Newstead College

Overview

Newstead College is situated in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. The College provides senior-secondary education for year 11 and 12 students. The first intake of students to Newstead College was in 1997, However, in late 1996 high school students from around the region were shown through the college while the final work was carried out. During 1997, the College hosted various government figures who toured the College grounds and students attended many ceremonies for the College opening. Newstead College offers a broad range of subjects and study options. There is a wide offering of both TASC approved subjects and VET courses. These include: 1)TASC approved: English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Technologies, and The Arts, also VET includes : Environmental Effects of the Combustion Engine, Furniture Making, Hairdressing, Electrotechnology, Construction, Automotive, Tourism, Retail, Business and Hospitality. The College is well known for its music and drama programs, particularly the Rock Music Summer School which was held on campus for over ten years.

The college has total enrollment of 770 and an average tuition cost of A$11,800.