• From its beginnings as a traditional girl’s school, Redlands has become a robust, co-educational learning environment where we welcome diversity and encourage the interaction and the benefits that come from having a student and parent base that is international in its make up and its inclination.
  
• The school has an open entry policy, which means that there are no entrance examinations. Currently there are 1600 students enrolled from Early Childhood to Year 12. Approximately 85% are local children, with the remaining 15% representing expatriate families on assignment in Sydney as well as a number of students studying with the school on a student visa.
  
• International students study at Redlands due to its excellent educational reputation as well as offering the internationally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
  
• At Redlands we offer choice, because a solid sense of self worth is developed in students when they have the ability to choose programmes, which are designed to identify, develop and enrich their personal attributes and talents. In addition, our rigorous academic and non-academic programmes are designed to test the student's mental and physical boundaries, to develop confidence and leadership capabilities.
  
• At Redlands, our goal is for each student to achieve his or her personal best. In offering a broad and balanced education we are giving our students the confidence and the skills to develop their talents and strengths as emotionally intelligent leaders.

Term Dates

Term 1, 2008 Wednesday 30 January to Friday 11 April
Term 2, 2008 Tuesday 29 April to Friday 27 June
Term 3, 2008 Tuesday 22 July to Friday 26 September
Term 4, 2008 Monday 13 October to Wednesday 3 December

Term 1, 2009 Wednesday 28 January to Wednesday 8 April
Term 2, 2009 Wednesday 29 April to Friday 3 July
Term 3, 2009 Tuesday 28 July to Friday 2 October
Term 4, 2009 Tuesday 20 October to Wednesday 9 December

Location

• The school is situated in Cremorne (10 minutes from the city to the north). Classes are conducted on two campuses approximately 500 metres from each other and accessed by a pedestrian footbridge over Military Road.
  
• Redlands also operates an early childhood centre (Redlands House North Harbour) at Balgowlah (25 minutes from the city to the north).

Interstate and International Student Enrolments

Families relocating to Sydney are welcome to contact the Registrar for advice regarding appropriate level of entry and available places.

School Hours

The school day commences at 8.20am and concludes at 3.20pm. Early Childhood and Preparatory School students attend slightly shorter hours.

After School and Holiday Care

• Redlands operates Out of School Hours Care facilities and Vacation Care programmes to meet the needs of our parent community.
  
• Suitable for students from three to twelve years of age, our centres are three-star accredited and run until 5.30 pm with extended care till
  6.00 pm.

Transport

Whilst Redlands does not provide transport to and from school, all school age children are entitled to a subsidized government transport scheme. Students living more than 2kms from the school travel free. School Special buses (carrying school children only) service the school from most areas. Subsidised or free student transport is not available students attending on Student Visas.

Lunches

The school operates two Canteens providing nutritious food for students and teachers each school day. Food served includes sandwiches, fruit, drinks and a selection of hot food.

Class Sizes

• Redlands House (early childhood) is licensed for 40 students each day at North Harbour and 50 students each day at Cremorne.
  
• Kindergarten has a maximum class size of 20. There is a maximum class size of 25 throughout the remainder of the school.
  
• Class sizes in the senior school average 20.

School Reports

Reports for each student are issued twice-yearly containing comprehensive information on progress in all areas of the curriculum.

Uniform

• All items of school uniform (excluding shoes) may be purchased from the Uniform Shop on campus.
  
• Students are to keep their uniforms clean, tidy and in good repair, with shoes polished.
  
• Jewellery (except watches and one pair of stud earrings), nail polish and hair dye are not permitted.

Tuition Fees

• Tuition fees are billed each term (quarterly). Current tuition fees range from $12,500 per annum in Kindergarten to $19,800 per annum in Year 11.
  
• Full Fee Paying Overseas Students pay a higher rate as they are not subsidized by government grants.

A Schedule of Fees is available from the Registrar.