The Territory is a big place, so not everyone lives near a school. The distance education scheme reaches students who live outback and beyond. This program is coordinated through the NT Open Education Centre, the Katherine School of the Air and Alice Springs School of the Air.

An interactive distance learning studio at Katherine provides a pool of specialist teachers to support face-to-face teaching in remote schools, while a distance education expert oversees
curriculum development for all regions.

A new, expanded distance education curriculum allows senior students in remote areas to access Vocational Education and Training (VET - sometimes known as TAFE) opportunities.

In some cases, home education is viable option for families - particularly when disability, geographical location or other factors prevent a child from attending formal classes.

Click here to learn more about the NT Open Education Centre

Click here to learn more about the Alice Springs School of the Air

Click here to learn more about the Katherine School of the Air

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