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Study tours

A little curious about Tasmania? You’re invited to come and try our island's education and lifestyle. Stay for just a couple of weeks, or more. Whether you want a short term, fully integrated Tasmanian school experience, or a personalised tour with loads of extras, the Tasmanian Government has flexible study tour options to suit you.

 

Tailored study tour

If you want to customise a group study tour and take your pick from a range of activities, this is GETI Tasmania’s most flexible option:

  • Study tours are for groups of 12 students or more
  • We can host students from Years 5-12 (ages 10-18)
  • Tours held from February to November, term breaks permitting
  • Airport pick up and drop off included
  • Price includes homestay with Australian hosts
  • All homestays are screened and must pass a police check
  • Choice of education provider best suited to study tour needs
  • Full ESL program in addition to integrated classes with local students
  • Full range of excursions available to Tasmanian attractions

A two week tour starts from AU$1,400 per student. The final cost will depend on the tour duration and any extra activities chosen for the group. Please contact GETI for more details.

 

Open study tours

Only one or two students looking for an adventure? Twice a year, GETI Tasmania offers two open tours in Tasmanian High Schools, available to any student from any country, with no minimum numbers required. All students study together and experience one Tasmanian High School, studying with both Australian students and others from all over the world.

  • Up to 30 students from all over the world in each tour
  • We can host students from Years 7-10 (ages 13-16)
  • Tours held March-April and July-August, 2012
  • Airport pick up and drop off included
  • Price includes homestay with Australian hosts
  • All homestays are screened and must pass a police check
  • Set program of daily activities including Tasmania wildlife tours, museum and marine tours and more.
  • Full ESL program in addition to integrated classes with local students

A two week tour on a set itinerary costs AU$1,600 per student. Contact GETI for more details.

 

Sample itinerary 

Week One

Monday

  • Arrival in Melbourne and transfer to Hobart
  • Meet host families and travel to accomodation

Tuesday

  • Official welcome
  • Meet school buddies and tour campus
  • Integrated classes

Wednesday

  • English class
  • Excursions to Bonorong Wildlife Park and Cadbury Chocolate Factory

Thursday

  • English class and field trip
  • Integrated classes

Friday

  • Excursions to Port Arthur convict settlement and Tasman Peninsula tourism sights

Saturday & Sunday

  • Free days with homestay hosts

Week Two

Monday

  • English class with debate
  • Primary school visit

Tuesday

  • English class
  • Excursion to CSIRO Science Education Centre

Wednesday

  • English class
  • Excursion to Marine Discovery Centre

Thursday

  • English class
  • Excursion to Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Friday

  • English class and final presentation
  • Farewell ceremony and certificate presentation

Saturday

  • Departure from Hobart