Doncaster Secondary College

Doncaster Secondary College is noted for the strong academic performance of its international students. Close attention is paid to the learning needs and welfare of this unique student group. An experienced team of dedicated staff support international students to achieve success and progress to tertiary education. New students joining the onsite intensive English language program have the optional advantage of participating in mainstream elective and maths extension classes to rapidly consolidate their English language skills.

School Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Teamwork

Special Programs

International student learning hub to support students making connections with local buddies
Careers adviser and resource centre
Student leadership training platform for all year levels
After-school homework club and maths tuition program
Professional wellbeing team with lots of experience supporting international students if required
Specialist classroom support

Student support services and programs

International student learning hub, orientation program, buddy program, after-school club, study circle, and ambassador program
One-to-one welfare interviews with the Director of the International Student Program for homestay students
Award-winning homestay program with high-quality homestay providers

Principal

Glenn Morris

Number of students

1300

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Sally Huang

Number of International students

100

Cost of homestay per week

$420

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Dance
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
Theatre Studies
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Industry and Enterprise
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Food Studies
Geography
History
Legal Studies
Philosophy
Religion and Society
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Applied Computing
Media
Systems Engineering
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Australian and Global Politics
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
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

Homework club, study support, student leadership opportunities, Interact club, STEAM club
Art club and exhibitions, maker space, drama club, vocal ensemble and performances
Sport club, badminton, basketball
Chess club, K-pop club, games club (Minecraft, Nintendo, board games), languages club
Mindfulness club and breakfast club,
Debating and public speaking club

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre onsite

Languages taught

Chinese
French
Italian

I want to say thank you to all my teachers and staffs at Doncaster Secondary College. Thank you for being super supportive and lovely. I cannot find a better group of teachers anywhere. To Ms Huang and the Doncaster International Student Support team, you are the best and I hope I have said that enough for you to know.
- Tien Hieu (Harry) Bui, VGLA International Student of the Year Ambassador Award winner, Year 12 Global Citizenship Award winner