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Wellbeing is fundamental to successful learning. Students who are happy, confident and able to establish meaningful relationships are better placed to achieve positive learning outcomes. Promoting wellbeing is a key strategic priority, with the Wellbeing Team working with a Psychology Researcher-in-Residence to develop an integrated, sequenced wellbeing framework from ELC to Year 12, and peer support through buddy programs and cross-year mentoring. SchoolTV provides resources to discuss and respond to wellbeing, and a Graduate Transition program supports students after leaving school.
Our specialised support places students' wellbeing at the centre of all we do. Teachers and our specialist counselling and ministry staff form a supportive network to care for students' emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing, with manageable class sizes that enable close attention to academic progress and wellbeing. The pastoral team includes Student Counsellors and a College Chaplain who provide a listening ear, guidance and support.
English Language Support is provided by EAL teachers for students for whom English is not their family's first language, with assessment-based levels of support that may include structured EAL classes and/or one-to-one tutoring. A dedicated Bilingual Support Officer assists with cultural awareness, translation and interpreting when required. Entry requirements recognise English language proficiency with tests such as AEAS, IELTS, TOEFL (Junior) and PTE; students may be enrolled in an English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) prior to mainstream enrolment, and a Transition Program helps ready students for joining mainstream study.
Wellbeing is a core focus across the College from ELC to Year 12, with coordinated supports and resources. The Wellbeing framework is research-based and integrated across year levels, supported by Peer Support, restorative practices, and SchoolTV resources addressing mental health topics; the program also includes a Graduate Transition component to support students after graduation.
Concordia College maintains a Child Safe Policy and Child Safe Codes of Conduct, emphasising zero tolerance for harm and a child-centered culture. The policy outlines staff, volunteer and contractor responsibilities, ongoing training, reporting obligations, risk management, and processes for identifying, responding to and reporting concerns to protect the safety and wellbeing of students. A designated Child Safe Champion and regular governance reviews support ongoing compliance.
Concordia College is an independent, co-educational IB World School in Adelaide, Australia, serving students from early learning to Year 12 across campuses. The college offers the IB Primary Years Programme for ELC to Year 6 and the IB Middle Years Programme for Years 7 to 10, with Year 11 and 12 housed on the Concordia Campus in Highgate. The campuses include St John's Campus Highgate (ELC–Year 6), Concordia Campus Highgate (Year 7–12), and St Peters Campus Blackwood (ELC–Year 6). Facilities include Nautilus Centre for Art and STEM, the Design and Technology Centre with 3D printers and laser cutters, a high-definition Concordia Media Studio, and modern libraries and study spaces. The school emphasizes service learning, leadership, and music, with around 30 instrumental groups and opportunities for overseas tours. German starts in early years, followed by German or Chinese from Year 7, and lunchtime clubs and house activities support wellbeing and community.
