Learning at Finigan School of Distance Education

Each school in NSW offers something slightly different depending on the community. Here's what we offer for you.

Flexible, inclusive education for diverse student needs

• FSDE is a purpose-built K–12 distance education school, designed for students whose circumstances make traditional schooling difficult: remote or rural locations, frequent travel, medical conditions, young parents, or other special requirements.
• The school also supports “single‑course” enrolments: students who attend a regular school but need to complete courses their school doesn’t offer.

High-quality, technology‑driven learning

• FSDE features 20 web-lesson studios, a movement studio, a green screen studio, and a lightboard studio — all purpose-built to deliver live, interactive lessons as well as recorded content.
• Teachers use portable devices (e.g. tablets) to deliver live lessons and digitally annotate student work.
• The school uses online learning platforms (eLearning via Moodle or Canvas) so students can access resources and complete work at any time.

Personalised, flexible learning that adapts to you

• Students can work at their own pace and often around their own schedule — great for families who travel, students with health/medical conditions, or those needing flexibility.
• There is direct contact with teachers via email, phone, post and, where possible, face-to-face visits; plus access to study days, seminars, and excursions offering connection with other students.

Resources & support — just like a “normal” school

• Students have access to an extensive library of resources (books, videos, audio books, multimedia) to support their learning.
• For practical or hands-on subjects (science, arts, food tech, etc.), FSDE’s purpose-built facilities — such as labs, kitchens, performance spaces — mean distance learning doesn’t limit the experience.