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    Aspect Distance Education NSW

    Aspect Distance Education NSW provides a flexible, personalised learning option for Autistic students in Years 3–12 who learn best outside a traditional classroom environment.

    Delivered in partnership with Aspect Hunter School, the program combines over 60 years of autism-specific educational expertise with structured online learning and individualised support.

    Students may work towards mainstream curriculum outcomes or access Life Skills pathways where appropriate, with learning tailored to support meaningful progress and engagement

    Curriculum

    Primary

    The Primary Distance Education program follows the New South Wales K-6 curriculum, providing students in years 3-6 with engaging and differentiated educational programs.

    Secondary

    The Secondary Distance Education program delivers a NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) approved program that meets the mandatory curriculum requirements for Years 7-10 and pattern of study requirements for the Higher School Certificate (HSC- Non ATAR).

    Subjects offered:

    Years 7 and 8 Years 9 and 10 Years 11 and 12
    English • Mathematics • Science • PDHPE • History • Geography • Technology • Music • Visual Arts • Languages English • Mathematics • Science • PDHPE • History • Geography • Food technology • Work education Board Developed Life Skills courses in the following subjects: • English Life Skill • Mathematics Life Skills • Food Technology Life Skills • Visual Arts Life Skills • Agriculture Life Skills • Design and Technology

    Meet the Team

    Prospectus

    Information sessions

    Please register your interest for upcoming information sessions using this link.

    Term Dates

    Term 1, 2026

    Staff return day: Tuesday 27 January 2026 (student free day)
    Staff development day:
    Wednesday 28 January 2026 (student free day)
    Student return day:
    Existing students - Thursday 29 January 2026
    Staff development days:
    Wednesday 18 February, Thursday 12 March and Friday 13 March
    New students:
    Monday 2 February 2026
    Student last day:
    Thursday 2 April 2026

    Term 2, 2026

    Staff return day: Monday 20 April (student free day)
    Student return day:
    Tuesday 21 April 2026
    Student last day of term:
    Friday 26 June 2026
    Staff development week:
    Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July

    Term 3, 2026

    Staff return day: Monday 20 July (student free day)
    Student return day:
    Tuesday 21 July 2026
    Student last day of term:
    Friday 25 September 2026
    Staff development days:
    Thursday 30 July and Friday 31 July

    Term 4, 2026

    Staff development day: Monday 12 October 2026 (student free day)
    Student return day:
    Tuesday 13 October 2026
    Student last day of term:
    Thursday 17 December 2026

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