Camberwell High School

Camberwell High School was established in 1941 and is one of Melbourne’s oldest and most highly regarded schools. Having operated a successful International Student Program since 1996, the staff are familiar with their unique needs. All teachers strive to meet individual student needs, across the broad subject range and challenging curriculum. An onsite English language centre offers skilled instructors who help international students meet English education requirements.

Special Programs

Select entry launch program in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) supported by industry and tertiary partners
Pathways in technology (P-Tech)
Learning enrichment and extension program (LEEP)
Extra tutoring provided to support senior international maths students
Multicultural aide support

Student support services and programs

Careers guidance by careers counsellors
Two international student coordinators and a homestay coordinator
Homework club with specialist teacher tutoring supports
Wellbeing and personal development information sessions and wellbeing Hub.
Welfare support provided by student wellbeing counsellors, social workers and mental health practitioner
Peer support and buddying programs

Principal

Ellie MCDOUGALL

Number of students

700

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$700

International Student Coordinator

Tara Fang

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$430

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Product Design and Technology
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
History
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Applied Computing
Media
Systems Engineering
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Animal studies
Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Applied Language
Automotive
Building and Construction
Business
Creative and Digital Media
Community Services
Dance
Electrical Industry
Engineering
Equine Studies
Health
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Integrated Technology
Laboratory Skills
Music Industry
Small Industry
Small Business
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

Year level camps at Years 7, 9 and 12
Overseas study tours in music, Chinese and French, and space camp.
Strong music program along with 11 instrumental music groups
House choral festival and biannual musical productions
A diverse range of sporting activities and competitions
Student organised annual multicultural festival and other celebrations

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, baseball, basketball, cricket, football (soccer), golf, hockey, netball, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

English language centre onsite (July - December)

Languages taught

Chinese as a first and second language
French

I've achieved multiple academic and learning disposition awards during the four years in Camberwell High School. I was also elected to be one of the school captains in 2024 and honoured to achieve the principal award. Taking part in the music program gave me a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate my musical skills as a piano and harp player as well as drama. The teachers in this school are extremely supportive and lovely as they always care for me and make me feel welcomed as an international student.
- Esther AU, School Captain of 2024

Convenient public transport routes with access to Melbourne city centre and other large suburban centres
Safe, secure and appealing location surrounded by parks, bike paths and indoor and outdoor sporting and cultural facilities
Close to Camberwell city centre with easy access to Swinburne, Deakin, Monash and Melbourne universities

Reasons to choose this school

The expert teaching staff, learning facilities and resources directly meet the needs of contemporary learners to take risks, learn from mistakes, build resilience and achieve success

Students develop their capacity to be self-managed learners who can think critically, solve problems, be resourceful and participate effectively in the wider community

Respectful relationships and an inclusive accepting community are evident in the daily life of the school

Visit school website

DOWNLOAD