Lalor North Secondary College

A co-educational school in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, a convenient location well-served by public transport, close to shops and sporting facilities. The college has students from over 40 countries and multiculturalism is celebrated. International students are integrated fully with mainstream English-speaking students in all programs. Lalor North Secondary College offers a balanced and varied program, which includes academic, practical and physical options. There is strong welfare support and the coordinator works closely with parents and host families.

School Values: Belief, Courage, Imagination

Special Programs

Experienced, multicultural staff from Vietnamese, Chinese and Indian cultural backgrounds
Literacy support program
Partnership with LaTrobe University

Student support services and programs

Peer support program
Two experienced international tutors
Career resource centre
Part-time psychologist and doctor
Access to welfare resources

Principal

Vicki Watson

Number of students

450

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Long Van Smith

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$300 - $350

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Business Management
Industry and Enterprise
Product Design and Technology
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Biology
Chemistry
Psychology
Sociology
Food Studies
History
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

VET Subjects

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

Extra-curricular activities

Year level student camps and tours including snow trips, surf days, bush walking
Dancing
Student-led excursions such as city tours, football matches, restaurant visits, beach days

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 4 kms of school

Languages taught

Italian

When I first came to Melbourne, I was nervous and excited to meet new people and experience the Australian culture. As I entered Lalor North Secondary College, it took me a while to make friends but in the end I got many friends and I’m grateful for them. I also enjoy going out to new restaurants with my family on weekends. Hopefully in the future I will be able to experience many more new and fun things.
- Lina S, International student

Serviced by regular public transport train and bus routes
Located at the urban fringe with parks, waterways, walking and bicycle tracks
Close to shopping centres, cosmopolitan markets and the Preston restaurant precinct