Bradfield Senior College provides an environment similar to a tertiary institution or a workplace which is adult-oriented and work-focused.

Celebrating more than 10 years of student service, Bradfield Senior College has established a unique Sydney-wide role integrating TAFE NSW qualifications, industry training and the Higher School Certificate.

Bradfield offers excellent student outcomes, individual attention and a caring and supportive environment. The college is proud of its diverse student population, strong values of tolerance, workplace discipline code, a wide range of subject choices, experienced and innovative teachers and excellent facilities.

Bradfield Senior College has been successful in bringing innovation, participation, enthusiasm and satisfaction to the classroom.

The development of productive and supportive relationships between staff and students is a vital component of Bradfield life. Teachers have a reputation for innovation and flexibility in their classrooms. In this learning environment the individual is encouraged to be independent, flexible, creative and positive.

At Bradfield Senior College both education and work are important and learning is seen as a life-long goal. Staff work to create a unique pathway for each student so they can better achieve their vocational goals.

Electives: An extensive range of NSW Board courses including Biology, Business Studies, Ceramics, Community and Family Studies, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, English Fundamentals, English Advanced, English Standard, English Extension I & II, Food Technology, Ancient History, Modern History, Geography, Industrial Technology — Multimedia, Information Processes and Technology, Information Technology Specialisation Study, Legal Studies, Mathematics General, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension, Music 1, PD/Health/PE, Photography, Religion, Society and Culture, Software Design and Development, Sport Lifestyle & Recreation, Visual Arts, Visual Design, Work Studies, plus the option of other subjects through OTEN (The Open High School).

The college offers courses in the following vocational areas — Design, Entertainment, Furniture Making, Hospitality — Commercial Cookery, Information Technology, Music Industry, Outdoor Recreation, Retail, Theatre Film & Radio, and Tourism Services. All courses are accredited as part of the HSC.

Welfare and personal development: Bradfield has the flexibility to support students who have an academic or artistic focus and those who wish to enter the workplace as soon as they complete their HSC. The majority of Bradfield students complete their HSC in two years, including those who have elected to combine an HSC with a TAFE qualification. However, the curriculum can be packaged to enable students to do the HSC over three or more years. Students who already have an HSC and want to improve their results can re-sit specific subjects at Bradfield, and may also elect to study a vocational course to enhance their existing HSC to achieve better prospects.

Special features: A distinctive feature of the college curriculum is its Industry Preparation Day. Industry training places students in industry one day a week while they undertake their studies at the college. The college has more than 400 industry contacts and strong partnerships continue to be developed with private and public sector employers who provide training for students. One day per week of industry training is available to students. Also, through the coaching and mentoring program, students receive support and leadership, enabling them to achieve their personal goals.