The Charters Towers School of Distance Education is a Preparatory to Year 12 co-educational school that provides a comprehensive and quality education through the integration and personalisation of available distance education and flexible delivery services. In addition to core academic offerings the school provides a wide range of Vocational Education options which cater for a wide range of students and adult learners. The school achieves a comprehensive education through a range of distance learning methodologies that include audio (telphone) lessons, web-based e-learning including Data Conferencing, field service visits, a comprehensive tutor training and development program and regular school visits (Inreach activities). In addition the school offers a range of sporting activities, extension learning and learning support programs. The use of digital learning materials underpins school programs and enables access to a wide range of content which is supported by physical resources which are provided to students upon enrolment. The school has a strong focus on the development of the whole person and as such pastoral care is an integral element of the school's culture.