1. Pathways for further study. Courses provide direct entry to schools, colleges and universities. Strong affiliations with leading Australian and international academic institutions provide pathways for further education and credit transfer.
2. An international approach. Meridian specializes in international students and as such teachers are experienced in providing students with the support they need to succeed. Small class sizes maximised the amount of individual attention students receive.
3. Academic excellence. In 2002 Meridian accomplished third overall position in the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC) and outperformed all private schools in HSC Mathematics. Meridian consistently outperforms other private schools in the University Admissions Index whereby scores of greater than 90 is recorded.
4. Quality programs. All Meridian courses are designed to ultimately prepare international students for university study. All English Language, High School, Foundation Studies and Diploma courses are fully accredited by the relevant accrediting bodies.
5. Academic guidance. Student performance is regularly monitored by the Director of Studies and Course Co-ordinators to ensure that their study requirements are being met.