Cheltenham Secondary College is renowned for its caring and supportive learning environment. The school fosters a culture of courtesy, self-discipline and respect amongst its welcoming students and staff. A strong discipline and welfare structure are cornerstones of the College community. The school’s Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) program is characterised by course counselling and personal learning pathways. The support of a skilled and experienced teaching team has rewarded many graduating Year 12 students with outstanding results.

Special Programs

  • Acceleration and enrichment program (including VCE acceleration program)
  • Instrumental music program
  • Sports academy and coaching basketball and netball
  • Adelaide cultural, musical and sporting exchange
  • Year 10 work experience program

Student support services and programs

  • Student wellbeing support (student counsellors and psychologist available weekly)
  • Highly skilled English as an Additional Language (EAL) specialists
  • Language buddy program for newly arrived students
  • International student leadership program
  • International student support centre with kitchen and study spaces available
  • Full-time Chinese speaking international student coordinator

Principal

Karl Russell

Number of students

700

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Frank Xue

Number of International students

28

Cost of homestay per week

$420

Extra-curricular activities

  • Regular international student social activities and excursions (AFL culture, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne city centre experience)
  • International student birthday/festivity celebrations
  • Regular parents and homestay family social activities
  • Annual musical and theatrical activities
  • Lunchtime clubs and activities
  • Swimming and athletics carnivals and inter-school sport

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, baseball, basketball, football (soccer), netball, swimming, table tennis, track and field

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre onsite

Languages taught

  • Italian

Being part of the SRC/Student Leadership Team has been a game changer in my high school career. The confidence I have gained and the opportunities I have seized have made me a more capable and well-rounded person.

- Angel Xie, China
  • Close to regular public transport services
  • Warm, safe and friendly neighbourhood near beaches
  • Nearby major shopping centres and other lifestyle amenities

Reasons to choose this school

Safe, caring and supportive community that offers genuine international integration

High rate of student success and university entry

School principal is responsible for each student and provides support to parents and homestay families

CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education, 00861K
CRICOS course names and codes: Primary (Prep to Year 6), 019047G; Secondary (7-12), 019048F;
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary Course (7-12), 028651A

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