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The Geelong College

CRICOS Provider Number : 00142G

Address : PO Box 5, Geelong, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3220

Website : www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au

School Type : Co-educational, Day and Boarding

Philosophy – Special Features Brief history 

Geelong College is a private, coeducation school and is recognized one of Australia’s leading colleges. The school was founded in 1861 and has a long history of academic excellence. The school promotes a community-like environment, mixed with traditional values and modern technology. In addition to providing a solid curriculum, Geelong College encourages all students to participate in other non-academic activities such as arts, sports, music and more. As a result, students who successfully graduate from the school are confident young adults, achieving high test scores and are able to enter leading universities of their choice.

Location 

Geelong College is located in Geelong (an hour away from Melbourne) and it is Melbourne’s second largest city in the state of Victoria consisting of a population of 208,000 people. Geelong College is positioned in a safe environment, ideal for student, teachers and parents.

Curriculum Qualification

Geelong college offers 2 types of curriculums:

• Preparatory School, starting at age 3 to Grade 8.

• Senior School, Grade 9 to Grade 12 onwards. During Year 9 – 10, students will search for courses that will align with their interests.

Therefore, Geelong will determine all programmes and courses to ensure they meet students’ expectations. Students in Year 11 – 12 will receive intensive lessons from each subject, effectively enhancing their skills before university enrolment. Additionally, there will be extra teachers for each subject, extra courses and additional group work activities designed for Year 11 – 12.

English Language support

Students can study English as a Second Language (ESL) to improve their English proficiency. ESL classes are small and compact and are taught by experienced teachers.

Academic Achievement

The Geelong College has a successful record of academic achievements including students achieving high VCE scores and an overall score of 82.95 in ATAR in 2013. Additionally, an impressive 33% of Year 12 students scored more than 90.00 in ATAR in that year.

Accommodation

Geelong College provides students with boarding facilities, for girls and for boys. The rooms are light, comfortable and are furnished with necessities, including large common areas with kitchenettes and recreation areas. The boarding facilities hold as much as 100 students, including both local and international studies. The college places great emphasis on providing a safe environment for students to live comfortably while pursuing their educational careers at the college. There are on-site medical staff in case of emergencies as well as extra staff to help tutor students.

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.

Victorian Government Schools

CRICOS Provider Number : 00861K

Address : GPO Box 4367 Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3001

Website : www.study.vic.gov.au

School Type : Co-educational school

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Victorian Government Schools are schools with high academic standards and a reputation for their unmatched, academic excellence and extensive curriculum. Victorian Government Schools promote multiculturalism and the school encourages students to exchange each other’s cultural values and traditions. These schools promote students to work together by participating in recreational activities and building relationships with one another. There are over 100 schools to choose from and each school possesses its very own standard of education. Parents can ensure each student will receive the best education provided by each school respectively. Classes are small and concise, allowing students’ maximum exposure and assistance from the teachers.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Victorian Government Schools offer courses under the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) which provides a wide spectrum of academic subjects for students to choose from. In Year 12, students have the option to choose over 70 subjects to take according to their interests. Each school provides different subjects and students can consult with the school staff in choosing the subjects best suited to their needs and expectations.

English Language Support

Victorian Government School offers Intensive English Language Programmes, especially designed to improve a student’s concentration, communication, and reading plus written skills.

Pathways to University

Students can submit their VCE scores to the universities in Victoria and other Australian states or universities around the world. Accommodation Students will be staying with homestay families. Living with an Australian family is an excellent way to develop and improve their spoken English skills. Living with homestay families provide additional benefits as it is also cost effective while gathering knowledge of Australia and its peoples.

Support Services for International students

International students will be closely supervised and monitored by staff to ensure students are well cared for. Staff will be responsible for the student’s immigration documents, health and overall well-being.

Wesley College

CRICOS Provider Number : 00354G

Address : 577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3004

Website : www.wesleycollege.net

School Type : Coeducational school

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Wesley College is a coeducational school founded in 1866 with a student body averaging over a 1,000 students to date. The Wesley College is a highly recognized college in Victoria with a history of academic excellence and provides the most up-to-date facilities for its students. Therefore, due to its facilities an extensive academic history, many students from around the world choose Wesley College as their educational institution of choice. Additionally, due to the large number of international students at the school, Wesley College promotes itself as a highly diversified college featuring a vast array of cultures, traditions and religions all gathered in one place. Overall, 95% of students in the school choose the IB Programme and have successfully progressed on to noteworthy universities in Australia and around the world. Students were accepted into the University of Melbourne, Monash University, Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard University.

Location

Wesley College has 3 campuses:

• Elsternwick campus is open to all students from Kindergarten to Year 9 and is located 12 kilometres from Melbourne.
• Glen Waverly campus is open to all students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and is located 15 kilometres from Melbourne.
• St Kilda Road campus is open to all students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and is located 5 kilometres from Melbourne.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Wesley College has 2 curriculums:

• Courses in Year 9 – 10 will intensively prepare students for entry into Senior School.
• Courses in Year 11 – 12 will feature courses from IB, VCE and VET programmes. Students can freely choose which programme they wish to enrol in and its subjects.

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

Students from Wesley College have shown their ability to exceed expectations under VCE and IB programmes. Many students achieved an average ATAR score of 86.70 and 70% of students who took IB courses achieved ATAR scores of more than 90 points. Most students from the school were able to enter the University of Melbourne or Monash University successfully.

Support Services for International Students

The school can arrange suitable accommodations for the students, Guardianship services and ESL services at every campus. There will be on-site staff to help students through their academic year and provide counselling services for students planning on pursuing specific professions after graduation.

CRICOS Provider Number: 00136F

Address : 217 Glen Eira Road, East St Kilda, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3183

Website : www.caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

School Type : Co-educational, Day and Boarding

Philosophy 

Caulfield Grammar School was founded in 1881 and offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school is a coeducational school and is committed to providing a handful of subjects for students, using the school’s facilities. Caulfield Grammar School is well-recognized by both national and international universities in terms of using modern technologies to teach. Each week, the school’s teachers will undergo a training programme to enhance and improve their teaching methodologies and techniques.

Location 

Caulfield Campus (Year 7 – Year 12) is situated 9 kilometres away from Melbourne and takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the school. The other campus, Wheelers Hill Campus (open to students from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12) is 27 kilometres away from Melbourne and takes 30 minutes by car.

Curriculum Qualification  

The school cooperates with universities and other educational facilities in Melbourne by providing university-leveled subjects along with the student’s high school subjects. Students from the Caulfied Grammar School are required to take the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), a highly distinguished certification recognized nationally and internationally.

English Language support  

The school provides English courses for students who wish to learn and improve their English skills. The courses are taught by skilled teachers with many years of teaching experience.

Pathways to University

Students from the school will receive the highly-acclaimed VCE certificate which allows them to enter prestigious universities in Melbourne and around the world. The main highlight of the school is the ability to take first year university courses at the school. This allows the student to effectively prepare the students for university coursework and its strict curriculums.

Academic Achievement

Students from the school who graduated with a VCE certificate in 2012 achieved high test scores, outstanding academic results and were accepted into universities Australia and the world.

• 3% of students from the school achieved the Top 1% scores of the state.
• 13% of students from the school achieved the Top 3% scores of the state.
• 22% of students from the school achieved the Top 5% scores of the state.
• 38% of students from the school achieved the Top 10% scores of the state.
• 76% of students from the school achieved the Top 30% scores of the state.
• 92% of students from the school achieved the Top 50% scores of the state.

Accommodation

International students will have the option to stay on campus or with homestay families. This option applies to both Caulfield campuses.

Support Service for International student

The Caulfield Grammar School is a warm and welcoming school, welcoming students from all around the world from different walks of life. The school promotes a familiar environment where staffs are committed to helping each and every student to bringing out the best in them. The school provides various events and activities for students to participate in and to hone their leadership and teamwork skills as well.

CRICOS Provider Number :  00138D

Address : PO Box 40, Eltham Post Office, Eltham, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3754

Website : www.Elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

School Type : Co-educational

Philosophy 

Eltham College is a private, coeducational school accepting students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school is recognized for its outstanding curriculum and subjects throughout Australia. Students that graduate from the school receive rich information and practical knowledge to be used to enter university and their future careers.

Location

Eltham College has two campuses; the main campus is located in the Research district (Main Rd) which is 45 minutes away from the centre of Melbourne. The other campus is located on King Street, which is only open to students from Year 9 onwards.

Curriculum Qualification

The school is committed to teaching courses that reflect the needs of the student within a positive and encouraging environment. Eltham College guarantees students will find success in university with the aid of the school’s guidance and outstanding curriculums. Thus, allowing students to create and organize their own learning styles in accordance with taking VCE courses.

Pathways to Schools

English Pathways is a unique class offered by ELTHAM College which allows students to consolidate English language on the school campus. This extra English language support will assist students to settle into classes more quickly

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

In 2011 – 2012, more than 99% of graduates successfully enrolled in to leading Australian universities.

Accommodation

Eltham College arranges homestay accommodations for international students, ensuring the students can live comfortably off-campus and go to school with relative ease.

Support Service for International students

International students will receive unconditional support from the school staff by supplying students with counselling services and keeping in touch with parents or guardians as well.

CRICOS Provider Number : 00143G

Address : 50 Biddlecombe Avenue, Corio, VIC 3214, AUSTRALIA

Website : www.ggs.vic.edu.au

School Type : Co-educational, Boarding School

Geelong Grammar School has earned a reputation as a pioneer of modern education, a community that makes a positive difference and a home of exceptional opportunities.

The School is Australia’s largest co-educational boarding school, with more than 1,500 students spread across four specialist campuses.  Located on the edge of Corio Bay, students at the Corio Campus enjoy a thriving, well-resourced learning environment equipped with a chapel, specialist Art, Science, Music, Design and Technology centres, wellbeing centre (Handbury Centre for Wellbeing) featuring fitness centre, sports hall and dance studio, medical centre, cafe, and 25- metre swimming pool, a modern School for Performing Arts and Creative Education (SPACE) complex for drama, music and dance, multiple sporting ovals, libraries, dining halls, all-weather tennis/hockey courts, sailing and rowing facilities, as well as a world-class equestrian centre.

 

Our focus

At Geelong Grammar School, our focus every day, week, month and year, is to inspire all who comprise our living and learning community with the mindset and competencies to flourish.  We do this by enabling a holistic education, which prioritises learning and academic skills, as well as the values of compassion, curiosity, creativity, leadership, authenticity and perseverance.

 

Academic Development

Our rigorous academic programmes and supportive learning culture encourages our students to discover their academic gifts within the framework of developing skills, confidence and the capacity for lifelong learning.

 

Positive Education

Developed in collaboration with Professor Martin Seligman and the University of Pennsylvania, our pioneering programme focuses on cultivating positive emotions and character traits, encouraging students to lead purposeful and meaningful lives. Positive Education is taught at each year level, at every campus and across all aspects of school life.

 

Timbertop®

Timbertop is our unique campus nestled in the foothills of the Victorian Alps. All Year 9 students must attend the Timbertop programme.  This provides a transformational year of challenge and adventure, enabling students to develop personal skills and qualities beyond those possible in a traditional school environment.

 

Creative Education

We are a community of learners who collaborate, experiment and explore – where the curiosity of our students is more powerful than any inhibitions of fear or failure.  The Creative Education framework is designed to nurture inquiry, build ‘student agency’ and ultimately enable students to be agile and adaptive in a changing world.

 

Curriculum and Qualification

Geelong Grammar School offers flexibility in the Year 11 and Year 12 curriculum:

• IB Diploma Program
• VCE Program

 

Accommodation

Students without parents or guardians in Australia must board at the school. The school does not allow nor provide homestay services. Each Boarding House has six academic staff: Head of House, Assistant Head of House and four other academic staff. Two of the academic staff live in apartments within the house, as does the House Assistant.  Every student has an academic tutor.

 

Location

Geelong Grammar School has four campuses: Corio Campus, Timbertop Campus, Bostock House and Toorak Campus.  All campuses are located in Victoria, Australia,

Website : www.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au

Address : Princes Highway, Sale, 3850

Philosophy : Special Features, Brief History

Gippsland Grammar School is a coeducational Anglican school was founded in 1971 from the merging of two schools; St. Anne’s Church of England Girls’ Grammar School and Gippsland Grammar School. The school was one of the first schools to be established in the state of Victoria. Presently, the school accepts students from Kindergarten through high school; age 3 to Year 12. Students can board from middle school onwards.

The school is focused on developing each student’s unique skills in academia, health, personal and social spheres under Christian guidance to become valuable members of society. The school has a special program for students in Year 9 to help them effectively prepare for high school

Students in Year 10 are required to take core subjects and will have the option to choose electives of their interest. Subjects offered by the school aim to provide an important foundation for students to prepare for the future onwards.
Subjects include:

• Drama 1 และ 2
• Mathematical Methods 1 และ 2
• Music 1 และ 2
• Information Technology 1 และ 2
• Business Management 1 และ 2
• History 1 และ 2
• Geography 1 และ 2

Students in Year 11 and 12 can choose from a wide range of VCE subjects and VET subjects taught by the school’s expert teachers.

Academic Achievement

In 2013, students scored an average score of 76.06 and 27.5% of students scored ATAR over 90%, positioning the students from the school in the Top 10 scorers of the state of Victoria. The curriculum taught by Gippsland Grammar School is based on the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). However, the school adapts the subjects to suit the interests and needs of all students by providing the basic foundation for each student. These subjects include Mathematics, Languages, Social Studies and IT. The courses aim to develop the student’s talents and abilities from an early age and additionally, to create a strong bond between teachers and students. High school students are expected to follow the school’s curriculums closely and uphold their individual responsibilities at the school. There are special programmes at the school to help the student identify and build up his or her own special talent. Additionally, the school collaborates with Monash University in a special programme aimed at students with exceptional grades. Students meeting this criterion will be included in the project and continue their studies at Monash University after graduation.

Accommodation

Students will be boarding at the Blackwood House, which is a modern and spacious dormitory separating the boys and girls. Each dorm has an on-site staff and tutor to help students with their studies in the evening and on weekends. Each dormitory is equipped with a lounge area, recreation room and a living room.

Gippsland Grammar School Curriculum

There are a variety of course choices for students including:

• Performing Arts (Music and Acting)
• Off-site Studying
• Sports (The school provides students with a modern indoor sports centre and heated swimming pool)