The Peninsula School

The Peninsula School

CRICOS Provider Number : 00333A

Website : www.tps.vic.edu.au

Address : Wooralla Drive, Mt Eliza, Victoria, Australia 3930

School Type : Co – educational, boarding school

Philosophy

The Peninsula School is a coeducational school, focused on the achieving academic excellence, success and developing leadership qualities. Students at the school will be taught ethics and the ability to work together with others in unison. The Peninsula School is a member of the Melbourne University Program for High Achieving Students (MUPHAS), which allows students to progress into leading universities in Melbourne.

Location

The Peninsula School is located at Mt. Eliza across 35 acres of land and is mainly surrounded by nature, providing the perfect environment for studying and sports.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Successful graduates from the school receive a VCE certificate. Students in Year 11 and Year 12 can choose the Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificate if they wish to pursue a profession after graduation.

Entry requirements for overseas students

The school will consider the student’s qualifications based on the student’s academic records and non-academic activities such as sports, for example. Students are not required to present their English results such as IELTS or TOEFL when applying to the school.

English Language Support

The school has an English centre for international students and the centre is staffed with qualified English teachers, proficient in teaching ESL classes.

Pathways to University

Students can consult with staff about their educational and career path and in return, will receive expert guidance by the school’s veteran staff. Students entering their final year of study can sit down with a staff member and plan out their university career with the help of the MUPHAS programme. Staff will be available to help, advise and guide students in selecting courses, fitted for first year students.

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

In addition to providing students with a solid curriculum, The Peninsula School is the leader in Arts and Sport as well.

Accommodation

The school provides dormitories for students who wish to board. Boarding facilities are separated by gender: Boys and girls. The dorms are located on school grounds which provide students with safety, comfort and a homely feel.

Support Services for International students

International students can receive counselling from the International Enrolment Department staff, dorm heads, ESL teachers, doctors and even counsellors.