RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 A full guide to Victorian government schools enrolling international students Department of Education and Training

RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 1 PICTURE YOURSELF STUDYING IN Choosing the right school and right place to study and live is important to the wellbeing and happiness of every international student.

Melbourne This guide gives education agents, students and their families September 2020 information about Victorian government schools. It includes the © State of Victoria (Department of Education and Training) 2020 educational advantages all schools offer and unique features of The copyright in this document is owned by the individual schools. Inside you will find the key detail needed to State of Victoria (Department of Education and help international students choose the right school and the right Training), or in the case of some materials, by third parties (third party materials). No part may be place to achieve their education goals. reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968, the National Education Access Licence for Schools (NEALS) or with permission. An educational institution situated in which is not conducted for profit, or a body responsible for administering such an institution, may copy and communicate the materials, other than third party materials, for the educational purposes of the institution. For information including how to apply visit our website, www.study.vic.gov.au, or contact Authorised by the Department of an education agent in your country. Education and Training, 2 Treasury Place, East , International Education Division Victoria, 3002. Tel: +61 3 7022 1000 Accessibility Email: [email protected] If you would like to receive this publication in an accessible format, please telephone 1800 809 834, Web: www.study.vic.gov.au or email [email protected] All information stated in the brochure is This document is also available on the internet at correct at the time of publication and www.study.vic.gov.au subject to change without notice.

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Picture yourself in one of the world’s most liveable cities 2 About this guide 3 Using this guide 3 Finding information 3 Picture yourself in a world class destination 6 Access to resources 6 Accreditation 6 Study expenses 6 Tertiary pathways 6 Picture yourself at one of Victoria’s great schools 8 Location 8 Unique features 8 Languages 8 Picture yourself taking the next step 10 Contact us 10 Make an application 10 Follow us 10 Picture yourself in the student cities of Victoria 11 Locations of Victorian government schools 14 Victoria A–Z 14 English Language Schools 14 Victoria A–Z 17 VCE subjects by school 105

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We are delighted you are considering Victoria has successfully study in Victoria. hosted international students over many years. By enrolling in a Victorian Through this guide you’ll discover that Victorian government schools are exciting, government school, you’ll multicultural places where culture, learning and global friendships are embraced. No matter which school you decide on, a supportive and diverse education join students from over 80 community awaits. countries from across Victoria has successfully hosted international students over many years. By enrolling the globe. in a Victorian government school, you’ll join students from over 80 countries from across the globe. Through shared experiences, new ideas and interests, every global learner makes a special and valued contribution. The windows of opportunity opened by a quality education are almost endless. In Victoria, you will benefit from a distinct blend of education, outside school activity, welfare and support. Some of the advantages that make international students’ time with us fulfilling and enjoyable include:

Academic excellence English language skills

University pathways Student welfare focus

Multicultural community Great lifestyle choices

Victorian government schools are respected around the world for high education standards and individual student care. Everyone working in the Victorian education system is dedicated to creating a positive and enriching environment where students can achieve their education goals. In Victoria you will be challenged, encouraged and nurtured along the path to global citizenship. We wish you every success.

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Right School Right Place is a resource guide for education agents and international students planning to study in Victoria. It contains information about Victorian government schools and provides 87 individual school profiles.

Using this guide In this publication you will find profiles of accredited Victorian government high schools, containing information about their location, number of students, special programs offered, contact details and a brief overview of the school environment. Using this information, a list of schools can be created that meet a student’s educational needs, and further research can be undertaken by visiting individual schools’ websites.

Finding information Right School Right Place is divided into four easy-to-follow sections:

General information Pages 2–13 Profiles Pages 17–104

Information about the guide and its Alphabetically ordered, separate use, including contents, welcome, about summaries for each accredited school this guide, important information, offer a snapshot of what sets the school comparing schools and taking apart and its distinctive, nurturing the next step. education community.

Location Pages 14–16 Subjects Pages 105–107

A colour-coded map to help quickly Each school offers a different find a school in Melbourne or another combination of course units from the Victorian city, complete with Victorian Certificate of Education In a Victorian government cross-referenced index to the map subjects listed in these pages. location and school profile pages. Ask an education agent if you are school English language interested in a subject that is not listed. program, students forge their own success pathway to high school.

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Victoria is Australia’s education state, recognised worldwide for its high standards. All Victorian government schools are committed to providing international students with an outstanding education experience and high levels of personalised support.

Access to resources Accreditation Study expenses All international students studying in In every Victorian government school, At some schools, additional costs may Victorian government schools enjoy a students gain advantage through be encountered for optional activities range of advanced education resources. unique learning environments and like camps or private music lessons. high education standards. Accredited However, in general, international schools participate in a rigorous quality students should expect to pay for The Victorian school program to ensure exemplary education, homestay accommodation, overseas system offers: student support and best education student health cover, textbooks and practice. To achieve and maintain stationery, excursions, electronic devices VCE (Victorian Certificate accreditation, schools demonstrate their and school uniforms (if applicable). of Education) consisting of quality education approach through: subject units that provide a tertiary pathway • broad school community support for Tertiary pathways international students Most Victorian government school Victorian School of Languages, • records of student achievement from international students continue their offering tuition in over early school to Year 12 study at university. Victoria has 50 languages • a desire for continued improvement Australia’s highest school to university across all services provided transition rates. So, Victorian educators English language tuition, • high levels of student engagement are skilled and experienced in propelling for language proficiency students towards this goal. and VCE studies and teacher satisfaction • quality academic, accommodation, Completing the VCE gives students the Support services, for student welfare and language support choice of progression to a Victorian welfare and personal growth • students successfully transitioning university or tertiary study overseas. to preferred tertiary study. Career resources and Once accredited, schools are involved in personalised guidance a formal quality assurance system that revisits accreditation regularly. A system Academic, sporting and of measuring outcomes keeps student extracurricular learning performance levels high and maintains activities supportive and engaging learning environments. Victorian Curriculum F–10 (for students from pre-school age All schools published in Right School up to year 10) Right Place are accredited. Schools are constantly achieving and renewing their accreditation, so if your school of interest is not listed, please contact the International Education Division.

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Many features (including the educators and staff, location, student numbers, special programs and the wider school community) contribute to the individual personality of a school. Victorian government schools provide consistently high academic standards as their nurturing environments are what actually yield student success.

Location Unique features The languages offered are detailed on each school’s profile page. Accredited schools support international The characteristics of each school students right across the state. Of the contribute to its positive If your chosen school does not provide schools profiled in this guide, 79 are learning environment. your choice of language classes on-site, located in Melbourne. The remaining you can still enrol in your language 8 schools are in other Victorian Victorian government schools are choice through the Victorian School of student cities. renowned for their culture of growth Languages (VSL) at no extra charge. and encouragement. A range of The VSL is a government school and Melbourne activities from music productions to camps or student community service is the largest provider of languages in Large city with a population over are considered vital to student Victoria. Languages are taught to school 4 million personal growth and local students at all levels up to and including Year 12. Other Victorian student cities community engagement. Small to mid-sized metropolitan centres Some schools also feature exclusive VSL classes are scheduled for Saturdays academic opportunities. Many from 9am to 12.30pm, with some classes Every school location has something accredited schools support accelerated scheduled for mid-week evenings after different to offer. So when comparing learning programs for high-achieving school. VSL is provided at 40 different schools, consider the benefits students students. locations across Victoria, including stand to gain from a particular on-site at many accredited Victorian learning environment. Profiles published in this guide provide government schools, and through some information to help make school distance education. Teachers are For easy reference, the location map feature comparisons. Refer to individual fully qualified with a track record of on pages 15–16 is divided into coloured school websites for full details. supporting students to achieve areas. To help identify school locations, top scores. a corresponding symbol appears in the map index and on each school Languages For more information on the languages profile page. offered through the VSL, see: In Victorian classrooms, Enrolling in a Victorian government www.vsl.vic.edu.au school enables students to choose from approximately 50 different languages academic and personal subjects, either on-site at their school or through the Victorian School of growth is nurtured in exciting, Languages (VSL). Almost all Victorian government schools collaborative environments in this guide provide classes for students that foster engagement to study languages (other than English). across different learning styles and bring out each student’s best.

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More information about education services provided to international students is available from the International Education Division of the Department of Education and Training.

Contact us Follow us Department of Education Connect with our online community and Training of current and future international students on: International Education Division GPO Box 4367 Melbourne Victoria 3001 Facebook Australia www.facebook.com/ Tel: +61 3 7022 1000 InternationalSchoolStudents Email: [email protected] Victoria www.study.vic.gov.au Instagram CRICOS Provider Name and Code: www.instagram.com/ Department of Education and Training, internationalschoolstudentsvic 00861K Youtube Make an application www.youtube.com/channel/ UCArv7qD7YsN1YrLPMgfM9RQ Students may make an application to study in Victoria at their schools of WeChat choice. Accredited education agents Victorian Public Schools: and students and their families can apply online at study.vic.gov.au/en/how-to-apply Youku Information about study in Victorian http://i.youku.com/u/ government schools is also available on UMzE2OTEyOTA2MA these online resources: Study Victoria Tencent www.study.vic.gov.au http://v.qq.com/vplus/ 3996e7d8246125a27644 Victorian School of Languages 623919635a4aa www.vsl.vic.edu.au Victorian Certificate of Education www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/index. html

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Melbourne is Australia’s best student city in the QS Best Student Cities and the Bellarine Peninsula Grampians 2019 ranking and one of Australia’s most multicultural cities. Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula are less than an With scenery that seems to have come alive straight hour’s drive from Melbourne. Geelong is Victoria’s out of the Lion King movie, the Grampians are one of second largest city and is infused with a vibrant art the most spectacular and pristine mountain ranges and surf culture. The city is lined with old art galleries, in Australia. The most popular destination in the Our schools are located close to secure Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne City West street art, industrial spaces transformed into creative area is the Grampians National Park, situated 260 homestays, beautiful parks, shopping hubs, fabulous bistros and trendy urban precincts. kms north-west of Melbourne. The region plays host Melbourne presents students with a centres, public transport and cafés that The western side of Melbourne is best The region is well known for its scenic coastline, to the brilliant Pinnacle walk, and Reeds and Boroka wide variety of sports, history, foods, provide students with an opportunity known for its maritime history, bustling beaches, surfing, bountiful produce, adventure and lookouts. It also has Victoria’s largest waterfall, the entertainment and arts to explore. to experience everything that the inner weekend markets, delicious Asian wildlife. Belmont High School and North Geelong beautiful McKenzie Falls. The Grampians have every Not only is the city a hub of activity Melbourne city or the leafy suburbs have cuisines and breathtaking views of Secondary College are both located in this area. outdoor adventurer’s dream activities and a plethora with something for everyone, living to offer. the city skyline. The west of Melbourne of rare and diverse wildlife at the doorstep. The region and learning in a diverse and inclusive is also home of the fascinating is also home to Stawell Secondary College. centre like Melbourne helps students Scienceworks Museum and Werribee Great Ocean Road learn more about the world, appreciate Melbourne City North Wildlife Park. Celebrated for its exquisite natural beauty, the other cultures and work with people Melbourne’s northern part is one of the Gippsland Great Ocean Road is an engineering miracle of the from varied backgrounds. According city’s most dynamic and vibrant regions. Melbourne City East twentieth century. It is one of the world’s most scenic Gippsland extends from the eastern outskirts of to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s The area has a strong mix of people The east of Melbourne is an established coastal drives situated barely 90 minutes away from Melbourne all the way to the New South Wales border. Global Liveability Index, Melbourne from culturally diverse backgrounds area with many iconic landmarks, Melbourne’s city centre. Spanning 242 kms, the road From its rugged forested terrain, winter snow and is consistently ranked in the world’s and is popular among international luscious gardens, world-famous sporting winds along the beautiful southern coast of Victoria. vast waterways, to abundant wildlife and untouched top two most liveable cities for students due to its lively arts scene, stadiums and significant government, The spectacular nearby landscape hosts dinosaur beaches, there is something to inspire everyone. It has its cohesive and stable society, music, cafés and proximity to the Central health and religious institutes, including fossil sites, such as the Dinosaur Cove. It is popular for attractions such as the gorgeous Wilson Promontory healthcare, education and world- Business District. The heritage-listed the Parliament of Victoria, Melbourne its clifftop views, beachside villages and mesmerising National Park with its striking granite peaks, the class infrastructure. The city and its Queen Victoria Market and the oldest Ground and St Patrick’s wildlife. The tourist crown jewel of the area is the Twelve captivating squeaky beach, and stunning Strzelecki surrounding suburbs are home to metropolitan racecourse in Australia are Cathedral. The outer eastern region Apostles, an incredible rock formation in the Southern Mountain Ranges. Gippsland boasts a variety of food schools with an outstanding reputation also located on the north side of the city. for academic and creative excellence. is divided into two areas with the Ocean. and cuisine experiences and it is hard to go wrong Dandenong Ranges on one side and the eating anywhere in the region. Kurnai College is Yarra Valley on the other. Goldfields located in the beautiful Latrobe Valley in Gippsland. Melbourne City South The Goldfields region in central Victoria is a testament High Country to its rich past. It is associated with the gold rush Melbourne’s south offers plenty of of the 1850s, which was Victoria’s most iconic Roughly three hours’ drive from Melbourne, the High outdoor activities with easy access to historical period. Its museums are filled with objects Country region is famous for its snowfields. Its snow parks, pristine surfing beaches, galleries, from European and Chinese settlers who arrived in peaks offer an opportunity to snowboard and ski craft shops and restaurants. With the region in the 1800s. The region has a gracious through the Alpine slopes in winters. Its storybook diverse communities, heritage buildings collection of waterfalls, mineral springs, caves, landscape allows for inspired bushwalking, mountain and trendy shopping strips throughout, campgrounds, barbecue areas, playgrounds, walking biking and cycling in the warmer months. It’s stunning the south of Melbourne is popular tracks, cluster of fine parks and landscaped gardens. mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes are perfect places among both locals and tourists. Bendigo Senior Secondary College and Mount Clear for adventure and relaxation, year-round. Wodonga College are both located in the Goldfields. Middle Years College and Wodonga Senior Secondary College are located in Victoria’s High Country.

RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 12 Gisborne Korobeit Kinglake West Castella Dales Creek Strathewen A B C D E F GMickleham H I J K L M N O Gisborne South Wildwood Woodstock Yan Yean Kinglake Greendale Arthurs Creek Sunbury 90 St Andrews 1 Yuroke Craigieburn Dixons Creek 1 Coimadai Wollert Mernda Doreen Nutfield Ballan Toolern Vale Oaklands Junction Cottles Bridge Chum Creek Myrniong CITY NORTH Roxburgh South Morang Smiths Gully Healesville Diggers Rest Bulla Park Somerton 70km Epping Yarrambat Panton Hill Yarra Glen Greenvale Hurstbridge Merrimu Long Forest Coolaroo Darley Christmas Hills 60km 2 Lalor 58 2 Kurunjang Attwood D 67 Diamond Creek Bacchus Melton West Campbellfield Wattle Glen Calder Park Thomastown Mill Park Marsh 51 Melton Melbourne 50km Airport Broadmeadows Kangaroo Ground Hopetoun Bundoora Bend Of Islands LOCATIONS OF VICTORIAN Maddingley Park Beremboke Brookfield Glenroy Briar Hill Badger Creek Keilor Lodge Keilor Fawkner Research 40km Coldstream Kingsbury Legend Taylors Hill 53 Montmorency Eltham Melton South 36 80 Rockbank Airport West Coburg North 61 GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS North 30km 3 Burnside Heights Kealba Warrandyte Gruyere 3 Essendon89 Lower Plenty Chirnside Park 1 41 77 95 Don Valley Albanvale 87 Essendon West 82 97 59 School with on-site English Eynesbury Coburg Templestowe20km Warrandyte 1 93Bellfield Warrandyte South CITY EAST Millgrove language facilities Deer Park Avondale Heights Aberfeldie Brunswick Lilydale Bulleen 92 Street addresses appear in the school profile pages following. Enter this English language schools Ascot Vale 31 B10km Seville East Rowsley A Mount Cottrell 76 Park Orchards Croydon Hills Launching Albion 28 62 Mooroolbark Place Ravenhall 69 Alphington Balwyn 39 Mount Evelyn address at google.com/maps for an accurate geographic location. Parwan North 38 Melbourne city centre 91 Braybrook 43 Carlton North Donvale Seville 54 Doncaster Croydon Derrimut C 20 Woori Yallock Yarra Junction Melbourne International Airport F 35Abbotsford 56 Blackburn North Ringwood 4 CITY WEST Footscray MELBOURNE 73 Montrose 4 (Tullamarine) Balwyn 27 25 Kilsyth Brooklyn Croydon South Wandin East Docklands 26 81 Victoria A-Z Public transport rail line 65 Kalorama Tarneit Blackburn Laverton North 32Hawthorn Vermont Bayswater North School Name Map Page School Name Map Page School Name Map Page Burnley Mount Wyndham Vale Altona North Spotswood Cremorne East 49 Major road 19 Blackburn South Dandenong Yellingbo Gladysdale Reference Reference Reference Albert Kooyong 94 Silvan Park 44 Bayswater Laverton Middle Park A Olinda Ashwood High School J5 18 Glen Waverley Secondary College J5 48 Parkdale Secondary College I7 78 Regional public transport rail line Burwood 96 Altona 21 Armadale Vermont South Point Cook Senior Secondary Balliang 102 18 Boronia Hoddles Creek Auburn High School I4 19 Heathmont College K4 49 E5 79 Hoppers Crossing 72 50 College Major park or reserve Balaclava Ashburton 42 20 50 Ferny Creek Monbulk Balwyn High School I4 Highvale Secondary College J5 Reservoir High School I3 80 5 Altona 48 Macclesfield 5 40 Caulfield47 Glen Waverley 21 51 79 Meadows Chadstone 85 Bayside P–12 College G5 Hume Central Secondary College G2 Ringwood Secondary College K4 81 Ferntree Sherbrooke The Patch Werribee Carnegie Gully Belmont High School C9 22 Kambrya College L7 52 82 29 Knoxfield Rosehill Secondary College G3 Hughesdale Kallista Bendigo Senior Secondary 99 Brighton Ormond Notting Upwey C8 23 Keilor Downs College F3 53 Rowville Secondary College K6 83 64 101 College Point Cook Hill Belgrave Avonsleigh 24 Kew High School I4 54 84 30 Bentleigh Secondary College I6 Sandringham College I6 86 Mulgrave 83 Bentleigh 24 Lysterfield Belgrave Cockatoo Blackburn High School J4 25 Keysborough Secondary College J6 55 Scoresby Secondary College K5 85 Bentleigh East 98 Clematis Little River Hampton Heights Anakie Werribee South 100 Box Hill High School J4 26 Koonung Secondary College J4 56 South Oakleigh College I6 86 Clarinda 33 Belgrave South State of Victoria Dandenong Emerald 27 Kurnai College D9 57 87 6 Sandringham 34 Gembrook 6 Box Hill Senior Secondary College J4 St Albans Secondary College F3 84 60North Lysterfield South Cheltenham Braybrook College G4 28 Lalor North Secondary College I2 58 Stawell Secondary College B8 88 Endeavour Cocoroc Black Rock Springvale 55 74 29 Lilydale Heights College L3 59 89 South Hills Brentwood Secondary College J5 Strathmore Secondary College H3 Noble 37 Narre Warren North NT Beaumaris66 Park Dewhurst Brighton Secondary College I6 30 Lyndale Secondary College K6 60 Sunbury Downs College E1 90 Dingley Dandenong QLD 78 Village Harkaway Brunswick Secondary College H4 31 Macleod College I3 61 Sunshine College F4 91 16 Mordialloc E Eumemmerring Beaconsfield Lara Upper Camberwell High School I4 32 Maribyrnong College G4 62 Templestowe College J3 92 AUSTRALIA Braeside 45 68 Hallam Guys Hill Pakenham McClelland College J9 63 93 Carwatha College P–12 K6 33 Thornbury High School I3 7 WA SA Dandenong Upper 7 Cheltenham Secondary College I6 34 McKinnon Secondary College I5 64 Vermont Secondary College K5 94 Aspendale South Narre Berwick NSW Chelsea Warren Nar Nar Goon Maryknoll Collingwood College H4 35 Melbourne Girls’ College I4 65 Viewbank College I3 95 Heights North Moorabool Avalon Hampton Park Beaconsfield Copperfield College F3 36 Mentone Girls’ Secondary College I6 66 Wantirna College K5 96 Melbourne, Chelsea Bangholme 52 67 Lynbrook Officer Dandenong High School K6 37 Mill Park Secondary College I2 Warrandyte High School K3 97 Lovely Banks Victoria Narre Warren Corio TAS Bonbeach 38 Mordialloc College I7 68 98 Lyndhurst South Doncaster Secondary College J4 Wellington Secondary College J6 Pakenham East Doncaster Secondary 103 104 Carrum J4 39 Mount Alexander College H4 69 Werribee Secondary College E5 99 College Wodonga Cranbourne 70 North Elwood College H5 40 Mount Clear College C9 Westall Secondary College J6 100 Batesford Carrum 8 Bell Post Wangaratta Cranbourne East Tynong8 71 Downs Essendon Keilor College G3 41 Mount Eliza Secondary College I9 Wheelers Hill Secondary College J5 101 Hill Cranbourne Seaford Skye Mount Waverley Secondary 72 Horsham 23 Bendigo Nar Nar Goon Fairhills High School K5 42 J5 Williamstown High School G5 102 Bell Park Garfield College Frankston CITY SOUTH Footscray High School G4 43 Mullauna College K4 73 Wodonga Middle Years College D8 103 Seymour North Fyansford DrumcondraStawell 88 Cardinia Wodonga Senior Secondary 44 Noble Park Secondary College J6 74 E8 104 Forest Hill College J5 College Geelong Botanic Ridge Pakenham South 75 Cora Lynn Fountain Gate Secondary College L7 45 North Geelong Secondary College C9 West Frankston 63 Langwarrin Clyde East Geelong Portarlington Frankston High School J9 46 Northcote High School H4 76 Ballarat 70 Clifton 46 Cranbourne South Northern College of the Arts Ceres Springs 47 I3 77 9 9 Glen Eira College I5 and Technology Newcomb MELBOURNE Drysdale Wandana Heights 75Curlewis Frankston South Bayles Belmont St Albans Moolap Leopold Morwell Devon Meadows Warrnambool Geelong St Leonards 71 Langwarrin South Park 22 57 Catani English Language Schools Mount Eliza Tooradin Grovedale Baxter Blackburn J5 A Collingwood H4 C Noble Park J7 E Blind Bight Waurn Ponds BARWON-Wallington Brunswick I4 B Hume G2 D Western G4 F Mornington Caldermeade Mannerim Yannathan 10 SOUTH WEST Somerville 10 Marcus Hill Moorooduc Mount Duneed Connewarre Breamlea Ocean Grove Queenscliff Tyabb Heath Hill Freshwater Creek Barwon Heads Mount Martha Lang Lang 14 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 15 \ RIGHTA SCHOOL RIGHTB PLACE 2021 C D E F G H I J K L M RIGHT SCHOOLN RIGHT PLACE 2021O \ 16 Tuerong Hastings Torquay Safety Beach Ashwood High School Ashwood High School, located 10km from the city, is on spacious 15ha grounds boasting playing fields, outdoor amphitheatre and landscaped gardens. International students thrive at Ashwood due to the personal care and attention from coordinators and specialist International Student Assistants. International students benefit from a range of programs designed to make living and studying in Australia a success.

Visit our school online at www.ashwood.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Brett Moore

Address: Vannam Drive International Yonghong Williams Ashwood, VIC 3147 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9807 1333 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 600 Web: www.ashwood.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 75

Cost of uniform (approx.): $600 Distance from 10 km (Map Reference: 18 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $310

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Train, tram and bus public transport Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, offer easy access to multicultural located within 5 kms of school , Baseball, , Cricket, Melbourne Student support services Hockey, , Soccer, Softball, Squash, Surfing, Swimming, Table , • Natural local features include parks and programs and reserves, wetland and courses Tennis, • Close to Chadstone Shopping Centre, • International Student Tutors the Southern Hemisphere’s largest mall • Experienced Chinese-speaking International Student Assistants Success story Languages taught • Careers resource centre ‘What I like most about Ashwood  French • Student common room and dedicated High School is that the school is  Chinese VCE study centre always discovering , developing • Complete Wellbeing and Peer and supporting the talents of every Special programs Support program student. For me, the school provides • A strong emphasis on academic • Daily homework club a rich campus life – letting me learn excellence and build up a wealth of knowledge • Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment Extracurricular activities and showing my talents in various (ACE) program • Annual gala performance, drama activities. Participating in various • International Student Leadership productions and music extracurriculum activities and events program performance evenings enable me to make many friends, and not be lonely. I really enjoy my time at • A strong commitment to creative arts • Student leadership opportunities, Ashwood High School and appreciate with new facilities for music, performing student camps and orientation tours the rich culture of the school.’ VICTORIA A–Z arts and multimedia • Debating and public speaking competitions • State-of-the-art science centre – Glenys Wang Mengling - China, Accredited schools located within the city and partnerships with universities Ashwood High School, International Student of the Year 2019 of Melbourne and our student cities across Victoria are listed in the following pages.

Awards

• Kwong Lee Dow Scholarships - • Caltex Best All-Rounder 2020 2013 to 2020

Reasons to choose our school  All international students enjoy outstanding levels of personal care and attention  High expectations in a stimulating academic learning environment  The opportunity to study in a new state-of-the-art facility

17 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 18 Auburn Balwyn High School High School Auburn High School opened in January 2014 and is already achieving its Established in 1954, today Balwyn High School is a renowned multicultural vision of engaging young people with high quality education. The school was co-educational school. Located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, it supports deemed an Influence School in 2018 by the Department of Education and a large population of local year 7-12 students. Skilled and experienced staff Training in student learning growth and achievements. The school offers a deliver a diverse and challenging curriculum that supports consistently high rigorous academic program for all students from years 7-12, with a particular VCE results. The school community encourages international students to focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics for years 10 engage with a range of activities including sport, music, student leadership -12. The outstanding facilities include well-equipped classrooms with latest and public speaking. technology, an English Language Centre, a new modern science discovery centre, a VCE study centre, a lecture theatre, a drama studio, two indoor gymnasiums, art and design centre, specialist laboratory and extensive playing fields.

Visit our school online at www.auburnhs.vic.edu.au Visit school online at www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Maria Karvouni Region: Metro, City East Principal: Deborah Harman

Address: Burgess Street International Address: Buchanan Avenue , International Jean Zhang Grace Yin Hawthorn East, VIC 3123 Student Coordinator: North Balwyn, VIC 3104 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9804 6344 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9819 7911 Junior high school enrolments: No Email: [email protected] Number of students: 450 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 2200 Web: www.auburnhs.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 56 Web: www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 90

Cost of uniform (approx.): $350 - $400 Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 - 500 Distance from 10 km (Map Reference: Distance from 9 km (Map Reference: 19 20 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $340 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $340 - 350

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Inner Melbourne location only a short Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, • Regular tram and bus public Provided at on-site English Language Centre Aerobics, Athletics, Australian Rules distance from Melbourne CBD Centre for years 10 - 11 Australian Rules Football, Basketball, transport services Student support services Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, , Cricket, Cross Country Run, Cycling, • Well-serviced by train-line, tram Student support services • Surrounded by leafy parklands and programs and bus routes Volleyball Mountain Biking, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, and programs • Easy access to popular shopping centres • Well established native gardens • Principal directly involved in Netball, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, surrounding the school • Ongoing wellbeing support and access Languages taught International Student Program Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, to Chinese speaking counsellors Success story • Full-time, caring International Student Volleyball Languages taught • Careers Resource Centre  French Coordinator, fluent in Chinese ‘I treasure every moment here at Classical Greek  Chinese • Part-time Psychologist my school-Auburn High School.  • Large, air-conditioned international student centre with recreational Success story  French • Homework Centre With the supports from teachers  Modern Greek • Peer Support program and cooking facilities  Spanish and welcomes from friends, I feel  Chinese as a first and second ‘School has always provided us with • Full-time International Student respected, valued and ready for the language • Individual tutoring a highly supportive environment,  Other languages available through Coordinator, fluent in Chinese next stage of my life.’ • Supportive and engaged local allowing us to interact with other Victorian School of Languages  Chinese as a second language • High Quality home-stay families advanced community students and get involved as a part of Special programs – Phuoc Gia Hy Duong, House community. I achieved a perfect ATAR Extracurricular activities Captain year 12 2018 Special programs Extracurricular activities score of 99.85 and won the 2018 year • On-site English Language Centre • A large choice of student clubs including • SEAL program for high • Extracurricular programs such as 12 Community Engagement • Extensive careers counselling for chess, Chinese craft and basketball performing students debating, public speaking, chess, Awards and Student of the international students dancing, cheer leading clubs, sport • Student leadership opportunities • Exemplary Music program Year–Ambassador Award.’ • Select Entry Accelerated Learning team and music activities - band • Excursion program linked to curriculum (SEAL) program • Learning enrichment activities and choir - Lisa Peng - China (currently • Study and adventure camps studying Radiography and Medical • French Binational program • Chinese club where international • Student Leadership programs students tutor Australian students Imaging (Honours) at Monash • Science Technology Engineering • International Student Buddy System in Chinese University) and Mathematics program • Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year Celebrations

Awards Awards

• Three Monash University Engineering • Swinburne University of Technology, • Year 12 Community Engagement • International Student of the Year - Scholarships Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship Award 2018 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2019

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Outstanding facilities refurbished and updated over the last 5 years  International students’ high academic performance and university entry  Offering a rigorous academic program with highly trained teaching staff  International students’ involvement into school community A variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, and warm and welcoming Secured international students’ wellbeing environment  environment 

19 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 20 Bayside P-12 Belmont College High School Located only 8km from Melbourne’s central business district Bayside P-12 Students are encouraged to achieve excellence at Belmont High School. College offers excellence in teaching and state-of-the-art learning facilities. The school is committed to global education and offers a diverse The college provides students with an outstanding opportunity to gain global academic experience, supported by international exchange and extensive perspective across its three superbly located multicultural campuses. extracurricular programs. An on-site English Language Centre provides The Victorian Certificate of Education academic stream is complemented international students with intensive language support. Victoria’s second by a comprehensive range support programs to assist students in largest city offers students a safe living and learning environment nearby achieving their academic dreams. Geelong campus. The school’s location offers easy access to city amenities, including Melbourne universities.

Visit our school online at www.bayside.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.bhs.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City West Principal: Andrew Harnett Region: Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula Principal: Sandra Eglezos

Address: 7-9 Campus: Kororoit Creek Road International Address: Rotherham Street International Glenys Browne Simone Buchanan Williamstown, VIC 3016 Student Coordinator: Belmont, VIC 3216 Student Coordinator: 10-12 Campus: Blenheim Road, Newport, VIC 3015 P-9 Campus, McArthurs Road, Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 5243 5355 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Altona North, VIC 3025 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 2200 Number of students: 1289 Telephone: +61 9 393 5800 Web: www.bhs.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 30 Email: [email protected] Number of international students: 90 Web: www.bayside.vic.edu.au Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Cost of uniform (approx.): $250 Distance from 70 km (Map Reference: Distance from 8 km (Map Reference: 22 Cost of homestay per week: $320 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, C9, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, G5, No 21 )

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Train and bus public transport Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Safe city location close to universities Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, offer quick, easy access to located within 5 kms of school Badminton, Basketball, Bike Education, • Near both Port Phillip Bay and scenic Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, multicultural Melbourne Student support services Fitness, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, world-famous surf coast beaches Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Lacrosse, Minor Games, Soccer, Softball, and programs Netball, Soccer, Softball, Surfing, • Attractive grounds close to native flora and programs • Easy access to local sporting clubs and fauna, Williamstown and Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball • English as an additional language tutors Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball Altona Beaches • Careers resource centre with two Career Languages taught • Careers and pathways resource centre Pathways Counsellors • New state-of-the-art buildings close  Italian • Peer Support programs to local and CBD shopping • English as an Additional Language Success story • Health centre with full-time Nurse Success story homework club  Indonesian ‘My entire experience in Australia has • Part-time Psychologist ‘I came to Australia with minimal Languages taught • Peer Support program been spectacular. Bayside has just Special programs • Full-time Student Wellbeing Counsellor English and attended Belmont High  Japanese • Experienced International been icing on the cake. I have loved • Accelerated Learning program for high School from year 7 until my VCE when  Italian Student Coordinator my time at Bayside and I can’t see performing students Extracurricular activities I became the DUX of the School. My • Welfare Coordinators myself being anywhere else. Everyone • On-site BioLAB (mathematics/science • International student camp high score came from studying hard Special programs • Psychologist in Australia, especially at Bayside, centre) program access linked to • Various international student excursions and the teaching staff building strong • Academic Acceleration program • Part-time Doctor in school has been so friendly.’ Deakin University • Extensive Sporting program relationships with students, they were like family. They offered me support • Student Representative Council • Opportunities to participate in a wide • Co-curricular activities: debating, Extracurricular activities – Zane Shirley (currently studying, and assistance whenever • Innovative Tennis program range of academic competitions drama, Rock Eisteddfod Challenge, Trinity College, Dublin) I needed it.’ (incorporating both curriculum • College theatre productions • Outstanding Music program university competitions and tennis component) and performances • Extensive student welfare support • Exemplary Music program with a – Mohammed Al-Ameri - Iraq • Advanced Photography • International newsletter providing range of school band participation (currently studying, Optometry, student opportunities for reporting opportunities and editing Deakin University) • Annual visits with our Japanese sister school • Public speaking and debating clubs

Awards Awards

• Hobsons Bay Inspiring Young Person • Gabrielle-Dammery Education • Music Awards 2015 - 2018 • Pierre De Coubertin Olympic Award Award 2019 Scholarship 2019 2015 - 2017

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Modern learning facilities with an emphasis on science, technology and the arts  BioLAB specialist mathematics/science centre on-site with links state-wide Welcoming and supportive learning environment with strong links to Extensive curriculum offers many VCE subjects and extra English as an  local universities  Additional Language tutoring support  100% of international students received university offers over the past two years  Integrated pastoral care programs and small class sizes

21 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 22 Bendigo Senior Bentleigh Secondary College Secondary College Bendigo Senior Secondary College enjoys a leafy location in Rosalind Bentleigh Secondary College is a years 7 – 12 medium-sized college, located Park, at the heart of Bendigo city. Its healthy population makes the school in Melbourne about 14 km from the city. The college is close to bus stops, Victoria’s largest Victorian Certificate of Education provider. Wide curriculum shopping centres, swimming pools and other facilities. Dedicated and highly choices allow individual students to personalise education pathways and motivated staff provide strong support and leadership for all students. relationships with major Australian universities assist in preparing for further Students benefit from ongoing career guidance and constant feedback education. Bendigo Senior Secondary College is the first government school and strategies to improve their academic performance. accredited by the Council for International Schools and has a modern English Language Centre on-site.

Visit our school online at www.bssc.edu.au Visit our school online at www.bentleigh.vic.edu.au

Region: Goldfields Principal: Dale Pearce Region: Metro, City South Principal: Helene Hiotis

Address: Rosalind Park, Gaol Road, International Address: Vivien Street International Juncai Lin Xiaolu Liu Bendigo, VIC 3550 Student Coordinator: Bentleigh East, VIC 3165 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 5443 1222 Junior high school enrolments: No Telephone: +61 3 9579 1044 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1750 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1058 Web: www.bssc.edu.au Number of international students: 29 Web: www.bentleigh.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 50

Cost of uniform (approx.): Non-uniform Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Distance from 145 km (Map Reference: Distance from 14 km (Map Reference: 23 24 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, C8, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $270 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I6, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $315

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Access to modern transport, shops Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Wetlands, Urban forest Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, and amenities Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Beach and Vertical Garden located within 13 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, • Easy living within 90 minutes Volleyball, Clay Shooting, Cricket, Cycling, • Close to shopping centres, banks, post Student support services Futsal, Handball, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, and programs , Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table from Melbourne offices, medical centre and hospital and programs • Outdoor lifestyle featuring gardens, • Award-winning Career program Mountain Biking, Netball, Orienteering, • Well-serviced by train-lines Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball sports, recreation, festivals and events and school to university transition Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table and bus routes • Careers resource support Pathway Advisors Tennis, Tennis, Touch Football • Strong historical Chinese connections • Wellbeing Support program • Health and wellbeing support: Languages taught • Part-time Psychologist and Nurse Success story Languages taught Counsellors, Nurse, visiting Doctor  Japanese • Year 7-9 Literacy Support ‘My name is Liuxin Zhu. I was an • Experienced team dedicated to Success story  Chinese French • Before and after school homework club international student at Bentleigh international student support   Auslan ‘Studying at BSSC enables me to • Experienced International Secondary College for two years. I • Regular contact and overseas family embrace all types of opportunities, Special programs Program Coordinator graduated in 2018. I am now studying Indonesian  visits to report on progress and welfare such as building my leadership skills • Performing Arts, Instrumental Bachelor of Commerce at the German Extracurricular activities  Extracurricular activities on the college’s Student Council, Music program University of Melbourne. I want to French being an intercultural ambassador in • Sports and camps • Central Australia Trip thank all my friends from different  • Student council, international student our local community, and attending • Student leadership opportunities • Japan tour to sister school backgrounds who enhanced my Special programs forums, leadership programs, forums and competitions that have understanding towards different • Gifted and Talented program • EAL excursions • Experienced and dedicated intercultural exchange classes, broadened my horizons.’ cultures. I also appreciate all the • Sustainability • Bentleigh Got Talent International Student team excursions and camps contributions from our school • Mindfulness meditation • VCE formal event • Local mentoring and opportunities • Science, mathematics, debating – Xiaoyan Wang, year 12 student members, who were trying their best and music competitions • Debutant ball and whole school musical • Exchanges and tours to sister schools to create the possibilities for me to around the world • Cultural celebrations, festivals and achieve my goals.’ homestay family events • Specialist programs • Performing and visual arts opportunities – Liuxin Zhu and exhibitions

Awards Awards

• National Eureka Science Awards - • Premier’s VCE Awards - • United Nations Australian • Victorian Education Excellence Finalists Student Performance Environmental School Award winner Awards - Finalist

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school

Innovative, multi award-winning college that creates and supports individual Spirit of cooperation and belonging among staff and students  student programs  Established international student program with advanced resources  Flexible year 10 curriculum including advance studies  and modern facilities Safe, clean, garden setting environment with experienced and supportive  New STEAM building and stadium opened in 2019  homestay families

23 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 24 Blackburn Box Hill High School High School Blackburn High School is a Victorian secondary school, located in the Established in 1930, Box Hill High School enjoys an excellent location and eastern suburbs of Melbourne approximately 20km from the city. We have an long, proud education history. The school is renowned for its high academic outstanding reputation for academic excellence spanning over 63 years. Our standards, achieved through a blend of welcoming atmosphere, firm discipline focus is on high academic achievement to provide excellent opportunities for and active student encouragement. Every Box Hill High School student is university, TAFE and planning for students’ future. We have an established supported in striving for their full learning potential. Our International Student reputation for offering world-class teaching and facilities. The school’s focus Coordinator is fluent in several Asian languages and ensures international is on providing the right environment for students to have every students are well supported in both study and life. opportunity to achieve academic success.

Visit our school online at www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.boxhillhs.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Joanna Alexander Region: Metro, City East Principal: Losh Pillay

Address: 60 Springfield Road, International Address: 1180 Whitehorse Road International Isabel Zhou Darren Wen Yap Blackburn North, VIC 3130 Student Coordinator: Box Hill, VIC 3128 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 88046464 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9877 1177 Junior high school enrolments: No Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1400 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1200 Web: www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 70 Web: www.boxhillhs.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 50

Cost of uniform (approx.): $1000 Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Distance from 20 km (Map Reference: Distance from 15 km (Map Reference: 25 26 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $330 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320 - 350

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Situated close to Melbourne CBD Provided at English Language School Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Well-serviced by train lines Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Basketball, Netball, Soccer, in the leafy green eastern suburbs within 2 - 4 km of school Basketball, Cricket, Gym Fitness, Hockey, and bus routes located within 8 kms of school Swimming • Close to a major shopping centre Student support services Netball, Self Defence, Soccer, Swimming, • Exciting and culturally diverse location Student support services Tennis, Volleyball and Table Tennis and a range of transport options and programs • Close to major shopping and programs • Blackburn is a multicultural area and business centre Success story with a wide range of ethnicities • Three Multicultural Aides, including • Careers resource centre Mandarin and Cantonese Success story Languages taught • Part-time Multicultural Aide Box Hill High School graduate, Lydia and cultural diversity Xiao (China), is now working as an • Full-time Psychologist and Wellbeing  Chinese • Year Level Coordinators Languages taught team with Chaplain ‘I was lucky enough to have a kind accountant while studying for her international team to support me  German • Peer Support program Certified Practicing Accountant  German • House system and Mentor Group program at Blackburn High School. I was • Student Counsellor qualification. She graduated from  French • High Quality Homestay program for encouraged to challenge myself to Special programs the University of Melbourne with a international students Extracurricular activities Victorian School of Language teaches achieve both personal and academic • Accelerated Learning program for high Bachelor of Commerce, proceeded  • VCE student camp over 50 different languages on the Extracurricular activities goals, and it has shaped who I am performing students to Monash University and graduated today. I was able to confidently • Experienced International Student • Homework club with a Master of Applied Finance. weekend at the Blackburn High • Lunchtime clubs: Maths, Science Fiction School campus fit into a new culture easily and Coordinator • Sports and Fantasy, History, Debating, learned to manage time effectively, Love2read, Chamber, Chess • Science and Technology Education Special programs which placed a solid foundation for Resource Network (SATERN) • High-Achievers program and Extension • Early morning Fitness club university study later on. I completed • Model Solar Car Design program program and Breakfast club my bachelor degree in business in • School theatre production • Award winning Music Education program, • Varied Sports programs Monash University and now I’m a proud and performance includes a recording studio • Nationally-recognised Music program Australian resident working for one of • STEM and Sports Leadership program • Student Leadership program the Big 4 Banks in Australia.’ • Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh program • International Student homework support – Cindy Liang - China and specialist year 9 program program • International Student Program and Sister School programs with China, Germany and • 3D Printing Laboratory and Tinker Cad Design program

Awards Awards

• La Trobe University scholarship • Nursing Scholars program Monash • Premier’s VCE Award – Media, Drama, • Premier’s VCE Award – Chinese First University Further Maths and Algorithmics Language

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school Focuses on student welfare 24/7 and caring staff to support academic and  personal growth A community with a strong spirit of cooperation and belonging among both staff  Students are carefully mentored to ensure the best possible educational and students  outcome Large multicultural school campus conveniently located close to all community Excellent facilities in all the areas and outstanding Music program with highly   experienced teaching staff amenities

25 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 26 Box Hill Senior Secondary College Braybrook College Box Hill Senior Secondary College is your academic pathway to VCE success Multicultural Braybrook College is a school focused on academic achievement and university. Experience academic excellence in our Science, Mathematics, and committed to traditional values. Students in years 7-12 flourish within the Business, Humanities, Technology and Arts programs. Benefit from our safe, caring environment that places special emphasis on individual help and partnerships and links to local and international universities. support. Facilities include extensive grounds with attractive gardens, modern learning centres and excellent sporting facilities. The co-educational college serves areas west of Melbourne including Footscray, Braybrook and Sunshine. Braybrook College is easily accessed via regular public transport services.

Visit our school online at www.bhssc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.boxhillhs.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Warren Dawson Region: Metro, City West Principal: Kelly Panousieris

Address: 19 Dunloe Avenue International Address: 352 Ballarat Road International Lynden Fielding Arlene Bailey Mont Albert North, VIC 3129 Student Coordinator: Braybrook, VIC 3019 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9890 0571 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 93122900 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 500 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1325 Web: www.bhssc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 60 Web: www.braybrooksc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 50

Cost of uniform (approx.): Non-uniform Cost of uniform (approx.): $350 Distance from 15 km (Map Reference: Distance from 10 km (Map Reference: 27 28 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $330 - $350 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, G4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300 - $320

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Bus, train and/or tram access. Nearby Provided at English Language Centre Australian Rules Football, Australian Rules • Serviced by regular train Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, transport hubs and multicultural located within 8 kms of school Football Women’s, Badminton, Basketball, and bus transport located within 2 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, shopping centres Student support services Cricket, Cycling, Fitness and Conditioning, • Nearby local Buddhist temple Student support services Netball, Soccer, Softball, Surfing, Gym Training, Futsal, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball • Easy travel includes Box Hill, Mont Albert, and programs • Close to several modern and programs Balwyn, Doncaster, Templestowe, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, shopping centres Camberwell, Kew • Superior student support services team Track & Field • Three specialist international student • Beautiful parks, gardens, libraries • Student Counsellor and Student Wellbeing Languages taught staff, including an International Student Success story Teacher Welfare Coordinator and sport facilities  Vietnamese ‘I’m in year 11 and this is my second • First-class technology rich private study Success story • Three Vietnamese Multicultural Aides Languages taught Special programs year at the college. I’ve had a great environment in the Library and Careers Jingyi (Rebecca) Feng was Dux of • After-school homework club for all year time here. The teachers are very  Vietnamese Resource Centre the College 2018. She studied VCE • Established and highly regarded English levels including a tutoring program friendly and enthusiastically help  Persian • College Canteen provides healthy meals Chemistry, Physics, Mathematical as an Additional Language program • Home Group / Pastoral Care program me in all my subjects and to improve and snacks • Advanced years 7-10 classes for • Careers Resource Centre  Japanese Methods, Chinese First Language my English skills. I’m aiming to get a • Interpreters available for all languages and English (EAL). In 2019, Jingyi academically talented students • Doctors in Schools program and two high university entrance score and  Korean • Dedicated staff provide outstanding 24/7 enrolled in Science at the University of • Accelerated programs school psychologists undertake a bio-engineering course.’  Chinese student, parent, and homestay assistance Melbourne. She described BHSSC as • Co-curriculum program, including and care ‘a place to learn, and also to have fun.’ Extracurricular activities – Thao Dinh – Vietnam Special programs debating, music, camps, excursions • Extracurricular activities and sport • Engaging camps and outdoor activities • Select entry academic enhancement • Student Leadership programs • Debating club and events program • Chess club entering championships • Bring Your Own Device Laptop program • Instrumental Music and Band program • Acceleration program providing • Mathematics and Science training and competitions • Annual international student advanced study cultural excursion • VCE Specialist Mathematics program • Music and Drama performances and productions • Year 10 Work Experience program • STEAM, entrepreneurship and industry focus program • Debating and Soccer • Elite specialist sport program with national • The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and international pathways

Awards Awards

• Athletics Victoria and School Sport • College Scholarships USA • Won three Premier’s VCE Awards • Doxa Cadetship Victoria State Champions

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Academic excellence and rigour Large modern campus and dynamic multicultural learning community A full range of VCE subjects, including study programs for all Sciences, all  Mathematics, Visual and Performing Arts, Business and Humanities, Recently completed, purpose-built science and numeracy centres  Physical Education, Health and Human Development, and Languages and  Technology subjects  Spirit of cooperation and belonging among staff and students  Student support, care and encouragement

27 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 28 Brentwood Brighton Secondary College Secondary College Brentwood Secondary College is a high-performing academic school. The Located in a family-oriented suburb close to the beach, Brighton Secondary college reflects its vibrant multicultural community in Melbourne’s east College has a tradition of excellence. The school offers students an through a culture that values and respects student diversity. The safe and outstanding education, delivered through its structured, supportive and caring learning environment caters for students in years 7-12 with a uniquely caring learning environment. The curriculum features academic studies, challenging curriculum including over 30 Victorian Certificate of Education creative and performing arts, technology subjects and sporting program. subjects and an intensive English as an Additional Language At senior levels the school provides a wide range of Victorian Certificate program. Brentwood Secondary College gives every student of Education subjects, as well as university pathway connections. the opportunity to pursue excellence and achieve success.

Visit our school online at www.brentwood.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.brightonsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City South Principal: John Ballagh Region: Metro, City South Principal: Richard Minack

Address: 65 - 71 Watsons Road International Address: 120 Marriage Road, International Pramila Thapliyal Gary Agg Glen Waverley, VIC 3150 Student Coordinator: East Brighton, VIC 3187 Student Coordinator:

Junior high school enrolments: Yes Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 8545 0300 Telephone: +61 3 9592 7488 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1640 Number of students: 1200 Web: www.brightonsc.vic.edu.au Web: www.brentwood.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 46 Number of international students: 120 BRIGHTON Cost of uniform (approx.): $600 SECONDARY COLLEGE Distance from 25 km (Map Reference: Cost of uniform (approx.): $450 Distance from 12 km (Map Reference: 29 Pg 15-16, I6, No 30 ) Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $315 Melbourne city centre: Cost of homestay per week: $330

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Easy public transport access by train Provided at several English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Close to the beach, shopping centres, Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, and bus Centres located within 10 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, eateries, malls, and public transport Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, • Multicultural neighbourhood Student support services Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Netball, • Wide choice of local sporting clubs, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, and programs Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, and local amenities and programs including sailing, golf, football, • Close to shopping centres, Tennis, Volleyball and tennis • Specialist international student tutoring Tennis, Volleyball entertainment and recreational venues • Chinese, Japanese, German and • Broad ranging English as an Additional Vietnamese speaking teachers/ Languages taught Language student support overseen Languages taught education support staff Success story  Japanese • Careers resource centre Success story • Personalised counselling program  German ‘I spent my 2 years of VCE at  French and Counsellors ‘At Brighton Secondary College • Weekly international student tutorials • Student Wellbeing team  Japanese Brentwood Secondary College. It was  Chinese as a first language I experienced the freedom to be • Careers resource centre an amazing experience. The school is • International student committee myself and to be the best that I Special programs • Student wellbeing centre with Social culturally diverse and values student Special programs providing peer support could be. Successfully achieving a • International Student Extended Workers, Psychologist and Chaplain opinion. The teachers at Brentwood • Two-week end of year commencement • Experienced Chinese and Vietnamese Victorian ‘Top Design’ Award for my Study program • Peer Support program are passionate and always willing to program, to prepare students for the Program Assistants eco-friendly stapler and winning two • Accelerated learning and education help students. I have fond memories following year major Victorian International School Extracurricular activities Extracurricular activities enrichment at all year levels of my time at Brentwood and I’m • Specialised homework club Student Awards for Art Achievement • Year level camps across Australia grateful to the opportunities provided • Local and international camps and Student Leadership will provide • Participation in national English, • Hospitality club • Sister school exchanges to by my school.’ • Array of Student Leadership programs long standing memories.’ Mathematics and Science • International week to promote competitions Germany and Japan • Music program and performances, – Binh Dang, Recipient of BSC’s intercultural inclusion – Minh Thao Nhu (Sue) Duong - • Highly specialised year 10 electives • Inter-school Sport and including solo, bands and vocal International Student of the Year • Annual school choral competition Vietnam, (currently studying Debating programs • Chess and science clubs • Year 9 extension and research Award 2018 (currently studying, • Instrumental Music program Industrial Design, Monash University) projects, including the Duke • Instrumental Music program, theatre Civil Engineering, RMIT) • Local and state-level sporting program of Edinburgh Award productions and dance competitions

Awards Awards

• Monash University Scholarships – • University of Melbourne Kwong Lee • State Champions - Year 7 Girls • Victorian Global Learning Award Engineering Dow Scholars Junior Soccer recipient 2017 - 2018 (multiple categories)

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school Rigorous academic programs built on student preferences  Supportive college community, teachers and caring homestay family environment  and differentiated instruction School renowned for academic excellence and appealing curriculum choices Expert pastoral care program and staff to support student wellbeing   and engagement New Junior School and Administration Wing and excellent Science, Arts and  Advanced learning facilities including computers, multimedia labs, science labs Technology facilities  and gym

29 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 30 Brunswick Camberwell Secondary College High School Brunswick Secondary College has a reputation for successfully supporting Camberwell High School was established in 1941 and is one of Melbourne’s students in their endeavour for academic excellence. There are over 50 oldest and most highly regarded schools. Having operated a successful nationalities at the school and an on-site English Language Centre. International Student Program since 1996, the staff are familiar with their Brunswick Secondary delivers a wide selection of academic and specialist unique needs. All teachers strive to meet individual student needs, across the programs, preparing students to enter tertiary education confident and ready broad subject range and challenging curriculum. An on-site English Language for academic success. The school has highly skilled staff, trained in English Centre offers skilled instructors who help international students meet as an Additional Language catering for the needs of international students. English education requirements.

Visit our school online at www.brunswick.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.camhigh.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City North Principal: Karen Harris Region: Metro, City East Principal: Jill Laughlin

Address: 47 Dawson Street, International Address: Prospect Hill Road International Georgi Pryor Jessica Yin Brunswick, VIC 3056 Student Coordinator: Canterbury, VIC 3126 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9387 6133 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9836 0555 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 983 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1200 Web: www.brunswick.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 26 Web: www.camhigh.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 80

Cost of uniform (approx.): $370 Cost of uniform (approx.): $500 Distance from 4 km (Map Reference: Distance from 10 km (Map Reference: 31 32 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, H4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $330 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Close to regular train, bus Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Convenient to train, tram and bus routes Provided from July to December at on-site Australian Rules Football, Badminton, and tram routes Student support services Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, for short trips to Melbourne city English Language Centre Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Golf, Hockey, • A vibrant cultural centre near Table Tennis, Volleyball and other centres Student support services Netball, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, and programs Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball Melbourne CBD • Appealing location and safe, secure and programs • Close to established learning • Fortnightly mentoring and welfare suburb with sports grounds, cycling institutions, University of Melbourne, sessions with International Success story tracks and parks • Careers guidance provided by State Library of Victoria, RMIT University Student Coordinator • Near to Camberwell shopping and experienced teachers and two Success story • On-site Careers Counsellor to assist ‘School life is pleasing because Careers Counsellors of patient teachers and friendly business hub with library, medical ‘The reason why I love CHS because Languages taught with subject selection and banking facilities • Dedicated International Student students from different countries. Coordinator and Homestay Coordinator this is such an energetic and  Chinese • Peer Support program for all new We have useful English classes at harmonious school. The teachers are students including orientation session Languages taught • Welfare support provided by Student  Italian the Language Centre and Brunswick always ready to offer their generous • Student wellbeing support and Chinese as a first and second Welfare Coordinator; Psychologist referral Victorian School of Languages on-site Secondary. There are many  help. Students come from all different  counselling interesting subjects, enthusiastic language if needed backgrounds and form a team to Special programs • Student Leadership program, including teachers and students at Brunswick French • After-school study sessions include guest participate and achieve. Musical,  speakers and specialist subject teachers • VCE Study Skills program including International Student Captain Secondary College. I love my harmony day, house chorals, Moon homestay - they make me feel Special programs • Excursions and social activities festival…this school is diversified yet after-hours Maths and EAL Extracurricular activities support groups confident and relaxed.’ • Acceleration and Extension programs, has its own vibe.’ • International student events and including participation in mathematics Extracurricular activities • Extra academic support at international guest speakers – Shukun Yang – year 10 and science competitions • Year level camps, study tours, – Haotong (Alex) Yang - China student Homework Club • Study tours to China and Italy • Opportunity to take part in overseas trips • Accelerated Learning program for high • Varied range of competitions, extension overseas trips • Music instruction and performance performing students and enrichment opportunities • Extensive Student Leadership program groups • Leadership programs and opportunities • Vibrant Performing Arts program including International Student • Drama festivals and biannual production for international students including annual whole school production Captains • Sporting activities and competitions • Regular activities including a student organised annual Asian Moon Festival

Awards Awards

• One Team One Goal Celebrating • Premier’s VCE Award - Chinese First • District Champions in basketball, • Former Victorian Bands’ League State Diversity Competition 2016 Language baseball, tennis, netball and badminton Champions

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school High performing academic program and curriculum designed to ready Dedicated teachers with expertise in the teaching of English as an Additional   Language at all levels students for university Graduating students consistently achieve excellent Victorian Certificate Experienced staff provide quality teaching and support that ensures student success  of Education results   Motivating and aspiring student culture  Comprehensive modern facilities that promote innovative teaching and learning

31 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 32 Carwatha Cheltenham College P-12 Secondary College A multicultural community, Carwatha College P-12 welcomes students from Cheltenham Secondary College is renowned for its caring and supportive over 57 nationalities. Drawing enrolments from a wide geographic area, the learning environment. The school fosters a culture of courtesy, self-discipline school provides a caring nurturing environment that empowers students to and respect amongst its welcoming students and staff. A strong discipline achievement and success. Carwatha College P-12 encourages both primary and welfare structure are cornerstones of the college community. The school’s and secondary students to strive for academic excellence. Three year VCE program is characterised by course counselling and personal learning Victorian Certificate of Education is offered for all year 10, 11 and 12 pathways. The support of a skilled and experienced teaching team has students to maximise opportunities for success. Carwatha College rewarded many graduating year 12 students with outstanding results. is a college for the whole family.

Visit our school online at www.carwatha.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City South Principal: Pat Mulcahy Region: Metro, City South Principal: Karl Russell

Address: 43-81 Browns Road International Sheila Horn Address: 73-75 Bernard Street International Magdalena Williams Noble Park North, VIC 3174 Student Coordinator: Helen Leventakis Cheltenham, VIC 3192 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9836 0555 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9555 5955 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 620 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 900 Web: www.camhigh.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 60 Web: www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 50

Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Distance from 25 km (Map Reference: Distance from 18 km (Map Reference: 33 34 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K6, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I6, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Well-serviced by public transport Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Close to regular public Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, bus routes Centre Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, transport services Centre Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, • Quiet residential area, close to Student support services Cross Country, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, • Warm, safe and friendly neighbourhood Student support services Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball Table Tennis shopping, bank, sporting and and programs near beaches and programs recreational facilities • Nearby major shopping centres • Just 20 minutes to Melbourne city via • Chinese, Khmer and Vietnamese and other lifestyle amenities • Student wellbeing support Monash Freeway and EastLink speaking Multicultural Aides Success story • Careers and Pathways Resource Centre Success story • Strong Wellbeing team including Languages taught • Peer Support program Languages taught psychologists, youth worker ‘My year 12 at Carwatha was the most ‘From day one I received help wonderful and memorable experience  Italian • Weekly Pastoral Care and support from the teachers at Victorian School of Languages on-site and welfare coordinator  in my life. The special care for Special programs • Student Counsellors and Psychologist Cheltenham. They helped me achieve Saturday School • Student Leadership program international students made me feel available daily an ATAR of 98.5. I found studying at all year levels • After-school tutor program Special programs safe and welcome. One of the best • Language assistance the University of Melbourne’s Maths • VCE motivational sessions things is the diversity of the students’ • Instrumental Music program Extension program really interesting. • High Achievers program • Mentors for year 12 students background cultures; as a result • Sports Academy and coaching Extracurricular activities I made many local friends.’ • Football Academy • Literacy support everyone is friendly.’ Basketball and Netball • House events: Swimming and Athletics • Teachers and Assistants who speak • Adelaide Cultural, Musical carnivals, Chelt’s Got Talent – Ping Ouyang - China, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese Extracurricular activities – Richard Zhang – China, (currently and Sporting Exchange • Extensive Camps and Outdoor (currently studying Science, and Khmer • Strong Creative Arts program including studying Biomedical Science • International Student Leadership Recreation program University of Melbourne) • EAL classes annual college productions, variety Advanced with Honours, Monash program • Regular International Events and Social nights, college band University) • Instrumental Music and Performance • Acceleration and Enrichment program Activities including Band program • Inter-school sports, athletics/swimming • School Production • Homework Support program carnivals • V3 - VCE over three years • Annual Art and Technology Show • Debutante Ball, Valedictory Dinner • Ski trip for senior students

Awards Awards

• Victorian Education Excellence Award • Monash University Dean’s Scholars • Australian Schools Mathematics • University of Melbourne Kwong Lee Award Competitions – Top Performer Dow Scholars

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  On-site English Centre and a Primary Language Centre  High local student to international student ratio offers genuine integration  Multicultural campus with caring and supportive staff Graduating students achieve consistently outstanding Victorian Certificate of  Education results  Strong wellbeing support for students

33 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 34 Collingwood College Copperfield College Established in 1882, Collingwood College is one of Melbourne’s oldest and Copperfield College is a culturally diverse school. Its modern facilities span finest schools. The inner-city school fosters a friendly, supportive, stimulating two years 7-10 campuses and one years 11-12 campus where students may and culturally diverse learning environment that motivates students to access all Victorian Certificate of Education studies. The stimulating senior accomplish personal learning goals. The College’s international students are campus environment helps students achieve high results and gain university diverse, coming from 12 different countries. Every student is passionately entry. Accelerated learning opportunities and the extra support of English encouraged to be their best and strive for academic excellence. Students as an Additional Language classes encourage students to excel. consistently gain 100% completion of Victorian Certificate of A leadership program gives all students the chance to develop Education Studies. personal leadership skills.

Visit our school online at www.collingwood.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.copperfieldcollege.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City North Principal: Dale Perichon Region: Metro, City West Principal: Anthony Sokol

Address: Corner Cromwell and International Address: Goldsmith Avenue, International Lucy Wang Ha To McCutcheon Way, Collingwood, VIC 3066 Student Coordinator: Delahey, VIC 3037 (Senior Campus) Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9417 6681 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9307 5555 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 881 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 2200 Web: www.collingwood.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 51 Web: www.copperfieldcollege.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 40

Cost of uniform (approx.): Non-uniform Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Distance from 1.6 km (Map Reference: Distance from 20 km (Map Reference: 35 36 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, H4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, F3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $200 - 300

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Well-serviced by trains, trams Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Well-serviced by public transport Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, and a variety of bus routes Centre Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, including train lines and bus routes located within 5 kms of school Badminton, Basketball, Netball, Soccer, • Multicultural environment within Student support services Cross Country, Cycling, Hockey, Netball, • Convenient location near to Student support services Softball, Tennis Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, a vibrant inner city locale, close and programs shopping centre and programs to Melbourne CBD Tennis, Volleyball Languages taught • Close to Melbourne, RMIT, La Trobe • Advisory Student Tutorials • VCE study centre Success story and Victoria universities as well as other • After-school Specialist Tutors  Japanese • Libraries with extensive resources Success story and internet access at each campus ‘The best things about my time at further education facilities • Career Guidance with local  Italian Copperfield was the great learning organisations • Full-time Psychologist/Counsellors Languages taught ‘Studying at Collingwood College has environment, new friends, the • Buddy Support program been amazing. I am so thankful for Special programs at each campus teachers and the new experiences for  Chinese • Welfare worker, psychologist, all the opportunities, encouragement • English as an Additional Language • Tutors available for life and study.’  Italian paediatrician and school nurse and support provided. I have been • Year 12 holiday VCE exam preparation international students • Careers/Pathways Counsellor available – Yitong Lin – China (Dux of College, VSL on site teaching Vietnamese, • Speech pathologist and youth workers given confidence to do better in • Homework club  at each campus Spanish and Portuguese available by appointment school and in life. To me, this is not • Student Leadership and Environmental Student Leader) just a school, but a second home.’ Extracurricular activities Leadership programs Extracurricular activities Special programs • Student Literacy program • International student overnight camp – Tramy Yip, International Student • Debating team • Intensive English as Additional • Challenge day participation Language Classes (years 7-12) • Clubs (Chess, Drama, Soccer, Art Captain, VCE 2018 • Chess club • Production and instrumental music • Mathematics and Science streams to and Conversation) • School Theatre Production • Camps/Activity program for all cater for a variety of students’ abilities • Cultural Festival Celebrations (Spring and Instrumental Music program year levels • After-school Homework club Festival, White Lantern Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival) • A wide selection of social clubs • Welcome Picnic, Communal Birthday • International Student Leadership Parties, Snow Trip and Adventure Park program including Captaincy Positions • School Theatre Production

Awards Awards

• High success in Australian • Acceptance of study in the Victorian • VCE Excellence Curriculum Award • Minister for Health - Volunteer Mathematics Competition 2018 College of Arts (University of Melbourne) Award 2016 *6 students 2018 Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  A multicultural International Student Program with students from around 15 countries  Multi-campus and multicultural school fostering a spirit of cooperation and belonging Broad choice of subjects and pathways at VCE level with various acceleration  Emphasis on academic achievements with over 90 VCE Units offered on two campuses  opportunities  State-of-the-art Sports Centre and contemporary STEM facilities  Extra English tutoring offered above regular English as an Additional Language classes

35 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 202120 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 36 Dandenong Doncaster High School Secondary College Established in 1919, Dandenong High School is one of the oldest, largest and Doncaster Secondary College is noted for the strong academic performance most culturally-diverse secondary schools in Victoria. The unique student of its international students. Close attention is paid to the learning needs and house group model ensures students develop a deep sense of connectedness welfare of this unique student group. An experienced team of dedicated staff to the school and excel in their academic studies. Dandenong High School’s support international students to achieve success and progress to tertiary innovative curriculum is based on the principles of inquiry and deep learning. education. New students joining the on-site Intensive English Language Purpose built facilities allow for a wide range of programs, such as Visual program have the optional advantage of participating in mainstream elective and Performing Arts, STEM and Sport. and mathematics extension classes to rapidly consolidate their English language skills.

Visit our school online at www.dandenong-hs.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City South Principal: Susan Ogden Region: Metro, City East Principal: Anthony Sokol

Address: 92-106 , International Address: 123 Church Rd International Brigitte Podesser Sally Huang Dandenong, VIC 3175 Student Coordinator: Doncaster, VIC 3108 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9792 0561 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9848 4677 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1756 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1500 Web: www.dandenong-hs.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 19 Web: www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 100

Cost of uniform (approx.): $300 Cost of uniform (approx.): $450 Distance from 34 km (Map Reference: Distance from 15 km (Map Reference: 37 38 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K6, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $325

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Close to tertiary Institutions - Deakin and Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Well-serviced by regular bus routes that Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Monash Universities and Chisholm TAFE located within 5 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, link to Melbourne city centre Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, • Integrated public transport services, local Student support services Cross Country, Futsal, Golf, Hockey, • An array of nearby recreational Cross Country, Dance, Hockey, Netball, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Squash, and programs Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, market and shopping centre with and programs and sporting amenities cinema/cafes Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Touch • Positioned close to major shopping • Specialist classroom support Tennis, Volleyball • Vibrant multi-cultural community • Victorian School of Languages Rugby, Volleyball and entertainment centre • Careers Adviser and resource centre located on-site • Career, Leadership and Social Languages taught • Well-supported International Languages taught Development program Success story Student program Success story  Japanese  Chinese • After-school homework club ‘Coming to Australia and being • Full-time wellbeing staff including  French ‘Dandenong High School offers  French and Mathematics Tuition program an international student is one of Psychologist, Speech Therapist, • Welfare Coordinator and equal opportunities for every student Italian the best experiences of my life. I Special programs School Nurse to achieve their aspirations. As  School Chaplain enjoyed my school life and made • Select Entry Accelerated • Careers resource centre an international student, I have Special programs • Health centre, including on-site lots of friends through joining many Learning program • Well-equipped learning resource centre had a great experience at DHS. • Mathematics Acceleration program School Nurse interesting school activities. Teachers The multi-cultural environment in DSC helped me to achieve my best • Student wellbeing team supporting the • Partnerships with Monash and • Select Entry Accelerated Learning broadened my view, the curriculum Extracurricular activities possible academic results (ATAR score transition of international students Deakin Universities program (SEAL) • University pathway connections, allows students to explore different • International student excursions of 98.15). I learned to be assertive Extracurricular activities subjects and choose the best path • Academic Competition program in around Victoria and independent and now I am also mentoring and tutoring services, including English, Mathematics and Science homework club • Robotics for their future, and teachers provide • Debating and public speaking club a part-time manager of a small excellent support to ensure students’ • Student leadership opportunities company.’ • Industry partnerships with local area • Inter-school and inter-house competitions • Vocal ensemble and performances wellbeing.’ • House drama, orchestra, school choir including Dream trade training centre in athletics, swimming and choir • Art club and art exhibition and debating – Chen (Anna) Liu – China, (currently • Student Leadership program • International week celebration • Homework club and sport club and concert – Lijing (Carrie) Zhu - China (currently studying Bachelor Commerce, • Drama and dance, debating studying Bachelor of Early • Interact club and SRC University of Melbourne) • Performing arts gala, dance showcase and public speaking Childhood Education, Swinburne and school production University of Technology) • Music Performance program

Awards Awards

• University of Melbourne Kwong Lee • Past winner of the Premier’s VCE • University of Melbourne Kwong Lee • Premier’s VCE Award - Multiple Dow Young Scholar Awards - Media and Design Dow Scholars Subjects, including Chinese Language

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Well-established, highly-innovative and internationally-renowned educational precinct  Effective international student administration and school vision for academic success  Large multicultural school with architecturally-designed, state-of-the-art facilities Extensive co-curricular program giving students the opportunity to explore  and develop An environment that fosters curiosity, inclusion, empathy, respect, excellence A community with strong spirit of cooperation and belonging among both  and tolerance for diversity  staff and students

37 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 38 East Doncaster Secondary College Elwood College Situated 16 kms from Melbourne CBD, East Doncaster Secondary College Set in a charming beachside suburb, Elwood College is just 15 minutes from offers modern facilities set amongst substantial grounds and playing fields. Melbourne CBD. The popular international program is run by dedicated staff, The multicultural environment provides students with abundant subject committed to providing a quality educational program. Students settle into choices. A broad curriculum includes languages, science, mathematics, study and life, supported by excellent homestay care and dedicated student humanities, technology and arts. Skilled teachers and staff nurture a culture welfare. Exciting sports and other activities complete the positive learning of curiosity to develop students’ academic and social skills. Almost 100% of experience. Elwood College is known for its high level of year 12 success graduating VCE students gain university and tertiary college entry. and the number of students progressing to tertiary education.

Visit our school online at www.edsc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.elwood.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: John Roberts Region: Metro, City South Principal: Todd Asensio

Address: 20 George Street International Address: 101 Glen Huntly Rd, International Simon Veerhuis Will Spring East Doncaster, VIC 3109 Student Coordinator: Elwood, VIC 3184 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9842 2244 Junior high school enrolments: No Telephone: +61 3 9531 9566 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1616 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 850 Web: www.edsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 111 Web: www.elwood.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 100

Cost of uniform (approx.): $700 Cost of uniform (approx.): $300 Distance from 16 km (Map Reference: Distance from 9 km (Map Reference: 39 40 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $310 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, H5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $330

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Easy public transport access to school, Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Excellent public transport connections Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, universities, technical and further Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, to all parts of the city Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, education colleges and city Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Futsal, Handball, Hockey, Lacrosse, and programs • Beautiful local area with beaches, parks, and programs • Peaceful, safe residential area with Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, restaurants and shops Netball, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, abundant parks and sporting facilities • Three specialist International Tennis, Volleyball • Within easy reach of Melbourne CBD • Dedicated international program staff Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball • Close to shopping centres, libraries, Student Assistants • Language Assistants to help restaurants, banks • Careers resource centre and personalised Languages taught new students Success story Success story • Chinese and western medical university course counselling  Japanese as a second language • Tutorial program for extra learning support • After-school Homework program practitioners nearby ‘The friendly staff have supported  Chinese as a first and second • Homework classes for international ‘I loved my time at Elwood College. • Wide range of clubs including, sports, arts, me throughout my studies here and language students I made so many friends and we all Languages taught cooking, dance, choir, debating, chess, • Translation services in Japanese, Chinese, I have made many great friends  French supported each other during the  Chinese and musical theatre from Australia and abroad. The Korean, Vietnamese, Russian, French, hard work for the VCE. I had so much  Italian Extracurricular activities facilities at EDSC are exceptional so Special programs Spanish and German assistance from the teachers and the the environment ensures academic • Experienced International Chinese, • Part-time Psychologist and dedicated aides at the college. I am really happy Special programs • Academic competitions and success. I am well prepared for the Student Wellbeing team with my results.’ extension work Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese • Victorian Certificate of Education next stage of my life at University.’ Program Assistants • Student leadership opportunities Extracurricular activities – Jiang Yishan – China, (currently Student University Orientation program • Intensive English Language program • Years 10-12 Study Skills program • International student summer and – Rain Li - China • International student camp and tours, studying Bachelor of Engineering, winter excursions • Outstanding science/mathematics including interstate and local excursions RMIT University) • Regular excursions and cultural programs activities • Instrumental music with multiple choirs, • Extensive music and theatre program ensembles and performance • Business, accounting and information including yearly musical production • Intensive Student Orientation program technology programs opportunities • Annual school art show • Specialist art, design and • Drama and musical productions • Ski and snowboarding camp photography instruction • Participation in a wide range sports • Sports teams • Student Orientation program • Debating • Outdoor education and adventure camps • Highly successful basketball academy

Awards Awards

• Year 11 Academic Excellence • Premier’s VCE Award in Business • Australian Defence Force Scholarships, • University of Melbourne Kwong Lee and Visual Arts Awards Management 2012, 2014-2018 Dow Scholars, 2013-2018

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Large multicultural campus with a friendly and cohesive learning atmosphere All year 12 students successfully graduate and around 90% progress to university  or technical and further education Exemplary record of academic success and forging tertiary pathways with wide  subject choices  Well appointed new science, language and senior study facilities recently opened Diverse, multicultural student population from Australia, Asia, Europe, North Extensive co-curricular program giving students the chance to develop and explore   and South America

39 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 40 Essendon Fairhills Keilor College High School Essendon Keilor College has a tradition of over 100 years of excellent Fairhills High School is a medium sized, co-educational school which is education. The college is located in the prestigious, tree-lined suburb of located east of Melbourne’s city centre. International students are welcomed Essendon with a safe, diverse and vibrant community. They pride themselves into a nurturing school environment that values cultural diversity. Fairhills on the comprehensive, personalised education they provide to each student. High School’s broad academic curriculum offerings include, science, The college has one year 10 to 12 campus and two year 7 to 9 campuses. mathematics, commerce, technology and the arts. The school has strong ties The college offers a wide range of VCE subjects. to Deakin, Swinburne and Monash universities.

Visit our school online at www.ekc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.fairhillshs.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City North-west Principal: David Adamson Region: Metro, City East Principal: Harvey Wood

Address: 286 Buckley Street International Address: 330 Scoresby Road, International Richard Myddleton Edmund Chow Essendon, VIC 3040 Student Coordinator: Knoxfield, VIC 3180 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 8331 0100 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9758 5011 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 800 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 500 Web: www.ekc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 95 Web: www.fairhillshs.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 21

Cost of uniform (approx.): Provided by school Cost of uniform (approx.): $320 Distance from 9 km (Map Reference: Distance from 33 km (Map Reference: 41 42 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, G3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Excellent public transport services Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Nearby the scenic Dandenong Ranges Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, including tram, train and bus routes Centre Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, National Park with abundant floral located within 15 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bicycle • Very close to the vibrant centre Student support services Cross Country, Netball, Soccer, Softball, and fauna Student support services Education, Cricket, Cross Country, Golf, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball Hockey, Netball, Snow Skiing, Soccer (indoor of Melbourne and programs • Close to a major shopping and cinema and programs • Nearby major shopping, business complex, sporting and leisure amenities and outdoor), Softball, Swimming, Table and entertainment areas • Chinese and Vietnamese office staff • Well-serviced by train lines • Free intensive personal tutoring Tennis, Tennis, Touch Rugby, Volleyball • English support program Success story and bus routes for international students Languages taught • Well-resourced Homestay program • Counselling at careers resource centre Pham Truong Thinh Le came to Languages taught Success story  Chinese as a first language • Comprehensive welfare service us from Vietnam and commenced • Peer Support program  Vietnamese as a first language • Careers resource centre in year 10. He gained a university  Japanese • School Leadership program ‘Fairhills High School is undoubtedly • Part-time Social Worker, Psychologist Japanese entrance score of 99.5 and accepted  German an excellent school and we have  Extracurricular activities and Chaplain a full scholarship to study commerce  Chinese (weekend classes) experienced a great school life. All  Italian • Engaging excursions and activities at the University of Melbourne. Thinh • Support staff who can converse in a range the teachers have supported us with Vietnamese (weekend classes) Special programs • Ski camp also received a Premier’s Award as  of community languages such as kindness and they are extremely • Interstate and overseas tours one of the best three international Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, reliable. Also local students have been • Homework club Special programs • Annual college musical production students of his year. He has since won Japanese and German very helpful and friendly, helping us in • Intensive university entrance the first year mathematics prize and • Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths class as mates and inviting us to enjoy • Debutante ball and college formal counselling for Victorian Certificate the final year commerce prize at the (STEM) Academy Extracurricular activities socialising with them even outside of Education students • Interschool sport University of Melbourne. • Select Entry Accelerated Learning • International Student Tour school.’ • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, program (SEAL) for students in years 7 - 9 and Camp program - Masa Hatoyama - Japan (currently Maths) club – Pham Troung Thinh Le - Vietnam • Links to Swinburne University and a • Musical and inter-school dance competitions studying Law, Ritsumeikan University • International family visits by school staff high-tech science learning centre • Inter-school debating (years 7 - 10) in Japan) • Study seminars • Sports including basketball and martial • Basketball and Performing Arts Academies arts clubs • Emerging Science Victoria - virtual • Chess club classroom in new sciences run by Monash University

Awards Awards

• Premier’s VCE Awards – • Victorian Education Excellence • Former State Champions - • Victorian Darts Representative Top International Student Awards, Finalist Senior Girls Basketball

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Spirit of cooperation and belonging among staff and students Experienced and caring staff provide extensive support to both students and  families  Small school offering personalised experience Offer extensive curriculum, such as, award-winning performing arts, music  program and VCE  Multicultural campus  Top regional sporting school with state-of-the-art stadium 41 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 42 Footscray Forest Hill High School College Footscray High School champions excellence in learning and teaching in Forest Hill College, in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, is supported by a Melbourne’s inner west. The school is built on the richness and diversity of the wonderful community. Students enjoy the beautiful local environment, benefit community. This is a new multi-campus secondary college for the Footscray from excellent facilities, including sporting and high-tech STEM Centre, and Learning Precinct, with a dedicated senior school campus for years 10 - 12 access state-of-the-art learning technology in all classes. A long-established and two junior campuses for students in years 7 – 9. The school provides a international program offers a dynamic learning experience, supported by structured academic program that encourages the development of individual regular overseas family contact and visits. The on-site English Language talents and pathways. Curriculum strengths are in the Sciences, Arts and Centre helps students achieve secondary education English requirements STEAM in a technology rich environment. There is a strong humanities and transition smoothly into mainstream classes. program inclusive of commerce and business studies opportunities and outstanding music, theatrical and sports programs and many leadership opportunities.

Visit our school online at www.footscray.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.fhc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Frank Vetere Region: Metro, City East Principal: David Rogers

Address: 298 Barkly Street Footscray, VIC 3011 International Address: 178-180 Mahoneys Road, International Peter Walker Chrissie Chen 1 Kinnear Street Footscray, VIC 3011 Student Coordinator: Burwood East, VIC 3151 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 8387 1500 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9814 9444 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1460 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 650 Web: www.footscray.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 100 Web: www.fhc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 100 Cost of uniform $600 - $800 Cost of uniform (approx.): $350 Distance from 7 km (Map Reference: (approx.): Distance from 18 km (Map Reference: Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, G4, No 43 ) Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J5, No 44 ) Cost of homestay per week: $320 - $350 Cost of homestay per week: $320

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Melbourne CBD is 15 minutes away Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Easy access to train, tram English Language Centre on-site Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Well-serviced by public transport Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Cricket (indoor and and bus routes Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, outdoor), Dance, Fitness, Golf, Gymnastics, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, • Access to Victoria University library, and programs • Healthy clean environment with many and programs gyms, pool and playing fields Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Martial Arts, Netball, parks and gardens Tennis, Volleyball. Elite Academy Sports • International Student Coordinator Rollerblading, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, • ‘Aspire Centre’- study centre program includes, Australian Rules • A bustling multicultural environment • Close to Box Hill, Melbourne’s second Table Tennis, Volleyball for senior students Football, Basketball, Golf, Netball, Soccer, with local Asian market within • International Student Wellbeing/ ‘Chinatown’ and other shopping centres and Tennis walking distance Academic Success Coordinator • Homework club • International Student Program Aids Languages taught • Careers Resource Centre Languages taught • International Student Success story Auslan • Wellbeing team with a focus on  Success story  Japanese Homestay Coordinator Hilda graduated in accountancy at  Chinese First Language Positive Education  Italian • Student Welfare Special RMIT University (including studies • ‘Buddy program’ for newly arrived ‘I urge everyone, in any year to take Needs Coordinator in London) Hilda has returned to Special programs students to meet local students risks, take opportunities and learn, Special programs • Careers and Pathways program Melbourne and is now working at a an • Elite sports academies • Experienced international program staff because that’s what Forest Hill • Homework club every Monday accountancy firm while undertaking • Performing Arts academy College has allowed me and everyone Extracurricular activities including language support assistants to Thursday further studies to become a • STEM (Robotics, Coding, Future else to do. It has allowed me to try new • Buddy program to support new students • Camps Chartered Accountant. On reflection Technology) programs Extracurricular activities things, make mistakes and then learn Hilda was delighted to find the school how to fix them. The teachers here are • Lunchtime clubs and activities • Excursions • Individualised Learning program • Lunchtime clubs, including sports, staff and students friendly and robotics, and music what make Forest Hill College a place • Experienced International • Annual musical and theatrical activities • Instrumental Music program helpful. Also of great importance to • Leo club - community service in where you want to come in and try Student Assistants • Lunchtime clubs and activities • Unique student leadership opportunities Hilda’s remarkable success were her conjunction with the Lions club your best.’ • Academic Literacy program • Homework club supportive homestay families. • 24 hour Basketball Marathon - Navindu De Silva - Sri Lanka (Dux of 2018 with ATAR 98.05. Currently – Hilda Liu - China • Excursions and incursions to support international student induction studying Bachelor of Engineering and wellbeing student at Swinburne University with full scholarship) • School Musical, Performing art carnival • Camps, including study camps, hiking, and international tours

Awards Awards

• The University of Melbourne Science • Australian Mathematics • State Finalists in the National History • Victorian State Schools Award Competition Award Challenge 2018 Spectacular 2017

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Strong focus on academic performance with a wide range of subjects  An inclusive, welcoming school community with opportunities for all A long established and experienced program with a team of staff who provide an Performing and visual arts, media, multimedia and filmmaking   excellent level of care Newly renovated modern facilities, including specialist STEM centre, study centre, Industry-standard hospitality centre, Sci-Tech Centre providing physics,   electronics, robotics and environmental science centre specialist classrooms and sports and performing arts facilities

43 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 44 Fountain Gate Frankston Secondary College High School Fountain Gate Secondary College, located 40 minutes from Melbourne CBD, A long tradition of academic excellence makes Frankston High School a is close to a wide range of facilities including a shopping precinct, medical popular choice for international students. Located near pristine Port Phillip centres, sport and recreational venues. The area is well-serviced by public Bay, the school enjoys a tranquil, appealing garden setting. Enrolments are transport. Through an alliance with two local secondary colleges, the college drawn from various countries to form a vibrant, multicultural student body. is able to offer senior students the widest selection of VCE subjects in Friendly homestay families provide a comfortable, safe and happy ‘home Victoria. The college is committed to a providing international students an away from home’. A settled home assists caring, professional teachers to excellent comprehensive education in a secure, supportive and educationally support international students in their development and inspire them challenging environment. to succeed.

Visit our school online at www.fountaingatesc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.fhs.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City South Principal: Pete Hanratty Region: Metro, City South Principal: John Albiston

Address: 45 Josephine Avenue International Address: Foot Street International Cathy Hogg Sarah Tchantcho Narre Warren, VIC 3805 Student Coordinator: Frankston, VIC 3199 Student Coordinator: Sharon Koning

Telephone: +61 3 8762 6839 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9783 7955 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1200 Email: [email protected] of students: 1850 Web: www.fountaingatesc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 15 Web: www.fhs.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 90

Cost of uniform (approx.): $250 Cost of uniform (approx.): $250 Distance from 40 km (Map Reference: Distance from 40 km (Map Reference: 45 46 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, L7, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $270 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J9, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Well-serviced by train lines Provided at English Language Centre Aerobics, Athletics, Australian Rules • Well-serviced by train lines and buses Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, and bus routes located within 13 kms of school Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, • Nearby scenic and clean Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Cricket, Cross Hockey, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Country, Football, Golf, Hockey, Netball, • Close to second largest shopping centre Student support services swimming beaches and programs precinct in Victoria Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball • Multiple sporting venues Rowing, Softball, Squash, Swimming, and programs • Specialist Language Assistants Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball • Two local primary schools within 1km • Excellent local shopping malls • Student wellbeing centre • Close to quality sporting and and cinema complexes • Dedicated International Student Tutors recreational facilities • Counselling and support services Success story • Highly-skilled English language • International Student Mentor Languages taught teachers Success story Languages taught ‘Since I arrived at FGSC three years • Careers resource centre ago, I have found the teachers to be  Japanese • Well-established careers resource ‘I loved my time at Frankston High centre  German • Full-time Nurse very friendly and always willing to  French School. The students are so friendly give extra time and support to me. • Active Leadership program and the teachers are patient and  Indonesian Extracurricular activities Chinese as a first language This year in year 12, I am currently  • Lunchtime tutorials in many subjects kind. My host family was very Special programs • Student Leadership program studying specialist maths, maths Special programs supportive and lots of fun. I set high • School camps, field trips and excursions methods, EAL and physics. Extracurricular activities goals and am proud that • Instrumental Music program • Accelerated program for high achievers • Interschool sports I have made lots of great friends who • International student camps and tours I achieved them.’ • High Achievers program • Established close links with for gifted students • Future Problem Solving and other also support with my studies.’ • Elite Sports Training program local university – Xiang Zhao – China, (Graduate of • Intensive English as an Additional national competitions • Concert bands, jazz bands and choir – Dung (Arthur) Bui – Vietnam, • Site wide computer access over secure Computer Engineering, Melbourne Language classes • Performing Arts program and school • Art and design clubs and annual drama year 12 wireless connections University) production production with performance • Weekly homework support club • Highly-regarded Music program • Instrumental Music opportunities • I Learn 24/7 IT program • Extensive range of sporting teams • Surf Lifesaving program • Wide range of elective subjects • Exemplary Student • Choice of many sports at year 9 and 10 Leadership programs • Endeavour centre purpose built for our STEM program

Awards Awards

• Spirit of ANZAC State Award • State Champions - Aerobics team • Melbourne Bands Festival – Award • State Athletics Champions 2019 winners 2019

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Large multicultural campus Varied international program with students drawn from many different countries  and cultures  Friendly students and staff  Recent completion and launch of purpose designed high-tech science wing  Strong wellbeing support for students  Indoor heated swimming pool and well equipped fitness centre on-site

45 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 46 Glen Eira Glen Waverley College Secondary College Students at Glen Eira College access learning programs and education Glen Waverley Secondary College is an international learning community. facilities that meet today’s global challenges. Glen Eira College hosts one of Enrolments are drawn from over 40 nationalities and more than 50 languages six government-accredited English language schools within metropolitan are represented. Renowned for its student success, the college learning Melbourne. The college provides high levels of individual care and attention program is designed to support individuals and develop the whole person. to create a learning atmosphere where students achieve personal and Every student is encouraged to grow their global awareness and develop educational goals. Student’s success is supported by curriculum breadth, an international perspective. The college promotes an atmosphere where extracurricular programs and staff committed to professional growth. students discover the importance of acquiring skills to function successfully as global citizens.

Visit our school online at www.gec.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.gwsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City South Principal: Sheereen Kindler Region: Metro, City East Principal: Joanne Wastle

Address: 76 Booran Road International Address: O’Sullivan Road International Tara Fang Dr. Lisa Chang Caulfield East, VIC 3145 Student Coordinator: Glen Waverley, VIC 3150 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9571 7838 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 8805 6700 Junior high school enrolments: No Email: [email protected] Number of students: 850 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1980 Web: www.gec.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 37 Web: www.gwsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 55

Cost of uniform (approx.): $250 Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Distance from 8 km (Map Reference: Distance from 27 km (Map Reference: 47 48 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $315 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Easy public transport access to school • Provided at on-site English Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Close to regular public Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, • Safe, attractive suburb nearby parks, Language School Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, transport services located within 10 kms of school Swimming, Table Tennis Cross Country, Diving, Futsal, Hockey, swimming beach and shopping centres Student support services • Appealing urban leafy setting Student support services • Adjacent to Monash University Netball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table • Nearby major shopping centre and programs Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball and programs (Caulfield) • Multicultural local community Success story • English as an Additional Language support • Dedicated International ‘Glen Waverley Secondary College is Languages taught • Careers resource centre and Languages taught Student Coordinator Success story • Careers guidance provided by definitely the place that enables you  Japanese careers adviser  Italian to reach your potential and realise • Airport Reception and Orientation program experienced Careers Counsellors  Japanese Immersion ‘Glen Eira College offers different  French your dreams. The multicultural • Homestay monitoring/ongoing clubs that students can join to learn, • Wellbeing Hub environment is friendly and French Chinese as a first language  welfare support enjoy and participate to use their  • Multicultural aides in class to comforting. The teachers are  French Immersion • Wellbeing centre for student counselling, skills and knowledge. All the teachers  Chinese as a second language support students passionate and always try their best  CNED (French Government Distance health and study plans encourage students to step out of Special programs Extracurricular activities to ensure every single student Education) French 1st Language program • Extra after-school/lunchtime their comfort zones to learn and understands the course.’ • Camps and cultural exchanges homework tuition experience new things.’ • Study Centre for international students Special programs after-school • Chess club – James Li - China (Top international • Experienced International Student Extracurricular activities – Bella Kwon - Korea • Holiday Revision program for • Debating student and Premier’s VCE Program team including language • Maths/Science/Humanities/national and international students • Book club Award recipient) teacher assistants state competitions • Inquiry Learning program • Community service • SEAL program for advanced students • High Achievers’ club • Literacy and numeracy program • Academic extension and transition • Student Representative Council and • Head Start program to prepare students programs Leadership program for years 11-12 • Student Leadership programs • Performing arts centre- music tuition, • Living and Learning program • Camps, excursions, optional drama and dance with performance overseas trips opportunities • Lunchtime activities; sports, robotics and chess

Awards Awards

• Glen Eira City Leadership Awards 2019 • Pierre de Coubertin Award 2019 • Platinum Shields Victorian Schools • Winner of seven VCE Premier’s Awards Music Festival (Strings and Band) 2016 2017

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Students are provided with a high level of individual care and attention Large multicultural campus populated by a dynamic and welcoming  student group Government-accredited English Language School located on-site, housed in  newly built facility An award-winning music program offering instruction and performance  opportunities Transition program to next level and ongoing English as an Additional Language  classes  Reputation for supporting students to achieve outstanding academic outcomes

47 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 48 Highvale Heathmont College Secondary College Heathmont College has provided excellence in education to the local Students attending Highvale Secondary College enjoy excellent learning community since 1976. Located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, the school opportunities in a safe, caring environment. The college offers a broad delivers an outstanding school experience to a large population of local years curriculum and learning pathways to develop students’ academic and social 7-12 students. One of the few schools to offer its own English Language Centre, skills. The experienced staff and modern teaching facilities provide students a Heathmont offers excellent support to students through its experienced staff. place to strive and grow. The college values bringing out excellence, integrity, Students are supported to a very high level with their English skills prior to resilience, respect and responsibility in each student. immersion into mainstream classes.

Visit our school online at www.heathmont.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.highvalesc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Johanna Walker Region: Metro, City East Principal: Ian Watkins

Address: Waters Grove International Address: Capital Avenue International Qun Mao Nancy Geng Heathmont Student Coordinator: Glen Waverley, VIC 3150 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9871 4888 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9803 5144 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 650 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1000 Web: www.heathmont.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 35 Web: www.highvalesc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 70

Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Cost of uniform (approx.): $300 - $500 Distance from 30 km (Map Reference: Distance from 20 km (Map Reference: 49 50 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $310 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • The school is set in an attractive leafy Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Major public transport links with train Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, area with abundant bird life, in a safe Student support services Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country and bus terminals Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, and secure suburb Running, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Cross-country, Fencing, Netball, Soccer, and programs • Nearby tennis courts, sporting tracks and programs • On the doorstep of the major leisure Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and native reserve Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball and entertainment hub Eastland • After-school English support for all • Close to The Glen Shopping Centre • Free Senior Tutoring program Shopping Centre international students and Kingsway restaurant precinct • Careers resource and VCE Centre • Easy proximity to the multicultural hub • Mentor program for all students Success story • Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program Success story Languages taught Box Hill • Mandarin speaking counsellor ‘It was a pleasure to study at • Caring and experienced International ‘I have been in Highvale since year • Clinical Psychologist on-site German Student Program staff Languages taught Heathmont College. Teachers from  10 and three years have passed in • Social Worker my school are all very supportive.  French • On-site doctor, psychologist the blink of an eye. The studying  German They taught me with patience and and Student Welfare Coordinator environment in my school is awesome, • Regular contact with parents via  Chinese (available through Victorian  Indonesian WeChat and phone passion. I have also met many School of Language) • Comprehensive subject selection all my teachers are supportive and VCE Chinese First Language • Secondary School Nurse amazing friends from the school and and career consultation responsible. I have improved so much  they made me feel like I am a part of Special programs by talking to friends, watching news Extracurricular activities Special programs Extracurricular activities a group. My homestay has made my • Robotics program and of course writing essays.’ life in Australia so much easier, they • International students morning teas • Accelerated English and Maths program • Debutante Ball • Academic, music and sport scholarships always helped me to solve my daily and social activities – Minyi Yan - China (International • After-school homework clubs • Central Australia trip • Experienced international program staff problems. I am very grateful for all I • Inter-school and local community Student Captain 2018) • Vibrant Performing Arts and Music • Inter-school sport had in my high school journey. I could • Affordable instrumental music lessons music performances program • Extensive Outdoor Education program at school not have achieved my goals without • Chess club • Research-based Lunchtime Activities • Heathmont College Community them.’ • Extensive music program, including • Robotic club program Outreach program orchestra and stage band • Year 9 Life! program to enhance student – Lishi (Sabrina) Wang 2019, • Debating engagement and community Valedictory student • School sports involvement • Headstart program to prepare students for their next year’s study

Awards Awards

• University of Melbourne Kwong Lee • Deakin University Community Awards • Victorian Global Learning Award • Kwong Lee Dow Yong Scholar Dow Scholars 2013-2016 2013-2016 (Performing Arts) winner 2018 program 2017

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  On-site English Language Centre  New teaching facilities, spacious grounds in a caring community Medium-sized school offering collaborative and personalised learning  Outstanding Academic Achievements  Close ties with Monash University and appealing Melbourne location central to  Extensive Sport and Music program  all amenities

49 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 50 Hume Central Secondary College Kambrya College A culturally rich learning community giving young people the knowledge and Kambrya College provides a modern environment focused on a holistic skills they need to thrive in school and life. The college has three campuses learning approach. Improving academic performance has resulted in and an on-site English Language Centre where international students are significant increase in demand for enrolment places, for both local and supported to develop their English language skills. New facilities and a broad international students. Being committed to developing global relationships, curriculum ensure students are engaged and excited by learning with 96% international students with strong academic performance are all welcome to of year 12 students gaining a university or TAFE position. apply and are considered on merit.

Visit our school online at www.humecentralsc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.kambryacollege.com

Region: Metro, City North Principal: Jeffrey Mulcahy Region: Metro, City South Principal: Keith Perry

Address: 60-78 Tanderrum Way, International Address: 68 Bemersyde Drive International Christopher Sluice William Duncan Broadmeadows, VIC 3047 Student Coordinator: Berwick, VIC 3806 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9066 3600 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9707 7600 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1100 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1600 Web: www.humecentralsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 30 Web: www.kambryacollege.com Number of international students: 27

Cost of uniform (approx.): $500 Cost of uniform (approx.): $500 Distance from 17 km (Map Reference: Distance from 45 km (Map Reference: 51 52 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, G2, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, L7, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $290

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Well-serviced by train and bus routes Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Close to university and other higher Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Vibrant multicultural community with Student support services Badminton, Basketball, Netball, Rugby, education providers located within 11 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross extensive community services Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball • Major shopping centre which includes Student support services Country Running, Cricket, Football, and programs Hockey, Netball, Softball, Swimming, Table • Sporting and leisure facilities close by a cinema, restaurants, banks, medical and programs • After-school support and enrichment facilities and a public transport complex Tennis, Tennis, Touch Rugby, Volleyball Languages taught tutorials for year 12 students Success story • Beautiful parks and gardens • Experienced Student Welfare team  Spanish • Collaboration with universities and high contributing to a clean environment • Careers resources centre with performing colleges to enhance VCE ‘When I first arrived at Hume Central personalised course counselling Success story Other languages available through Secondary College I had a lot of  student performance Languages taught • Full-time Nurse the Victorian School of Languages support from teachers which enabled ‘The atmosphere at Kambrya was • Student Wellbeing Coordinators, Youth me to grow in confidence and take on  Japanese • Lunchtime and after school tutorials welcoming and my teachers taught Workers, Nurses and Psychologists Special programs opportunities the college offered me.  German • Dedicated study room with support staff me to always push the boundaries of • Careers support for VCE students • VCE tutorials and workshops to optimise Now in VCE, initially I was nervous, but  Other languages through VSL my knowledge supporting me through year 12 results • Mentoring program my hard work and support from my • Highly-skilled English language my education.’ • Special Entry Accelerated Leaning • Student Leadership programs teachers I am on my way to achieving Special programs teachers program my goals.’ – Maoyuan Liu - China (ATAR 99.65, Extracurricular activities • Select Entry Accelerated Learning program Extracurricular activities • 1:1 Netbook program (SEAL) for high-performing students currently studying Post-Doctorate, • International student support – Reshani – Sri Lanka, year 11 • International and interstate University of Melbourne) • Performing Arts program • International Student Program supported and tour program school camps • Mentoring with local university by language department and welfare staff • Well-established Performing Arts • Wide range of sports programs • Extensive range of sporting teams, with • Sister school in Spain (music, drama and dance) program some students achieving Australian • Annual School Musical with an annual production selection • Advancement programs for high • School camps, e.g. outdoor • Careers program assisting students achievers in sport, music and cooking education camps with pathways to university • Community service opportunities • City School Experience programs • Student Leadership program • Extensive Sports program

Awards Awards

• Australian Mathematics Champion • Smith Family Scholarships • Top VCE Student - Design/Systems • University of Melbourne Kwong Lee Awards – Distinction Engineering Dow Scholars

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school

The college offers a diverse range of subject and experiences with close links Focus on assisting each student to maximise their potential  with universities  Large multicultural campus offering extensive support to students with on-site  Welcoming and supporting environment for all students  English Language Centre  New attractive school grounds close to transport and leisure facilities  Highly inclusive and diverse student population enhancing cultural understanding

51 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 52 Keilor Downs College Kew High School Keilor Downs College is located on the north-western edge of metropolitan Within easy access of Melbourne city, Kew High School is a performance- Melbourne. The college has a strong history of academic achievement oriented secondary school. Renowned for helping students reach their full providing students with an engaging curriculum, including a wide choice of potential, the school offers a secure environment and outstanding facilities. Victorian Certificate of Education studies. Great value is attached to the The high quality learning experience supports all students in their personal diversity of the community with staff and students representing over 30 and academic growth. A strong support network encourages international different language backgrounds. The college also offers individual course and students to participate fully in school life. This also assists with the study career pathway counselling to assist students to reach their personal and and social development needed to help achieve their dreams in Australia. academic goals.

Visit our school online at www.kdc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.kew.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City West Principal: Linda Maxwell Region: Metro, City East Principal: Clare Entwisle

Address: 100-110 Odessa Avenue International Address: 1393 Burke Road, International Anh Tsibouriaris Junling Yang Keilor Downs, VIC 3038 Student Coordinator: Kew East, VIC 3102 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9365 8000 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9092 7500 Junior high school enrolments: No Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1400 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1190 Web: www.kdc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 40 Web: www.kew.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 85

Cost of uniform (approx.): $370 - $470 Cost of uniform (approx.): $500 - $700 Distance from 20 km (Map Reference: Distance from 10 km (Map Reference: 53 54 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, F3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $305- $310 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $350 - $370

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Quiet leafy suburban areas Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • 10 kms from Melbourne city centre Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, and parkland, close to large located within 10 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, • Well-serviced by tramlines Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, shopping centres Student support services Cross Country, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, and bus routes Golf, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, and programs Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball • Well-serviced by buses and trains and programs • Close to shopping and sporting for effective and safe travel Volleyball facilities, parks and gardens • Dedicated International Student • Within easy access of Melbourne • Dedicated International Student Coordinator, Homestay Coordinator International Airport Program facilities Languages taught and ELC Coordinator Success story • International student committee Success story  Vietnamese as a first language • Regular reporting to parents in home Languages taught providing peer support countries ‘I love Kew High School. I have ‘The KDC International Student  French acquired new knowledge and skills  Italian • English language support for Program was amazing. It provided • Careers counselling centre and more importantly I have learned new students  Japanese as a second language  Japanese me with both linguistic and cultural • VCE study centre to work hard, to persevere, and to • Specialised in-class student support  Chinese • Student wellbeing centre Victorian School Of Languages support, as well as opportunities help, love and embrace each other.’  • Extensive Student Leadership programs to participate in extracurricular on-site Saturday school Special programs Extracurricular activities • Individual course and careers counselling activities that supported my personal – Xuanhao Zhang - China (currently Special programs development.’ • Time tabled English language classes • Year 11 University of Melbourne Day studying, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Extracurricular activities to provide students with additional and year 12 Monash University Day University of Melbourne) • Accelerated Learning program language support for high-performing students • Maths and science competitions – Yvonne Wang - China (currently • International student clubs studying Bachelor of Science, • Early VCE Preparation programs • Student Leadership program and • Curriculum and year-level based camps • International student night University of Melbourne) • Maths homework club Students Making a Difference (SMAD) • Music program and performance, • Australian maths competition Community Action program volunteer including band, solo groups and vocals • International Student • Swimming carnival, house athletics opportunities • Debating teams, book club and chess club Leadership program and music festival • Sporting and physical education • Team sports, fitness club and • International student clubs • Excursions and incursions in the arts, programs with championship specialised soccer training • Participation in state, national and biology, chemistry, EAL, legal studies, winning success international academic competitions media, physics and theatre studies

Awards Awards

• Victorian Global Learning Award for • Dux of School awarded to international • Monash University Scholarship Award • Victorian Global Learning Award for Year 12 Community Engagement student 2017 2018 Academic Excellence 2018 Commendation 2018 Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Commitment to fostering strong intercultural relationships  Outstanding student outcomes in both academic results and personal development  On-site English Language Centre facilitates a smooth transition into mainstream classes  Cultivating and maintaining high academic expectations Strong wellbeing support, broad and challenging curriculum and extracurricular  Providing extensive and diverse curriculum tailored to individual student needs  activities provide students with a rewarding and memorable experience

53 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 54 Keysborough Koonung Secondary College Secondary College Students of Keysborough Secondary College enjoy a range of education Bordering cosmopolitan Box Hill, Koonung Secondary College in Mont Albert choices. The school operates over two modern campuses offering a broad North is a co-educational years 7-12 school. Staffed by a team of qualified subject curriculum supporting academic pathways. Studies of science, and committed professionals, the college nurtures a stimulating learning mathematics, commerce, technology and the Arts provide university environment. Students access a challenging, wide-ranging curriculum and pathways. International students are welcomed into a safe, caring education study within a secure, disciplined environment. Both academic and personal environment and supported to achieve success. An English Language Centre development is actively encouraged. The college promotes a culture of is located on-site. excellence that endorses respect for others and generates student leadership interest and opportunities.

Visit our school online at www.keysboroughsc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.koonung.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City South-east Principal: John Baston Region: Metro, City East Principal: Marianne Lee Address: Acacia Campus: Isaac Road International Address: 615 Elgar Road International Keysborough, VIC 3173 Virginia Vlassopoulos Tracey Song Student Coordinator: Mont Albert North, VIC 3129 Student Coordinator: Campus: Janine Rd Springvale South, VIC 3172 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9890 9662 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: Acacia: +61 3 9798 1877 Number of students: 1865 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1100 Banksia: +61 3 9546 4144 Number of international students: 140 Web: www.koonung.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 80 Email: [email protected] Web: www.keysboroughsc.vic.edu.au Cost of uniform (approx.): $500 Cost of uniform (approx.): $550 Distance from 14 km (Map Reference: Distance from 25 km (Map Reference: 56 Cost of homestay per week: $285 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $330 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J6, No 55 )

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Easy public transport access by regular Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, • Well-serviced by train lines Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, train and bus services Student support services Cross Country, Futsal, Netball, Soccer, and bus routes located within 5 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball Cross Country, Fitness Testing, Golf, • Urban features, including parks, playing • Central location within easy access of Student support services and programs Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, fields and modern lifestyle amenities Deakin, Monash, Melbourne and RMIT • Highly experienced International and programs Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball • Conveniently located to shopping centre universities Student Program staff team Success story • Experienced International Chinese and other services • Close proximity to the popular • Additional after-school tuition for Assistant multicultural Box Hill shopping district Languages taught international students provided at ‘Keysborough Secondary College is a • Careers resource centre Success story no extra charge place that I’m grateful for being part  Chinese of my studies. With its state-of-the- Languages taught • International Student Captains ‘I enjoyed the time I spent at • Careers resource centre  French art facilities, my studies have always  French to year 12 • Peer Support program Koonung Secondary College. It is a • Junior and senior resource centres • School Counsellor been inspiring and fascinating.  Japanese to year 12 wonderful community with students Special programs • School Nurse Extracurricular activities were also a • School Nurse and staff from a variety of cultural • Experienced International Chinese, pivotal part. Subject teachers are very Special programs backgrounds. I like the people there Extracurricular activities Extracurricular activities Khmer and Vietnamese Program experienced, patient, passionate and • Experienced and caring international and felt a genuine and strong sense • Student camp and Assistants compassionate. And how can I forget student team • French and Japanese study tours of belonging.’ interesting excursions to mention the international cohort. • Local university student mentoring • Homework club after school each week • Homework club to assist with student • Homework club after school They’re like my second family; a home progress and development – Beining Chen - China (ATAR 99.35, • Student Leadership Training program • Careers resource centre • Sports program offering a choice away from home.’ • World Challenge overseas Monash Engineering Excellence • School Counsellor and Nurse Scholarship Awardee) of activities • Educational expeditions – Huy Tran, Dux 2017 (Acacia Campus • International Student Captain and ATAR 99.45) peer support • Annual school musical production • Lunchtime clubs and activities

Awards Awards

• Australian Mathematics Competition • Monash University Dean’s • Monash Engineering Excellence • Performing Arts Scholarship - - Distinctions Scholars Award Scholarship 2018 University of Ballarat 2018

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school Accepting school community with a strong sense of teamwork among staff  Student leadership opportunities enhanced by a positive and well-bonded and students  school community A range of purpose built education facilities includes brand-new smart classrooms  for all year levels  Year 12 students overwhelmingly achieve successful completion of VCE  Pioneering education programs resourced with high quality, leading IT equipment  A variety of extracurricular activities bond students and staff closely

55 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 56 Lalor North Kurnai College Secondary College Kurnai College is part of an exciting education development - positioned A co-educational school in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, a convenient within the beautiful grounds of Federation University. This partnership allows location well-served by public transport, close to shops and sporting facilities. Kurnai College students to use university facilities and services, including the The college has students from over 40 countries and multiculturalism is library, sports facilities and tutoring. Kurnai College provides international celebrated. International students are integrated fully with mainstream students with a unique environment and a full range of Victorian Certificate English-speaking students in all programs. Lalor North Secondary College of Education subjects. The college is a great place to achieve academic offers a balanced and varied program, which includes academic, practical success and experience Australian culture. and physical options. There is strong welfare support and the Coordinator works closely with parents and host families.

Visit our school online at www.kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.lalornthsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Gippsland Principal: Anthony Rodaughan Region: Metro, City North Principal: Vicki Watson

Address: 53 Northways Road International Linda Yin Address: 114 Childs Road International Long Van Smith Churchill, VIC 3842 Student Coordinator: James Yao Epping, VIC 3078 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 5132 3800 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9401 3888 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1150 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 450 Web: www.kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 35 Web: www.lalornthsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 17

Cost of uniform (approx.): Non-uniform Cost of uniform (approx.): $380 Distance from 140 km (Map Reference: Distance from 20 km (Map Reference: 57 58 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, D9, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $260 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I2, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300 – $350

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Close to both the ocean and mountains, Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Netball, • Serviced by regular public transport Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, yet within 90 minutes of Melbourne Student support services Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis, train and bus routes located within 4 kms of school Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Netball, • City of Latrobe provides excellent Volleyball • Located at the urban fringe with parks, Student support services Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, and programs Tennis, Volleyball modern lifestyle facilities waterways, walking and bicycle tracks and programs • Easy transition for international • Four special International Student Tutors, • Close to shopping centres, cosmopolitan students to study at Federation Multicultural Aide Success story markets and the Preston restaurant • Team-based teachers and coordinators University Gippsland • Advanced language and culture precinct • After-school homework club Success story centre with a technology-rich ‘I’m lucky to be able to work with all the friendly and supportive students • Easy commute to the city • Careers resource centre ‘School and teaching is very different Languages taught learning environment • University Student Tutors program and teachers in a very “Aussie” school. Languages taught in Australia, but there is help. I had  Chinese • Selective quality homestays with local Over my three years stay here, I • School Leaders program to learn to ask more questions and families have studied some really interesting  Italian • Peer Support program work in teams. I did not enjoy oral Special programs • Homework clubs subjects, such as legal studies and • Part-time Psychologist and welfare presentations until I knew the other • Experienced Chinese/Japanese/ Special programs • Careers resource centre, student English literature. My experience gives support students – this was good in a mixed German International Student common room and state-of-the-art me confidence to achieve higher, • Music Futures program in music, class.’ Coordinator and staff library provide a quiet study environment which is why I’m now applying to go to singing, instrumental and performances Extracurricular activities • Access to all Federation University • Strong student welfare support team Oxford University to study Law next • Student Leadership program • Year level student camps and tours – Thi Thuy Tram Pham – Vietnam facilities and free tutoring from year. Thanks Kurnai College!’ • A focus on academic success with including snow trips, surf days, bush (currently studying Bachelor of university students Extracurricular activities extensive literacy and numeracy walking Mathematics/Statistics, RMIT • Free camps and excursions for • Principals farm trip to experience – Yuxin Li - China programs • Dancing University) international students, including local culture • Multicultural Aides to assist in classes • Student-led excursions such as city interstate trips • Music tuition and calendar of and with community issues tours, football matches, restaurant • Access to gym and leisure concert events • La Trobe University partnership visits, beach days centre membership • Sporting teams where international provides student mentoring students participate in local competitions and tutoring • School holiday excursion and trips • 1:1 Student Laptop program

Awards Awards

• Monash University Scholarships - • Deakin University Merit • LaTrobe University Vice Chancellor’s • Monash University Scholarships - 10 in total Scholarship Excellence Scholarships Engineering

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school A friendly, safe community for students to experience authentic Australian Small school offering students a personal learning experience and life within  culture and quickly improve their English  a close community  Located within Federation University Campus, accessing its facilities and study  Multicultural campus with comprehensive team-based student welfare support Strong personalised care and support for international students and Good range of curriculum study choices including music, sport and elective options  their families 

57 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 58 Lilydale Lyndale Heights College Secondary College Lilydale Heights College provides excellent opportunities for students in The positive learning community at Lyndale takes pride in supporting a positive and safe environment. The college is located on spacious and students to fulfill their education ambition. Success is a constant cause for attractive leafy grounds near the Yarra Valley. The broad curriculum caters celebration as the comprehensive curriculum provides students a diverse for all students with specialist programs in health/physical education, range of skills and knowledge. A dedicated Senior Studies Wing prepares music, arts and technology. Students focus on independent learning with the students for further study in an adult environment. Senior students can opportunity to select studies to develop their talents. The dedicated mentors, enhance their learning by incorporating Monash or the University of academic tutors and wellbeing staff support students during their time Melbourne studies within their VCE. at the college.

Visit our school online at www.lilydaleheights.co.edu.au Visit our school online at www.lyndale.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Rosina Fotia Region: Metro, City South Principal: Mark Moir

Address: 17-19 Nelson Rd International Address: Gladstone Road International Isabella Phillips Chuc Hua Lilydale, VIC 3140 Student Coordinator: Dandenong North, VIC 3175 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9735 1133 Junior high school enrolments: No Telephone: +61 3 9795 2366 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 600 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1000 Web: www.lilydaleheights.co.edu.au Number of international students: 21 Web: www.lyndale.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 65

Cost of uniform (approx.): $250 Cost of uniform (approx.): $650 Distance from 40 km (Map Reference: Distance from 24 km (Map Reference: 59 60 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, L3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K6, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $280

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Gateway to the Yarra Valley Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Serviced by regular train and bus routes Provided at on-site at English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Close to shopping centres located within 15 kms of the school Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, • Within close proximity of the Centre Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, and sporting facilities Student support services Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, picturesque Dandenong Ranges Student support services Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball • Well-serviced by train-lines and programs National Park and programs and bus routes • A short distance from Monash University • Specialist international student Tutor • International student committee • Easy access to Melbourne city centre Languages taught • EAL Teachers Success story to support new students Success story  Japanese • Psychologist Languages taught • Access to extensive English as an ‘Everyone at the college is friendly Additional Language support ‘Lyndale has provided me with  Auslan • Adolescent Health Nurse and makes you feel welcome. The  Japanese opportunity, knowledge of the • Careers resource centre teachers work hard to help us achieve • Careers resource centre and inside and outside world and has  French Counsellors Special programs • Peer Support program excellent results. My English skills also brought me friends that I could  Italian • Student Welfare team • Sister Schools in Japan and China • Supportive Friends program have improved very well.’ count on. Lyndale has given me the Chinese • Full-time Psychologist • Music Enrichment program • Mentoring program  qualified education and experiences • Sports program – Hannah - China Special programs • Chinese and Vietnamese speaking staff that will help me to achieve my goal Extracurricular activities in the future. I would like to thank my • Education Enhancement program • Select Entry Accelerated Learning Extracurricular activities • School camps and tours including school for being my family away • Accelerated VCE program (SEAL) accredited school annual Japan tour, Central Australia • Local and international camps from home.’ • Year 12 study camp tour, ski trips • Enrichment programs for high • Choice of student leadership activities • Year 10 Work Experience program performing students – Theary Kien - Cambodia • College production and programs • Acting, Furniture Making, Screen • Modern science, performing arts (currently studying Bachelor of • Music performances, bands and camps • Instrumental music, including individual, and Media, Retail Cosmetics and basketball facilities bands, vocal instruction Medicine, Monash University) • Art exhibition and film festival and performance • Variety of clubs including robotics, art, • Chess and science clubs games, book club, homework, maths

Awards Awards

• Melbourne Bands Festivals - Gold, • University of Melbourne Kwong Lee • Victorian School Languages Awards • ICAS Mathematics and Science - High Silver and Bronze Shield Winners Dow Scholars - Top Students - Khmer and Serbian Distinctions

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Dedicated learning space and team of teachers at each year level  New Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre opened in 2017  Small school offering personalised experience  New Performing Arts Centre opened in 2017  An award-winning musical school  A reputation for academic excellence and range of curriculum subject choice

59 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 60 Maribyrnong Macleod College Secondary College Macleod College enjoys a reputation for academic success and excellent Bordering an outdoor reserve and nearby river parklands, Maribyrnong Victorian Certificate of Education results. Student achievement in Physics, College is just 8kms from Melbourne’s city centre. Students enjoy excellent Specialist Maths, EAL, English Language, Biology and Chemistry are of new and refurbished facilities and the school is rapidly establishing a particular note. The college educates students from prep to year 12, with reputation for academic excellence and high standards of student behaviour. extracurricular programs in student wellbeing, student leadership and music Teachers from diverse backgrounds are skilled in supporting non-English providing many opportunities for collaborative learning and celebration. speaking students both in class and after school. Maribyrnong College is The school enjoys strong ties with La Trobe University, which is located just well-serviced by public transport and is close to both Victoria University 2 km away. and Highpoint shopping centre.

Visit our school online at www.macleod.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.maribsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City North Principal: Mario Panaccio Region: Metro, City West Principal: Mario Panaccio

Address: Carwarp Street, International Address: River Street Colleen Cochrane International Asimina Kiousis- Boyce Macleod, VIC 3085 Student Coordinator: Maribyrnong, VIC 3032 Student Coordinator: Catherine Myers Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9459 0222 Telephone: +61 3 9091 8100 Junior high school enrolments: No Email: [email protected] Number of students: 558 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1250 Web: www.macleod.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 56 Web: www.maribsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 50 Cost of uniform (approx.): $550 Distance from 16 km (Map Reference: Distance from 8 km (Map Reference: Cost of uniform (approx.): $550 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I3, No 61 ) 62 Cost of homestay per week: $300 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, G4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $280 - $310

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Train line directly to the Melbourne CBD Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Regular tram and bus public Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, • Native parklands within walking Centre Badminton, Baseball, Cricket, Cross Country, transport services located within 5 kms of school Swimming Soccer, AFL Football and Tennis distance from the school (Gresswell Fitness, Handball, Hockey (Field and Indoor), • Adjacent to parkland and peaceful Student support services Student support services Netball, Recreational Sports, Soccer, Forest and kangaroos) river precinct and programs • Sporting precinct including YMCA and programs Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball • Adjacent to Highpoint Shopping Centre Success story and Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre close • Two specialist International Student Languages taught • Chinese and Vietnamese Multicultural Program Facilitators ‘I was an international student at Education Aides to Melbourne city Maribyrnong College for three years.  German Success story • Small class sizes in English as an • Health and wellbeing team includes Languages taught Additional Language and foundation Currently I am studying Biomedicine  Chinese as a first language School Nurse, Wellbeing Leader, ‘Macleod College helped empower English at Melbourne University. I was Educational Psychologist, Family my critical thinking, creativity and  Italian fortunate to receive excellent support • Careers resource centre with experience Special programs Counsellor and support staff knowledge, which ultimately boosted Vietnamese at Victorian School from my teachers who encouraged  helping students plan tertiary pathways • International student pastoral care • Careers Resource Centre my academic performance. As of Languages and challenged me to achieve my • After-school tutoring and study support • Intensive and engaging Orientation an international student and as very best. I thoroughly enjoyed my Special programs • Wellbeing team with access to Social • Students may have one teacher for and Buddy programs the International College Captain, time at the college and made many I gained many opportunities to • Experienced Vietnamese International Worker and Psychologist new friends.’ multiple subjects to provide learning • Positive Education program participate in events, extending my Program Assistant stability Extracurricular activities • School partnerships in China and Extracurricular activities understanding of Australia, and • International Student homework club 4 – Hsu Ngoc Grace – Vietnamese, connecting with my peers. I am truly • Year 12 student leadership camp ATAR 98.63 (currently studying Germany • Range of student leadership opportunities days a week grateful to everyone at Macleod and high achievers club Bachelor of Biomedicine, University • School Leadership program, including • Tertiary-style learning and student • Targeted homework club for College for helping me step into a new • Inter-school Debating competition of Melbourne) international student captaincy international students mentoring at nearby Victoria University chapter of my life.’ • Year 11 study camp at the University • School camps and interstate trips • Extra VCE tuition after school • STEAM club of Melbourne • Individual Learning Portfolios • Sports Academy program • Music, performing arts and sports – Simin He (2018 International College • After-school Sports program programs Captain, Valedictorian and Dux. • Chess club, robotics club 2019 University of Melbourne Biomedicine Student) • International student events each term

Awards Awards

• University of Melbourne, Kwong Lee • Australian Defence Force Long Tan • Premier’s VCE Awards - • Dux of the school awarded to Dow Scholars 2019 Leadership and Teamwork Awards 2018 Chemistry 2017 International Student 2018

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school

Individually focused learning experience in a friendly, cooperative and respectful Spirit of cooperation and belonging among staff and students  environment  Experienced specialist teachers providing English as an Additional Language  High rates of university entrance amongst international students  (EAL) classes International Student Coordinator and Multicultural Education Aides liaise  Large multicultural campus and renowned specialist sports school  regularly with students, parents and homestay families

61 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 62 McKinnon McClelland College Secondary College McClelland College is located in spacious, leafy grounds minutes from pristine McKinnon Secondary College supports students on their pathway to beaches, beautiful parks and shopping centres, with good transport links to university. The college has a long and proud tradition of academic excellence the CBD. The caring and experienced teachers coupled with personalised with a broad curriculum including offering over 30 VCE subjects. Learning learning approach guarantees each student has an individual learning is based on traditional subject disciplines that maximise the opportunities program and career plan to suit their needs. Students enjoy the unique available to students in later life. The college’s location in the south east Academy program where they follow their passion and perfect their skills. of Melbourne is easily accessible by train and close to Monash University. The school has strong ties to Monash and Melbourne Universities. International students consistently perform highly in VCE.

Visit our school online at www.mcclellandcollege.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.mcclellandcollege.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City South Principal: Amadeo Ferra Region: Metro, City South Principal: Pitsa Binnion

Address: 31 Belar Avenue International Address: McKinnon Road International Anna Zhang Ming Liu Frankston 3199 Student Coordinator: McKinnon, VIC 3204 Student Coordinator: Stuart Baker

Telephone: +61 3 9789 4544 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 8520 9000 Junior high school enrolments: No Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1038 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 2200 Web: www.mcclellandcollege.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 45 Web: www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 55

Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Cost of uniform (approx.): $500 Distance from 50 km (Map Reference: Distance from 12 km (Map Reference: 63 64 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J9, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $290 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $310

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Very close to public transport, Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Serviced by regular train and bus routes Provided at English Language Centre Alternative Sport Gala Day, Athletics, well-serviced by train lines to the CBD Centre Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, European • Busy and vibrant suburb with a located within 4 kms of school Australian Rules Football, Badminton, and bus routes Student support services Handball, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, pleasing, leafy aspect close to the city Student support services Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball Country, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, • Close to beautiful beaches, shopping and programs and beach reserves and programs centre, cinemas and restaurants • Nearby major shopping centre Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis • Close to Monash University • International student centre facilities • Student manager support at all Peninsula Campus • Part-time Psychologist and full-time Success story Languages taught year levels access to a Personal Counsellor • Careers resource centre Success story ‘I thoroughly enjoyed my time  French Languages taught • Careers resource centre and • Peer Support program studying at McClelland College.  German ‘I’m extremely proud to be part of  Chinese as a first language personalised Careers Pathway Advisor The teaching staff were very caring • Student Welfare program the McKinnon community, where • Access to state-of-the-art gymnasium Special programs Special programs and supportive, which helped me to Extracurricular activities everyone aims to help each other and indoor heated swimming pool achieve entry into my dream course • Experienced Chinese Multicultural Aide achieve success in their lives, both • Accelerated Learning programs • Camps and excursions at all year levels • After-school study club at the University of Melbourne.’ • Close links with local university academically and personally. The • Experienced English language teachers • Junior and senior leadership roles • Extensive Instrumental Music program joyful life experiences and the • Specialised Academy programs Extracurricular activities – Josh Hughes - Former McClelland • Debating and drama opportunities fostering of cherished friendships • Wide choice of sporting activities including soccer, maths, science, • Camps and excursions; Central College School Captain and at McKinnon will always be a most basketball and music Australia, snow and surf camps graduate of Melbourne University • ELMS program to accelerate learning wonderful light in my memories.’ in maths and science • Student Leadership programs • International Student Orientation and majored in Physics. Currently • Established close links with Monash Tour program teaching Mathematics and Science – Chutong Angela Cheng - China, and Melbourne Universities • State emergency service rescue training at McClelland College year 12 • School-owned camp in the foothills • Maths and science competitions of the Victorian ski slopes and tutoring • International exchange to USA, Fiji, Japan

Awards Awards

• International student Dux of school • Early entry into University awarded • Top School in the Language Perfect • Top Arts Student Awards, 2016 and 2017 with ATAR 99.35 to McClelland students World Championships 2018

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school Care about students’ education, personal development, career and tertiary  Numerous music instruction and performances as well as sporting opportunities  pathways  New Senior School Centre  Excellent academic programs tailored to suit individual student learning needs  Accredited member of CIS (Council of International Schools)  McClelland Academy program – every student follows their passion!

63 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 64 Melbourne Mentone Girls’ Girls’ College Secondary College Melbourne Girls’ College is situated on the Yarra River in Richmond. The Mentone Girls’ Secondary College has a proud tradition of encouraging girls to college is a leader in innovative girls’ education and has a future thinking achieve their full potential. Miss Nina Carr, the founding Headmistress in 1955, ethos based on positive psychology. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art was passionately committed to the education of girls. The college is one of the and Maths (STEAM) and wellbeing subjects are embedded in learning and only six all girls government secondary colleges and offers academic pathways teaching. Diversity, excellence, teamwork and leadership are college values, which focus in areas of Science, Mathematics, Commerce, Technology and the aimed at supporting students to achieve academic excellence and develop Arts. The core curriculum programs acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait into well-rounded, confident young adults. Islander culture issues, global citizenship and the environment. The college fosters relationships with schools in South Africa, France, Japan and China, and participation in the World Challenge program provide opportunities for students to gain a global perspective.

Visit our school online at www.mgc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.mgsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City North Principal: Karen Money Region: Metro, City South Principal: Linda Brown

Address: Yarra Boulevard International Address: Corner of Charman Road and International Jielei Cui Si Nian Feng Richmond, VIC 3121 Student Coordinator: Balcome Road, Mentone, VIC 3194 Student Coordinator: Junior high school enrolments: No Telephone: +61 3 9428 8955 Junior high school enrolments: No Telephone: +61 3 9581 5200 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1469 Number of students: 1100 Web: www.mgsc.vic.edu.au Web: www.mgc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 65 Number of international students: 40

Cost of uniform (approx.): $600 Cost of uniform (approx.): $800 Distance from 4 km (Map Reference: Distance from 24 km (Map Reference: 65 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I6, No 66 ) Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $340 Cost of homestay per week: $315

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Set in gardens opposite parklands Provided at English Language Centre Aerobics, Badminton, Basketball, Cycling, • 10 minutes walking distance Provided at on-site English Language Aerobics, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, overlooking the Yarra River located within 5 kms of school Hiking, Netball, Rowing, Soccer, Volleyball, to Mentone Beach Centre (year 9 and 10 students only) Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Weight-lifting • Accessed from CBD by 3 trams, a train Student support services • 3 kms from Southland Shopping Centre Student support services Football, Futsal, Handball, Hockey, Lawn Bowls Tennis, Netball, Soccer, Softball, line and by suburban bus and programs accessible by public transport and programs • Fifteen minutes from Melbourne CBD • 1 km from Mentone Station. Train Swimming, Table Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, and close to Victoria Gardens Shopping • Chinese-speaking International Student Success story network accessible to Melbourne CBD • Student wellbeing team (Counsellors, Volleyball Coordinator part-time Psychologist, Wellbeing Centre • Local shops and services 1 km which is • International Program Assistant and ‘I’ve been studying in MGC for 1 year Coordinators) and MGC offers great opportunities 10 minutes walking distance from Languages taught Vietnamese-speaking Assistant • Offering individualised counselling and for me to develop my social skills as school, including banks, supermarkets, wellbeing support services to students Success story  French • Student Services Counsellors and Careers well as my study. Studying abroad cafés and restaurants Coordinator • Experienced Chinese-speaking  Chinese is a new and great experience for • School’s landscape fauna is designed ‘I have met many new friends that • Transition to MGC program including me, as MGC is fairly different from with native Australian plants Language Aide offers support for I would not have met back in my  Other languages available liaison to develop EAL student language international students in class to through Victorian School my old school in Vietnam in terms of country. I also have the opportunity competency school life and especially interaction Languages taught translate, organise and facilitate learning to go to many universities because of Languages for students transitioning into our school • Learning Area Manager, Wellbeing Teacher between students and staff members.  French many teachers help me with Special programs They are always there when I need • Year level Leaders  Japanese Extracurricular activities my studies.’ • High quality Science, Technology, • Buddy program help. Although sometimes I feel homesick when living in Melbourne,  Victorian School of Language • Space camp – Cindy Gao - China (currently Engineering, Art and Maths Mentone Site (Chinese) • Colour run! School participates in the (STEAM) subjects Extracurricular activities I enjoy studying and being a part of studying Bachelor of Nursing, • Debating and Public Speaking program MGC community.’ Colour run where students run through Monash University) • Comprehensive Performing Arts Special programs a set out course and are colour bombed. program, including instrumental music, • Environment team – Nguyen Tuong Van Pham, ATAR • Enhancement program 7- 9, provides Donations are to charity and school band, string ensemble, vocal • Philanthropy 99.75 (currently studying Bachelor students with the opportunity to learn community causes, such as, supporting ensembles, choir, dance and annual • Performing art, musical, book club and of Commerce, University of through higher-order thinking, inquiry mental health, Health research school productions film society Melbourne) and rich tasks as part of an enhanced and other meaningful causes • Australian Air Force Cadet program • Student leadership opportunities curriculum. program for students who • National Youth Science Forum • Aerobis program • Camps and excursions seek a greater academic challenge participation

Awards Awards

• Won both AeroSchools State and • Premier’s VCE Awards 2016 • VCE Top Arts, Design • Queen’s Scout Award 2018 National Championships 2017 and Class awards 2018

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school Globalised education, study tours, exchange immersion and sister school  Contemporary teaching and learning practices with students able to create, partnerships  communicate and collaborate in a digital environment Extensive wellbeing and support program   Sound reputation among the local community Focus on encouraging student leadership, creativity, curiosity, problem solving,  resilience and collaboration Situated in a convenient location to many community services, shops, library,  Mentone beach and public transport

65 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 66 Mill Park Secondary College Mordialloc College Mill Park Secondary College provides a comprehensive secondary school Mordialloc College is at the gateway to Victoria’s beautiful Mornington education. With over 40 VCE subjects available, students have the Peninsula. A co-educational school, the college serves south-eastern opportunity to excel in an individualised program. International students suburbs and is only a train ride from Melbourne CBD. A tradition of academic thrive with extracurricular program, supportive staff and caring homestay excellence showcases high teaching standards and celebration of student families. Located over two campuses with an on-site English Language success. The school also enjoys a reputation for nurturing personal Centre, the school is adjacent to public transport, a major development and motivating students to achieve. Staff take great pride in shopping centre and is close to universities. fostering the development of future global citizens.

Visit our school online at www.millparksc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.mcsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City North Principal: Patricia Horner Region: Metro, City South Principal: Michelle Roberts

Address: Civic Drive International Address: 1 Station Street International Marilyn Pridmore Melvin Dang Epping, VIC 3076 Student Coordinator: Mordialloc, VIC 3195 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9407 9700 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9580 1184 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1500 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 950 Web: www.millparksc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 55 Web: www.mcsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 40

Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 - $500 Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Distance from 22 km (Map Reference: Distance from 20 km (Map Reference: 67 68 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I2, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I7, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • A 2 minute walk to the train station Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, • Beautiful beachside suburb with train and Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, and bus routes Centre (years 7-11) Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Softball, bus services to the city (40 minutes by Centre Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, • Close to large shopping centres Student support services Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball train) Student support services Cross Country, Hockey, Netball, Surf Life Saving, Swimming, Table Tennis and cinemas and programs • Excellent local shopping and restaurants, and programs • Enjoyable lifestyle amenities including Southland Shopping Centre public libraries, parks, sporting • Full-time dedicated International Success story (10 minutes by train) • English as an Additional Language Student Coordinator and Chinese- classes years 10-12 Success story and entertainment facilities ‘My experience at Mill Park has been • Natural setting with generous school speaking Program Assistant grounds adjacent to parks and wetlands • Excellent careers centre advising on a Languages taught • Dedicated VCE Study Centre amazing because I have always felt range of study and careers pathways ‘Studying in Mordialloc College has been cared about as an individual. My along Mordialloc Creek a memorable and precious time in my life.  Italian • Careers Resource Centre with dedicated parents are very happy that I am • Teacher-supervised years 7-12 after- Its friendly, rich Aussie atmosphere helped Careers Counsellors Languages taught school study clubs  Chinese as a first language doing well in my studies. My brother me to embrace a different culture and mix • Years 7 - 12 Pastoral Care program has now come here and is learning  French • Study Skills program running all year at into mainstream society easily. The friends Special programs • Homework club English before he goes into year 10.’  Japanese all year levels I made in Mordialloc are my treasure • Full-time Wellbeing Counsellor, part-time • Select Entry Accelerated Learning Other languages through Victorian forever. Advice from the teachers will guide Extracurricular activities  Psychologist and School Nurse programs for high performing students – Vien Diem Quynh Ly - Vietnam, School of Languages me through on my way to success.’ (SEAL) • Debating and Public Speaking teams year 12, 2018 Extracurricular activities • Extensive Visual and Performing Arts • Instrumental music tuition Special programs – Luya (Joyce) Wang – China (currently • Dedicated camps and excursions program and performance • Accelerated Learning program for studying Bachelor of Actuarial for international students • Partnership with Latrobe University • Annual College Musical Theatre high-performing students in years 7-10 Studies, University of Melbourne) • Wide range of subject-specific camps • Student Leadership opportunities Production • Accelerated VCE programs for high- and excursions • High Achievement Coaching for year 12 • Student leadership opportunities performing students in years 10-11 • Year level camps at year 7, 8, and 10 students • Student Leadership Development • Music and Performing Arts program • Instrumental Music program program for students in year 7-12 including concerts and a yearly school and performance opportunities • International Student Leadership program musical • Peer support and ‘buddy’ program • Yearly school Art Show for local and International Students • Debating, Creative Writing/Journalism opportunities

Awards Awards • University of Melbourne - Kwong Lee • Latrobe University Vice Chancellor’s Dow Scholarships - annually Scholarships - annually • The only Victorian School to be invited to present at the Australian Future Schools Conference Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school Dedicated VCE Student Centre and three dedicated full-time International  Integrated Language Centre to best prepare students for VCE studies  Student Program staff Extra support provided by qualified EAL teachers in English, Humanities, Maths,  English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes from years 7 to 12  and Science (STEM) Over 40 VCE subjects, including Economics, Specialist Maths, Accounting Friendly and caring immersive learning environment in a great beachside location  and Algorithmics  67 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 68 Mount Alexander College Mount Clear College Mount Alexander College is a welcoming secondary school that champions Mount Clear College, located in Ballarat, which is only an hour’s drive from authentic student empowerment. The college is located in the inner city, close Melbourne, features spacious grounds and first-class facilities. The college to Melbourne and RMIT universities and the many opportunities the CBD has a strong focus on academic rigor, extensive co-curricular and student offers. The college’s focus on student choice enables effective individualised leadership programs, in an IT-rich environment. Students are empowered with learning. Mount Alexander College’s innovative approach of vertical learning resilience, knowledge and educational pathways to university. Mount Clear ensures students are challenged at the level most appropriate for their has an excellent record of providing high-quality English Language programs individual needs. that prepare international students for success. The on-site ELC welcomes international students and provides English language skills with a true Australian experience. The college promotes a culture that respects diversity and empowers students with a global perspective.

Visit our school online at www.mountalexandercollege.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.mtclearsc.vic.edu.au Daniela Angelico Region: Metro, City West Principal: Region: Goldfields Principal: Lynita Taylor (Acting Principle) Address: 167-175 Mt Alexander Road International Address: 59 Olympic Avenue, International Siwei (Janice) Li Jenny Bromley Flemington, VIC 3031 Student Coordinator: Mount Clear, VIC 3350 Student Coordinator: Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9376 1622 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 5330 1500 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Number of students: 471 Number of students: 1100 Web: www.mtclearsc.vic.edu.au Web: www.mountalexandercollege.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 30 Number of international students: 25 Cost of uniform (approx.): $450 Distance from 4.9 km (Map Reference: Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Distance from 115 km (Map Reference: 70 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, H4, No 69 ) Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, C9, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $265 Cost of homestay per week: $330

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Well-serviced by train lines Provided at English Language School Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Safe and welcoming learning Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, and bus routes located within 5 km of school Basketball, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, and community environments Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Clay • Close to the Metropolitan area Student support services Volleyball • Large city with outstanding educational Target Shooting, Cricket, Futsal, Golf, and programs Hockey, Mountain Bike Riding, Netball, and transport and programs facilities and two universities • Exciting inner city urban environment • Excellent local public transport • Complete range of wellbeing services, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Table • International Student Coordinator including Counsellors, Nurse, Doctor, Tennis, Volleyball • Close to major shopping centre Success story • Just over one hour from Melbourne • Careers resource centre part-time Psychologist and career centre ‘Teachers are dedicated. Class sizes Languages taught • Student Welfare Coordinator Languages taught • Experienced team dedicated to health, are small, so we get lots of help from happiness and support of students Success story  Chinese as first and second language • School Nurse teachers. I quickly improve my English  Chinese • Speech Therapist through the EAL class and get • Native-speaking Chinese and Japanese ‘My time at Mount Clear College  Japanese  Japanese International Student Coordinators • Special Education Consultant one-to-one tutoring from a university was amazing. The school supported Special programs student in the Ormond College Special programs • Mentoring program for all international my academic achievements • University of Melbourne student Extracurricular activities tutoring program.’ • On-site special Mathematics students and dedicated Resilience and provided me with many life mentoring • School study tours and Science centre Project School changing opportunities. I had • Access to nearby university teaching • Instrumental music tuition and bands, – Xuan Loc Le – Vietnam • Recognised Instrumental Music • Regular contact and overseas family many opportunities to develop my facilities • Chess, computer, debating, homework, and Performing Arts program visits to report on progress and welfare leadership skills and become very involved in the community. I was very • Drama and art sustainability and breakfast clubs • Extensive camping and outdoor Extracurricular activities excited to be awarded the Mt Clear • Interschool Sports program education program, including the • Student Leadership and Girls • Community Youth programs College School Dux and Victorian opportunities to be involved in the Leadership programs • Arts, film festival and music • Annual school drama and music government’s International School internationally recognised Duke of • Select Entry Accelerated Learning participations production Student of the Year.’ Edinburgh Leadership program (SEAL) program • Debating and public speaking • After-school extension classes • The Duke of Edinburgh Award • Work experience and – Xuxhong Duan - China (currently • Exchanges and tours to sister schools volunteering opportunities studying Bachelor of Commerce, throughout the world University of Melbourne) • International student excursions • Cultural celebrations and events

Awards Awards • Moonee Valley Council Youth Voice • University of Melbourne Kwong Lee Awards Dow Scholars • Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence • Premier’s VCE Awards

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Small school offering interpersonal experience  Experienced International student team service students  Excellent English learning and speaking environment  Students have their voice and we listen  High-quality local homestays who care for international students  Students successfully transition to university

69 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 70 Mount Eliza Mount Waverley Secondary College Secondary College A successful international program has been a long-standing feature Mount Waverley Secondary College is a co-educational school in Melbourne’s at Mount Eliza Secondary College. Many participating students have east. One the largest government schools in Victoria, the college is noted for excelled in Victorian Certificate of Education studies and gained entry to its students’ consistent academic success. Set over two campuses, the school top Melbourne universities. International students thrive personally and offers modern junior facilities for years 7-8, designed to meet the specific academically within the healthy, nurturing environment provided at school learning and developmental needs of adolescents. A separate senior site and by homestay families. The college is situated within a scenic natural supports years 9-12 with advanced resources and stimulating environments. coastal environment. Public transport is easily accessed as are spectacular A majority of graduates receive university offers and progress to beaches and Monash University Peninsula Campus. tertiary study.

Visit our school online at www.mesc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.mwsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City South Principal: Angela Pollard Region: Metro, City East Principal: Karen Wade

Address: Canadian Bay Road International Address: Lechte Road International Gavan McCabe Linda Smith Mt Eliza, VIC 3930 Student Coordinator: Mount Waverley, VIC 3148 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9787 6288 Junior high school enrolments: No Telephone: +61 3 9803 6811 Junior high school enrolments: No Email: [email protected] Number of students: 680 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1,900 Web: www.mesc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 25 Web: www.mwsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 50

Cost of uniform (approx.): $450 Cost of uniform (approx.): $500 Distance from 43 km (Map Reference: Distance from 19.7 km (Map Reference: 71 72 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I9, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $280 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $310

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Close to public transport and shopping Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Well-serviced by train lines Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, centre Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, and bus routes located within 4 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, • A short distance to numerous clean, Cross Country, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, • Peaceful, leafy suburb in easy Student support services Netball, Soccer, Swimming, and programs Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Table Tennis, Tennis safe swimming beaches proximity to city and programs • Nearby Monash University Peninsula • International Student Secretary and Tennis, Volleyball • Shopping centres, churches, public Campus Homestay Coordinator; Assistant Principal library and hospitals nearby • English as an Additional as International Student Coordinator Language support Success story Languages taught • Chinese teacher fostering close contact Success story Languages taught • Careers resource centre ‘When I first came to MWSC I could  Chinese as a first language and communication with families  German • Mentor groups for senior students and students ‘I had so many opportunities at Mount not speak English well, but I met  Indonesian Eliza Secondary College. I was Dux  Japanese • Peer Support program classmates who helped me and • Careers resource centre with full-time • Nurses and Counsellors German of the School and I am proud my Chinese as a first language teachers who encouraged me. MWSC  Counsellor name is now up on the honour board.  built up my confidence and helped Extracurricular activities Special programs • Peer Support program I am grateful to my teachers and my Special programs me to become who I am right now.’ • Study tours to Japan and Germany • International Student Tutorial program • Instrumental Music program caring homestay family for helping • Year 12 University Residential program me achieve this.’ • Victorian Certificate of Education – Rose Han - China, Victorian • International study tours prepare students for VCE challenges Extracurricular activities team-building International School Student • Enrichment programs including poetry, • Acceleration studies offered in • Camps including Central Australia tour – Yue (Ivy) Wei - China, ATAR 99.35 Awards - year 12 Student debating, mathematics competitions, • Exam Preparation and Revision all subjects • International student excursions/ in 2015 (currently studying Master Leadership Commendation, science talent search, World program for Victorian Certificate • Innovative Student Leadership program study tours of Commerce, University of of Education students and Sir John Monash Awards - including International Student Captain Skill Competition • Cultural Diversity programs Melbourne) • Fancy dress ball and valedictory dinner High Commendation for Youth • Mentor program • Engaging programs at all year levels Leadership, 2015 (currently studying • Functions including year 10 formal, • Swimming, gymnastics, lunchtime including camps and city experience at the University of Melbourne) • Homework club debutante ball, valedictory dinner activities and Active Sports program • Interschool sport • Lunchtime activities

Awards Awards

• National Gymnastics Champion 2019 • Representatives Model United Nations • Sir John Monash Youth Leadership - • Victorian Student Representative Assembly 2019 Award Winners Council - Teacher Award Winner

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school Specialised international program facilities incorporating English Language  Renowned for high level of first-round university offers  Centre on-site Large multicultural campus with a spirit of cooperation and belonging among Outstanding homestays with established, caring homestay families in large  students and staff  homes Excellent academic program which provides students with a school netbook free  Dedicated and supportive International Student Coordinator  of charge

71 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 72 Noble Park Mullauna College Secondary College

Positioned in Mitcham, an eastern suburb of Melbourne, Mullauna College Noble Park Secondary College is a vibrant multicultural school that is an academic, co-educational secondary school for years 7-12 students. offers maximum opportunities for international students in a caring and Mullauna has a strong tradition of academic excellence, active student supportive family environment. The college places a large emphasis upon leadership and outstanding music, visual arts and sporting programs. The academic excellence, prioritising the use of technology to enhance maximum college staff delivers a comprehensive curriculum, and employs targeted achievements for all students. The school is extremely proud to cater for teaching strategies to maximise individual student potential. Personalised student’s diverse needs. The school encourages communication between course counselling supports students’ individual pathways to university. home and school to ensure that the partnership is strong.

Visit our school online at www.mullauna.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Barbara Laidlaw Region: Metro, City South Principal: Pam Dyson

Address: 456 Springfield Road International Address: 3 Callaghan Street, International Judith Jesser Elizabeth Roshiah Mitcham, VIC 3132 Student Coordinator: Noble Park, VIC 3174 Student Coordinator: Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9874 3422 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9546 9066 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Number of students: 500 Number of students: 460 Web: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au Web: www.mullauna.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 35 Number of international students: 141

Cost of uniform (approx.): $350 Cost of uniform (approx.): $250 Distance from 16 km (Map Reference: Distance from 35 km (Map Reference: 73 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J6, No 74 ) Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300 - $350 Cost of homestay per week: $300

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Convenient and regular public transport Provided at English Language Centre Aerobics/Dance, Athletics, Australian Rules • Well-serviced by train lines Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, by train and bus; 20 minutes to the city located within 5 kms of school Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, and bus routes Centre (years 10 - 11) Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Futsal, • Close to multicultural Box Hill and Student support services Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness, Football • Close to other multiculturally Student support services Golf, Hockey, Lunchtime Sports Activities, Codes, Hockey, Netball, Outdoor Netball, Rugby Union, Soccer, Swimming, Doncaster, shops, entertainment and programs diverse suburbs and programs and recreational venues Education, Soccer, Softball, Sport Games, • Nearby a number of shopping centres Table Tennis, Tennis • Experienced International Student Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball • University tutors for all senior students • Easy access to universities • Close to Monash University and TAFE colleges Coordinator • Careers resource centre • Chinese, Vietnamese, German Languages taught • Peer support and mentor program Success story Languages taught and Russian-speaking teachers Success story Japanese • College Psychologist and support staff  ‘There are many knowledgeable  German ‘I loved this school. The teachers were • Speech therapist and caring teachers who are always • After-school homework club Special programs passionate and willing to help. This • Junior and Senior Level Coordinators ready to help students. The students Special programs • Spacious international student study centre made me feel important and special. • Student-centered English as • Student Leadership program at Noble Park Secondary College are • Accelerated learning and education • Student Wellbeing Coordinator and an Additional Language I have kept friends I made here to this • Year level camps caring, trustworthy and always willing enrichment at all year levels part-time Psychologist day. I enjoyed the sporting activities. • VCE learning pathways to help especially when you are new • Doctors in School program • International Student Extended Study • Career counselling tailored to students Accepting leadership roles of Connect • Homework support club to the school. I feel this school is the program Leader and College Captain was a • Personalised learning program Extracurricular activities true place for me to study.’ • English as an Additional Language Extracurricular activities rewarding experience and allowed for all students • Local and interstate camps classes and support • University of Melbourne year 12 VCE study me to make a difference for other – Mike Sun - China, year 12 • Opportunities to participate in Duke camp new arrivals.’ • Japanese exchange program • National English, Maths and Science of Edinburgh Awards program competitions • Instrumental music tuition, bands,ensemble • International student events • Experienced International Chinese, and excursions • Student Leadership, Debating, Visual performances and school concerts – Meng Sam – Cambodia (currently studying Bachelor of Commerce Vietnamese and Cambodian Program • Music bands, instrumental music, Arts, Music and Sports programs • World challenge expedition, snow camp, Assistants Central Australia camp (Honours), University of Melbourne) private tuition, annual productions • Student leadership opportunities, • Public speaking and debating interschool debating and Interschool Sporting program

Awards Awards

• University of Melbourne Kwong Lee • Victoria Shield for Excellence in • Academic Excellence • Arthur William Junior Dow Scholars 2016 - 2017 Debating - 2015 - 2017 and Endeavour Award Citizenship Award

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school Rigorous academic program achieving excellent results built on student  Right place to personalise learning for every student  preferences and differentiated instruction Comprehensive senior education program and student mentoring Expert pastoral care in a welcoming and friendly multicultural school   environment Modern and fresh classrooms, drama theatre and collaborative teaching space. All Modern facilities, including computers, science, VCE and international student  new spaces are air-conditioned/heated and with updated technology  centre, indoor stadium and outdoor courts

73 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 74 North Geelong Northcote Secondary College High School North Geelong Secondary College is a multicultural, co-educational years Northcote High School is a large, vibrant inner city high school established 7-12 campus located in the . A highly disciplined and in 1926. Highly regarded for the standard of teaching and learning and its collaborative work ethic among staff, students and the wider community outstanding academic results, the school offers a wide range of subjects at supports each student’s quest for academic success and solid career VCE level - including sciences, mathematics, commerce, humanities, music pathways. The college offers international students many different pathways and arts. The International Student program is a valued part of the school’s and subjects to reach their academic and future goals. A structured culturally diverse learning community. The school is close to city universities orientation program, including additional after school tutorials in English and tertiary institutions. assists international students to adapt to their new educational environment and life in Australia.

Visit our school online at www.ngsc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.nhs.vic.edu.au

Region: Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula Principal: Nick Adamou Region: Metro, City North Principal: Sue Harrap

Address: 130 Separation St, International Address: 19-25 St Georges Road International Paul Dawson Lixia Wang North Geelong, VIC 3215 Student Coordinator: Northcote, VIC 3070 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 5240 5800 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9488 2300 Junior high school enrolments: No Email: [email protected] Number of students: 950 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1870 Web: www.ngsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 23 Web: www.nhs.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 95

Cost of uniform (approx.): $500 Cost of uniform (approx.): $500 - $600 Distance from 69 km (Map Reference: Distance from 2.5 km (Map Reference: 75 76 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, C9, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $280 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, H4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • North Geelong is located approximately Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Inner-city location with excellent Provided at on-site English Language Centre Aerobics, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, 5 kms from the Geelong City Centre Student support services Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, public transport Student support services Cricket, Cross Country, Football, Hockey, Cross Country, Futsal, Hockey, Netball, Lacrosse, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Table • Easily accessible by local public buses and programs • Adjacent to parkland surrounds of Merri and programs and trains Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Creek and modern community facilities Tennis • Only 50 mins drive from Melbourne CBD • Chinese speaking International Tennis and Volleyball • Convenient to the busy High Street • Strong English as an Additional and 20 mins from world-famous surf Student Assistant Northcote Shopping Precinct and within Language program beaches • Personal Welfare Counsellors easy access to Northland • Additional tuition for international Success story Success story students • Course and career counselling Shopping Centre ‘I fell in love with the red colour of the Languages taught • Expansive music program • Extension study with universities ‘When I first began at NGSC, the staff Languages taught school building on my first school  German • Specific EAL curriculum programs that and students were very welcoming Extracurricular activities day. Red colour makes me feel warm. Japanese have been extensively refined over and I made good friends quickly. I  Chinese as a first language I then quickly found out that all the  • International student camp in the years found the work challenging but my French teachers and classmates have warm  regional Victoria and study tour to the Special programs teachers were supportive and helped hearts too. This is a very happy and Italian nation’s capital • A Structured Orientation program Extracurricular activities me understand the work. This year  exciting school and I enjoy every Modern Greek • Music production • Accredited Select Entry Accelerated • Extensive college wide iPad/Information I am studying Physics, Chemistry,  minute here.’ Learning program (SEAL) Technology program Maths Methods and Specialist Maths. Special programs • Public Speaking and Debating program • Extracurricular Human Powered Vehicle I was finding EAL difficult and the • Clubs: sports, dance, chess, board – English Language Centre student, • Broad multicultural experience amongst • Acclaimed Music program staff and students (HPV) program which is available to all school has organised extra tutoring games, robotics and gaming Vietnam year levels one-on-one sessions, paid for by the • Outstanding Sports program • Wide range of school sports competitions • Highly-regarded Student Leadership school. I am looking forward to going • Strong 20 year old sister school • A highly disciplined and collaborative programs to Melbourne University next year to partnership in China work ethic • Elite specialised soccer program with study Engineering.’ • Strong global learning and engagement professional soccer coaches program providing students with the – Yuhao Cao - Inner Mongolia, China • Wide variety of interschool sports skills to be successful in a rapidly changing global workplace • Participation in state, national and international academic competitions • Over 40 VCE subject choices • Mentoring by local university students

Awards Awards

• Centre of Multicultural Youth - • Debating Association of Victoria - • Australian Mathematics • Music Award in National Level Outstanding Regional School Winner Geelong / Barwon Regional Finalists Competition Award

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school A rich academic and extracurricular experience in a unique Australian surf coast A learning community with a strong academic work ethic among both students and  environment  staff which ensure opportunities for social and emotional development of young people  High-quality personalised support provided to all students  Large school with capacity to offer a broad subject choice and varied education experiences  Multicultural, friendly community ideal for learning English Strong partnership links with the top universities – University of Melbourne, RMIT  University, Latrobe University and Monash University

75 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 76 Northern College of the Parkdale Arts and Technology Secondary College

NCAT is a senior college providing individualised programs for talented year Parkdale Secondary College is committed to providing the best possible 10-12 students wanting to specialise in the arts and technologies. Skilled educational opportunities for all students. Parkdale offers a broad curriculum teachers foster students’ individual passions. Programs are cutting edge and as well as five highly regarded extracurricular programs, allowing students to highly valued by tertiary institutions and industry. NCAT has close links with share, engage and excel beyond the classroom. Parkdale Secondary College major universities, and a proud tradition of alumni with successful careers prides itself on being a safe, supportive and welcoming learning environment. in the arts industry and applied technologies. The college curriculum offers The college builds and maintains strong community links, which help support academic pathways. International students are able to audition by video or students into their post-secondary school lives. Success is embraced for electronic folio. every student and dedicated teaching staff support, guide and challenge each student to become curious and resilient learners who are able to achieve their best.

Visit our school online at www.ncat.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.parkdalesc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City North Principal: Raffaela Galati-Brown Region: Metro, City South Principal: David Russell

Address: 62 Murray Road International Address: Warren Road International Ian Mckey Christine Braybrooke Preston, VIC 3072 Student Coordinator: Mordialloc, VIC 3195 Student Coordinator: Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9478 1333 Junior high school enrolments: No Telephone: +61 3 9580 6311 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Number of students: 430 Number of students: 1750 Web: www.parkdalesc.vic.edu.au Web: www.ncat.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 8 Number of international students: 60

Cost of uniform (approx.): Non-uniform Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 - $600 Distance from 8 km (Map Reference: Distance from 25 km (Map Reference: 77 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I7, No 78 ) Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320 Cost of homestay per week: $320

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Adjacent to Northland Shopping Centre Provided at English Language Centre N/A • Serviced by easy to access public Provided at on-site English Language Centre Australian Rules Football, Badminton, and transport hub located within 8 kms of school transport, buses and trains Student support services Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Futsal, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Squash, • Cafes and restaurants Student support services • Close distance to bayside swimming and programs Success story beaches Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, • Multicultural and vibrant and programs • Tutoring program local environment • Close to major shopping centres • Student wellbeing program ‘NCAT is very different from other • Careers resource centre Languages taught • Careers and Pathways Counsellor schools; it is more like a university or Languages taught • International student Buddy program Success story • Student Welfare Support Coordinator TAFE because people here treat you Languages available through Victorian like young adults and not children.  Japanese • Student wellbeing team ‘I appreciate your kindness, really I’m School of Languages • Year Level Coordinators They look after you and make sure  French • Chinese speaking Psychologist crying at the moment , your daughter • Part-time Psychologist that you are safe. I love what or mine there is no difference. We Special programs Special programs Extracurricular activities have one more powerful soul who has Extracurricular activities I am doing and really enjoying it. • Contemporary / Commercial Music and Everyone, the teachers and the • Elite Sports program • Various excursions around Victoria studied in your high school thousand Dance program (entry via audition) • Renowned Contemporary Music students, get on very well, there is very • Art Enhancement program – Dance • Regular city excursions kilometres far away. I graciously program with over 30 Music bands • Specialist provider in design, visual arts, mature behaviour and respect. I can • Arts Enhancement program - Music • Surf-safety training thank you and your colleague and media, multimedia and photography • Music Recitals and Arts festival the dedication you show every day do things more precisely and quickly • Science, Technology, Engineering • School music ensembles and theatre in trying to shape and form our • Musical instrument making program • Dance concerts and competitions than before because of what I have program productions learnt from my teachers.’ children’s future.’ • Technology and trades training centre • Student Art and Photographic • Links with local universities • Lunchtime activities (engineering, electro and integrated exhibitions • Leadership pathways • Games club technologies, building and construction, – Willie Zhang - China, year 12 – Ramin Yazdani - Father of Sadaf • Student Leadership program • High Performance programs with automotive, plumbing) • Experienced International Assistants Yazdani, 2019 International Student supporting students with transition national level coaching support Captain • Tertiary Folio Preparation program to Victoria • International Student Leadership in Art and Design program

Awards Awards

• University of Melbourne Principals’ • University of Melbourne Kwong Lee • State Champions - Australian Rules • Pierre de Coubertin Annual Award - Scholarship Dow Scholars 2014-19 Football, Baseball, Football, Soccer Spirit of Sportsmanship

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Specialist design, music, photography, visual arts, dance and technology facilities  Strong network of support for students extending both inside and outside school  Excellent academic programs tailored to suit individual student learning needs  Spirit of cooperation and belonging among staff and students Sports, science and performing arts programs that showcase student strengths  Small school offering personalised experience  and talents

77 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 78 Point Cook Senior Reservoir Secondary College High School Point Cook Senior Secondary College is set within a vibrant multicultural The modern facilities at Reservoir High School are set within spacious community. College students benefit from a full range of education pathway grounds. A full complement of academic studies is offered so students may options. A program of Individual Learning and Pathways Plans helps students develop personal learning pathways to university, employment and further to develop their study, career and tertiary education focus. Years 11 and 12 education. The school supports a student body drawn from many different students can choose from a wide range of subjects. In partnership with the backgrounds with dedicated, caring staff and English as an Additional University of Melbourne, RMIT and other Victorian universities the school also Language classes at each year level. A short distance from Melbourne city offers accelerated tertiary study in areas like mathematics centre, the school is easily accessed by public transport services. and information technology.

Visit our school online at www.pointcooksenior.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.reservoirhs.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City West Principal: Christopher Mooney Region: Metro, City North Principal: Andrew McNeil

Address: Cnr Boardwalk Boulevard and International Address: 855 Plenty Road International Olga Verbitckaia Christine Farrugia Bergamot Drive, Point Cook, VIC 3030 Student Coordinator: Reservoir, VIC 3073 Student Coordinator: Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9395 9271 Junior high school enrolments: No Telephone: +61 3 9466 0900 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Number of students: 640 Number of students: 871 Web: www.pointcooksenior.vic.edu.au Web: www.reservoirhs.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 35 Number of international students: 38 Cost of uniform (approx.): $350 Distance from 25 km (Map Reference: Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 - $500 Distance from 10 km (Map Reference: 79 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I3, No 80 ) Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, E5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320 Cost of homestay per week: $300-$330

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Public transport access by frequent Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Melbourne, LaTrobe and RMIT Provided at English Language Centre Australian Rules Football, Badminton, train and bus services located within 10 kms of school Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Netball, universities all within close proximity located within 5 kms of school Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis Netball, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, • Within easy distance of Melbourne Student support services • Well-serviced by trams, train-lines and Student support services Tennis, Volleyball city centre and programs bus routes and programs • Very close to restaurants, shopping • Easy public transport access to • Well-resourced careers centre with Success story • Specialist international student tutors Williamstown Beach and Altona Beach centres and fresh food markets experienced Careers Counsellor • Sister school in China Success story within 30 min ‘Teachers and staff in this school are • Student Advisory program at all Languages taught • Dedicated centre for Victorian • Full local shopping facilities within 1 km responsible and passionate. I am ‘I experienced a wonderful and year levels Certificate of Education students of school moved by the way they support me  Italian memorable life at Reservoir High • Student Wellbeing Leader by providing me with extra resources,  Chinese • Careers resource centre School. From day one teachers and Special programs • Community outreach services giving me meaningful feedback and • Homework programs classmates warmly welcomed me and having confidence in me, which is Special programs during the past two years I’ve made • English as an Additional Language Extracurricular activities Extracurricular activities • Bridging English program vital to the reduction of stress I gained • Experienced Chinese and Vietnamese- lots of supportive friends. Nothing • Year 12 study camp during the preparation period for speaking International Assistants • International student camps and tours has given me more happiness than • Year 12 valedictory function VCE. I feel happy to be trusted and • Extra tutoring for international students • Musical and theatrical the feeling of being part of a big, • Year 11 careers evening supported, and I am really grateful for in all subject areas performance opportunities warm and caring family. I would like to • Year 10 Queensland tour all that they did for me.’ • Accelerated Learning program for high • Popular sports activities express my appreciation towards the • Year 10 work experience performing students and competitions school that provided such a caring – Jet Yee Ho - Hong Kong, year 12 environment for me, so that I could • Year 10 formal • Interschool sports competitions • Debating team adapt into a new culture and pursue • Leadership programs and extension my dream.’ activities • Specialist STEM centre and Science – Wenxin Cai – China (Recently and Mathematics program graduated Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Science, Queensland University)

Awards Awards

• Victorian International Student Award, • University of Melbourne Kwong Lee • VCE Premier’s Award and VCE • University of Melbourne - Kwong Lee Year 11 Academic Excellence Dow Scholars, 2016, 2017 Top Arts Awards Dow Scholars Commendation Award, 2017 Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Individual student planning to create personal learning, career and tertiary pathways  Culture of nurturing individuals and supporting students to achieve academic excellence  A young adult learning environment supported by advisory program at all year levels  Multicultural school offering intensive English as an Additional Language class support  Full range of education pathway options  New architecturally designed Performing Arts Centre

79 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 80 Ringwood Rosehill Secondary College Secondary College Located east of Melbourne, Ringwood Secondary College offers rich A single campus, co-educational school, Rosehill Secondary College motivates educational opportunities. Students are challenged to extend themselves students to academic excellence. Set within appealing grounds, the school across academic studies. Ringwood’s broad and engaging curriculum allows provides a safe and stimulating environment where students are encouraged students to choose individual pathways through the VCE program. The college to reach their full potential. Students may select from a wide array of offers a strong academic program for all students with a particular focus on Victorian Certificate of Education subjects. Acceleration options are also Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for years 10-12. available. International students are quickly immersed into the student body with the benefit of a dedicated support network.

Visit our school online at www.ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.rosehillsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Michael Phillips Region: Metro, City West Principal: Arthur Soumalias

Address: Bedford Road, International Address: Sapphire Street International Leah Pritchard Nan Li Ringwood, VIC 3134 Student Coordinator: Niddrie, VIC 3042 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9870 2002 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9337 2488 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1600 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1200 Web: www.ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 65 Web: www.rosehillsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 50

Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Cost of uniform (approx.): $280 Distance from 27 km (Map Reference: Distance from 8 km (Map Reference: 81 82 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $340 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, G3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $310

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Easy school access by trains and bus Provided at English Language Centre Aerobics, Athletics, Australian Rules • Well-serviced by train lines, tram Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Walking distance to Eastland Shopping located within 6 kms of school Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, and bus routes located within 5 kms of school Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Futsal, Golf, Centre and business precinct Student support services Cricket, Equestrian, Golf, Hockey, Netball, • Excellent range of nearby sporting Student support services Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby, Skiing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Table Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, • Access to Melbourne CBD and programs facilities and clubs and programs and multicultural hub Box Hill Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball • Close to shopping centre Tennis, Volleyball • International Student Tutors, in-class • Full-time School Counsellor Languages taught Multicultural Teacher’s Aide Languages taught • Homework and tuition clubs and homework groups  French Success story  Japanese • Dedicated international student Success story • Complete Wellbeing Support program and EAL centre  Indonesian ‘It was such a great honour to be Italian ‘I felt very happy to be a student • Careers resource centre  • Peer Support program Chinese available through on-site named College Dux (ATAR 99.95). With at Rosehill. I was made to feel very  and Counsellors Special programs • Careers resource centre and advice Victorian School of Languages this score I was accepted into the welcome and made many friends, • House program with student support University of Melbourne Chancellor’s • University of Melbourne Mathematics both international and local. My Extracurricular activities Special programs mentor groups Scholarship program where I am Extension program teachers were very supportive and • Student Leadership programs • Experienced Chinese-speaking • School Chaplain doing a Bachelor of Biomedicine and • One-to-one senior Mathematics Science encouraging. It’s a great school. I was and competitions International Student Assistants I hope to pursue a career in dentistry. tuition and Rosehill Advanced accepted into University of Melbourne Extracurricular activities All of my teachers were so supportive • Overseas trips to NASA, Italy and Japan to study Engineering and will always • Leadership programs for Maths program • Regular camps and social events and helpful; they really cared about be grateful to Rosehill for this.‘ international students • Accelerated studies in most learning • Musical, cabaret and • Debutante ball and college formal each and every one of us.’ areas theatre productions • Education enrichment, including – Shaobin Li - from China (currently • Performing arts world tour • Years 7-10 Selective Talent • Year 11 Debutante ball Accelerated Learning program for – Jaio Mei He - China studying Bachelor of Engineering at high-performing students • Music program and performance, Enrichment program • School camp program, including ski including solo, bands and vocal the University of Melbourne) • Instrumental Music program • Instrumental Music program camp and Tasmania camp • Variety of local and national • Extensive student • Kogakkan High School, Japan Sister • Instrumental music performance competitions in academia, exchange opportunities School Exchange program and concerts sport and music

Awards Awards

• University of Melbourne Chancellor’s • VCE Premier’s Award - Chinese Second • Year 12 Arts and Achievement • University of Melbourne - Kwong Lee Scholarship program Language Advanced (Visual Arts) Award 2017 Dow Young Scholars

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Excellent academic outcomes with students successfully achieving education goals  A strong sense of community, and spirit of cooperation between staff and students Expert pastoral care program and staff to support student wellbeing  Academic rigor and an individualised tailored curriculum providing and engagement  a comprehensive range of subjects Multicultural school with a welcoming school community that supports students  from diverse backgrounds  New state-of-the-art science facilities opened in 2015

81 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 82 Rowville Secondary College Sandringham College Rowville Secondary College is located in Melbourne’s east and nearby to the A beautiful and safe bayside environment is the setting for Sandringham Dandenong Ranges National Park. The school consists of two campuses, East College. The school offers one of Melbourne’s longest running International and West. The school’s four featured learning programs – RGE ( Rowville General Student Program. Sandringham College continues to welcome students Excellence, RMSA ( Rowville Maths & Science Academy), RIA (Rowville Institute from Europe, South America and Asia to enjoy its tradition of excellence and of the Arts) and RSA (Rowville Sports Academy) offer a diverse range of learning opportunity. A large VCE provider, Sandringham College offers an extensive opportunities and challenges for all students. A broad curriculum is offered range of subjects. Specialist teachers and an experienced international team with over 50 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) subjects, plus unique ensure excellent teaching and smooth integration with local students. The specialist programs in Mathematics and Science, Sport and the Arts. There are supportive community helps international students to enjoy Victoria and opportunities and pathways to successful outcomes for all students. achieve both learning and personal goals.

Visit our school online at www.rowvillesc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.sandringhamsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Julie Kennedy Region: Metro, City South Principal: Amy Porter

Address: West campus: Address: Holloway Road, International Paratea Drive, Rowville, VIC 3178 International Doanvy Roberts Hongxia Wei Sandringham, VIC 3191 Student Coordinator: East campus: Student Coordinator: Humphreys Way, Rowville, VIC 3178 Telephone: +61 3 8599 0548 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9755 4555 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: sandringham.co.edumail.vic.gov.au Number of students: 1100 Web: www.sandringhamsc.vic.edu.au Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1832 Number of international students: 70 Web: www.rowvillesc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 20 Cost of uniform (approx.): $350 - $450 Distance from 15 km (Map Reference: Distance from 32 km (Map Reference: Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I6, No 84 ) Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K6, No 83 ) Cost of homestay per week: $295 Cost of homestay per week: $330

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Natural environment with open space Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Clean and residential, bayside Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, located within 9 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, environment, well-serviced by buses Basketball, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Netball, and Dandenong Ranges National Student support services Park nearby Student support services Golf, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, and trains Rock Climbing, Sailing, Snorkelling, Snow Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball and programs Skiing, Soccer, Surfing, Swimming, Table • Local and smart bus network services and programs • Easy access to beaches, leisure activities and the CBD • Multicultural Aide program and tutoring Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wind Surfing • Close to a number of shopping centres, • English as Additional Language, years • Close to shopping centres • International Student Homestay cinemas and international restaurants 7-12, plus small support classes Success story and grocers and universities Coordinator and International Student • Wellbeing Teachers, Social Workers Program Leader Success story and Educational Psychologists ‘I was assisted to not only learn the Languages taught Languages taught valuable knowledge for my later • Careers Counsellor and resource centre ‘I loved my time at Sandringham • Careers and pathways resource centre  Indonesian career, but also to gain the skills and  Chinese • EAL language support College and I had the best • Personal Development program  Italian qualities we all need in life. The after-  French • Student Wellbeing Counsellor introduction to Melbourne. From the including goal setting, course school EAL class provided enormous and on-site Psychologist English Language Centre through counselling, work experience Special programs Special programs improvement in my English.’ • Student Leadership program to year 12 graduation, I made great and careers guidance • Specialist mathematics and science • English as an Additional friends and enjoyed a brilliant group academy providing acceleration, • Peer Support and Buddy program – Ngo Khai Minh - Vietnam, Dux of Language classes Extracurricular activities of teachers. Students are supported enrichment and enhancement studies • Student Leadership program School 2007 (currently employed as • Free after school tutoring two nights • International student camps to make the most of a range of Pharmacist in Melbourne) opportunities. I felt that the academic • Links with universities and other per week and excursion program Extracurricular activities work with teaches combined with scientific bodies • Student Leadership program • Ski and outdoor education camps • Tours and camps within Victoria personal development and the school • Extensive range of VCE subjects • Music, dance and drama performance • Sports academy and to Central Australia and Tasmania values guided my schooling success.’ • Sports, Science and Dance Academies opportunities in purpose built theatre • Institute of the Arts • International study tours to Japan, Italy • Seasonal sporting programs • Acceleration program for senior and Malaysia • Established Performing and Visual – Remi Dong - China (currently Arts program • Large gymnasium and swimming pool students • World Challenge activities in Asia, Africa studying Design at the University of close by school and Central America Melbourne

Awards Awards

• Victorian Junior Masters Golf • State Champions - Soccer Premier • Melbourne and Monash University • Dean of Engineering Award in Victorian Champions League Scholarship recipients 2016 - 2018 Robotics Championships 2017

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school Medium-sized, quality International program focused on students’ Safe, clean environment, close to beach, shops and city  educational and welfare needs  Unique, specialist programs in mathematics and science, visual and performing Award-winning school with strong links to Monash, Melbourne and RMIT universities  arts, sport  Outstanding facilities - theatre, indoor swimming pool, study centre, sports Diverse international student cohort with an opportunity to learn a range of VCE subjects  precinct with basketball and tennis courts, gym, cafe and soccer pitch 

83 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 84 Scoresby South Secondary College Oakleigh College Scoresby Secondary College is located in spacious grounds just over 20 kms South Oakleigh College counts over 55 nationalities amongst its student from Melbourne and provides excellent opportunities to gain an international population. A co-educational campus, the school is located to the south-east experience. The curriculum offers pathways for students, including the of Melbourne city centre. The dedicated and professional staff cultivate a academic pathway with university partnerships in science, maths, STEM, secure, stimulating atmosphere that nurtures all students to achieve their humanities, technology and the arts. Scoresby Secondary College also personal best. Indeed, its ‘High Expectations Respect Responsibility Resilience has a resource centre and study hub which is available for additional Teamwork and Knowledge Conquers All’ motto exemplifies the mutual out of class support. commitment of both college and students. Pursuit of academic excellence, personal growth and development of global citizens are natural outcomes.

Visit our school online at www.scoresbysc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.sosc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Gail Major Region: Metro, City South Principal: Helen Koziaris

Address: 2 Cavell Street, International Address: Bakers Road International Yi Li Anthony Katsianosi Scoresby, VIC 3179 Student Coordinator: Oakleigh South, VIC 3167 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9765 4100 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9579 2322 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 280 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 500 Web: www.scoresbysc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 9 Web: www.sosc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 50

Cost of uniform (approx.): $600 Cost of uniform (approx.): $500 Distance from 20 km (Map Reference: Distance from 20 km (Map Reference: 85 86 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I6, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $330

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Well-serviced by public transport Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Basketball, Fitness and Gym, • Well-serviced by train lines Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Walking distance to Knox City Westfield located within 15 kms of school Netball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball and bus routes located 7km of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Shopping Centre Student support services • Attractive school grounds close Student support services Country, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis • Close to Mt Dandenong Ranges and programs to native parkland reserve and programs National Park Success story and golf courses • Head of Student Services • Experienced International Student ‘I was made very welcomed at • Close to Monash University Languages taught • Wellbeing team, including a Doctor, Clayton Campus Program Assistants Success story Chaplain Scoresby Secondary College and • Careers advice and expert course  Chinese quickly became part of the college ‘South Oakleigh College has helped • Social Worker and Psychologist Languages taught counselling Special programs community. I have many friends and prepare me for university and for life.’ • Library and Careers Resource Centre like the strong focus on learning.  Japanese • After-school homework club • Experienced Chinese speaking • Student Leadership program I appreciated the extra support  Modern Greek • Dedicated Welfare team, including – Mukul Relan - India (currently International Student Program Assistant • After-school homework club I received from the International Student Welfare Coordinator, Chaplain, studying Bachelor of Law • Certificate III in music performance Student Coordinator and teachers.’ Special programs School Nurse (Honours)/Commerce, Monash Extracurricular activities • Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths • Enhanced learning opportunities Extracurricular activities University) (STEM), including classes in partnership • Instrumental music lessons – William Li - China at all year levels • International study tours and camps with KIOSC at Swinburne University • Outdoor education and study camps • School holiday senior study classes • English, Mathematics, Science and Art • University visits and presentations to the University of Melbourne, • Writing workshops featuring guest competitions Marysville, Central Australia speakers, authors and writers-in- • City experience in Melbourne CBD residence • Music performances, talent quest and a major annual theatre production • Debutante ball • Instrumental Music program • Inter-school sports, athletics/swimming • Performing arts production and arts • Student leadership training, including carnivals and technology showcase SRC, Peer Support and Mediation • Beach safety training • Student Leadership programs program, College, Year Level and House Captains • Year 9 Alternative Sports program • TV studio, media communication centre

Awards Awards

• Australian Council of Education • University of Melbourne Kwong Lee • Top VCE student in Modern Greek 2018 • UNSW ICAS Year 11 English Leaders New Voice Leadership Award Dow Scholars Competition - Gold Medal, 2017

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  High expectations and quality teacher practice  Secure education environment where students are safe to pursue their individual best  Range of educational pathway options  Respect, responsibility and resilience commitment among both staff and students Recognised for high growth of VCE student outcomes as well as highest gains in  Caring and devoted staff who provide all students with high quality national testing in student outcomes - literacy and numeracy  learning experiences

85 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 86 St Albans Stawell Secondary College Secondary College The multicultural learning community of St Albans Secondary College Located near the Grampians National Park, Stawell Secondary College is embraces international students. The college fosters a positive sense of self a 7-12 school that offers individual pathways for all students through VCE. and academic success across its co-educational, years 7-12 campus. The co-educational college includes extensive grounds, a VCE Study Centre, All students are challenged and encouraged to fulfil their academic potential modern learning classrooms and excellent sporting facilities. The academic and confidently pursue chosen pathways. International students gain the programs are supported by student leadership and music programs to specialist support of a dedicated Vietnamese-speaking Coordinator. Staff achieve the college values of: Respect, Excellence and Community. resolutely support individual development and ensure students leave the school as young adults with qualifications that count.

Visit our school online at www.stalbanssc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.stalbanssc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City West Principal: Kerrie Dowsley Region: Grampians Principal: Carlos Lopez

Address: 289 Main Road East International Thuy Anh Thai Address: 79-97 Patrick Street International Cindy Bibby St Albans, VIC 3021 Student Coordinator: Nguyen Stawell, VIC 3380 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9366 2555 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 5358 1700 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1480 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 410 Web: www.stalbanssc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 54 Web: www.stawellsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 2

Cost of uniform (approx.): $350 - $400 Cost of uniform (approx.): $320 Distance from 18 km (Map Reference: Distance from 230 km (Map Reference: 87 88 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, F3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $260 - $300 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, B8, No ) Cost of homestay per week: N/A

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Regular public transport access by train Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Well-serviced by train lines Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, and bus services located within 8 kms of school Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Futsal, and bus routes Centre (years 7 - 12) Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, • Renowned multicultural area offering Student support services Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, • Safe location free of big city Student support services Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Shooting, Tennis, Volleyball Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, a range of international experiences and programs distractions, surrounded by leafy and programs • Close to local markets and shopping park lands Volleyball centres • Careers counselling and • Two minutes from shopping centre • Wellbeing department with on-site School pathway planning Success story and 20 minutes from Grampians Social Worker and Counsellor Languages taught • Study Skills programs National Park • Careers Resource Centre and advisor to ‘Thank you, St Albans Secondary assist with subject selections/pathways  Vietnamese • After-school tutoring College, for the special care through Languages taught • Experienced Chinese International  French • Peer Support programs the international Student Program. • Health Promotion programs I was encouraged and assisted by  Chinese Student Assistant/Teacher  Japanese • Home Group/Wellbeing Teacher assigned • Student Wellbeing team with teachers to improve my English Special programs  Italian Counsellors, Psychologists skills as well as integrate me into the to every student • After-school homework club Special programs and School Nurse Australian multicultural society. My • Trade Training Centre family is very proud of my university • Student Leadership program • After-school support • Select Entry Accelerated Learning Extracurricular activities entrance score of 99.55.’ • Music and Performing Arts program program for high achievers • Enrichment programs for high- • Outstanding Sports program at local Extracurricular activities • English as an Additional Language offered achieving students – Khuu Chau Ngan Ha – Vietnam and state level • Year 11 Debutante Ball at all year levels • Instrumental music instruction • Year 10 Work Experience program • Musical and theatre productions • Established International Student Program and performance opportunities • Personal computers for all students • Overseas trips to China • Enrichment learning opportunities • Annual drama production • Year level camps and social events • Arts, music, dance, student leadership, • Individual and team inter-school sports • Art exhibition festival sports, camps and outdoor education • Lunchtime clubs and activities • Sports (full-size gymnasium, ovals, programs • Inter-school debating basketball/netball courts and cricket grounds)

Awards Awards

• Premier’s VCE Awards • Australian Fashion Awards, 2005-2019 • University of Melbourne’s Principal’s • University of Melbourne - Kwong Lee Award 2019 Dow Scholars, 2013-2019

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Intensive English as an Additional Language program  Year 7 Hub and year 11 and 12 Senior Centres  Students transition to further study at university and technical education Attractive school grounds close to Grampians National Park Student reports in their first language and overseas progress visits with parents   and family  Medium-sized school allows for individualised education

87 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 88 Strathmore Sunbury Secondary College Downs College Strathmore Secondary College is set in a safe suburban location between An academic school offering a wide range of VCE subjects. Students also Melbourne city centre and international airport. The years 7-12 campus is just benefit from a vibrant Inter-school Sports program and extracurricular 20 minutes by train from the city and set within beautifully landscaped activities including an overseas Italian study tour, outdoor education, gardens. International students enjoy a friendly environment where both instrumental music, annual musical production and student leadership staff and fellow students support their personal development and academic opportunities. The college creates students who are confident and success. Individual learning programs are planned with care and attention independent learners for life. to ensure all students achieve their best and gain excellent academic results.

Visit our school online at www.strathmore.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.sunburydowns.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City North Principal: Jillian English Region: Metro, City North Principal: Warwick Beynon

Address: 400 Pascoe Vale Road International Address: 148-174 Mitchells Lane International Cathy Di Battista Anina Alexander Strathmore, VIC 3041 Student Coordinator: Sunbury, VIC 3429 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9379 7999 Junior high school enrolments: No Telephone: +61 3 9744 0500 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1700 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 780 Web: www.strathmore.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 80 Web: www.sunburydowns.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 14

Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 (7-11) Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Distance from 10 km (Map Reference: Distance from 38 km (Map Reference: 89 90 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, H3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $310 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, E1, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $270

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Well-serviced by trains, buses and trams Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, • Close to native Australian flora Provided at English Language Centre Athletics Carnival, Australian Rules • Lovely urban environment with Centre (Semester 2) European Handball, Fitness, Futsal, Golf, and fauna located within 15 kms of school Football, Badminton, Basketball, Cross well-maintained homes in safe suburb Student support services Hockey, International Rules/Touch • Serviced by train line and buses Student support services Country Running, Netball, Soccer, Surfing, Football, Lacrosse, Netball, Soccer, Swimming Carnival • 20 minutes by train to Melbourne city and programs • Friendly local community and programs and 15 minutes by car to Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate international airport • Very experienced International Student Games, Volleyball Languages taught • Structured after-hours homework Coordinator and Assistant support  Italian Languages taught • School Homestay Coordinator chooses • English as an Additional Language  Chinese as a first language and visits all homestays Success story Special programs program • Caring teachers and two native- • Highly qualified Health and Japanese as a second language ‘I remember the first day I came to • English Extension program for year  speaking International Student Tutors 12 students Wellbeing Guidance Officers Italian Strathmore as a shy international  • Knowledgeable careers coordinator student, sitting in my maths class, • One-to-one Student Laptop program • International Student Coordinator  Greek providing specialist advice on university but soon welcomed by the lovely local • Homework program runs every • Careers Counsellors applications Special programs students around me. The teachers are Wednesday to support VCE students • International students always well- always patient and helpful. The school with their studies Extracurricular activities • Advanced Mathematics and new VCE represented in top 10 VCE students offers us so many opportunities to • Outdoor Education program subject: Algorithmics (credit for explore our strengths and enjoy our • Camps and excursions, including Melbourne or Monash University courses) Extracurricular activities school time.’ an overseas Italian study tour • All students buy and use ipads in all • International student camp and tour • Instrumental Music program, including subjects program – Yvonne Chen - China (Previous annual musical production • Victorian Space Science Education Centre • ‘Mission to Mars’ Space Centre studies International Student Captain) • Debating and Public Speaking program • Extensive Sport programs and facilities • After-school homework support • Student Leadership programs • Instrumental music program drama and • Musical ensembles and orchestras visual arts

Awards Reasons to choose our school

• Australian Maths Competition - 3 High • Victorian Global Learning Awards – Excellent academic outcomes with students successfully achieving Distinctions and 1st Prize Winner Arts Achievement 2018  education goals Attractive school grounds with well-maintained facilities Reasons to choose our school   Accelerated Curriculum Enrichment program  Highly respected school with a strong record of student academic achievement  University-level science equipment in renowned Victorian Space Science Education Centre Individual support for all international students and development of personal  learning pathways

89 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 90 Sunshine College Templestowe College Set within a vibrant multicultural community, Sunshine College helps students TC is recognised as one of the most innovative schools in the world. Our vision build a positive and purposeful future. An engaging curriculum is offered is to co-create high quality learning experiences within an inclusive and across academic subjects, including Mathematics, Science, Technology, supportive community. The school fosters development of student leadership Commerce and the Arts. Strong ties to Melbourne, RMIT and Victoria skills and encourages success in both personal and academic pursuits. Universities help students gain confidence in their further education choices The on-site English Language Centre program assists students with initial and school to university transition. Sunshine College is located just 10kms English skill development and supports their transition into from Melbourne city centre and students enjoy excellent access mainstream classes. by public transport.

Visit our school online at www.sunshine.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.tc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City West Principal: Tim Blunt Region: Metro, City East Principal: Peter Ellis

Address: Graham Street International Address: Cypress Avenue International Preet Sachdeva Belle Austriaco Sunshine, VIC 3020 Student Coordinator: Lower Templestowe, VIC 3107 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 8311 5200 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9850 6333 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 980 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1100 Web: www.sunshine.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 40 Web: www.tc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 60

Cost of uniform (approx.): $300 Cost of uniform (approx.): N/A Distance from 10 km (Map Reference: Distance from 15 km (Map Reference: 91 92 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, F4, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $280 - $310 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $315 - $330

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Public transport hub with easy access Provided at English Language Centre Australian Rules Football, Basketball, • Excellent public transport to city Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, to Melbourne centre and surrounding located within 4 kms of school Netball, Rugby, Soccer (indoor and and suburbs Student support services Badminton, Basketball (Elite program), suburbs Student support services outdoor), Volleyball • Attractive natural school grounds set Cricket, Cross Country Running, Fitness, and programs Futsal, Netball, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, • Dynamic local Asian communities and programs in a safe and pleasant residential area • Close to local markets and a range • Close to major shopping centre • Experienced and caring homestay Table Tennis, Volleyball of different shopping venues • Teachers skilled and experienced in Success story providers supporting international students Languages taught • Experienced Counsellors Languages taught ‘The thing that all international • Well-developed career support with four  Chinese as a first language • Well-equipped careers resource centre Success story annual student support sessions students will say is that the teachers  Vietnamese at Sunshine College are dedicated Italian • Student learning mentors ‘Templestowe College provided • Structured after-hours homework  Special programs and really care for their students. • After-school tutoring available me a platform to accomplish my support You are made to feel welcome by the Special programs aspirations; it fulfilled my yearning for • Experienced Vietnamese International • Established facilities with learning students and everyone is focused on • Experienced Chinese and Vietnamese Extracurricular activities a unique high school life; its flexibility, Program Teacher and Assistant centres led by dedicated subject doing their best. I have improved my Assistants • Extensive camps program democracy and multiculturalism • Language Support programs for new teachers English so much since year 10 that I • Victorian Certificate of Education • Instrumental music program illuminate a different perspective arrivals to Australia • Student-focused pastoral care feel really confident about going studies available from year 10 • Annual school theatre production of education. I am now a student at • Special access to RMIT University and support to university.’ • Two-year Language Centre/Victorian • Public speaking Melbourne University, continuing and other universities chasing my dream, and still proud of Extracurricular activities Certificate of Education option for • Working with animals electives • Award-winning School to University – Phu Quyen (Sandy) Tran – Vietnam, highly-able students being part of TC.’ • School theatre production (currently studying Bachelor • Wide range of opportunities for Transition programs • Bring Your Own Device laptop program • Dinner twice-yearly for international of Commerce, University of international students to immerse – Terence (Kejian) Li - China • Literacy program for all junior students for all students students and families Melbourne) in local Australian culture (currently studying Bachelor • An opportunity to focus on • Excursions, trips and social events of Commerce, University of entrepreneurship Melbourne) • Elite Basketball program

Awards Awards

• Top VCE Student - Vietnamese • Premier’s VCE Award - • Nepal World Challenge 2018 • Victorian Global Learning Award Academic Achievement Winners - 2012, 2017 and 2018

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school Proven success transitioning high numbers of student graduates to university, including  Recognised as one of the 100 most innovative schools in the world  international students who consistently achieve high university entrance scores 20 years international student experience with a committed, professional and  Curriculum and learning environment with a strong literacy emphasis  enthusiastic team  Flexible program to maximise individual student potential

91 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 92 Thornbury Vermont High School Secondary College Located 8 kms from Melbourne CBD, Thornbury High School is set amid lovely Vermont Secondary College is a co-educational school set in a leafy suburb spacious grounds. The school provides a commitment to academic excellence 19 km from the CBD. Facilities are spread across a large site. The college has and successful education outcomes. Victorian Certificate of Education a strong focus on academic rigour, extensive co-curricular opportunities and studies span broad and invigorating subject choices that result in excellent an excellent student leadership program. A large range of VCE subjects are student achievements. A blend of professional, dedicated staff, well-resourced offered including English, Mathematics, Science, Commerce, Computing, PE/ learning facilities and close ties with several universities creates a uniquely Health, Arts and Technology, History, Geography and Languages positive learning experience. The safe suburban neighbourhood is easily (German and French) accessed by public transport.

Visit our school online at www.thornburyhs.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.vermontsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City North Principal: Michael Keenan Region: Metro, City East Principal: Tony Jacobs

Address: 238 Collins Street International Address: 27-63 Morack Road International Paul Mameghan Jenny Abraham Thornbury, VIC 3071 Student Coordinator: Vermont, VIC 3133 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9480 4066 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 8872 6300 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1100 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1480 Web: www.thornburyhs.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 80 Web: www.vermontsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 20

Cost of uniform (approx.): $300 Cost of uniform (approx.): $800 Distance from 8 km (Map Reference: Distance from 19 km (Map Reference: 93 94 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $330 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: POA

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Close to all public transport services Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Attractive natural parks and bushland Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Safe neighbourhood near Centre Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Futsal, • Close to shopping centre located within 15 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Melbourne city centre Student support services Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Hockey, Minor • Well-serviced by bus routes Student support services Country, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, • Near to major shopping centres Games, Netball, Rugby, Soccer (indoor and Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball and programs outdoor), Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Languages taught and programs • Chinese and Vietnamese International • Supportive Student Wellbeing team Languages taught Tennis, Volleyball German Student Program Assistants  including a Leading teacher and  Chinese Success story • Additional English support classes  French Social Worker Greek Yen Wei Chang is a year 10 student  • Careers and learning pathways guidance Success story Special programs • Visiting School Psychologist Italian who arrived at Vermont Secondary  • Peer Support program ‘I have learned so many things during • Gifted Student program LEEP for highly- • Pathways and Transitions College from Taiwan. He has made Special programs • Pastoral Care program my two years at Thornbury High able students Resource Centre many new friends and highlights • Accelerated and Enrichment programs • Part-time Psychologist and Nurse School. I feel very lucky because • Close links with Melbourne, Monash, • Course Counseling include the year 9 surf camp and the • Pathways to enable students to directly and full-time Youth Worker I have so many choices for my Swinburne and Deakin universities • Full-time First Aid Attendant year 10 camp to Central Australia. He subjects. The teachers are excellent has attended English as an Additional access Melbourne, RMIT and La Trobe • Supervised Homework program • Excellent Music and Performing Extracurricular activities universities and take great responsibility for my Arts programs Language classes that provided extra Extracurricular activities classes. I made many friends with • School tours to Germany and France assistance with his English and he • Established English as an Additional • Outstanding camps and local Australian students, particularly • Extensive camps program that includes intends on going to university to Language program • International and domestic camps program excursions program ones in my art class. I am now surf, Central Australia, ski, year 12 study, study architecture. • Supervised Homework program • Award winning performing arts program • Extensive Sport and Outdoor Education with annual musical productions studying Animation Interactive Media city experience and orientation camps, • Extensive extracurricular program, at RMIT University.’ programs including Duke of Edinburgh and Duke of Edinburgh program including music, sport, leadership, and dramatic performances Award • Outstanding Sport and Outdoor camp, debating • Extensive individual and team sports program – Huiquan Zhang (year 12) • Excellent German and French programs Education program • Classroom assistance provided by • Special interest clubs such as chess, science, • Annual School Production student teachers from the University horticulture, sustainable environments, of Melbourne public speaking and debating • A range of musical • Student leadership program and choral ensembles

Awards Awards

• State Athletics Champions 2018 • Girls’ Soccer Academy Champions 2018 • Graduating VCE students consistently • State Sporting Champions Variety achieve an ATAR of 90+ of Sports

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Multicultural school where diversity is embraced Positive school environment that nurtures a spirit of cooperation and belonging  among staff and students  Well-resourced modern facilities, including comfortable air-conditioned classrooms  An award-winning academic, sporting and musical school Vibrant and welcoming school community with a maximum of 25 students per class New library facilities, senior study centre, year 7 centre, auditorium, and new   science centre opened in 2017

93 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 94 Viewbank College Wantirna College Positioned within generous, attractive grounds, Viewbank College offers Wantirna College offers a strong academic program with a commitment an excellent range of learning opportunities. Students experience a broad to excellence. With the reopening of the on-site English Language Centre academic curriculum covering a range of Victorian Certificate of Education in 2017, international students are assured of a personalised approach to subject areas. A newly built Performing Arts Centre, science and technology their learning needs from their time of arrival to their last day. Students at facilities provide the infrastructure for students to explore Science, Wantirna College are encouraged to explore new interests while continuing Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) opportunities. to develop their academic strengths by participating in a wide range of The learning atmosphere promoted across the Viewbank College community extracurricular activities such as, performing arts, student encourages students to fulfil their potential and progress to tertiary leadership and sport. study or work.

Visit our school online at www.viewbank.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City North Principal: Sharon Grimes Region: Metro, City East Principal: Kevin Murphy

Address: Warren Road, International Address: 90 Harold Street, International Kaye Mackenzie Yi Li Rosanna, 3084 Student Coordinator: Wantirna, VIC 3152 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 3 9458 2811 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9801 9700 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1400 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1450 Web: www.viewbank.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 35 Web: www.wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 70

Cost of uniform (approx.): $700 Cost of uniform (approx.): $300 - $400 Distance from 17 km (Map Reference: Distance from 25 km (Map Reference: 95 96 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, I3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Serviced by regular train lines and bus Provided on-site at English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Close location to a major shopping Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, routes, with easy access to the Centre Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, centre, entertainment and Centre Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Melbourne city centre Student support services Cross Country, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, sporting precincts Student support services Cross Country Running, Diving, Dodge Ball, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, • Attractive school grounds close to a and programs • Well-serviced by regular bus routes and programs range of native flora and fauna reserves Tennis, Volleyball • Safe, clean and friendly residential area Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball • Close to shopping centres, banking, • Strong English as an Additional featuring parks and gardens • Bilingual International Student medical and entertainment amenities Language support program Program Staff • Homework clubs in English, Humanities, Success story Languages taught • Careers resource centre with individual Success story Languages taught Mathematics, Science, Commerce careers counselling ‘It was hard when I first arrived, but at  Chinese as a first language ‘My experience at Wantirna College • Student Leadership program • Health centre with full-time Nurse  Japanese Viewbank College, support from ISP  Chinese as a second language provided me with many opportunities • Peer Support and Student Welfare • Student wellbeing centre, with  German staff, teachers and friends helped me Spanish in my learning so that I could achieve Counselling Support to adapt to the new environment and  Psychologist and Social Worker my goals. I found that the bilingual Special programs • College Nurse to develop independence. Viewbank Special programs • Specialist classroom support aides really helped my language • Access to VCE subjects from year 10 • Strong support and guidance from College became my second home.’ • Additional English support subject for • Local university student mentoring development especially when I first • IT and Media Studies program Careers staff arrived in year 10. My teachers are year 10 students that focuses on Extracurricular activities • STEAM subjects and club activities – Hung Minh Mai - Vietnam VCE preparation experts in their area and have been Extracurricular activities • Activities and excursions catering for approachable and supportive with • Sister School Exchange program • Qualified and experienced teachers of • Musical instrument tuition and performances international student interest my learning.’ with Narita Kokusai Senior High English as an Additional Language • College production and • Individual instrumental music classes School, Japan • Workshops specifically focusing on skill drama performances • Annual school musical production – Xing Jiang - China, ATAR 99.4 • Exchange program with Marburg development for international students (currently studying Bachelor of • Extensive Sports program • Wide range of camps and excursions region, Germany • Weekly bilingual study support for Engineering, Monash University) • Debating and Public Speaking program international students • Sporting team competitions up to • Variety of lunchtime activities • No cost VCE tutoring from high- state level • Work Experience program performing past students • Year 11 Central Australia trip • Student Leadership program

Awards Awards

• University of Melbourne Principal’s • Monash Scholars program 2018 • University of Melbourne - • Concert Band Ensembles - Scholarship 2018 Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Gold and Silver Shields

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school Learning community with a strong spirit of unity where staff and students  Modern classroom spaces and facilities with a strong technology focus  work together  An inclusive student culture focused on learning  Well-maintained facilities that support student choices and future directions A comprehensive range of VCE subjects taught by highly skilled Student academic achievement and results firmly supported by caring,  and experienced teachers  professional staff

95 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 96 Warrandyte Wellington High School Secondary College Warrandyte High School is a medium-sized co-educational school for years The motto ‘Caring, Striving, Learning’ underpins Wellington Secondary 7-12. The school has a strong reputation for consistent academic and creative College traditional values. Good behaviour, leadership and academic achievement in a holistic learning environment, where every student is valued excellence are qualities nurtured in all students. An experienced International and supported to achieve their personal best. Warrandyte’s size allows for Student Program provider, the college features dedicated, experienced staff broad subject choices and extracurricular activities. The school also enjoys and supports our multicultural community by valuing diversity and respect. rich partnerships with local community groups, businesses and individuals. Specific international student support includes carefully chosen homestay families, intensive English as an Additional Language classes and regular first language academic and social progress reports to parents. Located close to Monash University, the College offers personal care to each student.

Visit our school online at www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Stephen Parkin Region: Metro, City East Principal: Hugh Blaikie

Address: 241-247 Heidelberg Address: 91 Police Road, International International Connie Tzelepis Warrandyte Road, Summer Guo Mulgrave, VIC 3170 Student Coordinator: Student Coordinator: Warrandyte, VIC 3113 Telephone: +61 3 9547 6822 Junior high school enrolments: No Telephone: +61 3 9844 2749 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1830 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 469 Web: www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 115 Web: www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 38 Cost of uniform (approx.): $400 Distance from 24 km (Map Reference: Cost of uniform (approx.): $300 Distance from 25 km (Map Reference: 97 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J6, No 98 ) Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, K3, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320 Cost of homestay per week: $290

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Direct bus links to the CBD and close Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Serviced by frequent public bus routes Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross to a major shopping centre Centre Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross and college charter bus service Student support services Country, Soccer, Swimming, • Superb natural surroundings adjacent Student support services Country, Fitness, Hockey, Mountain Biking, • Close to Monash University Table Tennis, Volleyball Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, and programs to Warrandyte State Park and programs Clayton Campus • Sought after eastern suburbs location Table Tennis, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball • Nearby Waverley Gardens Shopping • Annual in-country visits to parents • School Psychologist Centre, includes major public • Multilingual staff Success story Languages taught • Dedicated Student Wellbeing Leader transport hub • Student voice and agency is valued Success story ‘Since the first day I started I knew  Italian • Careers advisory centre on-site as a priority I was lucky to be at Wellington • Peer Support program Languages taught • Careers resource centre Special programs ‘Warrandyte High School has been Secondary College. The students • Multicultural Aide in the classroom providing many activities and  French (experienced team) worked hard; the environment for • 1:1 Laptop Computer program for • Online learning materials opportunities for international  Chinese as a second language • Wellbeing centre (services of learning new skills and knowledge all year levels and teacher email students to participate and develop professional health workers including was inspiring; classmates were • Annual school musical theatre our social skills and studies. I have Special programs Doctor on-site weekly, if required) friendly in and out of the classroom. performance Extracurricular activities been in the student leadership • STEM curriculum and facilities • Small English as an Additional I was made to feel accepted in this • Homework club • Year level student camps, including year selection campaign, the speech • Strong lunchtime/After-school Language classes and extra classes totally new environment.’ • Extensive 1:1 pathways counselling for 11 Central Australia trip contest , the orchestra,and Great Engagement program/homework clubs at middle school all students at years 9-12 • Extensive Excursion Victoria Roads Bike tour in my – Mengdi (Mandy) Li – China • Experienced Vietnamese, Chinese Extracurricular activities • Year 9 Taking the Challenge program and Incursion program whole year 11 experience, which is and Khmer International (Bachelor of Commerce, University • Yearly school musical so impressive.’ Programs Assistants • Engaging school camps and excursions of Melbourne, Masters of Finance, Oxford University, London) • Instrumental Music and School • Academic ‘High Flyer’ program • Exciting Lunchtime – Anthony Tao - China, year 12 Engagement program Band program • Annual Multicultural Concert • VCE academic support classes • Teachers with international (lunchtime/afterschool) teaching experience • International student social activities

Awards Awards

• National Eureka Science Awards- • Premier’s VCE Awards 2017 • University of Melbourne - • Australian Mathematics Competition - Finalists, 2015-2016, 2018 Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Award High Distinctions Annually

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Perfect environment for international students which allows for English immersion  Excellent facilities and equipment  Medium-sized school allows for individualised education  Staff provide ongoing support in and out of school  Literacy assistance-both English and Chinese speaking Assistants Strong English as an Additional Language department with highly  experienced teachers  On-site English Language Centre

97 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 98 Werribee Westall Secondary College Secondary College Werribee Secondary College is a fully accredited international school. The At Westall Secondary College, students gain a genuine international learning college is renowned for its level of student academic achievement and the experience. First-rate education opportunities are provided across a broad high standard of curriculum programs. The motto ‘Live Worthily’ encapsulates curriculum and the exemplary Victorian Certificate of Education academic the school vision and goals. Students are empowered with resilience and program. Students study across a breadth of subjects including biology, skills that enhance their post-secondary education options, within Australia physics, chemistry, psychology, accounting, business management and and overseas. The contemporary education facilities at Werribee Secondary mathematics streams. Experienced staff help international students gain College are centrally located and within an easy walk of train or English competence at the English Language Centre. The school enjoys firm bus services. links to Monash University and easy public transport access.

Visit our school online at www.werribeesc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.westallsc.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City West Acting Principal: Amanda Mullins Region: Metro, City South Principal: Tristan Lanarus

Address: Duncans Road International Address: 88 Rosebank Ave, International Cathy Bailey Po Sim Ngian Werribee, VIC 3030 Student Coordinator: Clayton South, VIC 3169 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: + 61 3 9741 1822 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9546 3233 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1500 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 620 Web: www.werribeesc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 85 Web: www.westallsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 110

Cost of uniform (approx.): $650 Cost of uniform (approx.): $500 - $600 Distance from 30 km (Map Reference: Distance from 22 km (Map Reference: 99 100 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, E5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $320 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J6, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $310 - $330

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Convenient access to Melbourne city Provided at on-site English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Well-serviced by train lines and bus Provided on-site at Westall English Athletics, Australian Rules football, centre via train network and other Student support services Basketball, Cricket, Netball, Soccer, routes, 400 meters (5 minute walk) from Language School Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, Table Tennis, public transport Swimming, Tennis Westall train station Volleyball and programs Student support services • Expansive parklands and • A short train or bus journey to a variety and programs recreation facilities • International student achievement of Melbourne’s university campuses • Diverse multicultural community awards and scholarships Success story • Close to Chadstone shopping centre, • Chinese and Vietnamese International Success story • Team of professionals providing Student Aides • Easily accessible local shopping area ‘Although I am an international Dandenong market, Springvale and Clayton ‘I found the teachers at Westall academic and welfare support to shopping malls and Monash Hospital • Careers Counsellor and Resource Languages taught international students student, I feel the college is my home. Centre Secondary College extremely caring I’ve made lots of friends at school • Access to the Westall Hub, which is in and supportive, and I am especially  Chinese as a first language • Personal careers counselling to aid who are international students from close proximity to the school. Students • Full-time Student Counsellor, Part–time grateful for the warmth I received students with subject choices nurse  Chinese as a second language all over the world, and also many can use the library and computer- from my International Student and university placement local students. The teachers in my internet facilities after school hours • Breakfast club Coordinator. I made many new friends  Japanese • After-school Study program • Year 12 Examination Revision program school are excellent and patient too. Languages taught and feel lucky to have a homestay  Italian • Full-time College Welfare Coordinators Werribee Secondary College not only • Years 11 and 12 Study Skills program who took great care of me and  Spanish creates a great environment for my  Chinese helped me forge many unforgettable Extracurricular activities studies, but also teaches me how to Extracurricular activities memories. With the wonderful support Special programs • International student excursions ‘live worthily.’ Special programs • International student excursions, from the staff, I ventured out of my • Outstanding Music program • Multicultural celebration days • Experienced international Chinese birthday/festivity celebrations shell and took up a leadership role. I with ensembles • Instrumental music recitals – Connie Xu - China, ATAR 99.15 and Vietnamese Program Assistants • Participation in academic subject am very pleased to have successfully • Accelerated Learning program for and performances • iCreate program weekly (students select competitions completed my year 12. Receiving the high-performing students • School theatre productions an area of interest or passion • Numerous sporting clubs prestigious, nationwide, Caltex Best All Rounder Award at our Graduation • Extensive extracurricular opportunities • School musicals • AIM HIGH program for high-achievers • Camp program at all year levels Night, was the icing on the cake.’ • Debating • Year 12 formal • Homework Support program twice a week • Public speaking • Lunchtime activities – Marakat Deng – Cambodia • Extra English as an Additional Language • Chess International College Captain, 2019 support for international students

Awards Awards

• Premier’s VCE Awards, Top 3 • Monash Vice Chancellors Scholarship • International Maths Olympiad – • Victorian International School Student International Students, 2017 for Achievement 2017 Bronze Medal 2016 Awards recipient

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Accelerated Learning program for high performing students  Small secondary school with ability to offer personalised learning support to all students Facilities include well-equipped science, mathematics, language  and technology centres Attractive school grounds with an abundance of modern facilities, including a  state-of-the-art science building Strong pastoral care focus, including extra international student support  and after-school tuition

99 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 100 Wheelers Hill Williamstown Secondary College High School Established in 1980, the college is located in spacious grounds, boasts Established in 1914, Williamstown High School is one of Melbourne’s oldest and superb modern facilities with more than 40 nationalities and 25 languages most distinguished schools. Today’s learning community reflects proudly on represented. An established International Student Program enables the school its past, but looks firmly to the future for its students. Senior students are well to provide excellent learning opportunities where students gain a global supported and consistently achieve high results on the Victorian Certificate perspective. Experienced, caring staff help students achieve all areas of of Education. Students are encouraged to participate in a range of secondary education requirements. A comprehensive curriculum, supporting extracurricular activities, including sport, drama, music, leadership student progress to university. The school also has a good connection and social awareness. International students are welcomed in years 10-12 with Monash University. and join local students aiming for academic achievement and success with strong career and pathway support into university.

Visit our school online at www.whsc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.willihigh.vic.edu.au

Region: Metro, City East Principal: Aaron Smith Region: Metro, City West Principal: Gino Catalano

Address: Rafael Drive International Address: Pasco Street, International Jane Xing Celine Hong Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150 Student Coordinator: Williamstown, VIC 3016 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: + 61 3 9561 5811 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 3 9397 1899 Junior high school enrolments: No Email: [email protected] Number of students: 700 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 1503 Web: www.whsc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 35 Web: www.willihigh.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 45

Cost of uniform (approx.): $300 Cost of uniform (approx.): $350 - $400 Distance from 21 km (Map Reference: Distance from 15 km (Map Reference: 101 102 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, J5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $300 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, G5, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $330

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Close to Monash University Clayton Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, • Outstanding location 50 metres from Provided at English Language Centre Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Campus and Holmesglen TAFE located within 10 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, the Williamstown Beach railway station located within 10 kms of school Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Diving, Hockey, Netball, Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, • Well-serviced by train-lines Student support services • Only 500 metres to Williamstown Beach Student support services Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, and bus routes and programs and scenic parkland surrounds and programs • Within easy proximity of Melbourne city Tennis, Volleyball Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball • Experienced full-time International • Close to Williamstown shopping centre • Full-time International Student centre and popular shopping complexes and restaurant district such as Chadstone Shopping Centre. Student Coordinator Coordinator and support centre • Experienced Chinese Language Success story Languages taught • Teacher support through Homegroup Success story Languages taught Assistant and Year Level Coordinators ‘I was impressed with the friendly  Indonesian ‘Two years in Willi High has given  Chinese • Well-equipped careers resource centre atmosphere of students and found • Additional English support outside class me memorable moments which I  French for year 12  French • Peer Support program teachers to be helpful, kind and really appreciate. Teachers and • English as Additional Language classes always happy to help students. Special programs • Additional Math support club friends were always supportive and Special programs and support to VCE level The teachers teach with enthusiasm, • Strong Science program • Well-equipped careers resource centre it made the life of an international • Extension and Enrichment program which makes the atmosphere in student much easier as I would have • Student Wellbeing Coordinator • Extensive Arts program • Active Student Representative Council • Extensive Student Leadership program classrooms most interesting.’ with International Student Captain been struggling and stuck so much Extracurricular activities • Theatre and Music programs including International Student • Full-time Student Welfare Counsellor should there not be their help and Captains • English, Maths, Science, chess and – Xuân Pham – Vietnam (currently • Active Sport and Recreation programs encouragement. In the future there • Instrumental music and performing arts debating competitions studying Master of Marketing • Camps in years 10 and 12, including Extracurricular activities may be more amazing experiences instruction and performance • Extensive camp program including Management, Monash University) a VCE Study Skills camp • Instrumental Music Tuition but the time I was in Willi High would definitely be one of the most precious • School sports competitions outdoor education, G’Day USA trip, • Year 10 Work Experience program and Performance program World Challenge expedition memories I would ever have.’ • Extensive camp program, including • Annual school drama and music • School theatrical production production Central Australian trip and urban – Thuy Nhien Le - Vietnam, • Year 12 study skills camp • Debating and public speaking city experience Graduated in 2019 with 94.95 ATAR • VCE valedictory dinner and formal • Homework club and tutoring • International student excursions • After-school clubs include gamers, art, books, history, chess and breakfast

Awards Awards

• International Student Amazing Race • International Student AFL Welcome • University of Melbourne - • University of Melbourne - winner 2018 game Trivia winner 2018 Kwong Le Dow Scholarship Principals Scholarship

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Supportive and caring school community  Year 12 students consistently achieve pathways to higher education  Personalised teaching and learning  International Student Program offering truly individual support to each student Highly-committed, experienced staff help maximise student achievements Modern learning facilities, including science labs, gymnasium, drama centre,   senior study and multimedia facilities

101 \ RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 RIGHT SCHOOL RIGHT PLACE 2021 \ 102 Wodonga Middle Wodonga Senior Years College Secondary College Wodonga Middle Years College is made up of two campuses that foster a safe Wodonga Senior Secondary College caters for year 10-12 students pursuing and supportive learning environment for all students. The co-educational academic excellence in VCE. Wodonga offers a unique Australian experience college welcomes students in years 7 to 9, providing excellent opportunities to in a picturesque, environmentally clean setting not far from snow fields gain an Australian experience and global education. The college’s staff value and the nation’s capital. Wodonga is a major city with entertainment and and understand individual student backgrounds and aspirations, to ensure shopping precincts, but without the distractions of capital cities. The school that each student achieves their best. The college has a strong transition and local community are committed to providing international students with program to Wodonga Senior Secondary College and is set in a large and a high-quality education. The local area offers two TAFE colleges and two welcoming city. universities that provide extensive pathways for students.

Visit our school online at www.wmyc.vic.edu.au Visit our school online at www.wssc.vic.edu.au

Region: High Country Principal: Vern Hilditch Region: High Country Principal: Vern Hilditch

Address: 22-24 Mitchell Street International Address: 80 Brockley Street, International Melanie McClure Melanie McClure Wodonga, VIC 3690 Student Coordinator: Wodonga, VIC 3690 Student Coordinator:

Telephone: +61 2 6057 9000 Junior high school enrolments: Yes Telephone: +61 2 6043 7500 Junior high school enrolments: No Email: [email protected] Number of students: 850 Email: [email protected] Number of students: 800 Web: www.wmyc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 3 Web: www.wssc.vic.edu.au Number of international students: 14

Cost of uniform (approx.): $150 Cost of uniform (approx.): $200 Distance from 300 km (Map Reference: Distance from 300 km (Map Reference: 103 104 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, D8, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $290 Melbourne city centre: Pg 15-16, E8, No ) Cost of homestay per week: $290

Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes and Cambodia Features of the local area Intensive English Language classes Sports offered • Shopping and entertainment precincts Provided at English Language Centre • Visiting sister schools from China, • Shopping and entertainment precincts Provided at on-site English Language Athletics, Australian Rules Football, surrounded by natural bush located within 1 km from school Japan and Malaysia surrounded by natural bush Centre Basketball, Equestrian, Hockey, Netball, and farmland Student support services Sports offered and farmland Student support services Rugby, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, Table • English-speaking community that • English-speaking community that Tennis, Volleyball and programs Athletics, Australian Rules Football, and programs provides full-immersion in provides full-immersion in Basketball, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, English language • Specialist EAL teachers English language • Six specialist EAL teachers Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball • Train, bus and air access to • Student welfare program, including • Train, bus and air access to capital cities • Student welfare program, including Success story social workers and psychologist social workers and psychologist capital cities ‘It was a fascinating chapter of my • Careers and work placement program, Languages taught • International Student Coordinator, Languages taught Success story life studying at Wodonga Senior work experience resource centre  Chinese as a first language support teacher and Multicultural Aide Secondary College. I feel thankful for ‘Our first international students joined  Indonesian • International Student Coordinator,  Chinese as a second language Extracurricular activities all the support and the hospitality Japanese support teacher and multicultural aide us this year. They are settled, happy that the staff and teachers gave me.  Indonesian • International students’ camp and tour • Strong links to Wodonga Senior and speaking very good  My host parents are the best and I programs, including ski trips Special programs Secondary College English already.’  Japanese was so lucky to be a part of the family. • Academic Advancement program for  Other languages via VSL • Multicultural activities within the college I still keep contact with them, and high achieving students Extracurricular activities – Melanie McClure – International distance studies and wider community they keep encouraging me every day. • International students’ camp Student Coordinator • Extensive sport programs within the Thanks to all of them, I’m now able to • Literacy program for students who need Special programs extra support and tour programs and visits to local college and wider community get into the top university in Australia and Melbourne-based universities • Advancement Via Individual • Genuine pathways and partnerships • Visits to local and Melbourne-based to pursue my Medicine pathway.’ Determination (AVID) program • Multicultural activities within the college with TAFEs and universities universities and wider community – Kim Chi Tran • Music and Instrumental Music program • Comprehensive careers guidance • Extensive drama and music programs • Extensive sport programs within the and work experience opportunities and facilities • Sports and Inter-school Sports program college and wider community • Academic Advancement programs • International study tours to China, • One to one iPad program • Music programs and facilities in Maths, Science and Technology Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia • International study tours to China, and Cambodia Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia • Visiting sister schools from China, Japan and Malaysia

Awards Awards

• VEX Robotics International Finalists • La Trobe University Scholarship • Victorian Premier’s Award for Arts 2017

Reasons to choose our school Reasons to choose our school  Safe environment offering a uniquely Australian experience  Winner of Victorian Homestay Family of the Year 2018 Highly respected school with a strong record of academic excellence  Individual programs tailored to each student  Unique cultural experience where the teachers and community are genuinely  Specialist teachers to support middle years students’ academic growth  involved in each child’s progress

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VCE Subjects VCE Subjects

School School Accounting Accounting Studies and Horticultural Agricultural Art and Global Politics Australian Biology Management Business Chemistry Studies Classical Technology) Computing (Information Dance Drama Economics Language English/English as an Additional English Language Science Environmental Studies Food Geography Global Politics Health and Human Development History and Enterprise Industry Than English) Languages (Other Legal Studies Literature Mathematics Media Music and Composition Style Music Studies and Environmental Outdoor Philosophy Education Physical Physics Design and Technology Product Psychology and Society Religion Sociology Arts Studio Engineering Systems and Traditions Texts Textiles Studies Theatre Design Communication Visual Wood Accounting Studies and Horticultural Agricultural Art and Global Politics Australian Biology Management Business Chemistry Studies Classical Technology) Computing (Information Dance Drama Economics Language English/English as an Additional English Language Science Environmental Studies Food Geography Global Politics Health and Human Development History and Enterprise Industry Than English) Languages (Other Legal Studies Literature Mathematics Media Music and Composition Style Music Studies and Environmental Outdoor Philosophy Education Physical Physics Design and Technology Product Psychology and Society Religion Sociology Arts Studio Engineering Systems and Traditions Texts Textiles Studies Theatre Design Communication Visual Wood

Victoria A-Z Victoria A-Z

Ashwood High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Highvale Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Hume Central Secondary Auburn High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • College Balwyn High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kambrya College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bayside P-12 College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Keilor Downs College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Belmont High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kew High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bendigo Senior Secondary • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Keysborough Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • College Bentleigh Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Koonung Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Blackburn High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kurnai College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Box Hill High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Lalor North Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Box Hill Senior Secondary • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • College Lilydale Heights College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Braybrook College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Lyndale Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Brentwood Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Macleod College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Brighton Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maribyrnong College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Brunswick Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • McClelland College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Camberwell High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • McKinnon Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Carwatha College P-12 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Melbourne Girls’ College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cheltenham Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mentone Girls’ Secondary • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • College Collingwood College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mill Park Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Copperfield College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mordialloc College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dandenong High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mount Alexander College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Doncaster Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

East Doncaster Secondary Mount Clear College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • College Mount Eliza Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elwood College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mount Waverley Secondary • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Essendon Keilor College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • College

Fairhills High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mullauna College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Footscray High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Noble Park Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • North Geelong Secondary Forest Hill College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • College Fountain Gate Secondary • • • • • • • • • • College Northcote High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Northern College of the Arts Frankston High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • and Technology Glen Eira College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Parkdale Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Glen Waverley Secondary • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Point Cook Senior Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • College Heathmont College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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School Accounting Accounting Studies and Horticultural Agricultural Art and Global Politics Australian Biology Management Business Chemistry Studies Classical Technology) Computing (Information Dance Drama Economics Language English/English as an Additional English Language Science Environmental Studies Food Geography Global Politics Health and Human Development History and Enterprise Industry Than English) Languages (Other Legal Studies Literature Mathematics Media Music and Composition Style Music Studies and Environmental Outdoor Philosophy Education Physical Physics Design and Technology Product Psychology and Society Religion Sociology Arts Studio Engineering Systems and Traditions Texts Textiles Studies Theatre Design Communication Visual Wood

Victoria A-Z

Reservoir High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Ringwood Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Rosehill Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Rowville Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Sandringham College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Scoresby Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

South Oakleigh College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

St Albans Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Stawell Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Strathmore Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Sunbury Downs College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Sunshine College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Templestowe College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Thornbury High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Vermont Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Viewbank College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Wantirna College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Warrandyte High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Wellington Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Werribee Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Westall Secondary College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Wheelers Hill Secondary • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • College

Williamstown High School • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Wodonga Senior Secondary • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • College

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