To assist you in the enrolment process, here are some frequently asked questions and answers. 

Answer: Walford does not require applicants to sit an entry examination. Students seeking entry to Walford supply the school with recent school reports and any other information regarding special needs. Walford will accept student entrance at any time during the school year from February to November. An Application for Admission form is completed and returned to the School with the application fee. The Admissions office will acknowledge your application and your daughter’s name will be registered on the list for the nominated year of entry in chronological order of receipt. Two years prior to entry, or earlier as appropriate, you will receive a formal offer of a place for your daughter. At this point you are asked to complete an Application for Enrolment form and pay the enrolment fee to confirm your acceptance of the place.

Answer: International students have attended Walford for over 50 years. The current enrolment of international students is approximately 20. Students come from Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Mainland China, and South Africa. Our student body is made up of many different nationalities and through the International Baccalaureate curriculum, the school has a strong global focus. 

Answer:  The Walford Boarding House is a new building opened in June 2007.  Senior girls have the opportunity to have their own rooms with en-suite bathrooms whereas younger girls generally prefer to share a room.  The contemporary accommodation includes suites of individual rooms with en-suite bathrooms and internet connections, a shared kitchenette and recreation area.  All boarders are provided with a laptop installed with the necessary software.  Full dining room facilities and a laundry service are part of the Walford boarding experience. The Walford Boarding House provides a happy and secure home supervised by experienced and caring staff.

Answer: Yes, our boarding house has a majority of full boarders, but some girls are weekly boarders, returning home each weekend. On occasions girls become short-term boarders when their families have to travel for a period of time.  

Answer: French is taught in the Junior School from Year 3. In Year 6 & 7, French, Chinese and German are taught separately. In Year 8, students choose the language they would like to continue with. Other languages can sometimes be incorporated into the timetable through the School of Languages.  

Answer: Walford campus covers an area of 4.7 hectares in a suburban area of Adelaide. It is surrounded by pleasant landscaped areas of trees, lawns and gardens. The classrooms are air-conditioned and include a state of the art performing arts centre fully equipped with professional sound and lighting. The computer laboratories house over 300 Apple computers with additional laptop units available from the information centre. Specialist art/design, drama and music suites enable Walford students to emphasise their special skills and talents. There are also tennis/netball courts, hockey fields, an oval, a swimming pool and two shared boatsheds.  

Answer: Walford is different to other girls’ schools in Adelaide because it offers exceptional opportunities and choice for girls to undertake the International Baccalaureate program. Girls at Walford enjoy a diverse range of curriculum and co-curricular activities so that they focus on their specific skills. As a result, Walford graduates achieve an extremely high academic standard and have confidence to pursue university pathways of their choice. The School is proud of its close community and friendliness which provides valuable support to all students. 

For further information on Walford, please contact the Director of Admissions, Ms Libby Emery on 8373 4062.