Aurora College is using technology to bring virtual home schooling to pupils in remote regions of Australia. Less than 60% of children from these areas complete Year 12, compared to 78% of their urban counterparts. Aurora College is a state-run school in New South Wales seeking to bridge the achievement gap by offering curriculum opportunities for children in remote areas of the state. Students sit the Selective High School Placement Test to gain entry to the college in Years 7 to 10, where they study Aurora, English and Science. The remaining 60% of the curriculum is delivered by their home school.
Aurora College is using technology to bring virtual home schooling to pupils in remote regions of Australia. Less than 60% of children from these areas complete Year 12, compared to 78% of their urban counterparts. Aurora College is a state-run school in New South Wales seeking to bridge the achievement gap by offering curriculum opportunities for children in remote areas of the state. Students sit the Selective High School Placement Test to gain entry to the college in Years 7 to 10, where they study Maths, English and Science. The remaining 60% of the curriculum is delivered by their home school.