If everyone’s talking about Schoolies, but you’re asking yourself “what even is Schoolies? How does it work? What do you do? Where do you go???
Don’t worry bestie, we’re here to explain everything so you can get keen for the most exciting part of graduating year 12 – Schoolies Week!
What is Schoolies?
Schoolies is a huge celebration for Australian year 12 graduates. After final exams, graduates get together to party, relax, & make memories. 🎉
It’s a week-long celebration and often it’s the last care-free time you have to hang out with your grade all together before everyone goes their separate ways after school.
Where does it happen?
Schoolies.com has 16 destinations across Australia and internationally that grade 12’s can choose to go to celebrate Schoolies! Each one of these Schoolie's destinations offers a different vibe so there’s something for everyone. ✈️
You may have heard of Schoolies on the Gold Coast, this is by far the most popular Schoolies destination on offer, tens of thousands of graduates gather every year for the BIGGEST graduation party in Australia. If you’re looking for a bit more adventure, why not take your Schoolies trip global. Our Schoolies Island Fiji destination is the perfect mix of tropical relaxation and insane parties! There are also destinations that are more low-key like Byron Bay, Lorne, Rye & Airlie Beach. Check them all out
here.
What does Schoolies.com do?
Schoolies.com is the number 1 trusted official schoolies booking site (and has been for over 35 years!). 🏆
We look after your accommodation for the week, providing Schoolies-approved accommodation options, so you know you won’t be stitched up when you arrive on check-in day. We also host sick parties and events in heaps of our destinations that are exclusive to our customers. Say less. 🙌
You get access to all this amazing stuff by booking your Schoolies accommodation on Schoolies.com. Once you are booked you can add merch and party passes to your booking (if you booked a schoolies destination that has parties).
How do I book?
Head to
Schoolies.com, choose your destination, book your accommodation, add your party passes, and merch. You easily change up your booking if you need to, all in one place. We take care of everything, get step-by-step instructions on how to book
here.
What happens at Schoolies?
So you’ve booked, but what’s it actually like when you rock up to Schoolies week? Each destination is different, but at all destinations you roll in day 1 with your besties and check into you Schoolies.com accommodation for the week. The week is then yours to enjoy! 🤩
If you’ve booked a destination that has parties and events, you will be emailed a party schedule and instructions on where and how to pick up your party tickets, and where and when all the epic events are happening.
Check out what’s on offer at each destination
here.
How much does it cost & do I have to pay all at once?
Schoolies.com offer tons of different options for destinations and accommodations. You can choose what suits you and your crew. You can camp in a BYO tent, or stay in a 5 ⭐ hotel. Spend time browsing all the destinations and accommodation options on
Schoolies.com to see what’s going to suit your budget best.
Schoolies.com has
layby payment plans that make locking in your schoolies super easy and affordable, we love to see it. 😎
The amount of your monthly repayments are determined depending on how many months are left until final payment date, so the earlier you book the smaller your monthly repayments; life hack, you’re welcome.
Why does everyone book so early?
There are so many reasons, here are the top ones:
Is Schoolies safe?
Your safety & well-being is the most important thing when it comes to having the best week of your life at Schoolies. There is a solid offering of support services available at all our destinations. The Red Frogs volunteers are absolute legends and are always on ground to help with anything and everything during Schoolies. 💯
At our larger destinations such as the Gold Coast, there are teams of volunteers plus other organisations and support services who come together to create a safe environment for all graduates. Schoolies.com also provides a 24-hr helpline for students and their parents during Schoolies Week.
See more about safety at schoolies
here.
Want to know more?
Check out our
YouTube to watch some vlogs from previous Schoolies where you can see first-hand the Schoolies experience! Or head to our
TikTok and
Instagram to keep up to date with all things Schoolies. 😜
Schoolies is a right of passage for grade 12s, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create core memories, celebrate freedom and spend time with your besties. You can only experience Schoolies once, so don’t sleep on that!*
Book your spot
here and get ready to celebrate alongside thousands of other graduates, an experience of a life-time is waiting for you!