ELTHAM的城市体验巩固了从中学起的学习，为进入高中的独立性和责任感提供了强有力的准备。该特殊计划旨在满足年轻人在步入成年之时的学习和社会需求。“城市体验”挑战了学生的个人和学术发展，并为他们提供了一个难得的机会积极的公民。促进了对所有权和责任制价值的理解，并采取了关键步骤以提高成熟度和终身学习。九年级的学生从一系列选修的短期课程和核心学习中选择他们的课程，旨在利用纽约市独特的工作环境作为预科教室。学生与他们的老师一起商讨和发展一系列主题，学术任务和经验。
ELTHAM's City Experience consolidates learning from Year 7/8 to provide a strong preparation leading into the independence and responsibility required for VCE. This special program has been designed to respond to the learning and social needs of young people at a time when they are navigating their way to adulthood. The City Experience challenges students personal and academic development, and offers a wonderful opportunity for students to be active citizens. An understanding about the value of ownership and accountability is fostered and key steps are taken towards greater maturity and life-long learning.<br><br>Year 9 students choose their program from a series of elective short courses and core studies, designed to utilise the city's unique working environment as an extended classroom. Students work with their teachers to negotiate and develop a range of themes, academic tasks and experiences. The short courses enable students to focus on the rich history, design, make-up and function of the city, and investigate their role in its broader global context. Students continue to learn core skills through specific subjects such as English, Maths, Language, Science and Global Studies. The program also includes one week of Outdoor Education towards the end of the year at Wilson's Promontory, with a focus on community and leadership. This complements their ability to learn in an urban environment with the ability to learn in a remote environment encouraging them to become well-rounded young people.