Independent Learning Centre
The Independent Learning Centre (ILC) was established in 2007 as an initiative of the Department for Education to provide young people in Mount Gambier with an opportunity to engage in education in a flexible and supportive learning environment.
The ILC is a co-educational facility, offering learning and career education pathways for senior high school students to attain their SACE and transition from school into meaningful pathways.
Administered by Grant High School, the ILC operates from a central location in Mount Gambier’s CBD.
Information Booklet
Eligibility
Young people are eligible to enrol at the ILC if they:
- are aged between 16 – 21 and in years 10 – 12
- have disengaged from their current learning environment
- experience barriers to learning and engagement, including attendance, mental health, family complexity, behaviour, substance misuse, etc.
Please contact us at the ILC to confirm eligibility and arrange an enrolment meeting.
Enrolment Enquiries are accepted by schools, caregivers, and independent students.
Doing School Differently
Our approach is guided by trauma-informed and restorative practice, with a focus on strengths, personalisation and inclusivity.
Curriculum is designed in consultation with students, creating learning that reflects interests, goals and individual needs.
Students can build skills through industry pathways, vocational training, work experience/immersions and employment opportunities.
Teaching and Learning
Our goal is to create a curriculum that caters to the needs of all students, promotes learning in diverse ways, and empowers students to have a voice in their education.
The ILC is a SACE-based program supporting students to work towards and achieve their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Students who successfully meet the SACE requirements can achieve their SACE through the ILC. The ILC pathway supports students to prepare for employment, further education, training and life beyond school. Please note: The ILC pathway is not an ATAR pathway. Students can achieve their SACE but will not receive an ATAR through this program.
Learning That Connects with Interests
Elective subjects are updated each year according to needs and interests of young people in the program.
To complete the SACE, students must achieve 200 credits in two stages, Stage 1 and Stage 2. Each SACE subject attracts 10-20 credits. Some of the credits come from compulsory requirements, and the rest are from the subjects or courses students choose to suit their interests and career goals.
ILC subjects
Compulsory SACE subjects:
- Exploring Identities and Futures – Stage 1
- Essential English – Stage 1
- Essential Maths – Stage 1
- Activating Identities and Futures – Stage 2
Current ILC elective subjects:
Integrated Learning and Community Studies subjects, including:
- Photography
- Health and Recreation
- Volunteering
- Artopia
- Textiles
- Ocean & Earth
- Café
- Crafty Corner
- Multimedia
- Work Ready
Flexible Pathways
Students can access Flexible Industry Pathways, community learning and non-accredited learning opportunities that recognise skills and experiences beyond the classroom.
Examples include:
- Work skills and career development
- Work experience
- Industry Immersions
- White Card
- Social/Emotional Learning
- Licences
- First Aid Courses
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
- Try a Trade
Contact Us
If you are currently enrolled at Grant High School, please contact your child’s Community Leader. For all other enquiries please contact us at:
In person: 5 Percy Street, Mount Gambier
Phone: (08) 8723 0121
Email: dl.7132.info@schools.sa.edu.au