Subject Offering

Years 7–10 (Stage 4 & 5)

Core learning areas include:

English
Mathematics
Science
Geography
History
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Religion, Ethics and Philosophy
Music
Visual Arts

Years 9–10 (Stage 5)

In Years 9–10, students continue to study a strong core curriculum while developing increased independence and responsibility for their learning, supported by clear structure and regular teacher guidance.

Core subjects include:

English
Mathematics
Science
Geography
History
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Religion, Ethics and Philosophy

In addition to these core subjects, BDC Horizon Online offers a range of self-paced elective courses that students may complete alongside their core studies. These electives allow students to explore personal interests, develop applied skills, or extend learning in specific areas, while maintaining a manageable and well-structured workload.

Years 7-10

We focus on building confidence, routine and a love of learning in a safe, structured online environment. Students are known by name, supported by caring staff, and guided step-by-step as they learn how to manage online school successfully.

Years 11–12 (HSC / Stage 6)

Our senior program provides flexibility without compromising academic rigour. All courses align with NSW NESA Stage 6 requirements and are delivered by experienced specialist teachers.

HSC subjects currently offered include:

English (Advanced, Standard, Studies)
Mathematics (Standard, Advanced, Extension 1*)
Biology (this subject contains a compulsory practical component)
Geography (this subject contains a compulsory practical component, mandatory fieldwork)
Agriculture (this subject contains a compulsory practical component at the Bishop Druitt College farm Farnworth in Glenreagh)
Ancient History
Modern History
Legal Studies
Economics
Health and Movement Science (HMS)
Engineering Studies
Business Studies
Studies of Religion 2
Italian (Beginners)
Japanese (Beginners)
Japanese (Continuers)

*Extension subjects are subject to student readiness and enrolment viability.

Years 11-12

BDC Horizon Online’s senior program is designed to deliver a premium online HSC experience for Year 11 and 12 students. We are a NESA-registered Distance Education provider, with a curriculum and assessment model mapped carefully to NSW standards and HSC requirements.

Students selecting courses with compulsory NESA practical components should expect to do short residentials at our Bishop Druitt College, Coffs Harbour, campus throughout the year (3-4 days per practical subject per year). Subject offerings and courses running are dependent on student enrolment numbers.