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Australia, Hobart
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The Friends' School teaches four languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French, German and Japanese, and the Languages program aligns with the Australian Curriculum: Languages. In Year 7, students study four foreign languages (Chinese, French, German and Japanese), with each semester pairing an Asian language with a European language. In Year 8, students may continue one or more languages, and in Years 9–10 languages are offered as electives: French, German and Japanese. Japanese is taught as an additional language to all students from 4 Year Old Kindergarten to Year 6, and English is the language of instruction.
Situated in Hobart, The Friends' School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school offering the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme and the Australian Curriculum. It educates students from 0 to 18 years across four campuses, including Argyle Street Primary and the Commercial Road Senior School. The curriculum is organized around eight learning areas: The Arts, English, Health, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Science and Technology. In Years 8–10, English, Mathematics, Science and Health and Physical Education are compulsory. Outdoor Education features regular whole‑day activities about every three weeks. The school has a Quaker heritage, established in 1887, and remains connected with its Quaker values under the leadership of Esther Hill since 2024. Facilities include the Farrall Centre (an 800‑seat assembly hall), Revell Sports Centre, and the Health & Fitness complex. The Friends' School emphasizes Rowing and a broad co‑curricular program, including international enrolments for students from around the world.
