Launceston College

Launceston College is not only the largest, but also the oldest and most prestigious college in Tasmania. The school is located in the heart of Launceston, the second largest city in Tasmania, with the campus, connected by a bridge, spanning two blocks along Paterson Street.

The curriculum offers over 140 subjects for both the academically and technically minded. Launceston College has an advanced STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) department with high-tech facilities that allow students to complete all kinds of exciting projects. Students can use technologies such as virtual reality, 3D printing and laser cutting to create prototypes.

Another focus is on the excellent performing arts programs. Students can participate in music, theater and dance performances. They can also join various school orchestras and bands, as well as the Northern Youth Orchestra externally. The music program regularly wins national and state awards. The school’s own musical productions are also extremely popular.

The Outdoor Education Program, which includes surfing lessons, is also very strong. Twice a term, surfing trips take place as far as the east coast. For international students interested in surfing, there may be the opportunity to stay with a host family who surfs themselves.

Launceston College offers a range of interesting extracurricular activities to its guest students. There is a rich programme of tours such as the Tamar Valley Tour, the East Coast Tour to Coles Bay and Wine Glass Bay, and the Tassie Tour to the Wildlife Park. The vast majority of tours are included in the school fees, as are all school-based courses.

The facilities are amazing for a high school. Not only does it have all the usual facilities in top condition, but also extras such as its own indoor swimming pool with sauna, an FM radio station, a car repair shop, a TV studio and a fantastic kitchen.

Launceston College is an extremely popular school with an absolute uni feel. The lack of uniform and also the spacious, modern campus with an unimaginable number of opportunities for the senior students makes them feel more like they are at an university than a high school.