Gender:

Co-education

School Type:

Day School

Number of Schools:

Approximately 150 secondary schools and 300 primary schools accept international students

Year of Establishment:

Varies among schools

Number of Students:

Varies among schools (average 800)

Number of International Students:

Varies among schools (1-80)

Entry Level / Programs available for International Students:

Prep to Year 11 (Year 11 & 12 – VCE curriculum)

Intensive English language program (20 weeks)

Date of Entry for International Students:

Start of each Term (i.e. Jan / Apr / Jul / Oct)

Accommodation Arrangement:

Primary students – live with a parent

Under 15 years old – live with a relative

Over 15 years old – Homestay

Special Support to International Students:

• Additional support by International Student Coordinator on students’ study and welfare

• Ongoing English as Second Language (ESL) support

Victorian Government Schools are equipped with programs and facilities for achieving academic excellence as well as physical, social and personal development. These can include:

• Broad curriculum with over 70 different subject choices in the final two years of study

• Homework and intensive language learning centres

• Sports, music, arts and performing arts programs and facilities

• Information & Communications Technology (ICT) programs and facilities

• Partnerships with tertiary institutions and industry

• University enhancement and accelerated learning programs

• Career and study pathways centres and advisers

• Leadership, community and environmental programs

Varies among schools

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