University Senior College Adelaide

University Senior College is an academic independent school for students in Years 10 and 12. Located within the University of Adelaide campus, students are supported in a vibrant and stimulating learning environment fostering a smooth transition to tertiary study. University Senior College was founded in 2002 as a secular, co-educational independent secondary school for Year 11 and 12 students seeking an academic and supportive pathway to university studies and beyond.

At USC we are committed to preparing students to bridge the gap between secondary and tertiary study; indeed USC is currently the most significant feeder school to the University sector in South Australia, in particular the University of Adelaide.

While our specialist and experienced team of teachers work with students to create a teaching and learning partnership, students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning. The school day at USC is shaped to cater for students choosing from a comprehensive range of subjects which have clear links to University entrance. In this dynamic, adult environment students are able to identify and follow realistic study programs that provide pathways to rewarding career options.

Our unique partnership with the University of Adelaide creates a learning pathway that can be inspirational. Ready access to academic staff and specialist facilities provides an enriched and innovative learning experience. We aim to promote a cooperative environment that fosters the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, self-reliance and a sense of self-worth that enables students to maximise their personal potential. Our students come from very diverse backgrounds with more than 80 schools providing our local intake and an international intake of students arriving from Eastern and South Eastern Asia.

University Senior College is a school for aspirational Year 11 and 12 students seeking an authentic, academic and supportive pathway to tertiary studies. Specialist teachers support students by creating a teaching and learning partnership built on mutual respect. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, with the ultimate aim of success in the SACE and a smooth and successful transition to university.

At USC students are supported through a comprehensive range of subjects which have clear links to university entrance. In our dynamic, adult environment students identify and work towards genuine and rewarding career options. Our unique partnership with the University of Adelaide creates an inspirational learning pathway. With access to specialist staff and facilities our students thrive in an enriching, dynamic and innovative environment.