Second, third and final-year Bachelor of Education students and Master of Teaching students who meet the eligibility requirements can apply for the Beyond the Line Program.

• Be willing to complete a rural practicum during your final year of study

• Be willing to explore the benefits and incentives of teaching in a rural or remote NSW public school upon completion of initial teacher education studies

• Be willing to explore rural and remote locations upon completion of initial teacher education studies including opportunities in inland southern, inland northern and western NSW public schools

• Demonstrate a passion for, and commitment to, the values of public education

• Participation in the Beyond the Line Program requires conduct commensurate with that required of teachers employed in NSW public schools, including:

  • an understanding that I am ineligible to apply for, undertake or remain in, child related employment if I have been convicted of a serious sex offence as defined in the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 or if I am a Registrable Person under the Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000; and

  • the meeting of and abiding by professional expectations in regard to behaviour, dress, communication and participation. (A copy of the department’s Code of Conduct can be downloaded from the Department’s website at NSW Department of Education Code of Conduct.)

• If successful in joining the Beyond the Line Program, you will uphold the values of the NSW Department of Education during your participation in the study tour.

The Beyond the Line Program allows students the opportunity to explore and experience teaching in regional, rural and remote NSW public schools.

Students with an interest in teaching in rural regions, can expand their employment opportunities by making valuable connections with schools and being supported to undertake their internship/final practicum placement in a regional, rural or remote NSW public school.

There are up to 50 positions offered for each study tour.

The study tour will span across 5 days, commencing from Parramatta on Monday and returning to Parramatta on Friday. Participants will be responsible for their journey to and from Parramatta upon commencement and completion of the study tour.

Participants will have accommodation, meals and planned activities paid for by the NSW Department of Education. Participants are welcome to bring their own funds to make additional purchases throughout the study tour.

The requirements related to professional experience placements are determined by tertiary education providers. Please contact the University’s professional experience coordinator for information and advice.

Applications for the September 2025 study tour are currently open until 11:59 pm (AEST) Friday 9 May 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

If an applicant misses the application deadline, they are advised to subscribe to receive program updates. This will ensure they are notified of future Beyond the Line Program opportunities.

If successful in round 1 of the selection process, you will be invited to progress to round 2. After round 2, both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of their outcome.

All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of their outcome by email. Unsuccessful applicants may choose to apply again for future study tours.

Successful applicants will be contacted via email and provided with a checklist of supporting documents required.

You will also receive an invite to a mandatory pre-departure webinar where you will be taken through details of the study tour and be provided with the opportunity to meet your peers.