Independent Schools Guide 2024: Haileybury Pangea brings flexible learning to life

Yukai Cao leads a busy life. Last year, the Haileybury Pangea Dux completed VCE English, Further Mathematics, Chinese, Psychology and a Cert II in Applied Fashion and Technology. He also fitted in some travel.

“Haileybury Pangea allowed me to pursue my interest in fashion design without compromising on my core academic curriculum,” Yukai says.

“The flexibility also allowed me to travel and, thankfully, I had no early morning commutes to school!

“Whether I was studying in a library or attending lessons online at home, Haileybury Pangea was a great choice for me.”

In early 2023, Haileybury Pangea, Victoria’s first private fully online school, enrolled its first students from years 5 to 12.

Developed by Haileybury, it builds on 130 years of teaching expertise and academic achievements.

The school week includes a bespoke blend of live instruction, prepared video content, assessment tasks and one-on-one or small group-based sessions with subject teachers.

Students can enrol in the full school curriculum or a single VCE subjects.

Self-paced learning is fundamental – students know what assignments and tasks need to be completed and when, and they decide how to allocate their time to get that work done.

At the core of Haileybury Pangea is flexibility and it is something an increasing number of students and families are seeking.

A recent online information session for the school attracted 500 registrations from parents.

“Students develop self-discipline and organisational skills and learn how to meet deadlines,” says Head of Campus Joanna Baker.

“They also work at different levels according to their talents, so Year 7 students might take Year 9 French because they’re advanced in that particular area.

“We work closely with every student. During enrolment we do benchmark testing to get a sense of each student’s strengths and where they need support, and we then develop a personalised program.”

Students outside Haileybury Pangea can also study single VCE subjects.

A week-long Summer Skills Builder Program for years 3-8 delivers intensive literacy and numeracy learning via the secure online platform.

Recently, Haileybury Pangea also began offering a part-time VCE pathway that allows students to study the VCE program over multiple years.

“Our students come from many different backgrounds,” Baker says.

“Some have sporting careers, some are talented performing artists, and others find this personalised model of learning suits them better.

“Haileybury isn’t trying to replace traditional schools, but it is providing another choice for young people and their families.”

Haileybury Pangea

Online school:

haileyburypangea.com

Enquiries: 9904 6115

admissionspangea@haileybury.com.au

Years: 5 –12

Denomination: No religious affiliation

Gender: Co-educational

Fees: $18,990 (full-time), $4220 (single VCE subject)

Boarding: No

Scholarships: No

ATAR (median for 2023): 78.4