Adelaide Secondary School of English is an English-intensive high school of over 400 students ranging from years 8 to 12. It is located in the Western suburbs of Adelaide, the capital city of the state of South Australia in Australia.
It is the only Government School for permanent, temporary and overseas full fee paying secondary students aged between 12 and 18 years who are newly arrived in South Australia, providing opportunities for students to develop their English skills.
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