Mount Clear College

Mount Clear College is located in Ballarat just a one-hour drive from Melbourne and is situated on spacious grounds adjacent to native bushland. A broad curriculum, supported by first-class facilities, offers two pathways for our students - the academic pathway to university and a pathway to Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and work. We have extensive extra-curricular and student leadership programs providing excellent opportunities that enable students to gain a truly international experience. Mount Clear College has an excellent record of providing high-quality English language programs through our onsite English language centre, and we promote a culture that respects diversity and empowers students with a global perspective.

Special Programs

Onsite specialist science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) centre and English language centre
Comprehensive and renowned leadership program and opportunities
After-school extension classes
Extensive camping and outdoor education program
Duke of Edinburgh leadership program
Exchanges and tours to sister schools throughout the world

Student support services and programs

Complete range of wellbeing services, including counsellors, nurse, doctor, psychologist and careers centre
Experienced team dedicated to health, happiness and support of students
Native-speaking Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Mewari and Marwari international student coordinators
Mentoring program for all international students and dedicated Resilience Project school
Regular contact and overseas family visits to report on progress and welfare

Principal

Jenny Bromley

Number of students

1050

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Sarabjit Kaur

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$370

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Dance
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
Accounting
Business Management
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
Legal Studies
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
Building and Construction
Creative and Digital Media
Community Services
Dance
Electrical Industry
Engineering
Equine Studies
Health
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Laboratory Skills
Music Industry
Small Industry

Extra-curricular activities

Community youth programs
Annual school drama and music production
Music program with opportunities to participate in band ensembles and instrumental music tuition
Debating and public speaking
Work experience and volunteering opportunities
International student excursions and cultural celebrations

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre onsite

Languages taught

Chinese
Japanese

My time at Mount Clear College was amazing. The school supported my academic achievements and provided me with many life changing opportunities. I had many opportunities to develop my leadership skills and become very involved in the community. I was very excited to be awarded the Mt Clear College School Dux and Victorian government’s International School Student of the Year.
- Xuxhong Duan, currently living in the UK