Adelaide Secondary School of English (ASSoE) was established in 1975. The school offers specialist intensive English language programs to prepare newly arrived secondary aged students, from diverse cultural and language backgrounds, for entry into mainstream high schools across the metropolitan area.

 It is located just 8km west of the city of Adelaide and is accessed by dedicated school buses from the city and the northern suburbs.

We are internationally accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) demonstrating a commitment to international education and continual improvement. A strong emphasis on intercultural perspectives and student wellbeing support students to study and settle into South Australia.

Embracing Diversity and Achieving Success

OUR VALUES 

• • Respect

  • Responsibility

  • Resilience

Our Vision

To provide a world leading education for English as an
Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) learners in which
students thrive in an inclusive, supportive learning community,
achieve success through engaging in a challenging language
focussed curriculum and flourish utilising evidence based
pedagogy.

Our Mission

To educate the culturally and linguistically diverse student
population in English language skills, empowering them to
develop capabilities for effective life-long learning and
contribute to Australian and global society, whilst fostering
intercultural understanding and wellbeing.