Keysborough College

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, maths, commerce, technology and the arts provide university pathways. International students are welcomed into a safe, caring education environment and supported to achieve success.

School Values: Respect, Excellence, Diversity

Special Programs

Orientation program for newly arrived international students carried out at onsite English language centre
Experienced Chinese, Vietnamese and Khmer program assistants
Mentoring by local university students and school alumni
Student leadership training programs and international student captain
Pastoral program including excursions and holiday activities

Student support services and programs

Each campus has a student wellbeing coordinator, 2 youth workers and inclusion support workers and a chaplain
Doctors in schools facility, accessible to students on both campuses
Mental health practitioners on both campuses

Principal

Aaron Sykes

Number of students

2022

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Virginia Vlassopoulos

Number of International students

144

Cost of homestay per week

$330

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
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
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Applied Computing
Media
Systems Engineering
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Applied Language
Hospitality
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

Student camp and interesting excursions
Homework club after school
Sports program offering a choice of activities

Sports offered

Badminton, basketball, cricket, cross country, football (soccer), futsal, netball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre onsite

Languages taught

Chinese
French

The most challenging part of my VCE studies was transitioning in and out of lockdown towards the exams. Fortunately, I felt supported by my family, teachers and friends who helped me successfully complete VCE. My advice to all future international students is although the road may be long and filled with obstacles, it’s up to you to open up and find a way to get through.
- Socheng Som, currently studying Bachelor of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Monash University