International students at Brighton Secondary School are supported by a dedicated team comprising the International Programs Leader, International Student Program Manager and highly experienced and supportive teaching staff.
Our International students are supported through
- a comprehensive induction & buddy program – this helps students to transition smoothly into life at Brighton and make new connections with local students
- cultural & recreational experiences – we plan a range of excursions to local landmarks and activities to enrich students’ time in Australia
- community & connection building opportunities – we host regular lunches and gatherings of all of our International students to help strengthen peer relationships
- leadership opportunities – our International captain roles foster student leadership and engagement, providing opportunities to make an impact on our school community
- ongoing academic & wellbeing support – our dedicated International team provided guidance throughout their time with us
Programs for international students
Brighton Secondary School works with SA Government Schools (International Education Services) to deliver the following programs:
- High School Graduate Program
- High School Study Abroad Program
High School Graduate Program
Graduate Program students are those who intend to complete the final years of their secondary schooling in South Australia. Many graduates choose to embark on further studies at Australian tertiary institutions or undertake local vocational education and training. Our current Graduate Program students have come to us from countries such as China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
High School Study Abroad Program
Study Abroad Program students undertake programs of various durations, usually between three, six and twelve months. Students undertake a course of study that allows them to experience Australian schooling and have many opportunities in and out of school to improve their English and immerse themselves in Australian culture. We regularly host Study Abroad Students from a variety of countries including Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Belgium, and Brazil.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
For applications to study at Brighton Secondary School or any other school in South Australia please contact International Education Services at: www.internationalstudents.sa.edu.au
Outgoing exchanges
Outgoing student exchange opportunities are approved on a case-by-case basis. Please refer to our Enrolment and Exchange Policy or contact the International Programs Leader for more information.
Japanese study tour
Brighton Secondary School has a long-standing reciprocal sister-school relationship with Toyodai Himeji University High School in Japan. We receive a group of 25 students from Toyodai Himeji annually in March, and Brighton students visit Toyodai every two years. We are scheduled to return to Japan in September 2026. Students generally travel for one week and stay with local homestay for one week. To learn more about the amazing experience had by Brighton students in 2024, please read the Japanese study tour blog for a daily breakdown and photos created by our Year 10 and 11 participants.
We are always looking for suitable homestay families to host the Toyodai-Himeji students for their visits in March, and you can register your interest by contacting the International Student Program Manager.
