2025 Australia Short-Term Study Tour – 7-Day Immersion Program

Day 1 – Departure (June) Accommodation: Overnight on the plane Meals: Breakfast – N/A; Lunch – N/A; Dinner – In-flight Day 2 – First Encounter with Sydney: Exploring History and Culture Theme of the day: History and Culture (The Rocks, Opera House, Botanic Garden, and St Mary’s Cathedral) Welcome to Sydney! Begin your journey exploring Sydney's rich historical and cultural heritage. Visit The Rocks to understand the colonial roots and indigenous influence. Continue to the Royal Botanic Garden to learn about unique Australian flora and history. Visit St Mary’s Cathedral, a landmark of religious tradition and architecture. Enter the world-famous Sydney Opera House for a guided tour uncovering its design philosophy, construction challenges, and the fusion of architecture and music. Accommodation: 4-star hotel Meals: Breakfast – In-flight; Lunch – Buffet at Sydney Tower; Dinner – Chinese cuisine (8 dishes, 1 soup) Day 3 – Sydney Wildlife Conservation Volunteer Experience: Get Close to Nature and Spread Love Visit the wildlife sanctuary at Sydney Zoo to engage in a PBL (Project-Based Learning) experience. Students will volunteer in real conservation efforts like feeding, habitat cleaning, and caring for animals. Interact closely with koalas and kangaroos and learn from educators about wildlife protection and ecological awareness. Accommodation: 4-star hotel Meals: Breakfast – Hotel; Lunch – Western cuisine; Dinner – Japanese cuisine Day 4 – Prestigious University Visit & Academic Planning Journey Special arrangement: Project-Based Learning at the University of Sydney. Students will explore academic and career interests, visit the campus, understand its achievements, and interact with top students in a planning workshop. This encourages goal-setting and independent thinking for future study and career development. Accommodation: 4-star hotel Meals: Breakfast – Hotel; Lunch – Western cuisine; Dinner – Western cuisine Day 5 – Immersive History & Geography Class (English-Taught): A Nation Shaped by the Sea Taught entirely in English by local teachers, this class is held at the Australian National Maritime Museum and explores how geography and maritime history have shaped modern Australia. Students will engage with real ships, interactive exhibitions, and historical relics in a full English immersive setting. Accommodation: 4-star hotel Meals: Breakfast – Hotel; Lunch – Western cuisine; Dinner – Western cuisine Day 6 – Nature Expedition: Blue Mountains Eco-Cultural Exploration Embark on a trekking experience through Blue Mountains National Park, including landmarks like the Three Sisters. Learn about native Australian flora and fauna, human-nature relations, and how culture shapes society. Activities encourage cross-disciplinary thinking and English expression in nature. Accommodation: 4-star hotel Meals: Breakfast – Hotel; Lunch – Western cuisine; Dinner – Western cuisine Day 7–8 – Study Tour to Canberra (Bilingual in English and Chinese) Follow an Australian school-style excursion to explore the nation's capital: War Memorial, National Museum, embassies, Lake Burley Griffin, Old and New Parliament Houses. The experience enhances academic vocabulary and English usage through immersive, interactive, and role-play-based learning. Accommodation: 4-star hotel (Day 7); Overnight flight (Day 8) Meals: All included Day 9 – Safe Arrival Home Return from the unforgettable Australian study tour experience.