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North Geelong Secondary College

Address:

130 Separation Street, North Geelong, VIC 3215 (Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula)

Levels:

Years 7 - 12

Availability:

2026 Sem 2

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2027 Sem 1

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North Geelong Secondary College is a multicultural, co-educational Years 7-12 campus located in the City of Greater Geelong. A highly disciplined and collaborative work ethic among staff, students and the wider community support each student’s quest for academic success and solid career pathways. The college offers international students many different pathways and subjects to reach their academic and future goals. A structured orientation program, including additional after-school tutorials in English assists international students to adapt to their new educational environment and life in Australia.

School Values: Respect, Achievement, Excellence, Diversity

Special Programs

  • A structured orientation program including additional after-school classes in English to assist international students adapt
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL)
  • Excellence in sport programs
  • STEM pathways
  • An expansive music program
  • Broad multicultural experiences among staff and students
  • Highly disciplined and collaborative work ethic among staff, students and the wider community

Student support services and programs

  • Personal assistance and support from international student program staff
  • Personal welfare counsellors and mental health practitioners
  • Course, career and university counselling (with 3 qualified careers practitioners)
  • Broad multicultural experience amongst staff and students
  • Doctors in schools' program

Principal

Paul Dawson

Number of students

975

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Tonia Tigani

Number of International students

30

Cost of homestay per week

$320

VCE Subjects

  • Art Making and Creating
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music (Performance and Investigation)
  • Accounting
  • Business Management
  • Economics
  • Product Design and Technology
  • 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
  • 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

  • Human powered vehicle program available to all year levels
  • Student leadership programs
  • Inter-school sports
  • Debating team competing against other public and private schools in the community
  • Annual whole school athletics day
  • A wide variety of social clubs e.g. 3D printing, chess, computer building, etc

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, basketball, football (soccer), tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

English language centre onsite

Languages taught

  • English
  • German
  • Japanese

The impregnable sense of belonging is something I did not expect. The outstanding learning experience is something I did not foresee but valued. The never-ending encouragement is something I did not anticipate. This unique, pleasant, unforgettable opportunity provided by the International Student Program is what I greatly appreciate.

- Haisong Qi, former International student
  • Located approximately 5 minutes from Geelong city centre and 45-minute drive or train to Melbourne city centre
  • Close proximity to world renowned beaches, rainforest walking trails and the Great Ocean Road
  • Easily accessible to local public buses and trains
  • Outstanding range of academic opportunities

Reasons to choose this school

Academic progress and welfare of our international students is closely monitored

International students find it easy to create friendships and fit into our multicultural College community

Partnerships with prestigious universities in Victoria

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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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