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Alternative Education for Calgary from August 31 – Enrolments open 1st April!

The BUSY Group, an international not for profit organisation dedicated to positively impacting communities through education, employment and skills development, is excited to share a major milestone for alternative education offerings in Calgary. From the 31st August, 2026, The BUSY School Calgary will open for students entering Grades 10, 11 and 12 for the 2026–27 school year. Enrolments will

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NZ News

Introducing Moana Va’aelua – Foundation Principal, Auckland Campus

In 2025, The BUSY School is excited to open its first New Zealand campus, located in Auckland. Now welcoming enrolment enquiries and booking campus tours for parents, prospective students and educational stakeholders. Offering an alternative education model for high school students in years 11 and 12 who are struggling or

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NZ News

The BUSY School announces new campus in Auckland

The BUSY School, part of not-for-profit organisation The BUSY Group, is excited to announce the approval of a charter school in Auckland, set to open in early February 2025. The new campus will provide young people with an alternative to traditional schooling, re-engaging students who have struggled in mainstream settings.

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Australian News

Cody Graduates and Pursues a Career in I.T.

As the end of another school year arrives, students will be celebrating the successful completion of senior high school at The BUSY School graduation ceremonies, held at each of the nine Queensland campuses. During these ceremonies, many students speak about overcoming past struggles with their education journey before coming to

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Young landscaper
Australian News

Steele gained the confidence to start his own business

Prior to attending The BUSY School, Steele found it difficult to communicate with the adults in his life, especially his teachers. He had disengaged with his education and did not expect he would ever graduate high school. But when he enrolled at The BUSY School, Steele took the first steps

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Australian News

Supporting Kira Beyond Graduation to Achieve Career Success

Prior to graduating from The BUSY School, Kira described herself as “nervous to take risks” and found she was always second-guessing herself. But thanks to the supportive, inclusive environment at The BUSY School, Kira now has the confidence to take on the world. In Australia, 20% of teenagers are disengaged

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Young Female Security Officer
Australian News

Grace has ‘secured’ her future

As is the case for one in five Australian teenagers, Grace was struggling in mainstream schooling and she thought her only option was to drop out and start working fulltime. “I probably wouldn’t have graduated high school if I’m being honest,” said Grace. “But then I found The BUSY School.”

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Australian News

Student Growth Fuels Expansion Needs – Driving Positive Community Impact

As January 2025 approaches, The BUSY School is preparing to welcome a new cohort of Year 11 students, re-engaging at risk youth with their education. With a track record of personalised learning and wrap-around services supporting wellbeing, education and employment outcomes, The BUSY School is ready to meet the needs

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Australian News

How Gen-Z is Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce

Are younger generations unfairly labelled as ’lazy’ or, in a faster-paced world than ever before, are they simply projecting their own challenges with transition to adulthood? For too long, Gen-Z has been given a bad rap sheet by older generations. We believe it’s time to re-evaluate that narrative and take

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Australian News

Brody Gains Recognition as a QATSIF Deadly Educator award winner!

A huge congratulations to Brody Cochrane for recently being awarded a 2024 QATSIF Deadly Educator award, recognised for his influence as a role model for young First Nations students. As well as his role as Maths Teacher at The BUSY School Salisbury campus, Brody is a qualified pilot and passionate

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Two female students standing either side of teacher
Australian News

Georgia and Lily are Off to Uni in 2025!

Graduating students from The BUSY School will take many different pathways, some heading straight into the workforce, some undertaking apprenticeships and others moving onto higher education through university or vocational colleges. With an individualised approach, BUSY School students, while completing their QCE, are also provided guidance and opportunity to explore

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Australian News

Tane’s a Resilient Teen with a New-found Focus!

Talking to us in the Rec Room of The BUSY School’s Ipswich Campus, young Tane’s story is one of remarkable resilience. His journey, marked by teenage struggles, finds hope and purpose within the supportive community of The BUSY School, leading him to find his purpose and start a career pathway

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NZ News

Introducing Moana Va’aelua – Foundation Principal, Auckland Campus

In 2025, The BUSY School is excited to open its first New Zealand campus, located in Auckland. Now welcoming enrolment enquiries and booking campus tours for parents, prospective students and educational stakeholders. Offering an alternative education model for high school students in years 11 and 12 who are struggling or

Read More »
NZ News

The BUSY School announces new campus in Auckland

The BUSY School, part of not-for-profit organisation The BUSY Group, is excited to announce the approval of a charter school in Auckland, set to open in early February 2025. The new campus will provide young people with an alternative to traditional schooling, re-engaging students who have struggled in mainstream settings.

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