International Students
Keysborough College offers one of Melbourne’s leading International Students programs.
Keysborough College is situated in the Greater Dandenong area in the south-Eastern region with a wealth of diversity. Our two campuses have the benefit of a transport hub with multiple modes of transport including railway stations, a number of bus lines and interchanges and easy access to Melbourne central. There are parks and recreation reserves for all offering badminton, volleyball, table tennis and basketball. A number of exciting festivals every year add to the mosaic of cultural and social events of the area. There is a large shopping precinct and other shopping opportunities nearby.
Studying in Victoria
Victorian government schools are a destination of choice for international students. Our schools provide international students with a high-quality education, excellent English language tuition, caring welfare support services, secure homestay, and pathways to higher education. To learn more about studying and living in Victoria as an international student, see: www.study.vic.gov.au
About our school
Students of Keysborough Secondary College enjoy a range of education choices. The school operates over two modern campuses offering a broad subject curriculum supporting academic pathways. Studies of science, mathematics, commerce, technology and the arts provide university pathways. International students are welcomed into a safe, caring education environment and supported to achieve success. An English Language Centre is located on-site.
To learn more about the types of subjects and supports available for international students, see: Keysborough College – international student profile.
How to apply
Most international students must apply to the Department of Education in order to study in a Victorian government school. To learn about the application types and to apply, see: How to apply
Contact our school
For more information about international students, please contact the below staff member.
International Student Coordinator (ISC): Virginia Vlassopoulos
Phone: (03) 9546 4144
Email: Virginia.Vlassopoulos@education.vic.gov.au
Generic school email: Keysborough.sc@education.vic.gov.au
Keysborough College is accredited under the Department of Education’s CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education, 00861K).
For more information, see: www.study.vic.gov.au
University entry
As an academic school, we offer international students a safe caring learning environment with a strong focus on student achievement.
International students at Keysborough College who successfully complete Year 12 gain a university pathway through the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).
Many of our successful students go on to tertiary studies usually at Melbourne and Monash Universities.
English Language Centre
An on-site English Language Centre means that students benefit from small group learning with caring English as additional language (EAL) teachers. We have state of the art classroom facilities and adjoining lounge area for our students to use during break times.
Homestays
Our international students stay with carefully chosen families in the local area and their parents are kept well-informed about the progress of their sons and daughters through a regular College newsletter which is sent to all parents.
Education aides
International students also benefit from additional classes and Multicultural Education Aides. International students have ready access in studying their native languages at all year levels.