around exploring as much of Sydney and the surrounding countryside as possible. Scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, expeditions to the Outback, climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, these are all common activities on the agenda for adventure travel and cultural exploration high school programs in Sydney. It’s not all fun and games though, you will learn a whole lot about the culture and history during your time on the world’s smallest continent too! 

Also popular among high school students are study abroad and student exchange programs in Sydney. For a summer, semester, or full academic year high school students can study at a boarding school in Sydney or attend a local high school and live with a homestay family. Available subjects span a wide array of different disciplines, so students of all interests can undoubtedly find something exciting to study while soaking in the sights and sounds of Sydney.

High school programs in Sydney, and anywhere in the world, tend to take supervision seriously, so parents and students need not worry about student safety too much. Students, this is your chance to get out and explore the world, but also remember to be smart and listen to the local staff who are there to help you!

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June 30, 2025by: Pia LarkinProgram: CIEE High School Summer Abroad: Conservation in Sydney
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This has been an amazing, life-changing experience. I have loved every second of this trip, and hope that many other people get the experience just like I did. I have learned so many new things, and have overcome many different challenges, which I know will help me throughout college and in the future. I have learned many different life skills and believe this program is such an amazing opportunity that everyone should try.

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