Ringwood Secondary College is a dynamic, vibrant and globally engaged school located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Our College has a long and successful tradition of academic excellence and innovative learning practices. Our professional staff provide a safe and secure learning environment, and a full range of engaging and challenging academic and extra-curricular opportunities. This allows students to choose their individual pathways.

Special Programs

  • University pathway connections, mentoring and tutoring services
  • Apple Macbook laptop program
  • Intensive orientation program
  • Extensive student leadership program including multicultural prefect for international students
  • Education enrichment, including accelerated learning program and learning enrichment program

Student support services and programs

  • Native-speaking Multicultural Education Aide for structured in-class and after-school academic support
  • Established wellbeing support program including social workers and counsellors
  • International student lounge providing student-focused pastoral care and support
  • Well-equipped careers and pathways resource centre and professional counselling services

Principal

Rosina Fotia

Number of students

1500

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$500

International Student Coordinator

Shirley Luong

Number of International students

65

Cost of homestay per week

$400

Extra-curricular activities

  • School Formals
  • Year 10 Central Australia trip
  • Year 10 Work Experience
  • Year 9 City School Experience Excursions
  • Student Leadership Program
  • School Productions
  • International Study Tours
  • Performing Arts Tours
  • Instrumental Music Program
  • Variety of local and national competitions in academics, sport and music

Sports offered

Aerobics, australian football, badminton, baseball, basketball, cricket, equestrian, football (soccer), golf, hockey, lacrosse, netball, skiing / snowboarding, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English Language School located within 11 kms

Languages taught

  • French
  • Indonesian
  • Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean as first languages available through Victorian School of Languages
  • Japanese and German as second languages available through Victorian School of Languages

At Ringwood Secondary College, I was fortunate to experience many opportunities that helped me succeed as an international student in Melbourne. Through sports and music programs, I built friendships and adapted to Australian school life while creating lasting memories. I am grateful to the supportive teachers, especially the international staff, whose guidance and encouragement gave me the confidence to successfully complete my VCE studies.

- Enoch Kang, currently studying Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne
  • Walking distance to Eastland Shopping Centre and local shopping facilities
  • Easy access to Melbourne CBD and multicultural hub Box Hill via trains
  • Convenient and easy school access by trains and buses

Reasons to choose this school

Expert pastoral care for each international student, primarily focused on student’s welfare

Newly built junior school, senior school and STEM building

High expectations within a stimulating academic learning environment, leading to excellent academic outcomes

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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