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
NSW - Distance Education 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